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 | Title : Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox Zen 20 GB Digital Audio Player
Author : Creative Labs
Release Date : 20021101
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $399.99
Amazon.com Price : $349.99
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Editorial Reviews :
If you've been searching for a compact player with massive MP3 storage, your search is over. Get up to 20 GB of music on the Nomad Jukebox Zen, and then listen to it anywhere for up to 12 hours at a stretch using the quick-charge battery. Want to create a playlist on the go? No need to be at a computer--just select songs, create and save the playlist, and you're ready to tune in.
The Nomad Jukebox Zen offers the same powerful features and flexibility found in a large-capacity MP3 player, but delivered in a smaller and sleeker package. Use the fast, 10x transfer rate anywhere via SB1394/FireWire or use a USB plug-in for basic transfers. Load an entire music collection and your data files onto the stylish Zen in a flash--up to 20 GB--then pop it into your pocket or bag, and share information easily between computers. When traveling between home and work or school, the Zen becomes a portable hard drive. Its sleek aluminum body makes carrying music even more fun.
The included Creative PlayCenter 3 lets you rip CDs and transfer tracks between player and PC. Now you can quickly create or edit playlists, or organize music, either at or away from your PC (the first player to offer this flexibility). The unit uses a simple but powerful icon-driven interface with Creative's Quick Scroller navigation.
Buyer Reviews :
First I bought a Nomad II that uses SmartMedia. It was a pain to constantly upload new music to it due to the limited storage. Then I bought a Sonic Blue CD based MP3 player. It skips so bad it's unusable. So I set out to decide between iPod and Zen. I chose the Zen because it's much cheaper. I won't go on about all the great features, except to say it works very well. Everyone complains about the PlayCenter software but it's not that bad. If you really hate it you can buy Notmad Explorer for ... (which is better I admit).
However you should know about a few quirks:
- It only has a 3 month warranty! No excuse for this. Shame on Creative. So figure in another ... for an extended warranty.
- The battery is not user replaceable, and lithium-ion batteries don't last forever. Fact is it will need to be replaced in a couple years.
- There is no STOP button, so you can't stop it from playing a song. VERY ANNOYING.
- The remote is not included. Many places are selling it for ... which I think is really expensive. I ordered it for ... but it's on backorder.
- It's a little larger than the iPod, but not much.
- Instead of using a directory hiearchy, it relies on the ID tags, which are often incorrect on downloaded music.
- The included headphones are too tight and can't be adjusted
Some things I really like:
- The LCD is easy to read
- Firewire transfer is very fast
- You can charge with the USB port (great for the office)
- The AC Adapter is 110/220V so it works in Europe
Overall I like the Zen but I feel Creative took lots of shortcuts to get the price lower than the iPod. If you add some nice ear bud headphones, extended warranty, and remote control, it still comes out to be cheaper but not that much.
(by Michael Mattox)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Bring over 8,000 songs (in WMA at 80 kbps) or 5,000 songs (in MP3 at 128 kbps) everywhere you go
* Sleek, stylish, anodized-aluminum body fits in your pocket or can be clipped to your belt in the included travel pouch
* Transfer your songs and other files in a flash with SB-1394/FireWire--10 times faster than USB
* Use AudioSync to synchronize the music on your player with your PC at work, school, and home
* USB port provided for file transfer with most PCs (includes USB battery charging)
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