Reviews of the Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB, black)
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trustedreviews.com
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 ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
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.
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
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