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From: geurin@cod.NOSC.MIL (Chance)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Soundblaster vendors
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Date: 17 Oct 90 17:39:22 GMT
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Reply-To: geurin@cod.nosc.mil.UUCP (Chance)
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I have the predecessor to the Soundblaster - the Gameblaster.  I called
Creative Labs and was told that they are offering upgrades to Gameblaster
purchasers.  If you mail them a copy of your receipt you can purchase
the Soundblaster for $149.00.  If you return the Gameblaster card, you
can purchase the Soundblaster for $139.00 (might as well keep the card
for ten bucks - the CMS301 chip set in the Gameblaster is a
$29.95 option on the Soundblaster).

My question is:  Is this a good deal?  How much do Soundblaster cards
sell for from Mail-order companies?  I know that the suggested retail
price is $239.95.

Other info from Creative Labs:
Due out in a month or so is a music composer for the Soundblaster called
Musician I.  Selling price will be $79.95.  It's supposed to allow you
to graphically edit music scores (WYSIWYG) and allow you to print
scores on your laser or dot-matrix.

Thanks!

Chance Geurin
N.O.S.C.
geurin@cod.nosc.mil