Reviews of the Creative Zen (8GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Creative Zen sounds fantastic and features a brilliant color screen capable of displaying photos and video. The player offers a smorgasbord of desirable extras such as an SD card expansion slot, an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a user-definable EQ. It has a slim, pocket-friendly design; is very user-friendly; supports subscription music; and sports a reasonable price tag.
The Bad: The Creative Zen only comes in black, the control pad feels cheap, and it doesn't come close to matching the max 60GB offered by the player it's replacing.
The Bottom Line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 407682 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk
Review Summary: The control layout user interface seems unchanged from the earlier Zen, which means it has its upsides and its downs in terms of usability. The D-Pad isn't particularly nice to use and the two-way buttons above and below are labelled rather ...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Creative's Zen player made quite a stir when it launched two years ago, but has it still got what it takes?
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igizmo.co.uk
Review Summary: Aside from great sound quality and acceptable video, it's this ease of use that is the Zen's biggest skill. It doesn't have a touch screen, but with design this good, it doesn't need one
Manufacturer: Creative
Part number: 70PF216000111
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB
- Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 2.3 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
- Color Black
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Earphone, USB 2.0 cable
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, Creative Media Explorer, Creative ZENcast Organizer
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible
- Playback modes Playlist
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display TFT
- Diagonal size 2.5 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Backlight display Yes
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Built-in clock Alarm, Digital clock
- Additional features Calendar, Bass Boost, Volume limiter, Voice recording, Built-in organizer, USB 2.0 compatibility, Microsoft Outlook synchronization
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support MJPEG, WMV9, MPED4, DivX 4, DivX 5, XviD3
- Still image format JPEG
CD System
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 8
- Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Rock, Disco, Vocal, NewAge, Classic, Acoustical
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 32
- Tuner bands FM
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Hi-Speed USB
- Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Battery / Power
- Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Min hard drive space 130 MB
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