Typical price: £129
What is it: Flash-based MP3 and video player with SD card expansion
What we think: Great player with good features, but we want to see a hard disk version, too
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 October 2007
Tags: Creative, Creative Zen, pixels, quick access, bundled earphones
We like:
Sound quality; design; price; good range of extra features; great screen; good capacity options; SD expansion
We don't like:
Slightly sluggish menus; only available in black; no hard disk option; SD card contents not included in player's main menu
You might also need:
Better earphones
CNET UK judgement:
The Creative Zen looks great, sounds great and produces great video. It's a full-featured player with plenty of options for customisation. Although the SD card slot is a huge bonus, its contents are not included in the player's main menu, limiting its usefulness
Full review:
As video becomes more sought-after in portable media players, two distinct types of device have emerged: music players that can play video and video players that can handle music. Continue Reading...
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