Creative ZEN Mozaic Skin Pack (3-in-1) Pouch MP3 Player

Advantages: high in functionalty
Disadvantages: uncomfortable and pointless

...CIAO REVIEW 25/10/07 - Creative ZEN V Series Armband Pack MP3 Player - ** MP3 Accessories - Armband and belt clip** A specialised belt/armband catered for the V series and V plus MP3 Player >ZEN a creative introduction< Welcome to planet ZEN, no it's not a hairdressing salon, but a revolutionary name for PMP - Portable Media Players designed by Creative. - Creative was founded in Singapore - in 1981, if you view or have seen their corporate branding it is oriental looking. These guys had a vision in the 1980's originally with sound, and speakers and cards for the PC market. Most will remember that Creative is more known for it's incredibly successful Sound Blaster components for the PC. In recent years Creative have modelled themselves on a few house-hold brands from the West, so that sales in the Western world would increase... Read review

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Advantages: Very comfortable
Disadvantages: Can look a little bulky

...My boyfriend bought me this as one of my Christmas presents so I could listen to my music in the gym without having to tuck my player into the band of my trousers! I was pleasantly surprised by the armband. I was initially a little worried that it would either slip down or cut off the circulation to my arm. The band adjusts by a velcro system and is elasticated so that using weights and flexing won't be hampered by the armband. The flexible skin is removable from the band. The player slips into the skin and the whole thing clips onto the band. So if you find that you want to remove the player but keep the band on then you can, which is a handy function if for example the headphone wire is getting in the way of what you're doing. I was very impressed so if you have the Mosaic and are a gym-goer or runner then this is for you!... Read review

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Advantages: Lightweight, good sound from the speaker, nice user interface
Disadvantages: sometimes laggy, not great video quality

...of the album cover, if available. It would be nicer if the album cover was solid, and right in the center of the screen so that you could see it. The video quality on the Mozaic is not the nicest, but in my opinion you can cope with it if you have no other option. One other issue is that the transitions in different menus can occasionally get a little bit laggy. All in all this is a really great device, and as it is extremely cheap for an MP3 player, it is great value for money.... Read review

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