- 4GB - up to 2000 songs
- Battery life: 25 hours of Audio playback or 5 hours of Video playback
- SD Card (SD and SDHC) slot for memory upgrades
- AAC (.M4A) support along with MP3, WMA, WAVE and Audible
- WMV and DivX/XviD support (320x240)
- 2.5" Colour LCD screen
- FM Radio and Microphone
- 16.7m Colour Photo Viewer
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This is the Creative ZEN at a glance. Decked out in an all-black suit, the Creative ZEN is smaller than your average credit card and sits snugly right in your palm. With an attractive 11.3mm thickness, this sleek player weighs a mere 65g, allowing you to carry it around easily. And with its patented ZEN user interface, which offers more information to be viewed on the screen, navigating through mass content is simply a breeze.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
124 of 126 people found the following review helpful
I spent a lot of time looking at various MP3 players before deciding on the Creative Zen.
So far it has exceeded my expectations.
PROS
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SIZE - It's very small but seems robust.
SCREEN - Exceptionally clear. Videos are very smooth and watchable. The colours are vivid and bright and it has a wide viewing angle.
SOUND - Excellent. I'm using some Sony headphones which sound pretty good.
SOFTWARE - Simple but very intuitive. It took me less than 5 minutes to get the hang of things. The options are clear, it's easy to find things and fast. Other people have complained about slow start up times but I just upgraded the firmware to 1.10 and it now starts in less than 5 seconds.
CONTROLS - Simple and very easy to use. I'm left handed, but having the controls on the right is not a problem.
EXTRAS - The radio has very clear reception and the presets work well. The SD slot is a big bonus especially as SD cards get cheaper.
VALUE - For £80 you get an attractive 4GB player which can play multiple audio and video formats. The sound is good and videos are very watchable. It has a radio and is easily expandable. 10/10
CONS
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It's hard to think of any. The screen inevitably get smudgy finger prints on it but this is unavoidable. The supplied video conversion software is slow but I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives available.
One extra I'd like is a clear hinged cover to protect the screen. Ideally this could be flipped back to use as a stand when watching vides.
So far it has exceeded my expectations.
PROS
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SIZE - It's very small but seems robust.
SCREEN - Exceptionally clear. Videos are very smooth and watchable. The colours are vivid and bright and it has a wide viewing angle.
SOUND - Excellent. I'm using some Sony headphones which sound pretty good.
SOFTWARE - Simple but very intuitive. It took me less than 5 minutes to get the hang of things. The options are clear, it's easy to find things and fast. Other people have complained about slow start up times but I just upgraded the firmware to 1.10 and it now starts in less than 5 seconds.
CONTROLS - Simple and very easy to use. I'm left handed, but having the controls on the right is not a problem.
EXTRAS - The radio has very clear reception and the presets work well. The SD slot is a big bonus especially as SD cards get cheaper.
VALUE - For £80 you get an attractive 4GB player which can play multiple audio and video formats. The sound is good and videos are very watchable. It has a radio and is easily expandable. 10/10
CONS
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It's hard to think of any. The screen inevitably get smudgy finger prints on it but this is unavoidable. The supplied video conversion software is slow but I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives available.
One extra I'd like is a clear hinged cover to protect the screen. Ideally this could be flipped back to use as a stand when watching vides.
121 of 124 people found the following review helpful
I've been searching high and low for a replacement for my dying iPod mini.
I looked at the new Nano - which looked great and also the Sony NWZA816 - which had great reports. I was never happy with the sound quality on the iPods, especially the distortion in the bass which a lot of people seem to notice, so after listening to the new Nano it was a no. I was just about to get the Sony whan I saw this new baby from Creative. I'm so glad I got it because it has everything I want (great sound and stunning looks).
I thought the video would just be a gimmic but it is actually very good, bright and detailed. Add to all that the radio, the SD slot, the drag and drop, the custom EQ etc and you've got an amazing piece of kit for the price. The only problem i did have was the volume was capped and not quite loud enough for my Etymotic headphones. I solved this by downloading
the US version of the firmware and reformating in recovery mode (you do this at your own risk obviously).
To sum up, if you love the Apple style and aren't that fussed on sound quality then the Nano might be what your looking for. If you want great sound, usable video and also great style then give the Zen a listen.
I looked at the new Nano - which looked great and also the Sony NWZA816 - which had great reports. I was never happy with the sound quality on the iPods, especially the distortion in the bass which a lot of people seem to notice, so after listening to the new Nano it was a no. I was just about to get the Sony whan I saw this new baby from Creative. I'm so glad I got it because it has everything I want (great sound and stunning looks).
I thought the video would just be a gimmic but it is actually very good, bright and detailed. Add to all that the radio, the SD slot, the drag and drop, the custom EQ etc and you've got an amazing piece of kit for the price. The only problem i did have was the volume was capped and not quite loud enough for my Etymotic headphones. I solved this by downloading
the US version of the firmware and reformating in recovery mode (you do this at your own risk obviously).
To sum up, if you love the Apple style and aren't that fussed on sound quality then the Nano might be what your looking for. If you want great sound, usable video and also great style then give the Zen a listen.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
An excellent, little media player. I have an SD card I use in my PDA/Navigator and this works brilliantly with the Zen. Although media functionality is limited on the SD card compared to that stored on the actual Zen itself, this doesn't really impinge on the usefullness of the SD slot. I have several full length films (that I own) converted to 320x240 DivX on the SD card ready for long, boring trips and they work perfectly - if watching films on a small (albeit sharply defined) screen is your bag.
The sound quality is very good, especially with a pair of noise cancelling ear/headphones (purchased seperately - also Creative). The earphones that come with it are typical Creative Labs quality and therefore quite good, but they don't fit my ears that well, which is probably more to do with my freaky tabs than the 'phones.
Browsing the menus takes a while to get used to but quickly becomes second nature and uploading to the player is simplicity itself. One point however is that to upload to the SD card, one must set the Memory Card to an upload mode before plugging the player into the PC but once you know this, it isn't a problem. The player also displays images really crisply and this is a nice little addition to the feature list but not something I would specifically buy this for.
The hardware looks shiny and smart - a simple slab of piano black darkness. Also, mine came with the very latest firmware on it which was a bonus. The software however was out of date but that's not a problem as the Creative site is easy to navigate.
All in all, a brilliant piece of kit. Once again, Creative Labs hit the spot. My iPod loving friend even commented how smart it looked and how the SD slot was a good idea. He still likes his iPod better but if we all liked the same things it would be a very dull world.
The sound quality is very good, especially with a pair of noise cancelling ear/headphones (purchased seperately - also Creative). The earphones that come with it are typical Creative Labs quality and therefore quite good, but they don't fit my ears that well, which is probably more to do with my freaky tabs than the 'phones.
Browsing the menus takes a while to get used to but quickly becomes second nature and uploading to the player is simplicity itself. One point however is that to upload to the SD card, one must set the Memory Card to an upload mode before plugging the player into the PC but once you know this, it isn't a problem. The player also displays images really crisply and this is a nice little addition to the feature list but not something I would specifically buy this for.
The hardware looks shiny and smart - a simple slab of piano black darkness. Also, mine came with the very latest firmware on it which was a bonus. The software however was out of date but that's not a problem as the Creative site is easy to navigate.
All in all, a brilliant piece of kit. Once again, Creative Labs hit the spot. My iPod loving friend even commented how smart it looked and how the SD slot was a good idea. He still likes his iPod better but if we all liked the same things it would be a very dull world.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
6 Years and still going.
So ive had this for 6 YEARS and still in perfect working order, and trust me i am not gentle with it, i have dropped it hundreds of times even stood on it a couple dozen times... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rit
terrible software, nice hardware
well its a nice little gadget and I can grow to love the hardware, but the software is suicidally frustrating. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicky
Sorry To Say Goodbye!
My Zen. I've had this little bad boy for just over 2 years now, and i love it to bits. unfortunately, there isn't enough space, so for christmas i am getting an iPod Classic with a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Michael-G-
Credit Sized, Epic Sound
This player is well built. It has a glossy surface which can catch fingerprints easily. I like the buttons but it will cause a problem for some. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Reshad
Experienced User
Had this player for two years now and can safely say it has passed the test. Yes it does freeze every now and again, but just press the fast forward and your done. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Wild 1
dont get it
i got this for christmas a couple of years ago and i am now going to get the itouch it so much better
Published on 20 Jan 2010
Excellent
Have used this player non-stop for the past couple of years. You get the quality you expect from a Creative product. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by N. Trew
One of the best things I ever bought.
Honestly this is one of the best items I have ever bought...
I have dropped this mp3 player into water twice, and BOTH times it started working again when it dried out! Read more
I have dropped this mp3 player into water twice, and BOTH times it started working again when it dried out! Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Lena W
Terrible
I got convinced to buy a creative zen instead of buying an I-Pod and how i wish i'd gone with my first instinct. I've never known something so bad. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by Ms. Stephanie Ashley
Creative Zen 4GB MP3
Very happy with the sound etc but would be happier if I could get the radio to work as well.
The downloaded instructions do not always agree with what's on the screen, and for... Read more
The downloaded instructions do not always agree with what's on the screen, and for... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by Elinor M. D'albiac
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