Reviews of the Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Creative Zen X-Fi is an incredible value given its low price and laundry list of features, which include photo, video, Audible, and subscription music support; an FM radio and voice recorder; an SD card expansion slot; WiFi capability; multiple EQ settings; X-Fi sound enhancement technology; and upgraded EP-830 earphones. Sound quality is top-notch, the screen is lovely, and the rated battery life for audio is impressive.
The Bad: The Creative Zen X-Fi plastic construction does not feel high-quality, and the SD card content does not get integrated into the general libraries. Videos often need to be transcoded through the included software, and the button pad can be confusing at first. Audio battery life is dismal.
The Bottom Line: The Creative Zen X-Fi's plastic design leaves a little to be desired, but that doesn't detract from the fact that the player is an incredible value overall: for an extremely competitive price you get a boatload of features and great sound quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 284367 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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computerbuyer.co.uk
Review Summary: The 'Fi' stands for 'Fiddly'. Well conceived and well made, but gets some of the basics wrong and isn't pleasant to use.
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pcworld.co.nz
Review Summary: A few features differentiate this player from the competition. Not only can you download music, video, and images wirelessly from your home computer to the player, but you can also stream media from your computer, from Creative's servers (which offer podc
Manufacturer: Creative Labs Inc.
Part number: 70PF2391001F1
General
- Width 3.3 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Product type Portable network audio player / radio
- Height 2.2 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi
- Weight 2.4 oz
- Flash memory installed 16 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.3 in x 0.5 in x 2.2 in
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Earphones, USB 2.0 cable
- Packaged quantity 1
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, Creative Centrale
- Digital storage media type None
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 32
- Tuner bands FM
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, WAV, ADPCM, Audible, MP3, AAC
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support XviD, Motion JPEG, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX
- Still image format BMP, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Included Qty 1
- Technology Lithium ion
- Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Battery Life Details Video playback with built-in speakers Lithium ion 4 hour(s), Video playback Lithium ion 5 hour(s), Digital playback with built-in speakers Lithium ion 13 hour(s), FM radio Lithium ion 20 hour(s), Digital playback Lithium ion 36 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Voice recording, X-Fi Crystalizer technology, USB 2.0 compatibility, Calendar, Built-in organizer, X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity, Volume control, Wi-Fi compatible, Bass Boost
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, CD-ROM
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Min hard drive space 130 MB
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Hi-Speed USB Mini-USB Type B
- Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
- Slot(s) Required None
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display TFT
- Diagonal size 2.5 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Backlight display Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
- Built-in clock Alarm
CD System
- CD system type None
- Digital audio standards supported WMA, Audible 3, WAV, AAC4, Audible 2, MP3, Audible 4
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Speaker Built-in
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 8
- Equalizer factory presets Vocal, Classic, Disco, NewAge, Rock, Jazz, Acoustical, Pop
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural In-ear ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Product Photos
User Opinions
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