Built-in Compact Flash memory card slot lets you transfer pictures directly from your camera
Connect the Vision W to a projector or TV with the included AV cable
Measures 5.27 x 2.95 x 0.87 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 9.7 ounces
ASIN: B000IF4TPY
Release Date: 2006-09-14
Product Description
Beneath the ZEN Vision W player's classy magnesium surface is everything you've been looking for in a mobile entertainment device. Carry all your digital entertainment-15,000 songs, tens of thousands of photos and up to 120 hours of videos-wherever you roam. The patented ZEN interface couldn't be easier to use. This premier MP3 player with a large 4.3" color screen allows for excellent TV, movie and photo viewing in 16:9 format. ZEN Vision W features a Plug&View compact flash card slot that lets you quickly transfer photos from your digital camera. No PC needed! Free up precious memory space in your compact flash card during long photo shoots by archiving tens of thousands of photos on your ZEN Vision W player. Enjoy your favorite photos and videos with a few friends over lunch. Connect your player to a TV using the AV out and share with your entire family. Signal-to-Noise Ratio - Up to 90db / Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz / Audio Output - 3.5mm stereo mini-jack / Audio/Video Output - Composite TV, stereo audio out Organizer - Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Features - Album Art / FM radio / Voice recorder / Repeat, resume, and random play / Sleep and wake timers / Customizable main menu / Functions as an external hard drive Minimum System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit / Intel Pentium II 350MHz or AMD K6-2 450MHz / 64MB RAM (128MB RAM recommended) / USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfer) / 170MB free hard drive space Unit Dimensions - WxHxD - 5.27 2.95 0 86 Weight - 9.73 oz
Amazon.com Product Description
The Creative Zen Vision W Multimedia Player lets you take all your movies, music and photos in a light, pocket-sized device that is loaded with 30 or 60 GB of memory. At this capacity you can carry tens of thousands of photos, 240 hours of movies (500 Kbps MPEG4-SP), or up to 30,000 songs (WMA encoded at 64 Kbps), all in the palm of your hand. You can also tune in the radio (32 station presets), record your favorite talk show, or make personal voice memos with the built-in microphone. And the big news about the Vision W is that it displays your media in a widescreen, 16:9 format.
The Zen Vision W brings widescreen enjoyment to your pocket. View a product demo (flash).
Multimedia Powerhouse in Your Pocket Today's big screen blockbuster, yesterday's picnic home video, and even your favorite TV shows--they all now fit in your pocket and are ready to be shared. Zen Vision W supports many video formats, such as AVI, DivX 4 and 53, XviD4, MPEG-1, -2, -SP, WMV9, and Motion-JPEG, which simply means you have more choices and less restrictions. Instead of busting out your wallet to show snapshots of your kids, you can enlist the Zen Vision W to give viewers a glimpse of your precious memories--tens of thousands of them. Complete with a thumbnail gallery, the device makes it easy to scroll through your entire photo collection. Of course, music files are a big portion of anyone's digital canvas. Perfect for taking with you on the road or just around the house, this device makes all your music sound as good as the Zen Vision W looks. And with eight preset EQ settings and 97 dB signal-to-noise ratio, you can fine-tune your listening experience for any musical genre.
Great Connectivity You can also connect the Zen Vision W to a projector or TV with the included AV cable, and put on a big show from this little device. Synchronize music files with photo or video montages for a taste of spectacular, personalized big screen magic. You can also transfer pictures from your camera to the Zen Vision W in no time flat. Simply slip in your camera's Compact Flash (CF) memory card, and let Zen Vision W do the rest. The optional CF card adaptor also lets you use other popular memory card formats, such as SD, MMC, Memory Stick and more.
Widescreen Machine Viewing images and video on this device is a pleasant experience. The SharpPix 4.3-inch, high-resolution LCD screen features a 480x271 resolution, and hundreds of thousands of colors. What all this means is you see crisp, clear detail in every movie and photo, even under bright light. Creative didn't scrimp on design, either. The Zen Vision W features a lightweight magnesium casing that is both elegant and protective, and it sports a simple, intuitive keypad that makes navigation a breeze. And you'll get loads more playback time with the included removable, and rechargeable, battery. Enjoy up to 13 hours of music or 4.5 hours of movies on a single charge.
Other features include a personal organizer that you sync with Microsoft Outlook, and an integrated voice recorder that can store hundreds of hours worth of recordings. The Zen Vision W Multimedia Player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
What's in the Box Creative Zen Vision W, earphones, power adapter, USB cable, AV cable, pouch, installation CD, and quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Love this product!.......2007-12-21
I've had my Zen for 7 months now and absolutely love it.
PICTURE: The picture quality is amazingly crisp and clear. The widescreen on this player really adds to the quality as well. When you convert a movie using the included software you will never lose any of the video quality in conversion. With this picture you are able to see a clear picture no matter what angle you have the player at. Another cool thing when you are watching a movie is when you pause, stop or shut off your player, when you turn it back on and go back on that movie it will be where you left off.
MEMORY: I have 27 full length movies on there, 1 one hour show, 92 podcasts, 249 songs and 185 photos and I still have 8739 MB of space out of my 30 GBs. It has a slot you can add a seperately sold attachment for a memory card reader, but I have no clue why you would ever need the extra space. I'm not sure if you could add photos using those cards or not, but I believe you can because there is a setting for copy from card.
SOUND: The volume goes up to 25 and is plenty loud enough when your in a room with not a lot of noise (I have 5 boys so quiet to me isn't the same as silence). When using headpones you will often need to turn the volume down because it gets extrememly loud. I've tried many other headphones and can not find any that compare to the sound of the ones that came with my player. While in the car I hook up an FM transmiter (Walmart for $20) and can hear the movies through the car stereo. This is a favorite for the kids to watch movies.
EXTRAS: There is a date and time setting, which includes an alarm. Under organizer there is a calendar that you can add events and scroll through years up to 2037! There is a tasks section seperate from the calendar as well and an address book. Also in the extras section is a removable device that says you can configure a portion of the drive to be used as portable storage. I have not used this feature though. Although not in the extra section there is a microphone setting that allows you to record voice. I have used this for things like lists and such and the kids singing, but not sure if it would do well with lectures and such since I have only done recordings close up. They worked wonderful for me. This player also has a FM Radio that uses the headphones as an antenna, which you must have plugged in for the radio to work.
BATTERY: The battery on this player has yet to let me down. Just the other not I watched two full length movies before it ran out and even then it didn't start out with a completely full charge. The AC cord that is included works great and you are able to watch the movies while it is charging. There is a lock on the power button that will save battery life while watching movies.
NEGATIVES: There are very few negatives I have found with this player. When fast forwarding or rewinding a video you can not see where the video is at to know when to stop. I've learned to pay attention to the minute and second counter when I do this. Another negative is when adding calendar appointments you must do this through your computer. You can not just go and add from your player. You can use the recorder section to remind yourself of the things you need to remind yourself to add. The only other negative is that it takes some time to convert movies for your player. I get it going on the computer at night then go to bed, so I'm really not sure the exact time it takes. When I first got the player we did one while waiting and it seemed like forever.
Not a single one of these negatives would deter me from buying this product and I would most certainly recommend this to anyone and everyone...and I do. I show this off to everyone I know and they are always very impressed.
My husband bought this for me for my birthday after doing extensive research. He uses the reviews on Amazon for many things he researches, so I hope this review helps someone else in their quest for a wonderful portable media player.
so glad i didnt get that other thing.......2007-12-13
Before the CZVW, I used a combination of my cellphone [512 MB] and a cd player to get musical entertainment while i walked, waited, washed dishes, settled down for a nap, etc. It got to be a drag, because I found that I wanted every piece of music that I owned all on one lil thing. I had my laptop, but it's terribly inconvenient. When it came down to choice, I was leaning more towards the ipod, then I remembered reading something about Creative, Inc having a few products that are amazing. It's been about a month since I ordered my CZVW, and I must say that it is the most amazing little machine I have. It is everything I've ever wanted and I'd be foolish to ask for more.
A GREAT product!.......2007-12-12
I've purchased 2 of these (the first one was stolen and I only lasted 2 days before I had to buy a new one) and couldn't live without one. My daily bus commute of 1 hr. each way is a JOY now. The picture quality is terrific, battery time great, and it has plenty of neat easy-to-use features.
Creative Zen Vision W.......2007-12-08
I love my Zen Vision W. I have copied 130 short movies, 3500 songs, and hundreds of pictures onto it and still have 10 GB left to fill! It is easy to navigate through the menus and has good sound. I also like the built-in speaker for times when I don't feel like putting on my headphones. The viewable screen area is only 3 3/4 inches wide, not 4.3 inches, but it is still impressive.
Don't buy Creative Zen product.......2007-12-05
I bought Creative Zen PMC in November 2005. It stops working last month because of the battery swelling up. I have to break the battery door to get it out. I am afraid that it will explode and contact the company.
Response from Creative:
Unfortunately, your Zen PMC is no longer in warranty. This product is ending it's service life and has been replaced with newer and more feature rich products. We are no longer maintaining PMC stock or accessories stock in either retail or repair channels.
The most that I'm going to be able to offer to you is a 20% discount on the purchase of a new product.
Average customer rating:
Great!
Great features but BIG problems with the hard drive
30 GB multimedia device holds tens of thousands of photos, up to 120 hours of videos, or 15,000 songs
2.5-inch, high definition LCD screen features a 320x240 resolution and hundreds of thousands of colors
Supports many video formats, such as AVI, DivX 4 and 53, XviD4, MPEG-1, -2, -SP, WMV9, and Motion-JPEG
Integrated FM radio and recorder, voice recorder
Measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches and weighs 5.7 ounces
ASIN: B000CS7U1C
Product Description
The Zen Vision: M 30GB Multimedia Center makes it easy to carry all your digital files around - and navigate them more simply. You'll be able to enjoy thousands of photo and audio files -- or even video files, thanks to the great-looking 2.5" LCD screen. Its 320x240 resolution and 262,144 color display will makes photos look almost as good as the real thing, even in bright sunlight. The TV-out jack lets you store complete movies or TV shows and connect them to a TV for easy sharing with your friends. The Zen Vision will even turn your slideshows into attention-grabbing multimedia; share your collections of baby photos by adding a backdrop of your favorite music to the slideshow, directly from the player. The bigger, backlit Vertical Scroll navigation tool is smoother and helps to improve selection accuracy. It's the one-stop device for all your digital entertainment needs. The built-in Personal Organizer lets you transfer your calendar, contacts and task list from Microsoft Outlook -- you'll never forget all your important anniversaries and appointments Repeat, resume, and random play Audio Playback Format - MP3 WMA and WAV / Photo Format - JPEG (GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP) / Video Playback Format - MPEG1/2/4-SP, WMV9, Motion-JPEG, compatible DivX 4,5 and XviD Programmable sleep and wake timers Customizable main menu Also functions as an external hard drive for data and file transfer 8 EQ settings (Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock and vocal) Rechargeable Li-ion battery plays up to 14 hours of continuous audio playback and up to 4 hours of continuous video playback Size - WxHxD - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.7 / Weight - 5.7 oz PC requirements - Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or 2
Amazon.com Review
In its own right, the Creative Zen Vision:M is a very capable digital audio player, video player, photo viewer, FM radio, and more. Indeed, one could go on and on about how it has the right specifications to make it a constant companion for entertainment on the go. The really big news about this device, though, is that it's the first device to boast complete compatibility with Amazon Unbox, the new digital video and music download service from Amazon.com.
The Zen Vision:M has the features, ease-of-use, and power to become your constant media companion. See the Vison:M interactive demo.
Design Let's get things out in the open. The Apple iPod is the 800-pound gorilla when it comes to the digital media player business and, unavoidably, every other device is measured against it. In most respects, the Vision:M matches up pretty well, and there are few things you may even like better. Length and width dimensions are exactly the same at 4.1 and 2.4 inches respectively. When it comes to girth, though, the iPod has the Vision:M beat; the Vision:M is .7 inches thick, while the iPod measures .4 inches. The Vision:M is slightly heavier, too. These details aside, the Vision:M feels comfortable, yet sturdy, in the hand, with curved surfaces in all the right places.
Creative takes a somewhat different approach with the Vision:M's controls, answering the iPod's Click Wheel with a vertical touch pad--which allows you to scroll up and down menus and control volume--plus four buttons that offer navigation through the user interface. The contextual menu button on the bottom right is a welcome addition, allowing you to make quick settings changes and view information about media files on the fly--functions that are more cumbersome on an iPod. Creative could have made the buttons a bit more sensitive--they require a firm press that gives an overall feeling of clunkiness to an otherwise well-designed user interface. Another annoyance is the touch pad's over-sensitivity; it's easy to make selections unintentionally, sending you on a wild ride through the user interface.
The Vision:M's screen, which measures 2.5 inches diagonally, offers sharp details, vibrant color, and excellent response with little or no video ghosting during high-action sequences. The 320 x 240 resolution is to be expected from a device this size, and although it's small, you'll likely have no trouble enjoying video while you're sitting on the subway or a flight, or in the back-seat of a car. Our only nitpick was the screen's less than stellar viewing angle, especially when compared side-by-side with a video iPod. While this can be good for maintaining privacy, the narrow viewing angle also means that friends beside you will struggle to see anything other than a black screen.
Music, Videos, Photos, and More The Vision:M's music organization scheme is standard fare; you can browse playlists, artists, tracks, albums, and genres. Equalizer settings are robust, with a nice range of automatic settings, plus a custom equalizer that's easy to control. The music library's "DJ" function is a nice touch, allowing you to listen to your most popular tracks. It can also pull up the tunes you listen to least frequently--in case you've got some forgotten tunes lying around on the Vision:M's 30 GB hard drive. Sound quality is everything you'd expect from a top shelf digital audio player, and DRM'd Windows Media files played without a hitch. The device fully supports a whole range of "PlaysForSure" download and subscription services, such as Napster and Yahoo Music. Creative also ships a CD-ripping and music transfer application called MediaSource with the Vision:M.
Playback of Windows Media DRM'd video files (WMV9) was also hassle-free. Purchased videos delivered crisp colors and detail, with no frame drops. Video playback consumes a lot of power, bringing Creative's claim of four hours of video playback into serious doubt. Expect under three hours when watching videos continuously. Thankfully, if you need to come back to your video later the Vision:M's software remembers the timecode of where you left off--unless you power the device down between viewing sessions. In addition to protected and unprotected WMV files, the Vision:M can play MPEG 1/2/4, Motion-JPEG, DivX 4 and 5, and XviD formats, making it a very flexible device with respect to encoding options.
The Vision:M can also store thousands of photos, letting you browse through them or set up a slideshow. The device's TV-out option comes in handy here, as you can present slideshows on a TV or projector. Videos can be displayed this way, too. An FM radio with easy preset tuning functions and great signal reception, plus a voice recorder feature, round out the extra media features. There's also a handy application on the Vision:M that formats a portion of the drive for use as USB 2.0 mass storage, letting you set aside up to 16 GB for data storage.
Connectivity and Synchronization A Creative Sync Adapter ships in the box with the Vision:M, making it a snap to connect the device to a USB 2.0-capable PC. With the connection made, Windows XP recognized the device right off the bat and Windows Media Player immediately asked us if we wanted to load the PC's music onto the Vision:M. Music management and synchronization has come a long way on the PC, and the experience of organizing and transferring music to and from the Vision:M was, barring a few curious click-through boxes, pretty seamless. The Vision:M also supports synchronization of your Outlook contacts, calendar, and tasks, in case you want to use it as a personal organizer of sorts.
Amazon Unbox Integration To be truly successful, the Vision:M has to be more than a great media device, it has to integrate with Amazon Unbox and make the process feel like second nature. Although the Vision:M was tested using a beta version of Amazon Unbox, things are looking good already. Amazon Unbox and the Vision:M go together like peas in a pod, making the process of purchasing, downloading, and enjoying content on the go a real cinch. The Amazon Unbox Video Player, which queues, downloads, organizes, and plays your purchased movies and TV shows, recognized the Vision:M right off the bat. An icon for the Vision:M appears in the devices panel of the application, and you can immediately begin transferring downloaded content to the device. Once you're all loaded up, the Vision:M offers a great way to bring Amazon Unbox entertainment along for the ride.
Pros
Crisp, vibrant color screen is great for video
Generous video format compatibility
Excellent sound quality and music management functions
Cons
Narrow screen viewing angle may be a problem for some
Finicky controls for some functions
Slightly more bulky than other competitors
What's in the Box Creative ZEN Vision:M, earphones, Sync Adapter, USB 2.0 cable, pouch, user's guide, and installation CD that includes Creative MediaSource and Creative Media Explorer software. Note: As of July 2006 Creative no longer ships the Zen M with the AC power adapter.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Zen Vision:M MP3 and Video Player lets you take all your movies, music and photos in a light, pocket-sized device that is loaded with 30 GB of memory. At this capacity you can carry tens of thousands of photos, 120 hours of movies (500 Kbps MPEG4-SP), or up to 15,000 songs (WMA encoded at 64 Kbps), all in the palm of your hand. You can also tune in the radio (32 station presets), record your favorite talk show, or make personal voice memos with the built-in microphone.
The Zen Vision:M can hold thousands of songs, photos, and movies in its 30 GB memory. View larger.
See the Zen Vision:M in 3D.
Today's big screen blockbuster, yesterday's picnic home video, and even your favorite TV shows--they all now fit in your pocket and are ready to be shared. Zen Vision:M supports many video formats, such as AVI, DivX 4 and 53, XviD4, MPEG-1, -2, -SP, WMV9, and Motion-JPEG, which simply means you have more choices and less restrictions. Instead of busting out your wallet to show snapshots of your kids, you can enlist the Zen Vision:M to give viewers a glimpse of your precious memories--tens of thousands of them. In 262,144 vivid colors and 320x240 resolution, complete with a thumbnail gallery, this device makes it easy to scroll through your entire photo collection. Of course, music files are a big portion of anyone's digital canvas. Perfect for taking with you on the road or just around the house, this device makes all your music sound as good as the Zen Vision:M looks. And with eight preset EQ settings and 97 dB signal-to-noise ratio, you can fine-tune your listening experience for any musical genre.
You can also connect the Zen Vision:M to a projector or TV with the included AV cable, and put on a big show from this little device. Synchronize music files with photo or video montages for a taste of spectacular, personalized big screen magic. Viewing images on this device is a pleasant experience. The 2.5-inch, high definition LCD screen features a 320x240 resolution and hundreds of thousands of colors. What this means is you see crisp, clear detail in every movie and photo, even under bright light.
Creative didn't scrimp on design, either. The Zen Vision:M features an ergonomic design with an innovative touch pad control that enables quick, comfortable access to menus and settings. And you'll get loads more playback time with the built-in rechargeable, battery. Enjoy up to 13 hours of music or 4.5 hours of movies on a single charge. The optional extended-life battery pack lets you double playback time, so you can enjoy days of uninterrupted entertainment. Other features include a personal organizer that you sync with Microsoft Outlook, and an integrated voice recorder that can store hundreds of hours worth of recordings. Take a closer look at all the Zen Vision:M features.
The Zen Vision:M MP3 and Video Player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
What's in the Box Creative Zen Vision:M, earphones, sync adapter, USB 2.0 adapter, pouch, user's guide, and installation CD. Note: As of July 2006 Creative no longer ships the Zen M with the AC power adapter.
Customer Reviews:
Great!.......2007-12-18
This Mp3 player is wonderful. It is both visually appealing and it functions great. The battery life is very good, compared to most that I have used.
Great features but BIG problems with the hard drive.......2007-12-17
I have owned two, first shut down after 2 or so months, had it replaced because of serious problems in the hard drive, and misplaced my second around here somewhere. Considered getting a third, but I'm quickly reminded of my frustrations with the first Vision:M. I know it's too much of an investment again on my end for a device that may or may not be working in the next 3 months. Easy to navigate (dummy-proof Windows format), with tons of space, great clarity, colors and all the works...if it decides to work when you're ready to use it. Look elsewhere for all these features BUT with a more stable hard drive.
I love it.......2007-12-15
I love my Creative Zen. Controls are easy to use. Software is very user friendly and battery life is great. I have an iPhone and I think sound quality of CZ is better than iPhone. May be iPod have better sound quality. The only downside is the size. It's much bulkier than iPod so it is not that convinient carrying in jeans pocket especially while traveling. But you get used to it.
Great Alternative to those others...........2007-12-13
Music is such a huge part of our lives. No wonder Ipod has such a large sales base and following. But I am not a follower...I was looking for an alternative to the Ipods and the Zunes. My son had a Creative player for several years before it died tragically in a glass of water on his desk (don't ask). When it came time to replace it, he only wanted another one. Then my husband wanted one. Then I bought one. And this Christmas, my oldest is getting one for a present. We all have the same one- and all like it tremendously. It takes a bit of time to get used to all the features and to even find them. But once you are up and running you will enjoy hours and hours of music, videos, pictures.... You won't go wrong buying this one. Even if it isn't one of the more well known.
Great, Inexpensive Player.......2007-12-11
Just got one of these and was very impressed. Not as small as some of the new players, but small enough to do the job and go anywhere. Size is about the same as a deck of cards.
Software which comes with it is a bit tough to get used to. I like iTunes better. But so far, so good. Pretty easy to add stuff to the player.
Video looks great.
If I had to do it again, I'd get an iPod, but this is a solid machine with great sound and video.
Average customer rating:
Great Amazon & Creative support!
Good product for the price
Creative Zen Vision 30 GB Multimedia Player (white)
30 GB multimedia center holds tens of thousands of photos, up to 120 hours of videos, and 15,000 songs
Stunning visuals with the 3.7-inch SharpPix high resolution 262,144 color screen with transflective technology
Plug&View CompactFlash card slot lets you quickly transfer and view photos from your digital cameras in crisp thumbnail galleries
Built-in FM radio and Recorder
Supports MPEG-1/2/4-SP, Windows Media Video (WMV) 9, Motion-JPEG, DivX 4 and 53, Xvid-SP3 video formats, and MP3, WMA and WMA with DRM autio formats
ASIN: B000A3N6O4
Product Description
Zen Vision's 30GB multimedia center is bound to impress anyone who wants to carry all their digital entertainment files - tens of thousands of photos, up to 120 hours of videos, and 15,000 songs - everywhere. Zen Vision is not only lightweight and slim, beneath its classy magnesium casing are features that will fulfill all your digital entertainment needs.
Customer Reviews:
Great Amazon & Creative support!.......2007-07-05
The player does all that it says. But everyone's worst nightmare is getting a bad one out of the box, which happened to me. I called Creative support and the helped me confirm the hard drive was defective. Then I told Amazon and in 5 minutes had a prepaid return label and a new player within the week. That is great in anyone's book. Still getting used to the player, but it works great!
Good product for the price.......2007-03-30
Pros:
A lot of features such as Video Playback, MP3, Organizer, Alarm Clock, Voice Recorder, FM Tuner. Using their software is basically like opening up explorer in Windows. Resolution and sound quality are nice. Having buttons instead of a touch pad allows for more precise control. Removable battery pack is nice. There is an additional extended battery pack available for purchase. Has a speaker so you can blast ghetto music in a fancy restaurant if you'd like. Can take a CompactFlash card to transfer data. Many other fun features.
Cons:
OMG is it HUGE!!! I honestly wasn't expecting it to be THAT big. I thought "hm... maybe a little bit bigger than the Zen Vision M...?" This thing is almost the exact same size as my Nintendo DS! I just can't get over how HUGE it is. It's a bit of a turn off for those who might want to use it to exercise and walk around with. Think super old school Walkman but significantly heavier! When the delivery guy dropped it off, I was shocked that the box was so HUGE!! I thought they had sent me the wrong item! And then I opened it...!!! I was almost repulsed by how prehistoric it looked!
More cons... The thing LAGS. It definitely doesn't operate nearly as fast as the iPod when switching menus. I guess that's because of all the things it offers. It does get to be a little bit tedious and frustrating.
Even more cons... Lack of accessories. I guess I probably won't need a toughskin or protector for this thing, because if I drop it, it'll damage whatever it lands on, purely by its size.
Overall, as far as the functions of this player are concerned, I'm happy with it. However, I'm still trying to get over the ridiculous size of the thing. Do I dare bring it out in public? What would my friends say? Would people stare?! I highly suspect that they will laugh.
Oh well... I guess I was really only going to use it to play music in the car. I must remember to hide it in the glove box before I let any passengers in the car.
Creative Zen Vision 30 GB Multimedia Player (white) .......2007-03-12
I just love my Multimedia Player. I can play songs, listen to books and store pictures to carry around with me. The screen is big and sharp so you can see pictures very well. I have not tried to play videos on it yet and I have not had any problems so I don't have any complaints.
Perfect.......2007-03-11
I was a little concerned about buying this item by the Internet, but everything was really easy and the service was perfect. The items arrived in very good conditions and on time. Wonderful service!
Good product.......2007-01-14
Have had this for almost a year now.
Pros:
The battery life is good.
FM radio and recording.
Video out.
Removable battery
Can also double as a portable hard disk for photos during travel (bought the flash card adapter for SD card use)
Cons:
The video angle can get irritating as you have to look straight at it but when (if) found, its very good (but not as good as PSP)
I would recommend this over the iPod as I've used both. Its also easier (and MUCH faster) to transfer videos to the Zen than to the iPod.
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Creative Zen Vision W 30GB Skin
Creative Zen Vision W (30GB) Genuine Leather Case by Fosmon
Creative Lab 30GB Zen Vision W WIDESCREEN Multimedia Premium Wallet Leather Case with Belt Clip (Compatible W Widescreen Version 30GB - Does NOT Support 60GB)
Creative Zen Vision W Battery
Zen Vision W Widescreen 30GB Silicone Case w/ Belt Loop & LCD Screen Protector for Creative Labs - 5 Color Options
Shure E3c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
Riptopia CD Ripping and iPod Loading Service 50 CDs To Digital Music
Riptopia CD Ripping and iPod Loading Service 200 CDs To Digital Music
Riptopia CD Ripping and iPod Loading Service 100 CDs To Digital Music
Creative Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones
Love this product!.......2007-12-21
Don't buy Creative Zen product.......2007-12-05
Great features but BIG problems with the hard drive.......2007-12-17
