Creative ZEN mp3 Player Review

The Creative Zen is quite a remarkable portable player being able to show some brilliant colors on screen capable of displaying photos and video. The player offers some extras such as an SD card expansion slot, an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a user-definable EQ.

The player has some interesting features such as its ability to support unprotected AAC files, meaning it will play back iTunesPlus tracks, though you can’t use iTunes to transfer them from player to other sound devices. The player is quite easy to use and if you are familiar with the iPod’s the player can also sync via drag-and-drop in Windows Explorer, or you can use a jukebox such as Windows Media Player or Rhapsody. Like previous models from this company this Zen also supports MP3, WAV, Audible, and both protected and unprotected WMA tracks. The player is however not compatible with Macs. The device is able to render photos in JPEG format, which Windows Media Player can convert to automatically during syncing. Videos that are compatible with the player include the player comes with an application called Zen Media Explorer, which takes care of the conversion of files quick and easy.

The following is a rundown of the features on the Creative Zen:

• Width 3.3 in
• Depth 0.4 in
• Product type Digital player / radio
• Height 2.2 in
• PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
• Weight 2.3 oz
• Color Black
• Digital player signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB
• Flash memory installed 16 GB Integrated
• Digital storage None
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
• Voice recording capable Yes
• Included accessories USB 2.0 cable, Earphone
• Packaged quantity 1
• Software type Creative ZENcast Organizer, Creative Media Explorer, Drivers & Utilities
• Digital storage media type None
• Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
• Station preset qty 32
• Tuner bands FM
• Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, WAV, ADPCM, Audible, MP3, AAC
• Digital player playback modes Playlist
• Video playback support WMV9, DivX 4, MPED4, MJPEG, XviD3, DivX 5
• Still image format JPEG
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Additional features Voice recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, Calendar, Built-in organizer, Volume limiter, Microsoft Outlook synchronization, Bass Boost
• 1 x USB cable – External
• Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Hi-Speed USB
• Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
• Slot(s) Required None

So why not buy this device and carry your media with you wherever you go.