Product Description
Flaunt your independent sense of style with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your fingertips. Carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips and family photo slideshows. Audio Playback Format - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Photo Format - JPEG Video Playback Format - Transcoded video format Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Personal video clips FM Radio View Photos and Album Art at any viewing angle Subscription service support and pay per download music Direct CD recording Built-in Voice Recorder Syncs contacts, calendar and tasks Skip free playback Plays music, ZENCast, and audiobooks Alarm and clock Customizable main menu System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit, Intel Pentium III 1GHz or AMD Duron 1GHz, 256MB RAM, USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended), 170MB free hard drive space (more for audio content storage) Dimensions - 1.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 inch Weight - 1.55 ounces
Amazon.com Product Description
With a tiny, eye-catching design, smooth contours, and a discreet size, the Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player fits perfectly in your palm and slides effortlessly into your smallest pocket. With 4 GB of storage space,
A 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, as well as the easy-to-use Creative interface. View all Zen V Plus features.
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Not much bigger than a pair of earbuds! (black and orange model shown) See the Zen V Plus in 3D.
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the Zen V Plus holds up to 2,000 songs, and the 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, full-color menus, and album art at any viewing angle. Another great feature built right into the Zen V Plus is the tiny device's ability to support subscription services and pay-per-download music. Plus, you'll never sweat formats--the Zen V Plus plays the broadest selection of MP3 and WMA music. And browsing your music collection has never been easier with Creative's innovative interface that enables effective and intuitive navigation and track selection. The Plus has an extra feature that it's predecessor lacked: the ability to play short video clips. With the Zen V Plus you can watch short clips in transcoded video format and impress your friends with the latest tidbits from the web or a brief glimpse of a home video.
Another great feature is a Direct CD Recording function that allows you to record songs directly from a CD player or other audio source without using a PC as an intermediary. You no longer need to burn CDs to your PC then download to your MP3 player. Just connect an audio device directly to your Zen V Plus, and record your favorite CDs, records, beats and more, direct from the source. Meanwhile, automatic track detection separates each song for you--a handy feature when you're converting analog (records and cassette tapes) to digital. If organization is a high priority, the Zen V Plus's Personal Organizer will help you stay connected and in-sync with your Microsoft Outlook information. Just connect the Zen V Plus to your PC, sync your Outlook information, and you'll be ready to carry around your contacts, calendar, and to-do lists right in your pocket. Plus, the Zen V Plus uses a handy built-in microphone to double as a voice recorder, so you can capture notes, record lectures, and more.
No matter how you hold it, the Zen V Plus is just the right size.
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Creative knows that sporty is sexy, and this player is ideal for any workout junkie. The skip-free playback is perfect on your morning jog or your most rigorous workout at the gym. The optional armband and case fit comfortably on your arm and keep your Zen V Plus safe and secure while running or lifting. The Zen V Plus player was designed for people who appreciate style and function. Don't be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player. You can proudly announce that your device carries up to 2,000 songs, and you can show off your favorite photos and video clips that you've stored on this pocket-sized powerhouse.
What's in the Box
Creative Zen V Plus, earphones, drawstring pouch, lanyard, USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, neck strap, installation CD including user manual, and quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Changed My Life.......2007-12-18
I've owned my Zen for 7 months now and use it everyday. I have it about half full - some music - a couple of audiobooks at a time - some photos. It has only frozen on me 3 times in all those months. I love the little size, the no scratch case and the ease of the software included. What I don't like is that I can't reorganize my files once they are loaded. Once in a while I'll misplace a song and I can't find it. Also I broke off the on and off switch when my nail got caught on it while I was exercising. I still can get it on and off using a pen - but I never did like that switch. I like the "joystick" better than the ipod navigation pad. I bookmark my audiobooks but I can't get it to rewind if I need too. Still for the $$ that I paid, its just what the doctor ordered.
Tech Support Responded Quickly Even Pre-Purchase.......2007-12-18
I wanted the Zen V Plus to use for audiobooks, as it seemed the best-featured and best-reviewed of the players that have been tested and work well with NetLibrary (free books through many public libraries, including mine). (I also used reviews from Amazon's question section, where someone had asked about the best player to use with NetLibrary. This was by far the most common response in my price range, and the most common response in any range by a smaller margin.) But, a couple of the other reviews here worried me; I didn't want to buy a dud with poor tech support!
So, I visited Creative's site and asked their tech support directly to respond to this concern before I purchased. I sent my e-mail to them at about 7 pm, and by 2 am had a very friendly reply, including this paragraph:
"Please also note that when you purchase a Zen V Plus, you will get 60
days of free phone support and 1 year email support. Should you
encounter any issues with your player or have any questions on how to
use the features, you are free to email us and we will be more than
happy to assist you."
I also explored the extensive knowledge base on their website. I'm pretty comfortable with my computer, so someone else might not find an online tech support database like that as reassuring as I do, but looking around, I felt like I could probably find the solution to most common problems there without having to wait for tech support. Add that to the two months of telephone support and the quick turnaround to my inquiry e-mail--which I sent to tech support, directed to the folks who would respond if my player froze up (which was what I'd read here in a couple reviews), not to any sales department, etc.--and I'm going to put my money down.
If their tech support had any problems before, then those problems seem to be resolved now.
Just thought I'd share that experience in case anyone else had the same reservtions about quality and tech support that I did, based on other reviews here.
Zen V Plus - brilliant.......2007-12-15
ZEN V Plus 4GB Black/Blue
I've had the zen for 3 months now and am delighted with its performance, it exceeds what I expected. It does everything creative claim for it. I use it most days both around the home and out and about, sound quality is great. It hangs around your neck on the included lanyard and when you've made your selections it is small enough to tuck inside your shirt or in a top pocket so is unobtrusive.
The screen is a bit small for videos but having said that it plays them very well and its easy to convert them with the included software.
The included software works fine but after reading some other reviews I bought a copy of media-monkey which integrates perfectly with the Zen. So I would pass on that recommendation. You can download a trial version to try it before you commit.
One bonus I didn't expect is the line in. I've connected it to the headphone socket of my hifi and can digitise my vinyl collection without any special links to the computer. Works a treat, Brilliant!
Another bonus is the voice recorder. Press the record button on the side no matter what you're playing at the time, hold it like a microphone, speak your notes and then resume playback. Its so easy, would even make a reasonable interview tool in a non-pro environment say for a student.
With the proviso that a model with a larger screen would be better for video, I would recommend the V Plus. Suggest that if video is important to you, you try the new ZEN otherwise the V Plus is superb.
Great product with excellent support for anyone with half a brain.......2007-12-04
This little player is very nice,with an incredible array of features and functionality.The manual is not buried deep in the creative program folder,as mentioned in one review.Go to program files/Creative/Creative ZEN V Series (R2)/Manual.Create a shortcut on your desktop,for easier access,if you'd like.It's a very thorough manual,with very clear instructions.The Creative website also has further assistance,such as firmware,the latest of which is 1.32.01,which improves the album art display.Audio quality is excellent,Video is easily converted with the software program.FM radio,voice recording,line in recording etc.Of course it has limitations,but for $99.00,I know I've got my money's worth.It's not on a par with my Cowon D2,but I have to give this feature packed device two thumbs up or a 5 star rating.You'll have to quantify that your self.
Better than an Ipod.......2007-12-03
I wore out my Creative Zen V 1 GB(after almost a year), so I upgraded to the Plus with 4 GB. I love it. It's easy to use (since I'm not real computer literate) and it has lots of memory. Right now I have 3 books on it I downloaded from netlibrary (for free) and 4 Christmas albums that I ripped from my collection and that only takes up just over 1 GB. You can download pictures, videos, listen to FM radio and use the voice recorder to name a few of its functions. Now why would you buy an Ipod?
Amazon.com Product Description
With a tiny, eye-catching design, smooth contours, and discreet size, the Creative Zen V 4 GB Portable Media Player fits perfectly in your palm and slides effortlessly into your smallest pocket. With 4 GB of storage space,
A 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, as well as the easy-to-use Creative interface. View all Zen V features.
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Not much bigger than a pair of earbuds! (black and orange model shown) See the Zen V in 3D.
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the Zen V holds up to 2,000 songs, and the 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, full-color menus, and album art at any viewing angle. Another great feature built right into the Zen V is the tiny device's ability to support subscription services and pay-per-download music. Plus, you'll never sweat formats--the Zen V plays the broadest selection of MP3 and WMA music. And browsing your music collection has never been easier with Creative's innovative interface that enables effective and intuitive navigation and track selection.
Other great features include a Direct CD Recording function that allows you to record songs directly from a CD player or other audio source without using a PC as an intermediary. You no longer need to burn CDs to your PC then download to your MP3 player. Just connect an audio device directly to your Zen V, and record your favorite CDs, records, beats and more, direct from the source. Meanwhile, automatic track detection separates each song for you--a handy feature when you're converting analog (records and cassette tapes) to digital. If organization is a high priority, the Zen V's Personal Organizer will help you stay connected and in-sync with your Microsoft Outlook information. Just connect the Zen V to your PC, sync your Outlook information, and you'll be ready to carry around your contacts, calendar, and to-do lists right in your pocket. Plus, the Zen V uses a handy built-in microphone to double as a voice recorder, so you can capture notes, record lectures, and more.
No matter how you hold it, the Zen V is just the right size.
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Creative knows that sporty is sexy, and this player is ideal for any workout junkie. The skip-free playback is perfect on your morning jog or your most rigorous workout at the gym. The optional armband and case fit comfortably on your arm and keep your Zen V safe and secure while running or lifting. The Zen V player was designed for people who appreciate style and function. Don't be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player. You can proudly announce that your device carries up to 2,000 songs, and you can show off your favorite photos that you've stored on this pocket-sized powerhouse.
What's in the Box
Creative Zen V, EP480 earphones, drawstring pouch lanyard, USB cable, line-in cable, installation CD including user manual, and quick start guide.
Product Description
Includes: ZEN V Player, Earphones, Lanyard, Drawstring Pouch, USB Cable, Line-in Cable, Installation CD, Quick Start Guide
Zen is a discipline deriving joy from deep, meditative concentration. Creative Zen is an MP3 player that lets you derive pleasure forom whatever you do. The ZEN V player was designed for people like you?those who walk a step or two ahead of the pack. So don't be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player. Tell them you carry up to 2000 songs with you. Show them just a handful of the photos you've stored on the pocket sized powerhouse. And tell them there's even more but they'll have to get their own. ZEN V is ideal for your next jog on the trail or trip to the gym. At under 2 ounces, the Zen V from Creative is a digital-media player for everytime and anytime that can go anywhere. Direct CD recording Syncs contacts, calendar & tasks Built-in voice recorder Skip free playback Plays music, ZENCast & audiobooks Alarm & clock Customizable main menu 8 EQ settings (Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock & vocal) Organizer - Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Audio Playback Format - MP3 - WMA - WAV JPEG Photo Format Battery Life - Up to 15 hours continuous playtime / Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery Unit Dimensions - Size WxHxD - 2.7 x 1.7 x 0.6 / Weight - 1.55 ounces Creative Bundled Software - Use Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer to import music into your computer and transfer it to ZEN V. Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer is your digital music center for playing, creating, organizing and transferring digital music. / ZEN Media Explorer offers you the ease of managing music tracks and data files in ZEN V, in a Windows Explorer environment / Windows Media Player 10 Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher), Intel Pentium III 1GHz or AMD Duron 1GHz, 256MB
Customer Reviews:
Great MP3 Player.......2007-11-03
I've had one of these players plus an 8 gig and the Creative Vision M for almost a year now and they are all excellent music players. I have had no technical problems. They are easy to use and have good sound quality however, I can't vouch for the earbuds that come with them because they were too big to go in my ears. It is easy to download or transfer music onto them as they accept a wide variety of files. Video quality is good even on the smaller players. Creative gets my vote over IPOD everytime. It's a superior product (or at least an equal one) that has more features (i.e. radio tuner and video capability on smaller machines) for a lower price PLUS they don't force you to shop at iTunes. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Creative Zen MP3 Player.......2007-10-14
It's small, which is good, comes with a nice pouch to hold it and the ear pieces. The ear pieces that come w/ it are not very comfortable, and the unit is not extremely easy to use, but overall I like it.
TOO MANY PROBLEMS!!!!.......2007-10-14
I have owned an RCA LYRA (128mb) phillips player (256mb) and now this. I can honestly say that this on is the worst. I dont usually do reviews but i felt compelled because this player is terrible!!! It freezes up often and when it does you have to wait for the battery to completely die before you can charge it up and turn it on. all the features on it are great but if you can't turn it on what does it matter? Just check the creative web site, you'll see, i have never seen such an eloborate "trouble shooting" page. It seems these players in general have so many problems they have devoted pages and pages on helping you fix your mp3 player. my unit is only 6 months old and is currently out of order. I'm waiting to hear back from the email customer support (because the phone support costs $15 a call after the first 60 days, I was only able to take advantage of the phone support once :). Dont waste you time with this product.
Great investment.......2007-09-23
First off, I didn't want an ipod. I did a lot of research on the different players out there, b4 buying the creative zen 5. I looked at zune, iriver, sandisk and samsung. I finally chose this one because it had the mp3 player, direct in-line encoding (u can record from another cd player w/out a pc), fm radio, voice recorder, picture view capability WHILE listening to music, and video. I haven't been able to figure out the video conversion option yet, but all the other features work great. The pictures are decent (they look better than my cell phone camera), and you can view them in the daylight. The 4GB holds alot!! I think I have about 20 full albums on there, 25 pictures, a 3 hour class lecture, and still 2.5 GB left! It is a sturdy piece of equipment, and because it's short and "pudgy" you won't have to worry about it bending in half (like the ipod nano). Everyone on the subway was staring at it like they wanted one. Ipod made a copy cat version, that just came out this month. Stick with the creative - more value for the $. I have had to "reset" my player, but n.b.d. it didn't erase any of my music. This thing is great.
nano killer.......2007-09-08
I bought this for a gift, and after it got home i wanted to keep it. when the girl opened it i couldnt believe how small the device was, and comes with all the features anounced. i'd call i an ipod nano killer: it does the same thing, 4gb, photos PLUS RADIO, so if for some reason you are bored of the same tunes you just turn the radio on. it also allows you to record directly, anothe feature missing on apple's device, and the zenV is also less expensive than apple's option.
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