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Everything USB reviews the Creative HS-1200 wireless gaming headset

Overall, a very good review of the Creative HS-1200 wireless gaming headset. Eric’s conclusion was balanced, and mostly positive:
Overall, the HS-1200 gaming headset comes out on top: it gets the job done and does it efficiently and effectively over long hours without making you wish for an ear massage. However, Creative’s wireless gaming solution – [...]

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CNET’s Crave blog pits the two biggest names in PC headsets against one another

Verdict is they give the nod to the Creative HS-1200 for delivering more bang for the buck than the Logitech Clearchat PC Wireless.  Both products have a lot going for them, however.
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Creative HS-1200 hits at last, brings the X-Fi to wireless cans

First seen back at CES. Creative has put together a very nice package with the HS-1200 set [Product page on Creative website].
One of the features that sets the HS-1200 apart from products like the FREETALK or the Clearchat, is the SoundBlaster X-Fi technology that Creative bundles in. X-Fi delivers some pretty kick-ass [...]

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Scoble roams around Showstoppers at CES, bumps into Avnera

Check out all the geeky stuff going down at Showstoppers. Robert Scoble was streaming live from his Nokia phone which was broadcasting live on Qik and it is captured here for all of posterity. Skip to minute 18 and you’ll see the “best” part — me, the amateur spokesperson for Avnera giving Scoble [...]

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Interview with Creative at CES, HS-1200 – believe the hype.

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Cool impromptu interview with Creative’s marketing folks by Gaming Shogun. Unfortunately, I think the guy from Creative confused some folks when he said compression technology. This product uses Avnera’s chipset and wireless audio protocol. I can firmly state that this is [...]

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Avnera announces 5 new products at CES today.

Press Release
Some of the highlights:
Acoustic Research Wireless Music Remote

Acoustic Research Wireless PC Minibridge

Audioengine AW1

HM-W300 Sanyo Digital Wireless Microphone System (Japan only)

Skype Certified FREETALK Wireless Stereo Headset

As well…

Creative HS 1200 (incorrectly aka Tag Heuer)

VIDEO: PCWorld coverage from Showstoppers
PODCAST: Computer America Show, Interview

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