Sound Blaster Live Value ????

[liketa2s]

I have been looking at the Sound Blaster Live Value and found it at Krex for around $50-$60, my question is , what is the difference between that one and the one I can get from my local puter store for $99.00.

[drdeath]

the ones in stores come in a pretty little cardboard box, and they usually come with some software (its usually not that good). the cheaper one is most likely just the card in a static bag...

[jeffgordon24]

Search http://www.pricewatch.com

I know about 3 weeks ago it was selling for about $42.

[BBA]

The difference is you get a box, Prody Parot software and a CD-Digital connector cable. The OEM leaves these 3 items out!

BBA

[Joel Kleppinger]

Well, buy.com has the retail version for ~$50 + shipping. Too bad you missed their free shipping weekend this past weekend.

The only thing that really matters is that CD Digital cable. It's really nice and does provide a noticeable improvement in the audio quality (to my ears anyway).

[liketa2s]

Thanks for everyones responce I really apriciate it.

[Virus]

I just took an extra analog cable and cut off two of the connectors (while/empty). I haven't tried it yet since my DVD drive didn't have a digital out on it.

I have an extra CD rom with digital here. I'll throw it in today and see if it acually works.