Observer 4th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Creative Tech could not find their niche after their sound card business evaporated, till now. They tried a few things like the MP3 players (I bought their first CD looking one), and after that mostly accessories like speakers and stuff that everyone else can make. Frankly Electronic companies are one of the toughest industry to be in because some products that is revolutionary, ahead of its time, is too ahead and the consumers are not ready, good example is the Apple Newton. Apple is strong because it knows how to hit on the consumer at the right time, and place. Its strategy of being secretive creates mystery and got everyone speculating and salivating. Now all of Silicon valley are doing likewise. Creative is history unless they be bold and innovative and come out with a revolutionary product at the right place at the right time. But what product will catch on ? That my friend is a Trillion $ question. yup..v competitive n demanding customers in this industry. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 me is because I dont like the way they keep sueing. Find their stuff pricey. The way they sue & apply patents, they are like aspiring to be a monopoly......so familaiar... Hence I rather throw my support to LG & SamS, esp the former as they dont have as much endorsements/advertising campaigns. ya i dont like apple also..if not for work, wont use it alr...thats y i have 2 phones..another one is htc... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 creative roar is a classic example of everything that is wrong with the company.... excellent product, beautiful sound production, pretty ok design.... but an freaking array of mind-boggling functions that guarantee to confuse any normal user. To activate the siren - you need to press a button or something for 3 secs, then flick another switch....Who in the right mind will rem that esp if you are in danger and really need the siren to call for help??? They even throw in a SD card reader function into the device!?!? Meaning u can use the device as a SD card reader if it is connected to your computer..... I have checked out roar......the sound well, sounded like is from a cheap speaker. But then none of these blue tooth speakers sounded good to me. Nothing beats a classic 2.1 system with separate speakers and sub. When they design everything all in one small box, the sound just distorts from the the real audio fidelity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 he dedicated fair bit of resources to develop chinese educational software and tablet, unfortunately that doesn't pick up as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezg1 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 he dedicated fair bit of resources to develop chinese educational software and tablet, unfortunately that doesn't pick up as well. ...doesn't pick up..Its probably how they market the products...he really needed a guru. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Quote from some writer in Aug 13: Recently, I boarded the train and discovered that Creative Technology HQ in Jurong East Business Park is undergoing changes. Level 1 and Level 2 seems to be cleared out and the whole floors appears to be empty. There were many rumours that his company is not doing well. Apple has taken a huge chunk of his electronic music business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 he dedicated fair bit of resources to develop chinese educational software and tablet, unfortunately that doesn't pick up as well. chinese educational software and tablet.................china got alot lor...........sld have just bought the right and use the R&D fund to market it.............. [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 ...doesn't pick up..Its probably how they market the products...he really needed a guru. technical ppl never believe in marketing mah............non fact base............... [laugh] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrangable 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Quote from some writer in Aug 13: Recently, I boarded the train and discovered that Creative Technology HQ in Jurong East Business Park is undergoing changes. Level 1 and Level 2 seems to be cleared out and the whole floors appears to be empty. There were many rumours that his company is not doing well. Apple has taken a huge chunk of his electronic music business. revenue has been falling consecutively...same for profits...the only time they reported profits, is when they take a one time gain from selling some stuffs or when they succeeded in suing some companies, else it is in the red. Yet at the same time, they are paying out dividends... take a close look at their dividends payout - it is about 6.7% .... how long more can they cont to bleed? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 I am still using this Altec Lansing speakers.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 At such a price...and the size of the unit...it is really impressive... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6O8FsW8cNc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Nobody can keep on bleeding. No succession plan heard off. No suitors knocking. revenue has been falling consecutively...same for profits...the only time they reported profits, is when they take a one time gain from selling some stuffs or when they succeeded in suing some companies, else it is in the red. Yet at the same time, they are paying out dividends... take a close look at their dividends payout - it is about 6.7% .... how long more can they cont to bleed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrangable 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 I have checked out roar......the sound well, sounded like is from a cheap speaker. But then none of these blue tooth speakers sounded good to me. Nothing beats a classic 2.1 system with separate speakers and sub. When they design everything all in one small box, the sound just distorts from the the real audio fidelity. dude, u need to compare apple to apple la... we are talking a portable box size speaker with BT capabilities. of cos cannot compare to 2.1 system can you bring your 2.1 system to picnic?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 dude, u need to compare apple to apple la... we are talking a portable box size speaker with BT capabilities. of cos cannot compare to 2.1 system can you bring your 2.1 system to picnic?? i never tried roar before which is a portable speaker, but i have 2 of this, pretty good to use a pair as 2.1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrangable 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Creative product?? Still avialable? Haha looks good i never tried roar before which is a portable speaker, but i have 2 of this, pretty good to use a pair as 2.1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rm2s 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 I'm surprise the board keeps him as CEO. Based on FY2013 annual report, Mr. Sim owns 33.12% of the company. The largest shareholder. Being the chairman of the board as well, only way is self renewal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Creative product?? Still avialable? Haha looks good still available, watch out for sale on their website http://sg.creative.com/p/speakers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrangable 5th Gear August 12, 2014 Share August 12, 2014 Nobody can keep on bleeding. No succession plan heard off. No suitors knocking. A couple of months back, they raised a court case in US against Apple and Samsung.... another windfall coming, i think still available, watch out for sale on their website http://sg.creative.com/p/speakers quite cheap .... no more bullet for sound system.... just hooted 2 sets of speakers from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF9AXZ0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DXXDMOM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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