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Manufacturer: Creative Part number: 70PF1923000Y1
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- Bottom Line:
- The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.
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CNET editors' review
Creative Zen V (4GB, black) price range: $299.98
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 06/28/2006
The good: The Creative Zen V offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player packs in some nice features, such as voice and line-in recording, photo playback, and compatibility with subscription WMA tracks. Oh, and the sound quality is great, too.
The bad: The Creative Zen V's joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it, and we wish Creative had included all the buttons found on the Vision:M. The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight, and there's no UMS support. Also, you don't get the FM radio and video playback found on the Plus version.
The bottom line: The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.
User reviews
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Great Flash-based MP3 Player
by BayleQuek on June 26, 2006
Pros: Very small size, brilliant screen, long battery life, improved navigation
Cons: No separate charger, requires administrator access on computer, no true video playback
Summary: At long last, Creative has a small flash-based MP3 player with a decent screen size, all without compromising on any of its features. I love the screen and the improved ...
Summary: At long last, Creative has a small flash-based MP3 player with a decent screen size, all without compromising on any of its features. I love the screen and the improved navigation (you can't get much better without a scroll wheel), as well as the long battery life (I got a playback time of at least 10 hours). The one thing I didn't like about it was the lack of proper video playback - you can't load hour-long shows to watch on the go, but you can load short clips.
3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Always Malfunctions
by edmondscomputer on June 4, 2007
Pros: Small, good battery life
Cons: Malfunctions on syncronization and when pulling the USB cable from the computer (either way).
Summary: Well, i just said it. I've owned one for about 5 months now and it's starting to malfunction once or twice a week. I'm concerned that its ...
Summary: Well, i just said it. I've owned one for about 5 months now and it's starting to malfunction once or twice a week. I'm concerned that its going to increase in frequency.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Died after two days !
by Veniero on October 22, 2006
Pros: Small, nice sound quality
Cons: Poor quality
Summary: Bought this player to replace Creative's Nano Plus player, which had just died on me after not more than 40 hours of use over ten months. This one died ...
Summary: Bought this player to replace Creative's Nano Plus player, which had just died on me after not more than 40 hours of use over ten months. This one died after only two days. Will not respond, turn on or reset. I guess that will be my last Creative product. Look elsewhere if you want something that actually works.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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For Careful Users Only
by AnonymousElle on May 17, 2009
Pros: Small size, somewhat aesthetically pleasing.
Cons: Player 'freezes' when scrolling through clips too quickly.
Awkward user interface.Summary: Player 'freezes' when scrolling through clips too quickly. Reset button fixes issue temporarily, but even this stops working after awhile. Based on web-searches I did trying to resolve problem, this ...
Summary: Player 'freezes' when scrolling through clips too quickly. Reset button fixes issue temporarily, but even this stops working after awhile. Based on web-searches I did trying to resolve problem, this is a *very* common issue with this player. So irritating when you're at the gym or out for a walk.
Awkward, marginally intuitive user interface.
Small size does not make up for troublesome 'freesing up' issue. Would not recommend to afriend. -
GREAT Audiobook Mp3 Player
by bluesnut on April 5, 2008
Pros: Just the right size not too small not too big, Not too bad battery life either.
Cons: Screen scratches easy, center toggle button so so, NO accessories available.
Summary: I have owned this mp3 player for a year and a half. I love audiobooks and this was one of only a few that my libraries website recommended to work. ...
Summary: I have owned this mp3 player for a year and a half. I love audiobooks and this was one of only a few that my libraries website recommended to work. I have absolutely enjoyed it. I can fit like three 15 hour books on it. You can bookmark your place and come back too it.
If you try to fast forward or rewind too much or too fast it can freeze on you but is easily reset and you don't loose anything.
If I had one complaint it is that you cannot charge it with any ac or dc charger that is universal. You have to either charge it from your PC or buy a charger from Creative.
My other complaint is that there are no cases or accessories that you can just pick up at your local store that fit it or are made for it. I found one case at Wal-Mart but now they don't even carry it anymore. If you don't buy an ipod then you are just SOL as far as accessories and chargers are concerned.
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It has vidio playback funktion
by grazvi on April 5, 2008
Pros: small,cheap,quite nice
Cons: not very good sound quality,You cant see directly folders that you put. Search only by artist album, name...
Summary: quite good choice..i got it for 40 Euros.
The sound is a bit flat. Navigation is quite good only is shows no folders but sorts only by artist, album ...Summary: quite good choice..i got it for 40 Euros.
The sound is a bit flat. Navigation is quite good only is shows no folders but sorts only by artist, album or name... quite iritatiting -
Ninja Sweet!
by ronjon27 on February 4, 2008
Pros: Easy to use, awesome graphics
Cons: small size makes removal of optional skin hard to remove
Summary: My second mp3 player and by far the best, easier to upload to and I don't have to use some proprietary software to fill and sync
Summary: My second mp3 player and by far the best, easier to upload to and I don't have to use some proprietary software to fill and sync
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Wonderful little player
by majesticmooby on December 31, 2007
Pros: Great sound,compact and plenty of options
Cons: comes with terrible earbuds
Summary: I think you get a good product for the price. I did comparisons with the Ipod nano and found that the creative zen has pretty much the same options for ...
Summary: I think you get a good product for the price. I did comparisons with the Ipod nano and found that the creative zen has pretty much the same options for half the price. The sound is great and its very compact and user friendly. You also get the options of customizing your viewing screen with different colors which I think is a nice added touch. But i would recommend getting a better set of earbuds or head phones.
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met my expectations
by sabe_in_el_paso on July 17, 2007
Pros: it's tiny. very user friendly operating.
Cons: volume is set kinda low. i had a zen micro before this which was 98db and i think the sound quality suffered in the v. invest in good headphones cuz creative is gonna make you buy those auoras.
Summary: im pretty excited. and thats after i broke up with my chick, ahh... splurging is bliss. i hit a little rough patch getting it online but my computers' pretty old. ...
Summary: im pretty excited. and thats after i broke up with my chick, ahh... splurging is bliss. i hit a little rough patch getting it online but my computers' pretty old. nothing some new pluggins, some firmware and some reboots didn't solve. no freeze ups yet, it's been two weeks, when the zen micro was on it's last leg it had a tendency of freezing up.
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when setting my player up the navigation button fell in.
by caswedeman on May 16, 2007
Pros: I don't have any pro's
Cons: the navigation button stinks
Summary: i am getting the zen vision m 30g instead. It seems to be more versatile then the ipod.
Summary: i am getting the zen vision m 30g instead. It seems to be more versatile then the ipod.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Creative
- Part number: 70PF1923000Y1
- Description: The Creative Zen V is the MP3 player for people who set the pace. Stylish in design, it has a glossy finish, with subtle color highlights and a neat rounded shape that fits comfortably in the hand. A bright color screen and Creative's famous interface make it easy to use and it supports multiple audio formats including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio. The Zen V can record straight to WMA without a PC, and it has a built-in microphone for voice notes. Playtimes up to 15 hours are supported by its rechargeable battery.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Signal-to-noise ratio 92 dB
- Total harmonic distortion 0.05 %
- Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
- Weight 1.6 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
- Color Blue
- Available body colors Black, White
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Neck strap
- Software type Creative MediaSource, Creative Media Explorer, Creative ZENcast Organizer
Carrying Case
- Case type Pouch
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9)
- Playback modes Playlist, Repeat shuffle, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 320 Kbps
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
- Diagonal size 1.5 in
- Resolution 128 x 128
- Backlight display Yes
- Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Sleep, Snooze
- Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Calendar, Voice recording, Built-in organizer, Upgradeable firmware, Microsoft Outlook synchronization
Video Playback Features
- Still image format JPEG
CD System
- Playback modes Program play
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, IMA ADPCM, WMA DRM
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
- Equalizer center frequencies 80 Hz, 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 13000 Hz
Radio
- Tuner bands FM
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone operation mode Mono
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x External, 1 x USB cable -, Audio cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio line-in Sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm, 1 x USB Mini-USB Type B
- Slot(s) provided None
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 or later
- Min hard drive space 170 MB
- Min processor type Intel Pentium III, AMD Duron
- Min processor speed 1 GHz
- Min RAM size 256 MB
Product series
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Manufacturer: Creative
Specs: Digital player, 1 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Creative
Specs: Digital player, 1 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Creative
Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Creative
Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Creative
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Accessories
- Creative EP-830 - headphones (33401384)33.99 - 59.99
- Creative Zen Aurvana (31951301)59.99 - 111.99
- Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones (32600964)224.79 - 298.99
- Creative ZEN Skin 3-1 Pack - case for digital player (32617591)14.99 - 19.99
- Creative ZEN Clear Case - case for digital player (32626020)14.18 - 14.99
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://us.creative.com
- Address:
1901 McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Phone: 800-998-1000
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