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To: AlienTech who wrote (11916)	8/2/1998 4:49:00 PM
From: Nazbuster	Respond to of 13925

AlienTech, Thanks for the article. John Rossi of BancAmerica Robertson Stephens said he thinks Creative's stock price has hit its bottom for now, and a new line of sound cards to be shipped this fall will spur a recovery. "But whether or not they can make it stick depends on how well they diversify their products..They can't just be a sound card company anymore," he said. CREAF's early growth came from the fact that everyone had to acquire their initial sound card and SB was the king. How many consumers are concerned about having the ultimate quality of sound. (Personally, I'm happy with simple stereo while I work.) CREAF now has excellent sound, speakers, and video. All have competition. Anyone care to speculate on where CREAF can go for broad-based growth with expanding margins?

To: AlienTech who wrote (11916)	8/2/1998 11:11:00 PM
From: Richard Haugland	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13925

An abstract from AT's post: Since 65-70 percent of PCs are currently shipped with rival brand sound cards, there's room for Creative to grow in the OEM market. And its P/E ratio of 6 makes it look like a real bargain in today's overpriced high-tech sector. John Rossi of BancAmerica Robertson Stephens said he thinks Creative's stock price has hit its bottom for now, and a new line of sound cards to be shipped this fall will spur a recovery. "But whether or not they can make it stick depends on how well they diversify their products..They can't just be a sound card company anymore," he said.