Advantages: Small, durable, great sound quality, easy to use
Disadvantages: I found none..

...The creative zen, a perfect mix between functionality, design and durability. All be it slightly bulkier than the well known 'ipod', this doesnt prevent the creative zen from being just as good if not better I feel that ipods are old and the creative bring a new side to mp3 players. It is very easy to use, with seperate categories for artists, albums, single tracks, albums, and then other categories for pictures, radio, and tools. The creative zen is also very lighy and durable as i have dropped it multiple times and it still is fine. If you wanted something different from the everyday mp3 player such as an ipod then this should definately be your choice. Another thing to mention aswell is sound quality, this seems to differe on a range of mp3 players and the quality does seem to be very good on the creative zen especially when... Read review

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Advantages: Sound, Colour, Battery life and Build Quality.
Disadvantages: Sensitivity

...I have had the Microphoto now for 6 weeks and having tried out all the functions and getting the grips with it I feel in a position to give a realistic and honest view on the Creative Zen Microphoto. I purchased the Creative Zen Microphoto to replace my Creative 20GB Touch which I accidentally broke. I shopped around for a mp3 player and settled on the Creative Zen Microphoto mainly because of the Creative software which is easy to use. Also the ability to use it as an external hard drive helps me keep everything in one place neat and organised. The pros are the great sound quality, the bright colourful display, the mp3 player's software system which is very intuitive and the value for money of the Zen when compared to an Ipod. The build quality is good and feels solid in your hand and even onto the floor a few times. The battery life... Read review

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Advantages: Ergonomic, Light, Easy to use, Protective case
Disadvantages: Scratches easily, Ocassional Crashes

...I have owned 4 MP3 Players and the Creative Zen Touch is simply the best of all of them. It is easy to use, although very flexible for more advanced users. It looks good, its feels good. The software provided is Excellent, In the package with the Zen you recieve The Creative Mediasource software suite, which comprises of an Audio converter, which can convert between MP3 WMA and WAV files. There is a media player/organizer which i believe sufficient to replace WinAMP with. Also provided is Nomad Explorer, a more simple program for transfering music and data to and from the MP3 Player. The Player itself is very reliable. And the battery life comes close to 24 hourse when fully charged. I have found this to be adaquete in most situations. The Creative Zen touch is very comfortable in the hand and has a smooth plastic/metalic look... Read review

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Advantages: Great Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Looks Nice, Easy to Use
Disadvantages: Can be hard to see screen in a certain light, supplied earphones terrible, quite large

...(*'s Out of 5) I received the Creative Zen Touch for my birthday in October (at a guess I'd say it cost around £170) and I have been extremely pleased with it since- I haven't even filled half of its large 20GB capacity. What's in the box: Creative Zen Touch MP3 Player, USB 1.1/2.0 cable, Quick Start Manual, Creative Zen Touch case, Creative earphones and charger. Looks: ****and a half- I think this Creative Zen Touch looks very nice, the buttons have been neatly placed, the blue backlit screen gives it a very nice edge and everything just seems to fit in, it's slightly larger and heavier than the iPod, but that's just a minor con because it feels sturdy and of high quality. Ease of Use: ***** This is extremely simple to navigate, even my Dad knew how to work it!! Straight out of the box, it's a simple matter ofplugging it in... Read review

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Advantages: Sleek and stylish design, adiquate storage capability, wide variety of colours to choose from, small yet durable design.
Disadvantages: Vertical touch pad can sometimes be a little fiddly, if the batteries are left in when the product is off, the battery is still used up.

..., on the whole easy to use and understand. The display is simple and menu's can be accessed using the vertical touch pad. However, i do sometimes find that the vertical touch pad works against me; I often find it moves further than would like, which can at times, be tedious. The size of this product (51mm x 84mm x 19mm) makes it easy to handle and fit into pockets. Features: Apart from playing MP3, WMA, WAV files that you have put onto it, the Creative Zen Micro can access FM radio, record voice using a built in a microphone, act as a planner, with the calendar and to do list capabilities. Overall, the Creative Zen Micro offers a wide set of capabilities, for a moderate price. Style and design are this products main strength as well as solid audio quality and storage capacity. If you are looking for an alternative to the ipod mini then this is well... Read review

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Advantages: slim, compact, portable, weight, easy to use
Disadvantages: battery cover a little flimsy

...The zen nano plus mp3 player ticked all the boxes I needed and more. I wanted lightweight, compact and funky (I bought the purple version) for using at the gym. The 1GB size means that I can have a variety of music for all my different sessions throughout my gym routine, form warming up, to aerobic, to cardio through weights and to cooling down, without having to listen to the same track over and over - the only repetitions I want are with my abs! I do find that the buttons can be a little fiddly to use, but other than that this is the perfect mp3 player for me. Its small enough that it can easily be held in a creative armband and not get in the way at the gym, and the headphones are really comfy. About a month after I bought my player, the battery cover clip did break, but I got straight on to Creative and they sent me out... Read review

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Advantages: Simple , Good value for money
Disadvantages: No screen

...THE GOOD- Good price for first time byers , good choice of colours(6) good sound quality , easy to use has a mini usb port for syncing and charging. It supports Audible files and has a Skip Folder function that makes it easy to skip through groups of tracks. The bad: The Creative Zen Stone has no screen, no extra features, and no built-in clip like that of the iPod Shuffle. The rated battery life is unimpressive 10 hours although that is still a fair amount of listning time but compeard to others in its range e.g sony mp3 for £35 has a battery life of over 24hours. The bottom line: The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag. I am very happy with it for its price basically does... Read review

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Advantages: small, good audio, microphone, 18 hr battery, radio
Disadvantages: no "hold" button

...if your after a cheap and efficient mp3 player simply just to listen to your favorite tunes then this is the one for you. easy to use with great value for money. the sound quality produced by this little piece of equipment is top notch. creative zen have always produced reliable and good quality mp3's and this is no failure to say the least. the blue display screen and slick black body provides a very appealing and attractive finish. the one great feature about this is the ease to put songs onto it. it uses a simple drag and drop, as opposed to the installment of itunes from apple and etc. the built in mic is also real cool little feature you can record tracks using this tool. you cant go far wrong with an 18 hour battery life span either.... Read review

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Advantages: Sound quality, size, ease of use.
Disadvantages: Organization of music *could* be easier

...The Creative Zen Stone Plus is an mp3 player made with a specific purpose, and person, in mind. I found that using it in the gym and when running it is extremely useful, and it's storage capacity is more than enough for that. Equally it is very compact and fits easily into a pocket and as such is far more practical than most players. The sound quality is superb (as can be expected from Creative) and it is very simple to use - Taking only a few minutes to figure out. Features such as FM Radio and the microphone work much better and are more clear than in other mp3 players I have had and it is an all round efficient and compact treat of a player!... Read review

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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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