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

  • 9.0

    pcmag.com

    By Michael Kobrin | January 26, 2006

    Review Summary: The Zen Vision:M is our new favorite iPod alternative and should appeal to lots of people, but we have a feeling it's still not going to sway the iPod-loving masses.

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  • No Rating

    engadget.com

    By Marc Perton | January 20, 2006

    Review Summary: It shouldn't be surprising that Anything But iPod likes the Creative Zen Vision:M (there does seem to be just a little bit of bias in the site's name), and ABi's review of the Vision:M certainly does highlight the PMP's strong points. Among the ...

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  • 8.0

    personal computer world

    By Jonathan Parkyn | January 13, 2006

    Review Summary: A portable media player to rival the Ipod, but not in style

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  • 9.0

    pocket-lint.com

    By Stuart Miles | December 13, 2005

    Review Summary: Dare we say it, this is the new iPod killer

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  • 8.2

    asia.cnet.com

    By Edvarcl Heng | December 9, 2005

    Review Summary: Looking at the Zen Vision:M (the M likely standing for mobile), we think it rather resembles the newest iPod save for two things: A brand new vertical scroll nestled between four clickable tactile buttons

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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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