ZEN Vision: is the fusion of music, photos and video into one compact player. Enjoy up to 15, 000 songs. Watch up to 120 hours of video. Share tens of thousands of photos with your... more
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30gb Mains House ChargeThe Creative Zen Vision M 30gb mains chargerCE certified This is a high quality 3rd party sourced product - its not a genuine item but will do the same job as original at a fraction of the cost. Will not harm or damage your device in any way..
you Need It! Be sure you have power where and when you need it most with an additional power adapter for your Creative Charger For ZEN Vision M & Vision W When using the the unit with the Vision M, the Sync connector supplied with the unit has to be used, with the Vision W, the charger with plug straight into the player Use it as a replacement for your original adapter, or as a spare adapter for home or just about anywhere you go! Creative Labs Mp3 player AC adapter (charger) for the Creative Charger For ZEN Vision M & Vision W. Plus Free Creative Zen Vision Leather Case Give Your MP3 Some Character And Class Exclusive From Sumnique.
Stylish silicone skin for your Zen Vision: M The cover has a secret anti-dust/static coating to ensure it keeps foreign agents to a minimum. We offer a new 2D screen protection - Anti-Glare unercoat + HArd screen top coat with rubber dampers in the corners to prevent scratching
Stylish silicone skin for your Zen Vision: M The cover has a secret anti-dust/static coating to ensure it keeps foreign agents to a minimum. We offer a new 2D screen protection - Anti-Glare unercoat + HArd screen top coat with rubber dampers in the corners to prevent scratching
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A review by nunbean on Creative ZEN VISION:M 30 GB April 2nd, 2007
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Good
Ease of Use
Simple
Look & Design
Good
Range of Features
Diverse
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Great Video And Audio Quality, FM Tuner
Disadvantages:
Touchpad Takes A While To Get Used To, Quite Chunky, No Removable Battery
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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The new Creative Zen Vision:M is a great alternative to the video Ipod and if I was going to recommend one I would defiantly choose this. It takes the ipod and walks all over it. Not only is the video quality that much better you don't have to install itunes.
LOOK AND FEEL ============= From a distance this Zen could be easily mistaken for an ipod. The menus are very similar and it has the same glossy feel about it. But on close inspection you can see the button layout and size is very different. Instead of a wheel the Zen has a touch pad that only goes up and down (which can be found on most over Zen models). It also has four access buttons around the outside. One which can be programmed to a specific place - I chose the Now Playing menu option. The Zen also comes in a variety of colours some which are an acquired taste. Personally I think the black is the most sleek and less likely to shows scratches. Another big difference between the Zen and the ipod is the size. The Zen is noticeably more chunkier than its competitor and my put people off from buying it. I do not find this a problem but for people with smaller pockets they should take this into consideration. But other than this the other dimensions are fine and for a 30gb hard drive mp3 player the size is impression.
FUNCTIONS ========== Aside from the video and music the Zen does have a far few additional functions. The image viewer can be used to show off you to your friends you photo collection in a slide show and image s can also be set as the background. You can also change the theme of the Zen to different colours to suit your mood. The FM tuner has very good sound and has an inbuilt feature which automatically and saves all stations within range. You can also record the FM station you are listening to onto the hard drive which is great for recording radio programs you want to keep. Another feature is ZenCast which is a podcast built for the Zen. By using the included software you can download audio/video podcasts from many famous names (e.g. Cnet) and listen/watch them on your Zen on the go. It can also be used as a removable disc which can be handy for work/school/college for backing up important files. Finally the Zen also has a built in organizer which can be synchronized on your PC. This organizer includes a calender, tasks list and contacts which can be useful. But considering all of these features are included on most mobile phones this can seem a bit useless. But other than that the Zen has a wide range of different features. The only thing I can think of that it doesn't has is the game that the ipod does. But an mp3 player isn't really designed to be a games machine aswell anyways.
AUDIO ===== MP3 playback on the Zen is very good. I've had no problems with it so far and it has been to a very high standard. Obviously it depends on how good the MP3 is in the first place but I personally feel the sound quality is just as good as other leading MP3 players. The MP3 can be sorted into play lists which can be imported from Windows Media Player and you can also create your own whilst listening. You can also view the tracks by artist, album, genre etc. providing lots of different ways to listen. Once the track is playing it is also accompanied by a picture of the album art (if set up) and it also gives you the option to rate the tracks). One problem I did have though was that all tracks have to have an album name when viewing. For example if you are browsing by artist once you have clicked on an artist it comes up with all the available albums. If a track hasn't got an album name it can appear that some of your tracks have disappeared. This is not the case. If you click on all tracks you can view all of the tracks by that one artist. If I were to improve the Zen I think it should have an Unknown section to stop confusion. This may all seem fine to everyone else and I may look at bit stupid but I did find it confusing. But other than this overall the sound quality is great.
VIDEO ===== Once again the Zen does not disappoint with the picture quality. Compared to an ipod I think that the Zen produces a much better picture and I think it is the better of the two. It plays many different files formats but I have only tested it with the avi format. Along with XviD support it means the Zen supports some of the most used formats. It also handles avi of recorded HD-TV. One thing I must mention though it that sometimes it can go out of sink. But this is prevalent with all devices with XviD playback and can be solved by pausing it. And even saying that it only goes out of sink very slightly and does fix itself eventually. Overall I think that the video playback is great on the Zen and it defiantly better than the ipod.
SOFTWARE ========== The software included with the Zen is very easy and does not have to be used once it is installed. Windows Media Player's device functions can be used to transfer music, video and images onto. Creative MediaSource 5 is the equivalent to Windows Media Player. It contains many of the functions that Media Player has and if wanted could be used instead if you preferred it. It's very easy to use and the home page has links to all the common tasks. This makes it very easy to use for beginners, maybe more so than Media Player. Zen Media Explorer can be used to explore the contents of your player and also links to the other software included in the package. This includes the organizer manager where you can set up your calender, task and contacts and the video convector which helps to easily set up video playback on the Zen. Finally there is the ZENcast Organizer where you can download and upload all of the featured podcasts. This is very easy to use but download times can be slow.
CONNECTION ============ Connection to the Zen is very easy. All that is needed is to plug the Sync Adapter into the Zen and it provides you with all the ports you need. The Zen comes with an A-B USB cable which is used to dock the Zen and charge (according to manual 5 hours). On the adapter there is also a DC IN where you can plug in the AC adapter (supplied separately) which means quicker charging times. Finally the adapter has an AV out which means you can play you video, music and image collection on the TV. This is great when you are going round friends/families houses and want to show off your image collection or show them the latest film/tv show on your Zen. I have not tried this yet but from reading other reviews the resolution on your TV is DVD resolution and is very good quality, depending on your TV. The sync adapter is great because it reduces the ports on the Zen making it look better but can also be very annoying because it necessary. From what I have read I have read it is very hard to get a new one.
CONCLUSION ============ Overall the Creative Zen Vision:M is a great bit of kit and is just good if not better than the Ipod. Personally I would recommend the Zen over the Ipod.
Advantages: Almost every feature! Disadvantages: no wall adapter, video playbakck can be tricky, scratches easily
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The Creative player has a high definition screen, in comparison with the i-pod which has the standard LCD screen. Since HD technology is the hottest thing around right now, this player seems very attractive!
Like the i-pod, this player has the ability to store photos, however unlike the i-pod, you can set a particular photo as the background for your main screen, and you can also zoom into your photos. As well as choosing a photo for ... ...As well as photos, the creative player has the ability to store videos. These do take up a rather large amount of memory, but its worth it to see your favorite music videos or films being played on an HD screen! The only set back with the videos is that the format your videos have to be in is limited quite strictly, to either:WMV9, MPEG1/2/4-SP, Motion J-PEG, DIV4/5 and Xvid2. Now i have absolutely no idea what all of these things mean, but i do ...
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Advantages: Capacity, Video quality, FM Radio, File type support, Windows Media Player support Disadvantages: Current lack of accessories on the market, no proper case or screen protection included
...deciding, I eventually chose the Creative Zen Vision M, over the iPod, Philips and iRiver equivalents. Still not widely available on the High St. (June 2006), so had to buy if off the web (cheaper anyway).
The key features which drew to to buy it were:
- better support of different filetypes (so I understand)
- the built-in FM Radio (pity it isn't DAB)
- Support for Windows Media Player (which I had used to rip my existing collection to my PC ... ...says and buy an official Creative one.
Transferring music and video is easily done using Windows Media Player as it sees the device and swiftly synchronises your music and also the playlists you have created in Media Player (this is really useful). When it comes to transferring video, I found it easier to use the Creative software, which allowed me to easily transfer mpg and avi files. There is also a feature to convert vvarious video files (avi, ...
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Advantages: Massive storage,The formats it uses,Long battery life,Solid build Disadvantages: No Direct USB interface,
I waited for a year before getting a multimedia portable device.I am very fussy about my sound quality and being an ex audio visual engineer very fussy about my picture quality.I have only owned mine for 48 hours but from the moment I charged it up and filled it with my total CD collection. I am a very happy bunny.Was easy to navigate around .The controls do take a little getting used to especially the touch sensitive pad even at the lowest sensitivty ... ...fab,sexy if you like style this baby has it in spades.
The screen has blown my socks of (and hat if I had one on ).The definition, quality of the colour and tones is as good as the best TV you will see.I did initially think I wouldnt bother watching any video's on it before I had got it ,but now think I otherwise.The images are so clear and easy to see that I will happily use it for those long boring flights,train,coach ,car and tube journeys.
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Advantages: Great product with a range of functionality Disadvantages: Possibley too thick?
After purchashing the creative zen vision m in February 2006, I have concluded it's one of the best devices i've bought in a long time. Desciding whether to get this little beauty or the ipod equivilant was a painstaking process. I originally was going to get the ipod for the reason that everyone else had one and they were fastly becoming the new best thing! The day before I was going to purchase the ipod i downloaded i-tunes in preperation. After ... ...up and i purchased the creative zen vision m....
Shortly after purchasing ,the product arrived to which I felt a great excitement. After tearing through the package to get to my new toy I stumbled across the box....
Presented in a glossy box, I slid open the second box and then opened to what would be my centre of attention for the next few months.
The product comes with a pair of headphones, a suade case, a mains power adapter, a USB cable for ...
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Advantages: more for your money feature wise beats ipod hands down!! Disadvantages: can be bulky at times in pocket.
...am very pleased with the creative Zen Vision M series. Any one still thinking iPod is best are completely wrong. The device is a similar shape to the iPod; a portrait style device with the display at the top and controls at the bottom. The Zen’s ace when it comes to iPod comparison is its high definition screen whereas iPod only has LCD. Holding the device because of its extra weight comparison to iPods you can feel its there so it isn’t likely that ... ...provided is more than sufficient. Creative media source as multiple choices of song format users can select, however I think this is not as diverse as iPods music formats. The drawbacks of the magnificent device although limited can be annoying. In my experience they include no wall charger provided with the player charging has to be done through a USB cable whilst plugged into a pc or other USB device. Also when searching for music the device does ...
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Supported Digital Video Standards: AVI, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Playback Modes: Repeat shuffle, playlist, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat
Supported Bit Rate: 320Kbps
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 97 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%
External Hard Drive Function: Yes
Radio
Type: Radio tuner - digital radio tuner - FM
Preset Station Qty: 32 preset stations
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity: 113 dB
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
Manufacturer's product description
ZEN Vision: is the fusion of music, photos and video into one compact player. Enjoy up to 15, 000 songs. Watch up to 120 hours of video. Share tens of thousands of photos with your family and friends. Do it all in style. Scroll along the intuitive Vertical Touch Pad and watch the dazzling screen burst to life. Rich, vibrant photos, album art, and menus come alive in a stunning high-resolution 262.144-color screen. Navigate through your music, photos and video collection with remarkable ease using the ZEN user interface. Fill your ZEN with up to 15.000 songs from anywhere you want. Pull out your CD collection and rip your albums. Log onto the Internet and browse different music services for the songs you don't have. Download your favorite songs without paying for the whole album. Plus, for a low monthly fee, join a subscription service and fill and refill your ZEN with new tunes everyday. Enjoy up to 14 hours of audio or 4 hours of video on a single charge. The included power adapter charges your player in less the half the time of USB charging. No more hanging around waiting for your player to charge. In between your tunes, use the built-in FM radio to keep yourself up to date with what's going on in the world, sports scores or traffic reports. You can even record your favorite radio shows - so you'll never miss a thing! Now you don't have to just listen to your favorite songs, you can watch them! With a stunning, high-resolution color screen your videos will look amazing. Plus, use the high quality TV Out while you are entertaining friends. Connect to an external TV or display and speakers - create an atmosphere people will never forget. Carry your complete photo albums in the palm of your hand. Also, create slideshows to share with family and friends. Connect to any TV and add a backdrop of your favorite music directly from your ZEN. Instantly turn your slideshows into attention-grabbing multimedia extravaganzas! Record notes, thoughts, and meetings using the built-in voice recorder. Sync your player's personal organizer with Microsoft Outlook to transfer your calendar, contacts and task list so you won't miss your important appointments and anniversaries.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x docking station
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case: Pouch
Included Accessories: Synchronization adapter
Cables Included: USB cable
Software: Creative MediaSource, Creative Media Explorer, Creative ZENcast Organizer
Battery
Battery: Player - rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Details:
Digital playback - Lithium Ion - up to 16 hour(s)
Video playback - Lithium Ion - up to 5 hour(s)
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 or later
Peripheral / Interface Devices: USB port
System Requirements Details: Windows XP SP1 or later - Pentium III - 1 GHz - RAM 256 MB - HD 170 MB
I was bought this back in July, as a gift for passing my driving test.
I already have a Sony 6GB mp3 player, but as I have about 20 times that much music on various hard drives, I thought I'd go for something with a bigger capacity. And it plays video more
I own the 60gb model but is exactly the same as the 30gb model but just with more space and slightly thicker. In my opinion, this is a fairly solid product with many positive features. It has good audio/video quality but it is a bit on the bulky side but more
It seems that unfortunately Apple has managed to shake off one of its leading competitors in the race to produce the cheapest and most stylish mp3 player. A few years back, the '''Creative Zen:M''' was actually a better product than the '''5th Generation more
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