Creative ZEN Stone 1 GB

...Then someone showed me the Creative Zen Stone and I rejoiced! This is the story of the little mp3 player that could. ===The Good Things=== ---The Size--- It’s diddy. I’ve added a photo of it next to my thumb so you can get a feel for how diddy it really is (now that was a hard photo to take) and I should point out I haven’t modified it in any way, it really is that small. You can get about two fifty pence coins on it. It’s also very light – with ...
...Use--- Unlike certain other Creative products with strange touch sensitive controls that don’t work, this one does. It’s just 5 buttons on the front (4 in a circular shape for volume and track control, and one in the middle for pause/play) and a slider on the top to control the level on randomness. The buttons aren’t touch sensitive, they’re good old fashioned buttons which you have to push. The only problem is that you have to get used to which ...

HungryHungarian 07.06.2007 (06.06.2007) · Read full review
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...player. I had the original Creative Zen MP3 player. That was a fairly big and bulky player, that had 20GB of space for music, and it was a pretty good player. But I recently made the mistake of charging up the battery when it was nearly full already. This caused a problem with the battery, so now it would only play for about an hour on a medium volume, and even less if any louder. So I decided it was about time for a new player. My Dad had recently ...
...but I decided since the Creative Zen was black, I would go for a change and get the white one! All of the colours available have a glossy finish, and this gives the player a fantastic look! The shine that comes off the player looks very stylish! On the front of the player, there is a very small LED light, and also the word ‘ZEN’, obviously to let you know what make it is. On the back of the player there are the words ‘Creative’ and ‘ZEN STONE’ ...

kingchris 10.06.2007 · Read full review
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Just recently Creative released the Zen Stone quite clearly to compete directly against the iPod Shuffle. Creative are one of Apple's main rivals and in the past few years they have released very similar products to each other. Creative up until now were not competing in the small mp3 player market against Apple. But they have released little player to compete against the iPod Shuffle. The player is a basic offering just like the shuffle that offers ...
...You get a pair of Creative headphones to match your player a USB cable so you can transfer music files across from your computer and a little guide which tells you a few bit of info on how to get started with your new Zen Stone. So you get a couple of things but as this is a fairly inexpensive player thats what I was expecting. Other than the accessories that come in the box there are several others you can buy separately from Creative. One of the ...

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...on here and discovered the Creative Labs Zen stone. My budget was only around £30- £50 and this came in at a very reasonable £30 a year ago. The first thing that caught my eye about it was the size. It is absolutely tiny! It measures up at only 5x2.5x1cm. Definitely the smallest MP3 player I have ever come across. The only problem with it being so small is that there is no screen. So unfortunately it is not possible to search through a list of your ...
...the website, this file contains creative media lite where you can download music onto the player, and a user guide as well as a volume limiter. However I have found that I don't really need this file, as it is possible to simply drag and drop music straight onto the player. The only thing I can't do is limit the volume but to me this isn't really a problem. The listing for this product is for 1Gb storage but the one I have is actually twice that ...

freeridemtber 04.10.2008 (10.10.2008) · Read full review
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My eldest monster was 11 in September and decided that he would like his own MP3 player, well it was a joint decision really because I had threatened him with beheading if he used mine again! We do have similar taste in music but it came to a head when he downloaded the killers onto my MP3 and deleted Guns N Roses! So as I am not the technical one in the family it was down to the other half to find one for him, so as this was obviously a very important ...
...different sites to find the perfect one I left him to it. To my surprise this little box turned up a week later with this product inside, so had the other half found the perfect one? SO WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? For me this is the most important bit! Not being into all the technical jargon if it looks good and not too many buttons then it's all right with me! I was actually quite shocked at how tiny it is I mean really tiny compared to mine. It actually ...

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I purchased a Creative Zen Stone MP3 player last year. I'm not big on gadgets and don't really listen to music much, other than when driving in my car, but I was going on holiday and wanted something to listen to on the journey and also at the beach and by the pool. Therefore, I didn't want to spend a fortune on an MP3 player that was, in all likelihood, going to get two weeks use out of and then be thrown in a draw somewhere. I found this product ...
...range. I purchased this in black, but it is also available in white, pink, red, blue and green. It came in a small box, together with headphones, instructions and a short USB connection for attaching to the computer to download & charge. I also purchased a plug to use to charge this whilst on holiday, as I wouldn't be near a computer. The MP3 player itself looked really smart, it was a glossy black in colour and really small and thin, very lightweight ...

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...Stone MP3 Player 1GB♫♫♫== Creative was founded in Singapore in 1981 and are famous for making computer sound cards. Their most well known device has been the Sound Blaster series of audio cards which some of you might be familiar with. In recent years they have expanded into the graphic card industry and portable digital audio players. A digital audio player is a small device that plays music files. The most common file format ...
...===Software, Help and Support=== Creative Media Lite does not come with the device. Using your serial number you can download the software to use with your device. The software has a useful function that will lock the volume level to protect delicate ear drums; perfect for children. The device supports drag and drop. This means you that you do not need to use the Creative Media Lite software. If you already have MP3 files on your computer you can ...

wholefruit 24.01.2008 · Read full review
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I bought this small mp3 player because I needed something that was both a cheap first mp3 player and also something that was tiny. I saw this advertised online and paid just £18 for it. I ordered mine from play.com and got free delivery and after ordering it arrived after only a few days so I was highly impressed with this service. The size of the memory is not very high as it is only 1GB but, I find that what I need it for it is fine - it stills ...
...length and the battery life is excellent. To charge the mp3 all you need to do is connect the USB cable from it to your pc and it will charge it - this is also how you upload as it's as simple as plugging into the pc/laptop and it will detect it so that you can just drag songs onto it. The earphones it comes with are small and discreet and don't hurt my ears so big bonus there! The only downside really is that it doesn't have a clip to hold it ...

frankiecesca 19.05.2008 (17.05.2008) · Read full review
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...closets computer wont have the Creative program installed. The player itself produces a high quality of sound, with minimum outside noise- but that may be my head phones. It has no LCD screen which is where other players beat it, and it doesnt come with any way to attatch to you but you can buy arm bands and clips for it. You hold down the play/puase button to turn on and off, it takes a few seconds to start which can be annoying. It has skip forward ...
...afore mentioned slide to change folders, or to repeat track or folder. The buttons are quite small, so if you are a bit ham fisted you may not like them. And there is no hold or lock to stop you from accidentally turning it on and off but I have only done this once anyway. There is only 1gb of memory which for some people will be a lot but others may think it is quite small- I dont have much music so I think it is the perfect size for me. ...

SuperFlorence 23.01.2008 · Read full review
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The Zen Stone is a nice little MP3 player. The price is great. Between £25 and £30 depending on where you shop. That’s for 1 gig. The new ipod shuffle costs almost double that for the same amount of memory. That already makes it a bargain! Couple that with the fact that it doesn’t not need new software to be installed like iTunes and this becomes the better choice of MP3 player. It comes in a range of colours and there are already a few nice accessories ...
...small USB port so if you already have a blackberry or another device that uses the small USB connector then you’re ready to go. I use my PSP USB lead. It comes with the lead as well so if there’s no need to buy one if you don’t have one. You get set of headphones with but you’re probably going to want to get some better ones. There not crappy but there’s definitely better headphones out there. The Zen stone has the usual "shuffle" and "repeat all" ...

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This product is great for kids awaiting their first MP3 or runners, wanting their small, compact, durable gadget for exercise. My first impressions of using the Stone were that its quite easy to use. The only thing you need to remember is what the device is trying to tell you. You have to know which type of light on the device means what basically. Uploading songs is a doddle as it is used just like a memory stick where you can just drag your music ...
...you plug it in. I was looking for a small simplistic MP3 when i stumbled across this neat gadget at HMV one day. After having acquired the bulkier Zen Version M for day to day use, I found myself being very uneasy with it's mass and how fragile it might be if dropped or handled carelessly. Version M being Hard drive based while The Stone is a flash; It gave me a perfect idea for a partnership: The Zen duo. While i use the Zen Version:M for videos, ...

alexandersek 24.11.2007 · Read full review
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...flaws which a company like creative which has been i the industry for years should have been able to overcome. The MP3 player is clearly aimed for use by people who use the gym, go running or jogging or listen to music while on the go. It is incredibly light which is one of the reasons I like it. You can hardly tell it is in your pocket which means it causes no discomfort whilst working out or playing sports. I recently bought a Zen stone as an ...
...ADVANTAGES It doesn't use itunes (this makes it easier to drag and drop music). music doesnt have to be converted before it can be played Cheap but still made by a reputable company Aesthetically appealing: the smooth facia is very attractive Ergonomic (no sharp edges) Light weight: you can hardly tell it is in your pocket which makes it a brilliant player to use whilst at the gym or playing sports. Warranty and support available MAJOR DISADVANTAGES: ...

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...price and quality like the Creative Zen Stone. I bought mine for £24.99, and to this day I consider this one of my shrewdest buys. Although capacity is limited, this little piece of kit does everything you could want from an mp3 player. It's a very small piece of equipment (the size of my friend's iPod screen alone!); easy enough to unobtrusively slip into a pocket, and the additional accessories available such as the wrist strap make activities ...
...The downloadable software is also very easy to use, and makes uploading music a very simple process. Also available in various skins and colours, the Creative Zen Stone is a great buy for anyone looking for a cheap, portable music player. Highly recommended. Summary: A great value purchase ...

nineinchneals 29.08.2008 · Read full review
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Really good bit of kit, lacks a screen but makes up for in ease of use and ease of transfer of music Bought one for fitness training while waiting for a suitable case for my ipod touch and was really impressed. It is so small you could possibly breath in too hard and whoops it would have been inhaled and gone. Cases come in all shapes and sizes for it and make it easy to strap to any limb or keyring while running or weight training, transferring ...
...drop into files and all is done, the best bit is that you can make "playlists" of a type by putting music in different files. Controls are easy to use on the stone as well, 4 way control dial and play/pause button. The battery life is nice and long which is one advantage of not having a screen to power. Not the largest memory but enough for a good workout in the gym and the price tag is fantastic for what you get. If you are looking for a good ...

joerearden 17.06.2008 · Read full review
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...iPod, but the Stone can get away without having one. So the Zen Stone is an extremely basic screenless 1GB MP3 player. Without a screen, Creative added some nice features that allow you to easily and blindly navigate your tunes on the go and fits gracefully into your pocket. ...

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