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From: smsmith@hpuxa.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Stephen M. Smith)
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Subject: New sound board (Soundblaster/Adlib compatible)
Keywords: Soundblaster, Adlib
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Date: 1 Feb 91 19:47:34 GMT
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A couple months ago someone posted a note about a new sound board
that is supposed to do everything a Soundblaster and Adlib can do,
only better.  They said it was being manufactured by Leading
Technologies (1-800-999-5323).

After calling Leading Technologies 3-4 times they finally returned
my call and confirmed that they have the board and will be shipping it 
at the end of February.

Here's some info on it.  (Please note that I don't know anything
about the Soundblaster and Adlib, and "midi" to me is a mystery,
so I'm just trying to mimic what the gentleman was saying...
if you have further questions call the toll free number above.)


Name: "Audioware"

Packaging: will be bundled with board, software, *and* stereo speakers
   (no, not big ones :)  ).
  
Sound: stereo with built-in 4 watt amplifier.  Can be hooked up to
   your stereo for bigger, better sound.

Soundblaster compatible: will do everything the SB can do including
   the digitized voice stuff and the talking parrot.
   It will have the midi interface like the SB, but you need a midi
   box like SB too.  I asked him specifically if it was Roland
   compatible and he didn't know.  (!!)
   Will have a VOX kit with it. (I'm not familiar with this.)
   I forgot to ask about CMS chips.

Adlib compatible: will work for all games designed to utilize the
   Adlib card.

Externals: joystick port, volume control (on external port of card)

PRICE: $299 retail, approximately $150 wholesale.


My comments:  From what I've heard about the Soundblaster and the
   Adlib, the new Audioware doesn't *seem* to do anything more.
   I asked him what advantage it had over the Soundblaster, and he
   said "it can do anything the Soundblaster can."  Since it will
   cost about the same as the SB, what's the advantage (except
   the added speakers)?  Is Leading Technologies offering something
   which can do more, or are they just wanting to get a piece of
   SB's lucrative market?

   The gentleman said they have already been selling the board bundled
   in their systems, so if any of you have one already maybe you can
   give us some more info. 
  
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