Reviews of the Creative Zen (8GB)
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pcformat.co.uk
Review Summary: If you own a PC, then this is a better media player than the iPod nano
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: A decent showing from Creative, but the Creative Zen 4GB suffers from comparison with Apple's ultra-desirable iPod nano. Video playback and the SD Card slot are plus points, however.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Creative has come up trumps with its new, flash-based, mini media player. Pitched as a direct competitor to the iPod nano it beats it on most fronts with the one exception being that its physical controls aren't quite as nice to use. It comes in a ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The new ZEN may lack design flare, but it offers plenty of value.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Place it next to an iPod nano and the ZEN looks positively bulky, but it also packs a larger screen and more features. And unlike the nano, the ZEN comes in a roomy 16GB capacity.
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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