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Creative axes 2,700 jobs, simultaneously lowers expectations for Zii
engadget.com - 1/4/2009
Creative axes 2,700 jobs, simultaneously lowers expectations for Zii
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While the hype is bubbling over surrounding Creative's Zii " stemcell computing ," the outfit obviously doesn't think whatever it is will turn things around. Instead, it has chosen to cut some 2,700 jobs -- nearly half of its workforce -- as "demand for its music players tumbled." According ...
Creative Zii a "very different" processor
electronista.com - 12/29/2008
Creative Zii a "very different" processor
— electronista.com — Creative's Zii is actually a processor unlike much of the company's existing lineup, according to info obtained... in advance by epiZENter. While the company's own teaser provides little information, the new update adds that the product will be ... (more) Creative Zii a "very different" processor
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Creative Fires 2,700 People
Mobile Whack — ... as the company had a net loss of $19.7 million. With all that in mind, how do you suppose that the Zii thing will work out for us? Is it really a product that will blow our minds considering the current economical crisis? via Engadget Tags: ...

Despidos VIII
Gizmologia — ... , quien no se escapa de la crisis y de las bajas expectaciones en ventas. Los despidos en Creative llegan a lso 2700 puestos de trabajo. ...

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