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CREATIVE LABS OFFERS HIGH PERFORMANCE GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR TO GATEWAY CUSTOMERS

3D Blaster TNT2 Pro Graphics Accelerator Used In Performance Line of PCs

MILPITAS, CA - January 19, 2000 - Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), the leading provider of multimedia solutions for personal entertainment, today announced that Gateway (NYSE: GTW) is offering the company's 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro graphics accelerator in its Performance line of PCs. Based on the next generation of award-winning TNT2 architecture from NVIDIA, the 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro graphics accelerator combines both exceptional performance and outstanding image quality, targeting customers looking for high-end graphics performance with a digital flat panel display.

Creative designed a custom configuration of this graphics card, which features the new and innovative DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface) video connector. This version of the 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro offers a single DVI-I video output connector. This new connector system supports both digital flat panel and/or analog displays over a single connector.

The advanced design of the 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro offers one of the most complete 3D rendering engines found on any PC-based accelerator, which provides a comprehensive graphics platform for high-end professional applications. Critical features, such as, full 32-bit color rendering, multiple textures as large as 2048 x 2048, bump-mapping, full-screen anti-aliasing, and stencil buffering, deliver unmatched performance and 3D imagery. Combining 128-bit architecture and a patented TwiN-Texel dual-pipeline 3D rendering engine, the 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro delivers unrivaled power and performance for exceptional gameplay. It also supports exceedingly high resolutions and refresh rates with 16MB of high-performance synchronous memory and a 300 MHz DAC for pixel-perfect color.

The 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro supports software DVD decoders with hardware-based color and pixel format conversion. The state-of-the-art graphics engine delivers exceptional performance, while programmable gamma tables optimize image quality for both text and image-based applications. A provided adapter cable allows users to connect the 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro to either analog or digital flat panel displays.

"The 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro is unique in that OEMs can offer their customers a graphics accelerator that delivers excellent performance, combined with the industry-leading feature of DVI connectivity," said Ken Suman, director of OEM Marketing at Creative. "The 3D Blaster TNT2 Pro is an excellent addition to the other Creative Labs graphics products that Gateway currently offers, and we are proud to have it included in their Performance PC line."

This announcement relates to products launched in the United States of America. The product names, contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.

Graphics Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. NVIDIA and the NVIDIA logo are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. Gateway and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks of Gateway 2000, Inc. All other products mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.

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This announcement relates to products launched in the United States of America. The product names, contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.

NOMAD is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. All other products mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.

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