Advantages: Loads of features, brilliant screen quality, value for money
Disadvantages: no mains charger supplied, headphones not great

...The Creative Zen Vision:M is the ultimate in personal entertainment. Although most people prefer to stick with the 'popular' Apple iPod products, i feel they are often excessively priced for the features that they offer and as such you are merely paying for the brand name. Creative's entertainment products on the other hand are packed full of features at a very reasonable price. The Zen Vision:M has several features that make it stand out from an iPod. Firstly, there is the ability to use the player as a portable hard disk, the capacity of which can be set by the user from 1GB to 16GB in teh 30GB model. This enables the user to store files other than the usual mp3 and mp4 files such as documents and other program files. The advantage of this is also that you can transfer songs from a computer that does not have the creative software... Read review

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Advantages: Gorgeous to look at, Large storage capacity
Disadvantages: Easily scratched Screen

...I have had my Zen Vision for 6 months now & it has been a joy to use. The screen is large, clear & bright & the large storage capacity means I always have something to watch or listen to. Setting it up was simple with the software supplied by Creative & withing minutes you will be transferring files from your hard drive and synching it with Windows Media Player. The only downside I have found is that the screen does tend to pick up surface scratches very easily, so I would recommend some kind of protective covering, but its a minor issue and does not overlly take away from my enjoyment of the product. Creative surpass Ipod in terms of user friendliness in my experience & I wholeheartedly recommend its purchase. Finally it has a nice Wow factor with people unfamiliar with mp3 players, as even the demonstration video impresses people... 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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Advantages: Sound Quality, Photo and Video Features
Disadvantages: No charger

...player. WHY????? and unfortunately my old Micro charger doesn't work with it either as you can only use the docking hole to plug a charger in (which you have to buy separately - luckily they are widely available). I don't like the fact Creative have changed from a USB plug in to the docking hole as this is located at the bottom of the player so if you want to charge and listen to music and you have one of the cheapy docking station speakers you can't put the player in the place holder! These are only small gripes though as the applications and sound are excellent. Note for Creative, stick with the things that worked for the old Micro Zen (ie better software and charger) with the additional features and upgrades of the Vision (larger capacity, photos and videos) and you would have a seriously brilliant player.... Read review

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Advantages: Looks good, "Stores" your player
Disadvantages: Depending on your PC Desk you might need a longer USB wire

...the ability to add another sized plate to it if you decide to Upgrade to the 60Gb player / Downgrade to the 30Gb player, so you dont have to buy a whole new one. It is a really good idea to buy one as it is helpful, easier to use and you can show off to your mates and put it somewhere where it can be seen and show you have a better MP3 player than them. It is also very good value for money (although I got my for free with the Creative Promotion - another reason to buy a ZEN - you get something for free if you go to the creative promo website and follow the guidelines) and is worth it.... Read review

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Advantages: Small, Holds 8GB, Good Sound Quality, Robust
Disadvantages: Tech Support Email only, Firmware updates, Price

...players both creative Creative Tech Support has changed from a telephone/email system to a email system only we you submit a tech support note through their website you will get a automated response with some solutions on it if you don't respond to this email they automatically think the problem is solved read it fully most people see the words automated reponse and stop reading. Pay an extra £30 and get a 30gb Vision M from pixmania... Read review

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Advantages: unbelievable amount of storage
Disadvantages: sticky functionality

...CREATIVE ZEN Vision: M - 30GB - (Black) - Hows about that ZEN!! - 18/02/2008 The Creative corporation is called CREATIVE LABS, which was established in 1993. Other Creatives Labs also included - America labs- Asia labs- Europe labs. -The Product > CREATIVES ZEN Vision: M - Portable Media Player 30GB - Pure Black - Noir - Available RRP date: 08/2007 - > Start < - Creative Zen Vision - > PMP (Portable Media Player) I've been a design critic for these types of PMP for a couple of years, and yet the Vision: M series has 'almost' ticked all the boxes; which has surprised me. It 's glossy and colourful HD monitor is very smooth and has reached a standard that any-one could not draw fault over. The MP3 Portable Media Player is compatible with JPEG customary images, that are online/web based; so for those of you wanting a minimum PC... Read review

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Advantages: 60GB of storage
Disadvantages: graphics - not that well thoughtout

...CREATIVE ZEN Vision: M - 60GB - (white) - Could get lost in snow-storm ZEN!!! - 28/05/2008 The Creative corporation is known as CREATIVE LABS, which was established in 1993. The other Creatives Labs also included - America labs- Asia labs- Europe labs. -The Product > CREATIVES ZEN Vision: M - Portable Media Player 60GB- white - Available RRP date: 08/2007 - > Start < - Creative Zen Vision - > PMP (Portable Media Player) I've been a design critic for these types of PMP for a couple of years, and yet the Vision: M series has 'almost' ticked all the boxes; which has surprised me. It 's glossy and colourful HD monitor is very smooth and has reached a standard that any-one could not draw fault over. The MP3 Portable Media Player is compatible with JPEG customary images, that are online/web based; so for those of you wanting a minimum... 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: Scratch resistant, can rotate the screen, superb colour, 15 hours battery life.
Disadvantages: small screen

...The Zen V is a stunning device. It is very attractive. The Zen V has a glossy black surface and comes with 3 or 4 colour trims. Creative have been very intelligent and sctually related this colour to the capacity of the Zen v. It is smaller than any other of the Zen players, and it's also very comfortable to hold and have in your pocket. One way to describe it? I'd say elegant. Zen V models aretwice as thick as the iPod Nano, they are shorter, just as light, and just feel right in yuor hand. A small joystick and buttons control navigation. t boasts a scratch -resistant screen and fascia which has been developed because received lots of complaints about the previous Zen visions. This of course is very useful. The Zen V is practical because you can rotate the screen to any angle. The colour is just amazing, absolutely stunning. I think... Read review

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