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compact enough to fit into the palm of your hand. This device plays videos and a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio through the lin...
compact enough to fit into the palm of your hand. This device plays videos and a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio through the lin...
from Media Accessories is that not only do they offer a complete money back guarantee inc. postage if you are not happy with the product, but also a free extended 2 year warranty!! And all at such a great price! You just can't lose.
from Media Accessories is that not only do they offer a complete money back guarantee inc. postage if you are not happy with the product, but also a free extended 2 year warranty!! And all at such a great price! You just can't lose.
compact enough to fit into the palm of your hand. This device plays videos and a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio through the line input, so you don't need to hook it up to a computer! It comes with a built-in microphone and a rechargeable battery for up to 5 hours of music playback on just one charge. Also equipped with a 3.8 cm OLED screen, the Zen V Plus plays your home video clips and downloaded Internet files with excellent image quality. Mobile users and video bloggers will love its vast storage capacity, FM radio (32 presets) and JPEG photo viewer. The stylish and user-friendly Zen V Plus will never leave your pocket!
wanting practical, easy to use and polyvalent products.The Zen V is an attractive MP3 player with its elegant black design and round shape fitting perfectly into your hand. It is very easy to use and has a 3.8cm diagonal OLED colour screen. The joystick makes it even easier to use. It has a 2 GB storage capacity and can store up to 1,000 songs and photos. The Zen V can play multiple audio formats such as MP3, WMA and Audible Audio files. Besides this player can directly record in WMA format without a PC and has a builtin microphone.It is attractive and elegant. The Zen V is a powerhouse of technology that entertains you while you are on the move.
wanting practical, easy to use and polyvalent products.The Zen V is an attractive MP3 player with its elegant black design and round shape fitting perfectly into your hand. It is very easy to use and has a 3.8cm diagonal OLED colour screen. The joystick makes it even easier to use. It has a 2 GB storage capacity and can store up to 1,000 songs and photos. The Zen V can play multiple audio formats such as MP3, WMA and Audible Audio files. Besides this player can directly record in WMA format without a PC and has a builtin microphone.It is attractive and elegant. The Zen V is a powerhouse of technology that entertains you while you are on the move.
compact enough to fit into the palm of your hand. This device plays videos and a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio through the line input, so you don't need to hook it up to a computer! It comes with a built-in microphone and a rechargeable battery for up to 5 hours of music playback on just one charge. Also equipped with a 3.8 cm OLED screen, the Zen V Plus plays your home video clips and downloaded Internet files with excellent image quality. Mobile users and video bloggers will love its vast storage capacity, FM radio (32 presets) and JPEG photo viewer. The stylish and user-friendly Zen V Plus will never leave your pocket!
A review by 1st2thebar on Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB November 15th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Good
Ease of Use
Simple
Look & Design
Good
Range of Features
Average
Value for Money
Satisfactory
Advantages:
2048MB of MP3 storage
Disadvantages:
silly ear - plugs
Recommend to potential buyers:
no
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CREATIVE ZEN V PLUS 2GB (Green) - A dash of lime with your PMP sir?- 15/11/2007
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
- > Start < - Creative Zen V Plus - > PMP (Portable Media Player)
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.
Advantages: 2GB of music data storage Disadvantages: too bulky for my liking
CREATIVE - Fancy being creative zen?- 05/12/2007
The Creative Worldwide network is called LABS > Creatives UK product branch is under the Europe labs which established itself in 1993. Networks include - America labs- Asia labs- Europe labs.
-Product > CREATIVES ZEN V Plus MP3 Portable Media Player 2GB
Stylish Blue Black design - Available RRP date: 02/2007
- > Start < - Creative Zen PMP (Portable Media Player)
I've always been interested in ... ...this year (2007). I'm no Creative fan as they seem to miss out on the boat regards to style and nano technology. The feel of the PMP is notably clumsier than ipods from Apple. Though functionally very astute and slick. My interpretation on this MP3 player reminds me of the first pace-maker in the mid 1990's. Sorry Creative, your still lagging behind on this matter. Yes you have rounded the edges off nicely and the glossy colours do this product proud ...
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Advantages: Sound quality, size,look Disadvantages: Small joystick, no mains charger
...get a mains charger from Creative for it but it's an extra layout. If you are an avid computer user then it's fine if not it might be worth thinking about another product or purchasing the mains charger seperately
I would really recommend this to anyone thinking about buying an mp3 player. I used to carry a personal stereo everywhere with me and I would say that this is 100 if not 1000 times better in every way. ...
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Advantages: Gorgeous! Fantastic quality. Disadvantages: Charging when away from your PC.
...elsewhere - Amazon, Firebox, or Creative themselves to name three others. The 2 Gb version comes in black with green accent or white with green accent. (It also currently comes in a limited edition pink version in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation). It stores music, photos and short videos and has an FM radio as well as acting as a data storage device. It has a large colour screen that can be rotated to be viewed from 4 angles with ... ...desire to replace them, although Creative do have a range of earphones to purchase separately for the more discerning listener.
There are just three main navigation controls which are great for neatness, but this means that they each have a number of different functions, and this takes some time to get used to. The small size of the controls is actually not a problem and I find them easy to use. With no acceleration, it could be a bit tiresome scrolling ...
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Advantages: Incredible sound, very good looking Disadvantages: Poor design, very poor buttons.
I don't actually own this, it's my brothers, but i have borrowed it for a while for this review, and i've ripped it to pieces to find any faults.
On first holding this player i noticed one thing, it's really, really light. It's also very small, roughly the size of a small box of matches. This, naturally means that the screen is very small, but the space is used very well, the screen has a good resolution. The two small buttons also light up a pale ... ...little else to say about the player by way of looks, it's just a very good looking player, and looks almost exactly as in the picture, it's very nice looking. All the other buttons are a bright green colour. One problem is the fact it's very difficult to see in sunlight, the screen glares alot - so maybe not for much outdoors use.
When using the player, there's the odd problem with the buttons not feeling particularly good. The joystick is particularly ...
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Advantages: Nice neat size, great quality Disadvantages: charging problems
...i decided to go for Creative and i made up my mind to get the 2GB one
Spec.:
The 2 Gb version comes in black with green accent or white with green accent. (It also currently comes in a limited edition pink version in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation). It stores music, photos and short videos and has an FM radio as well as acting as a data storage device. It has a large colour screen that can be rotated to be viewed from 4 angles ... ...desire to replace them, although Creative do have a range of earphones to purchase separately for the more discerning listener.
There are just three main navigation controls which are great for neatness, but this means that they each have a number of different functions, and this takes some time to get used to. The small size of the controls is actually not a problem and I find them easy to use. With no acceleration, it could be a bit tiresome scrolling ...
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Playback Modes: Repeat shuffle, playlist, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05%
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 90 dB
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Supported Bit Rate: 320Kbps
Supported Digital Video Standards: AVI
Audio system
Digital Photo Playback: Yes
Manufacturer's product description
The Creative Zen V Plus offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player is packed to the gills with features, including an FM radio, voice and line-in recording, photo and video playback, and compatibility with subscription WMA tracks.
Features: Calendar, voice recording, upgradeable firmware, built-in organizer, Microsoft Outlook synchronization, Calendar, voice recording, upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in organizer, Microsoft Outlook synchronization
Timer: Snooze, sleep
Built-in clock: Yes, timer, alarm, Yes, alarm
Supported Digital Photo Standards: JPEG
Digital Video Playback: Yes
Equaliser: Yes
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Digital Storage Media: Flash memory - integrated
Capacity: 2 GB
General
PC Interface Supported: USB 2.0
Enclosure Colour: White, pink, White, green, Green, glossy black
Weight: 44 g
Height: 6.8 cm
Depth: 1.6 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Digital Player Functions: Radio, line-in recording, photo playback, video playback
Digital Player Type: Flash based
Product Type: Digital player / radio
MPN: 70PF207100DH5, 70PF207100H85, 70PF207100185
Localisation: Europe
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
I recently bought a Zen v plus 4gb from Amazon. It was only about £91. My husband has the Zen 20gb and loves it.
The Zen v plus 4gb holds around 2,000 according to the box, I haven't filled it up yet, i've only put 140 tracks on.
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CREATIVE - Where the ZEN came from - 02/11/2007
The Creative Worldwide network is called LABS > Creatives UK product branch is under the Europe labs which established itself in 1993.
Networks include - America labs- Asia labs- Europe... more
