Creative Zen 16 GB Portable Media Player (Black)
by Creative Labs
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Manufacturer: Creative LabsAudio: French (Original Language); English (Original Language)
Model: 70PF216100111
Color: Black
Product features:
- Enjoy all your media on a device that's about the width of a credit card
- Watch 64 hours of videos, enjoy up to 4,000 of your favorite songs or share hundreds of photos with your friends
- 2.5-inch TFT color display with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors
- Clock and alarm function, volume restriction, eight equalizer settings, and a USB hard drive mode, SDHC support
- Weighs 2.1 ounces and measures 3.26 x 2.16 x .44 inches (W x H x D)
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Customer Review: I'm so glad I returned my ipod and got this.
Summary: 5 Stars
As a previous iPod owner, a long time ago I wrote an extensive review on here about how the creative zen vision:m blew away the iPod. There were many things that I talked about that really made the ZVM better, not the least of which being the sound quality. This is almost like deja vu for me, because a few weeks ago I picked up an iPod touch, and now I'm writing this to tell anyone who is reading this that if you're looking for an mp3 player, there is no question that this new 16gb Zen once again outdoes the 16gb iPod touch.
In all seriousness, the iPod touch is fun as hell to play with. The apps and internet etc. are extremely useful and extremely entertaining. I have wasted more time on facebook over the last few weeks than i care to admit because of the app for the iPod, but after trying it out for a while, I finally decided that there are a number of problems using the iPod as an mp3 player...the main function it's supposed to provide.
First and foremost, the sound quality of the iPod flat-out sucks compared to this Zen, just like in the past. Using the same mp3 files and the same headphones, the difference that I noticed immediately when plugging into the Zen was amazing. Rap, rock, metal...it doesn't matter. The highs are clearer, the lows are stronger, and the mids are smoother on the Zen. The custom EQ on the zen is so awesome...it leaves me wondering why apple hasn't put it on the ipod yet after all this time. Most of the preset EQ's on the iPod are terrible, including the "Bass Booster", which should really be called "distortion booster"...i'm a bassist, so that's extra frustrating for me.
Now, as a disclaimer, the rest of the reasons I have can be chalked up to personal preference, but I still think they're valid.
Size. This zen is the size of a credit card with obviously more mass. It's actually about the size of the ipod's screen. I love it. It's so much more manageable and light than the ipod. Perfect for a pocket, or if you're wearing it, it's not uncomfortable.
Buttons. After driving once with the iPod, i realized how insane it was trying to just simply change songs. My roommate told me you eventually get used to it, but even he admits that he usually just puts on an album and lets it go. The advantage of being able to feel buttons and press them without looking is something i underestimated. Also, I go to the gym a lot...same story. Every time i wanted to skip a song i had to stop what i'm doing, unlock the screen, then press the exact spot on the screen to skip. the buttons on the zen are placed conveniently and you can feel your way around them easily. simple choice for me, as fun as the touch screen is to play with.
Lastly, as small and light as the zen is, I feel like it's much more sturdy than the iPod touch. The back is black plastic as opposed to the shiny metal that scratches easliy. I feel like when i drop the zen (it will most certainly happen), it will be fine, but with the iPod I was always so paranoid about dropping or hitting it because of how big the screen is, once again distracting me from actually listening to music and doing other things.
Bottom line, while it doesn't have all the functionality of the iPod with the apps and internet etc., as an mp3 player it's really not even close. Just based on sound quality alone you will be satisfied with the zen as your mp3 player...It's really good. The buttons as opposed to the touch screen cater to people with active lifestyles or people who use it while driving...playing around with a touch screen on the highway or as you're about to do a set of bench press is less than pleasurable, take my word for it.
Hope this was helpful...
Description of Creative Zen 16 GB Portable Media Player (Black)
This is the new Creative ZEN at a glance. Decked out in an all-black suit, the Creative ZEN is smaller than your average credit card and sits snugly right in your palm. With an attractive 11.3mm thickness, this sleek player weighs a mere 65g, allowing you to carry it around easily. It is also one of the lightest players around that is able to boast a capacity of up to 16GB while supporting different popular media formats. Whats more, you can add as much capacity as you want with its SD memory expansion slot.Bring your media with you wherever you roam with the Creative Zen 16GB player. Watch 64 hours of videos, enjoy up to 4,000 of your favorite songs or share hundreds of photos with your friends. And do it all on a device that's about the width of a credit card.
 A razor sharp 2.5-inch display makes your photos and videos come to life. See the Zen in detail. |
 Small size. Big features. All in the palm of your hand. View larger. |
 Add even more storage capacity via the SD card slot. View larger. |
The Zen sports a 2.5-inch TFT color display with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors. This razor sharp display is packaged in a device that weighs just 2.1 ounces and measures 3.26 x 2.16 x .44 inches (W x H x D). The internal battery powers the Zen for up to 25 hours of continuous audio playback and up to five hours of continuous video playback. Use the Zen's SD slot to expand your portable media library with music, photos and videos stored on your SD card. There's also a handy built-in microphone for capturing notes on the go.
Features
Load up up your favorite songs, as well as your album art, and get going with the Zen. The device supports iTunes Plus tracks from the iTunes store and MP3 and WMA tracks. Subscription and pay-per-download music services are supported, as well. Discover, save, and play millions of songs when subscribing to services such as Yahoo Music Unlimited and Napster To Go. You can even tune into your favorite stations with the Zen's FM radio. The radio allows you to save up to 34 presets.
The Zen has you covered when it comes to video, too. The device supports MJPEG, WMV9 and--with transcoding--MPEG1 and 2, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4 and 5, and XviD. Enjoy purchased or rented movies and TV shows from online services such as Amazon Unbox and Walmart.com. Watch home videos. Even load your Tivo To Go movies and TV shows onto your Zen.
Additional features include a clock and alarm function, volume restriction, eight equalizer settings, and a USB hard drive mode, which allows you to drag and drop files directly to and from your Zen. The Zen can also function as a handy organizer, allowing you to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook and display your contacts, calendar, and tasks.
What's in the Box
Zen player, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, installation CD, and quick start guide.
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