Creative Zen Touch 20 GB MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had a Zen for the past few months, heres my review.
Q - Why a Zen?
A - I just wanted a Jukebox, that I could store all my CDs on and play them at work. Zen was Cheapest of the 3 majors and did everything I wanted it to do.
Q - Research?
A - I read every review and Mag on MP3 Players for about a month. Mostly all said the same thing. Each one of the Majors (Ipod, Iriver and Zen) all have same various problems, ( Set up issues, Poor Tech. Support, Bad Software etc..) and a majority of the reviewers seemed to be people whom had just got a Dud model, so I really didn't get that much out of it. ( Ck's Amazon review excepted, which is a wonderfully helpfully piece.)
Q - Why not Ipod?
A - I have friends whom have Ipods, but they all have apples and seem more attached to the styling and fashion statement, rather than the players features. Yes, Ipods look great and the Wheel navi. is great. But I have a PC and bad copy of XP, and the last thing I wanted to do was buy a new computer because of an MP3 player ? Add in the Battery issue (design Feature or Fault?) and Propriety software issues, On top of the Apple / PC compatibility issues and this just isn't a good choice for PC users.
Q - Why Not Iriver?
A - It came down to a choice between Iriver and Zen. Most other brands seemed to be new too the market, I was unwilling too take the chance. (although the new Sony seemed interesting.)Iriver does have more features, but I was never going to use them. So I couldn't justify the higher price.
Q - Hardware Issues?
A - The headphone suck, really suck. (new pair required) the touch pad is just way too sensitive (adjustment in Set Up required). I found it a bit hard to use at the start, but that's well over now. Other than that, nope. The player is small, compact and not too heavy.
Q - Software Issues?
A - Not great, but usable. All I use the software for is ripping, transferring and burning CDs. I am sure it does other stuff, but I have little use and less interest. The Burning has been excellent without fault.The ripping has been good. Out of 3000+ songs ripped, only about 20 have been duds. Transferring has been fine, but I have had problems. It seems to crash if I want to transfer over 1500 songs. (But this could also be my PC / XP. ) The AutoSynic function, (the automatic transfer function) comes up with errors every other time I use it. So now I repeat the update, which seems to solve the problem. The player has the odd habit of replicating some songs and not picking up certain tracks from transfer? I am still not to sure how or why. But this is only for 30 odd tracks, so no biggie.
Q - Music?
A - Its mostly MP3's, but a wide variety of length. It has 3400 tracks loaded with 7Gig left. The Quality is good and there are no problems with the working speed of the player. I use the playlist function which works well, but create/alter them on my PC. The song replay is alphabetical. so if I have an Album that I want to play in song order, I just rename each one, 01..., 02...., 03.... And that seems to do the trick.
Q - Battery Life?
A - No problems. I have had a lot of problems with rechargeable batteries before, so I made a point of fully recharging it overnight and then draining it completely before recharging. I get over 12 hours continual use out of it. This includes menu surfing etc..
Q - Other Features?
A - Apart from the Radio function, I don't really use them. Its got a clock, contact list etc.. But its not what I what I use it for. The Radio reception works fine. But I live in a Central City area, so there would be a major problem if it didn't work.
Q - Result?
A - For what it is, I am very happy with it. The player isn't perfect and the software can be a pain, but these are only minor complaints. After what I have experienced and the problems friends have had with Ipods, I would make the same decision again. In short, I would recommend the Zen to any PC user.

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Creative Zen Touch - style, size, capacity and an extra long battery life make it the ideal digital audio player for music fans. Its innovative Touch Pad supports easy, fingertip navigation through the songs, while the hard disk can also store other file types for convenient data sharing and transfer. Super-Fast USB 2.0 connectivity ensures high speed downloads, while Creative MediaSource software makes ripping simple. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers up to 24 hours playtime per charge and the large backlit display with multilingual interface completes the experience.

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Philips SA60 4 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Tuner (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched many an MP3 player.There are other players that have features that I think are cool (alarm clock, ability to change colors and font, expansion slot, etc.) but these features cost more, and though cool I really don't need them.

The Philips Go Gear is just what I needed at an excellent price.I do not have an extensive library so the 4GB model is perfect for me.The player is really easy to use (I would consider myself moderately tech savvy.)The player shows both track time and elapsed time.It also shows the time and date.

This is a good looking player with a bit of heft so that it doesn't feel like a toy.I like the turquoise backlight, and you can set it for various time intervals.Additionally, I find the font size easy to read.The player is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but I am not terribly bothered by this.

The sound quality is excellent.You can turn the volume down so that you don't hear the music (if you need to talk to someone.) or you can jam at max volume.I personally would love to be able to listen at a quieter volume when I am in a quiet space but this is not a big deal.There are also various built-in equalizers (jazz, rock, pop, etc.), and you can also set it to your own preferences.

WMP has been really easy to use.I love the sync feature.

I have great reception from the radio and I really like that you can set the radio for reception from Europe, Asia, and the US.Great for travel.

The included earphones are typical of most MP3 players.I prefer to use my own.

The battery life is adequate.

I personally can't imagine using the video feature often with such a tiny screen, but the included Philips video looked fantastic.The included Philips pictures also had great clarity.I definitely plan to download pictures to share with friends.

I think this is a fantastic player, and I am really pleased with it!

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Enjoy video, photos and music on the move with the Philips SA6045 4 GB flash audio and video player. This state-of-the-art portable video companion lets you enjoy videos and photos alongside your favorite music. Features include a color 2.2" LCD display, MP3/WMA/WMV playback, FM radio, voice recording, and more.Video/Photo Viewing
This small, wearable device lets you view movies or video anywhere you go. Convert your favorites to WMV with the included software. Both video and photos look great on the bright 2.2" screen. Enjoy up to 4 hours of video (or 15 hours of music) on one charge of the Li-polymer battery. Charge and add or sync media directly from PC via USB.
MP3 Player
The SA6045 plays your favorite MP3 or WMA music files, and also supports Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices, and most download & subscription music services.
FM Radio/Voice Recorder
Listen to your favorite radio stations on the built-in FM radio. Record notes to yourself, lectures or more in WAV format with the built-in voice recorder.
What's in the Box
SA6045; Headphones; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; CD-ROM containing Windows Media Player 11, Philips Device Manager, MediaConverter for Philips, User Manual, and FAQ.

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Sony 4 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player with FM Tuner (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)this Sony Walkman has noise canceling mechanism built into the player. For what it's worth it does an adequate job. It probably won't do the job those expensive noise-canceling headphones can do, but it is in my opinion sufficient.

My experience in reading reviews were best if I arrange it in points rather than narratives. So I will do that here.

Strength:
1. it has outstanding sound quality. It is not that outstanding right out of the box, however. You have to tweak and toggle some settings. You have to turn on bass features and play with equalizers. I had every single version of iPods and the only iPod that comes close (but not quite) to the sound quality of this is first generation iPod shuffle. It has amazingly clean bass. The earbud that comes with the player is miles better than iPod earbuds. You usually have to spend $40-$50 for this type of earbud.
2. I actually like the size of this player over iPod nano because it is easier on my hand to grab. iPod nano was too thin and it is difficult to navigate since it is too small.
3. interface is really clean and I really like how you can skip fast to the last of the list by clicking right button. This is just one of those subtle feature that makes the experience better.
4. I like how this player has dedicated tactile volume button.

Weakness
1. it does not have gapless playback. This is a problem for me because I listen to a lot of Euro style mix musics.
2. it does not arrange songs by disc numbers. This is a problem since I arranged my albums in a way that it sorts out by disc numbers.
3. the biggest knock on this player probably is limited types of playable formats. It plays mp3, aac and wav. The problem with this is that if you have some odd formats like mp2 or ogg, when you are importing the music via windows explorer you will have problems with system crash. This is mostly windows Vista issue, however.

So most of the weaknesses are either subjective or nitpicky. Overall I love this player's sound quality. Since sound quality is the top 1st, 2nd, and 3rd important thing for me when I choose my mp3 player, this one is a winner.

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Sony's NWZ-S716F Walkman MP3 player combines your favorite multimedia entertainment with the benefits of built-in noise cancellation technology that reduces up to 75 percent of ambient noise. The slim yet powerful digital music player features a 4GB storage capacity, a bright 1.8" QVGA LCD display, and up to 33 hours of battery life so you can enjoy up to 1,000 of your favorite digital music tracks, hours of high quality video, or hundreds of photographs. The addition of Sony Clear Audio technologies, including the supplied Noise Canceling Sony EX Series headphones, helps ensure you're treated to a superior audio experience.

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Sony 2 GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my 10 year old as a christmas gift and she loves it.I cant imagen an ipod sounding any better and this was cheaper.Its very easy to use click and drop and your ready to listen to some music for hours and I mean hours this battery goes forever 33 hours much longer than most mp3 players(15 hrs. average from research I did)It plays videos you can download pictures has FM radio.ipod has nothing on this player.Now I want one.

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Slim and stylish, the NWZ-S615FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player combines a powerful digital music player with a 1.8" QVGA LCD screen for hours of multimedia entertainment. Listen to your favorite songs, view videos and photographs or listen to your favorite radio stations. Weighing less than 2 ounces but with the capacity to store up to 1,150 songs, hours of video or hundreds of photographs, the 2GB NWZ-S615FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player delivers everything you need to take your favorite entertainment with you. Also available in black, red and silver.2GB Built-in Memory
Store up to 1,150 songs or up to 7H 10M of video on your Walkman Video MP3 player and never be without your entertainment again.
High Quality Video Playback
Playback your favorite videos right on the player using the MPEG 4 profile at 30 frames per second.
Battery Life
With up to 33 hours of audio playback and up to 8 hours of video playback you don't have to worry about charging your player.
1.8" QVGA LCD Screen
Easily view your movies, photos and music information on the high quality, 320x240 display.
Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio
Giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music.
MP3/WMA/AAC Audio Codec Support
Supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. Will also support AAC non-DRM content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want.
3 Clear Audio Technologies
Utilizes 3 Clear Audio Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio.

Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores the higher sound frequency lost when creating compressed music files.
Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion.
Clear Stereo reduces signal leakage from one channel to another.

FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets
Allows you to preset and listen to your favorite radio stations while on the go.
Time Machine Shuffle
Shuffle play among songs from a randomly selected year. (Information will come from CD information that is downloaded from the Gracenote CDDB)
Music Search
Search for music on your Walkman video player by All Songs, Album, Artist, Genre, Release Year, Folder and Playlists.
Initial Search
Use the first letter of the song, album or artist to easily find the music you are looking for.
Bi-Directional LCD Display
Watch your videos and view your photographs either vertically or horizontally by adjusting the screen to the orientation you prefer.
What's in the Box
NWZ-S615FPNK Walkman Video MP3 player, USB Cable (22 pin to USB), MDR-E804LP Headphones and extension cord, CD-ROM with Windows Media Player 11 and MP3 Conversion Tools, Quick Start Guide.

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Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently received this for Mothers Day from my children and one of them installed a program to convert any dvd movie to play on my ZUNE, so this is much better than an Video Ipod, as the screen size makes it very enjoyable to watch movies on ! How smart of Microsoft to introduce this color before a major 'Holiday'! Be sure to purchase a screen cover ; a small square of thin plastic that protects it from scratches but will not be noticeable during movie or photo playback. A case with a kickstand to hold the Zune horizontaly is nice as well as keeping it covered when not in use. All in all ,I am very pleased with my gift,no matter what the color!

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Entertainment and sharing to go. That's the Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player. The Zune plays music and videos, displays images, and unlike the iPod, it even receives FM radio so you can stay on top of local news or sports. Designed around the principles of sharing, discovery, and community, Zune connects people and empowers them with the tools needed to share entertainment experiences. The Zune experience is centered around connection--connection to your library, friends, community, and other Zunes. It's powered by software that allows users to manage files on the player, rip audio CDs, and buy from a wide selection of music and videos at the Zune Marketplace.


The Zune lets you share music and pictures with other Zune users in the area.

The controls are designed to be familiar and easy to use so you can jump right in and start having fun. View larger.

Zune software can find compatible music files on your PC and copy them to your Zune device.

Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing lets you share your favorite tracks and photos.

Browse more than 100,000 artist bios and hundreds of playlists in the Zune Marketplace. The Zune is a 30 GB digital media player, but there's a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures, or your own home-grown tunes directly from Zune to Zune (within 30 feet). You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you love, and easily buy them the next time you sync up--its like test-driving songs before you purchase an album.
The Zune's navigation is simple and intuitive with a scroll wheel and basic buttons, and the big, bright screen makes it easy to browse music and show off your favorite pictures and videos. This attractive, smart device stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 hours of video. Get creative. Make playlists on the go and watch slide shows while you're listening. And if you're watching video on the Zune, you'll be pleased with the landscape mode that allows you to get the most out of the vivid display.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Don't forget the primary principle of the Zune: sharing. With this device in hand you're holding an opportunity to share music and photos wirelessly from one Zune to another. Send your favorite tracks or images to your friends, or just about anyone with a Zune that's within your reach.
Whether you're walking down the street, in a room with a bunch of friends, at a concert, at the airport, or on the bus, you can whip out your Zune and see all the other Zune devices that surround you. In the blink of an eye you're connected to your best friend and you can send over your band's newest song. Another friend might get the hilarious podcast your little brother made at school, plus that hot new song you just downloaded from the Zune Marketplace. And, of course, there's all the good stuff that your friends want to send back your way. The connections are made and the Zune community grows.
Best of all, the song you sent (or received) isn't a short 30-second preview--it's the whole song. Your friend can sample the song up to three times in three days, flag it on their device and then buy it from the Zune Marketplace. You can send pictures, too. If you loved the photo of your dog at the park and you just have to share it with your buddies, shoot it off to whoever is around. And any pictures that are sent or received can be kept and viewed indefinitely.
Sometimes you don't want to be noticed, and the Zune allows you to fly under the radar. All you need to do is turn the wireless function off, or adjust the privacy settings to control whether people can see you are online. And if you want to keep your Zune private while studying in the library or reading the newspaper on the bus, you can also block Zune devices in wireless range from sending you a song.
Zune Marketplace
Zune makes it easy to find music you love--whether it's songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace. You can easily import your existing music, pictures, and videos in many popular formats from your PC and browse millions of songs at the Zune Marketplace where you can purchase individual tracks or buy a Zune Pass subscription to download as many songs as you want for a flat fee. Plus, you can apply Microsoft Points towards the purchase of music so you can buy online without a credit card for added security. At the Zune Marketplace you can read over 100,000 artist biographies and features from leading magazines including XLR8R, NME, and FADED, and you'll have easy access to Billboard Charts, including Billboard 200, Hot 100 Songs, and more. You'll even be able to browse what people in the Zune community are listening to by checking out the Zune Charts.
Pre-Loaded Content
Zune is a vehicle to explore new sounds and share entertainment experiences. With that in mind, the Zune comes pre-loaded with a variety of songs and videos from hot, new artists, as well as some fun films and images. With something for everyone, the pre-loaded Zune content may help you discover your new favorite band, but at the very least you'll have some entertainment at your fingertips so you can start connecting and sharing. Zune pre-loaded content includes loads of audio tracks, music videos, and film shorts, plus 12 classic rock posters from "Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion."
Zune Accessories
You can choose from a full line of accessories to outfit your Zune. These three Zune Accessory Packs provide complete solutions for Zune in your car, in your home or while you travel. Individual accessories are also available.

The Zune Car Pack includes everything needed to hit the road with a Zune device, such as the built-in FM tuner with AutoSeek and the Zune Car Charger.
The Zune Home A/V Pack enhances your experience in the home through five products that integrate Zune with the TV and music speakers: Zune AV Output Cable, Zune Dock, Zune Sync Cable, Zune AC Adapter and the Zune Wireless Remote for Zune Dock.
The Zune Travel Pack is a set of five products designed to keep friends and family entertained on the road: Zune Premium Earphones, Zune Dual Connect Remote, Zune Gear Bag, Zune Sync Cable and the Zune AC Adapter.

What's in the Box
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player, earphones, USB cable, and sleeve.

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