Typical price: £200
What is it: Hard drive-based MP3 player with touch-sensitive scroll pad
What we think: Creative shows it has just the right touch when it comes to this hard drive-based MP3 player
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 May 2005
Tags: Creative, Creative Zen Touch (40GB), battery life, FM radio, left side
We like:
Awesome battery life; innovative Touch Pad; excellent sound quality; simple and durable design; decent value
We don't like:
Battery is not removable, unlike another Zen model; some convenient menu features found in past Zens not included; LCD contrast could use more work
You might also need:
Optional FM tuner/voice-recording remote; good headphones
CNET UK judgement:
Lately, Creative has been churning out players with great battery life and excellent sound quality. The Zen Touch offers all this and more, making it a legitimate challenger to the Apple iPod
Full review:
Creative has a long history of delivering decent, hard drive-based MP3 players. Its latest flagship model, the Zen Touch, takes the Creative name to new heights. Redesigned from the ground up, the Zen Touch includes modern delights such as an innovative touch-sensitive scroll pad (dubbed the Touch Pad), an aesthetically pleasing and durable form factor, and rock-solid battery life. Factor in its great sound quality, its compatibility with most online music stores and a competitive price, and you have a bona fide contender. Experienced Zen users might be disappointed with some tweaks to menu functionality, while others might wear out their thumbs getting used to the Touch Pad. Nevertheless, after a lengthy wait, the Zen Touch has finally made its curtain call. Continue Reading...
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July 28, 2005
Posted by: Colin Peters
"A very good MPS player and robust."
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