Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 60 GB MP3 Jukebox
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Manufacturer: CreativeBrand: Creative
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: 70PD055000001
Publisher: Creative
Studio: Creative
Music Label: Creative
Product features:
- 60 GB storage lets you bring up to 16,000 WMA songs (80 kbps) or MP3 songs (128 kbps) everywhere you go
- Use AudioSync to synchronize your music on your player with your PC at work, school and home or on the road
- Load a song a second with ultra fast USB 2.0 port, compatible with USB 1.1 too
- Removable, high-capacity Li-ion battery -- up to 14 hrs continuous playback per charge
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
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Digital camera reviews of Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 60 GB MP3 Jukebox
Digital camera Review: 2 Zen Xtras broken within 2 months!
Summary: 1 Stars
Like most people I narrowed my mp3 player search down to this and the iPod. I figured, sure the software (iTunes), interface, and design of the iPod blow the Zen out of the water, but all that cannot be worth all the extra money. So I went with the Zen thinking that as long as it plays music and sounds good, I'm fine with it. First, I install Media Source, which erased the tags of about 2500 mp3s which I had so easily organized in iTunes, which was my player until I got the Zen. Oh well, I spent the hours re-tagging everything. Then, third day I had the thing, it crashes for no reason. Just won't work. I take it back to Best Buy and get a new one for free. The new one works for about a month and a half and then goes down the drain. The headphone jack just won't work. So I think, "two broken for no reason within two months. This is bad." Luckily with my second Zen I bought a service plan from Best Buy, otherwise it would've been $350 gone! Best Buy let me pay the difference between the Zen and the iPod and I am now the happy owner of an iPod.Those of you thinking - as I did - that the iPod is not worth the money, you are wrong. Size is not a huge factor. The Zen is bigger, but not too big for pockets, etc. However, the design is not as solid. For instance, when I dropped my Zen on a soft surface, like a bed, the battery case would release, and out pops the battery. This happened even more in my pocket. Also, the scroll wheel is awful. If you hold it down and wait till you get to the right band, it usually goes way past it. Also, its too centered on playlists. If you play one song, it will play that one and then stop. The iPod will continue to play until you stop it. This means you don't have to constantly build playlists. The Zen plays music and sounds good. It is cheaper. But its design, software, and interface flaws are more significant than one would think, and these flaws are emphasized once you use a product like the iPod. I was willing to deal with these negative attributes and save money until two of them broke on me. And for PC people, another reason I went with the Zen originally was compatibility. The iPod works perfectly with PC. Of course you have to pay for the Firewire to USB cord, or the Firewire port. But if you wanna transfer music at a reasonable speed with the Zen you have to have USB 2.0. Unless your computer is pretty new, you'll have to buy a USB 2.0 port which is the same price as Firewire, and they're basically the same speed.
Yes, the Zen does not match the iPod in many respects, but it still plays music and it is a boatload cheaper. However, when two break in such a short period of time, one realizes why it is so much cheaper. I can't recommend this product due to my experience with it.
Summary of Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 60 GB MP3 Jukebox
Creative Labs Nomad Zen Xtra - Among the smallest MP3 players available, the Nomad Zen Xtra has an awersome 60 GB storage for thousands of songs. With USB 2.0-1.1 connectivity, data transfers are swift and easy. 9.5-ounces with built-in Li-ion battery Complies with SDMI Reprogrammable firmware supports MP3, WMA, uncompressed WAV plus additional future audio playback formats and software extensions Sound spatializer for enhanced playback performance Stylish anodized aluminum case Includes stereo headphone, AC adapter, carrying case Integrated, removeable rechargeable battery Up to 14 hours continuous play per charge OS Compatibility - Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 & XP Dimensions - 4.4H x 3.0W x 0.8D Weight - 7.2 ouncesMP3 Players
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