On MovieTome: The 10 worst movies of 2009 so far!
BNET Business Network:
BNET
TechRepublic
ZDNet

Reviews of the Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB, black)

  • 9.0

    trustedreviews.com

    By Benny Har-Even | February 2, 2006

    Review Summary: The Zen Vision: M is the best media player Creative has yet released and as such, demands attention. The quality of its display is its biggest assest over the fifth generation iPod, and it offers navigation innovations such as a shortcut button. It's ...

    Read the full review

  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Dave Jansen | February 1, 2006

    Review Summary: The Creative Zen Vision:M blows the iPod Video out of the water and stands over its broken visage with a gleeful grin. If you are looking for a reasonably price Portable Media Player, this is the one to get.

    Read the full review

  • 8.0

    homecinemachoice.com

    By WP | February 1, 2006

    Read the full review

  • No Rating
  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Will Head | January 27, 2006

    Review Summary: While the iPod has a couple of advantage over the Vision:M - namely thinness and price - it's beaten on almost every other score. Creative almost undoubtedly has a runaway hit on its hands.

    Read the full review

Manufacturer: Creative

Part number: 70PF169000001

General

  • Product type Digital player / radio
  • PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion 0.1 %
  • Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 5.7 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in
  • Color Black
  • Voice recording capable Yes
  • Included accessories Synchronization adapter
  • Software type Creative MediaSource, Creative Media Explorer, Creative ZENcast Organizer

Carrying Case

  • Case type Pouch

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
  • Playback modes Playlist, Repeat shuffle, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Edit functions Erase
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Supported bit rate 320 Kbps
  • External hard drive function Yes

Built-in Display

  • Audio system built-in display TFT
  • Diagonal size 2.5 in
  • Resolution 320 x 240
  • Backlight display Yes

Audio Features

  • Sound effects Bass Boost
  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Sleep
  • Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
  • Additional features Calendar, Built-in organizer, Upgradeable firmware, FM radio recording capability, Microsoft Outlook synchronization

Video Playback Features

  • Video playback support DivX 4, DivX 5, XviD5, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9, MPEG
  • Still image format JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF
  • PIM features Yes

CD System

  • Playback modes Program play, Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, WAV

Equalizer

  • Equalizer type Built-in
  • Equalizer factory preset qty 8
  • Equalizer factory presets Classic, Disco, Jazz
  • Equalizer user preset qty 3
  • Equalizer band qty 5 bands
  • Equalizer center frequencies 80 Hz, 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 13000 Hz

Radio

  • Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
  • Station preset qty 32
  • Tuner bands FM

Remote Control

  • Remote control Remote control

Microphone

  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone operation mode Mono

Headphones

  • Headphones type Binaural
  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Sensitivity 113 dB
  • Impedance 32 Ohm
  • Connectivity technology Wired

Connectivity

  • Cable(s) included 1 x External, USB cable -
  • Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Docking station

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery
  • Power device type Power adapter

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 or later
  • Min hard drive space 170 MB
  • Min processor speed 350 MHz
  • Min RAM size 64 MB

Product Video

Product Photos

  • overview
  • front
  • top bottom
  • back

User Opinions

Write your own review

Buying Choices

This item is currently unavailable at any of our online stores

Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB, black)

Buying Choices

This item is currently unavailable at any of our online stores

advertisement
Click Here
advertisement
advertisement

Meet Doc

  • Here to help you with your Document Management Needs
  • Doc is an enigma. Born to a Russian ballerina and a German electrical engineer, he grew up in various locations in the United States. He’s seen the insides of more brands, versions, and generations of printer and printer-related hardware than almost anyone.
  • To learn more about this mysterious figure check out his blog on ZDNet and his Workspace on TechRepublic. You’ll be glad you did.
  • Produced by
    ZDNet and