Ultra Portable 5-megapixel CCD Camcorder With Motion Stabilizer Technology And Real-Time Recording From TV Or Any External Video Sources

Dubai, 31st  July 2006 - Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today unveiled Creative DiVi CAM 525D, a multi-functional mini digital camcorder that comes packed with a full suite of exciting multimedia features including high-quality movie recording, real-time TV recording,  5-megapixel digital camera, and an MP3 player, voice recorder and webcam.

The new DiVi CAM 525D is perfect for the consumer who wants a high-quality, easy-to-use video camcorder that gives more than common features. The DiVi CAM 525D allows consumers to enjoy an ultra-portable multimedia solution with an affordable price tag.

Eliminate Blurred Video with Motion Stabilizer

Featuring the new Motion Stabilizer technology, DiVi CAM 525D allows users to make exceptional quality video recordings even with unsteady hands. The DiVi CAM 525D is able to record MPEG-4 movies in 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution at a smooth 30 frames per second speed.  The result is amazingly sharp and fluid video quality. The Night Mode feature enables users to take high quality videos even under very poor lighting conditions.

Versatile Portable Media Player

The innovative Audio/Video In capability allows users to record video from any external sources (TV, DVD player, VCR, Cable Set-top box, etc) in real time. Given their fast-paced lifestyles, users can now record their favorite TV shows or blockbusters and view it at their desired time on a huge 2.5" high-resolution LCD screen.  

5-Megapixel Digital Captures

Taking brilliant pictures is a breeze with the new 5.0 Megapixel CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensor, which can be increased to a whopping 11.0 Megapixels using the in-cam interpolation.

The DiVi CAM 525D lets users enjoy different shooting modes such as Normal, Portrait and Macro. The Photo Effects feature is added to give a touch of creativity when taking pictures. A powerful 8X digital zoom is available for easy long distance photo taking; with 3 enhancement flash modes for different conditions.

The DiVi CAM 525D's versatile nature allows it to be used as a MP3 player, voice recorder and even a webcam.  Users can enjoy digital music on the go or use it to record high quality voice clips in meetings or seminars. These media collections can be shared among friends and families by simply connecting the device via USB to the PC or Internet. File transfers can be done in spilt seconds with the blazingly fast Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. Videoconferencing and messaging is also possible with the built in webcam function!

The DiVi CAM 525D comes with a high capacity (1100mAh) Li-ion rechargeable battery, which can last for hundreds of photo shots or hours of video on a single charge. The user is given the convenience of recharging the battery without removing it from the camera. A wireless remote control is also included to access the camera's menu from far away! 

The DiVi CAM 525D has 32MB of built-in memory with an option for expansion through the Secure Digital (SD) expansion slot. Users can increase the memory storage up to 2GB for more photo and video collections.



The DiVi CAM 525D is the ONE gadget to bring along wherever you go!

Pricing and Availability

The Creative DiVi Cam 525D is available at retail stores in the United Arab Emirates at RRP of AED849.

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About Creative
Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF) is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users. Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed ZEN and MuVo portable audio players. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment anytime, anywhere.

This announcement relates to products launched in Asia Pacific.  The product names, content, prices and availability are subject to change and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.  Creative and the Creative logo are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the U.S. and other countries.  All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For Further Information:
Rima Dudeja Prakash
NettResults Public Relations
PO Box 72587, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel. +971 4 331 1593
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