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Creative Zen (16GB)

Manufacturer: Creative Labs   Part number: 70PF216100111
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CNET Editors' rating: 8.3 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.5 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Creative Zen (16GB)
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Excellent

8.3

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 8.3 out of 10
Reviewed by Jasmine France
Review date: 9/14/07

The good: The Creative Zen sounds fantastic and features a brilliant color screen capable of displaying photos and video. The player offers a smorgasbord of desirable extras such as an SD card expansion slot, an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a user-definable EQ. It has a slim, pocket-friendly design; is very user-friendly; supports subscription music; and sports a reasonable price tag.

The bad: The Creative Zen only comes in black, the control pad feels cheap, and it doesn't come close to matching the max 60GB offered by the player it's replacing.

The bottom line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features.

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Product brief - Creative Zen (16GB)
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Description: The Creative Zen is a 16 GB, large capacity player. Compared to other large capacity MP3 players on the market, it is midpriced at around $170.

Pros: Has a 97 dB signal-to-noise ratio, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced MP3 players. (Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure of the strength of the audio signal in comparison to that of the background noise. A lower signal-to-noise ratio means that the device produces more hiss and static, while a higher number (closer to 100) means clear-sounding audio.) This unit comes with a radio tuner.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A large capacity MP3 player, suited for bringing an entire music library with you. Listen to your favorite local stations on this radio equipped player. Comes with equalizer presets to easily tailor your listening experience. Comes with a 1 year warranty, which is standard in the industry.

Value: Overall, this MP3 player's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: Audiophiles may wish to buy aftermarket headphones for better sound reproduction.

User opinions - Creative Zen (16GB)
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Very good

7.5

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4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Perfect...for the first hour you have it!
The first thing I thought about this mp3 is that I'd finally found a reason to not buy an iPod.... Read more
by pata26 (see profile) - October 4, 2007

103 out of 137 users found this user opinion helpful.
5 comments posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
So close to greatness... but still excellent
This is an excellent PMP. And I've tried lots. Cowon D2 and I7. Meizu M6. Archos 605. This beats... Read more
by clintworld (see profile) - September 19, 2007

56 out of 66 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Another winner from Creative - so far
First up some caveats: I LOVE Creative products. This is my fifth Creative Zen player. I bought a... Read more
by methos1979 (see profile) - November 2, 2007

48 out of 48 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Only one flaw...
I was SO excited about this player when I heard it was coming out. So much so, that I waited an... Read more
by scaryslocuda (see profile) - November 2, 2007

16 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Not available yet
I emailed the folks at Creative to ask when the 16GB version is available. I got back a nice... Read more
by nycgal (see profile) - September 20, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
NOW AVAILABLE AT CREATIVE.com
creative is selling it below thier list price...if you thought it was a bargain at 150 go to their... Read more
by js_maher (see profile) - September 16, 2007

15 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Really good, not perfect
Because I am in an informal reviewer position at a college, I own a handful of MP3 players,... Read more
by jomeyertons (see profile) - December 13, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Another amazing ZEN mp3 player!
although not as touchy as ipod... zen has a VERY good video sound quality... which is why i bought... Read more
by ronnievaz (see profile) - September 18, 2007

10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Absolutely no problems with this player what so ever. Seriously.
Got the brand new 32gb unit about a month ago. Glad it's that big. Haven't had any of the problems... Read more
by nedbosik (see profile) - January 3, 2008

6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Very pleased
What first struck me was that the player was almost all screen. And what a gorgeous screen it is.... Read more
by moishmeister (see profile) - December 24, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Creative Zen (16GB)
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Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Part number: 70PF216100111
General
Product type Digital player / radio
Width 3.3 in
Depth 0.4 in
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Height 2.2 in
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB
Weight 2.3 oz
Color Black
Flash memory installed 16 GB Integrated
Digital storage None
Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
Voice recording capable Yes
Included accessories Earphone, USB 2.0 cable
Packaged quantity 1
Software type Drivers & Utilities, Creative Media Explorer, Creative ZENcast Organizer
Digital storage media type None
Radio
Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
Station preset qty 32
Tuner bands FM
Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible
Digital player playback modes Playlist
Video Playback Features
Video playback support MJPEG, WMV9, MPED4, DivX 4, DivX 5, XviD3
Still image format JPEG
Battery
Required Qty Lithium ion
Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
Included Qty 1
Technology Lithium ion
Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Battery Life Details Digital playback Lithium ion 25 hour(s), Video playback Lithium ion 5 hour(s)
Audio System
Sound output mode Stereo
Additional features Calendar, Bass Boost, Volume limiter, Voice recording, Built-in organizer, USB 2.0 compatibility, Microsoft Outlook synchronization
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port
Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Min hard drive space 130 MB
Connections
Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Hi-Speed USB
Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Slot(s) Required None
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display TFT
Diagonal size 2.5 in
Resolution 320 x 240
Backlight display Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
Built-in clock Alarm, Digital clock
CD System
Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4
Equalizer
Equalizer type Built-in
Equalizer factory preset qty 8
Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Rock, Disco, Vocal, NewAge, Classic, Acoustical
Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Remote Control
Remote control None
Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
Headphones type Binaural
Sound output mode Stereo