The Creative Worldwide business is called CREATIVE LABS > Creatives UK product branch is under the Europe labs which established itself in 1993. Creatives Labs also included - America labs- Asia labs- Europe labs.
-Product > CREATIVES ZEN V Plus MP3 Portable Media Player 2GB - (or 2048MB for those who want the accurate spec) Gin Green with added White freshness- Available RRP date: 01/2007
I've
been a keen design critic for these types of PMP component packages for a while now, and have I've been very much involved with digital media since mid 2002. This particular (green) OLED screen definition is of a high standard. It 's glossy visualisation is inviting you in; and of course it is very user friendly.
The MP3 Player only is compatible with JPEG customary images, that are online/web based, you can also load off from a digital camera, the PC, or from the internet itself. The audio quality is crystal clear, of course depending on the size of file the MP3 file as the higher the size of the file the better the quality. The only one objective that saddened me with this particular product was the fact that it has an limited file recognitions; this will probably be sorted out in the next model V Plus series.
**The available software included within this package; already installed is: MediaSource - MediaExporer - ZenCast Organiser **
- ear-plugs are included (not the best kind sadly) -
-Mobile Technology- It lacks functionality. No MP4 decoding is available with the V Plus ** For any songs that have been downloaded onto your PC from paid music sites that are (Protected by copyright) will be able to be played by this MP3 Player. Many media sites now have encryped code that stops this form of usage.
- 2GB of music storage - 2048MB 2GB is sufficient to play over a 1500 MP3 music tracks. Personally, I do feel that 2GB is sufficient space for audio only, though video's I would claim a 4GB or a 8GB is better suited. The transfer rates are fast due to the fast USB transfer fast - track Windows music browser software. What is a noticeable difference is that it is not an ipod; even though it easily can be mistaken as one. What is noticeably different is the price comparison.
- Styled on Apples iPod - The timing for the V Plus Zen launch co-incided with the earlier ipod nano launch earlier this year (2007). I'm not a Creative Lab fan as they seem to miss out on the boat regards to product style and of course the highly sought after nano technology. Creative has nano labelled products but they are not so wellknown, due to the fact they are not so good. Creative seems to fall at a couple of hurdles namely the weight. On average Creative is 8 grammes more heavier than Apples' iPod. The other hurdle is the 'trouser test' iPod's generally are unseen in the pockets, yet this model certainly is visable. Overall, the feel of the V Plus is notably beefy compared to the iPod. Though functionally it is very astute and slick.
- Size does matter - Weighing in at 44g - Yes this is a heavy weight, not that you notice it, though as size does matter this has to be mentioned - now the nano modifications have reached the UK's market place.
- V Plus extras -
Yes, please take note; the 2GB is a good amount of digital MP3 space for a non video audio only player. The voice-recording is a fab utility - please try it; I did it was a revelation. Extreme quality; not that I like my own voice of course, though it does help. External recordings again superb. Ideal accessory for a pop concert maybe. The radio is of DAB quality which is superb for catching up with news updates. - Now, that important price -
Retails for 64.99 GBP- For even great offers checkout a cashback offer before buying this product as you can save up to 20.00 GBP - Worth checking out online for these deals. - My verdict -
I'm going to give the V Plus a 7.5/10 overall. The lime green and white colour is more my 'cup of tea' and is much more easy on the eye. The white is a design source from the successful iPod branding and I do believe this was Creatives intention. At least this particular colour combination is soothing and reminds me of a dash of lime with an iced cold Gin and tonic, on a warm summers day. I hope you have found this review helpful.
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Advantages: Easily portable, slick design, super video quality, powerful recording. Disadvantages: Video files take too much space, earphone and battery life could be better.
Advantages: Easily portable, slick design, super video quality, powerful recording. Disadvantages: Video files take too much space, earphone and battery life could be better.
Nov 15th, 2007
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