Does anyone have a Zen MP3 type thingy?

[JadenLayne]

My son mentioned liking these, need opinions on them.

Thanks!

 

[Anewman]

There are many flavors of the CREATIVE ZEN.

Creative ZEN vision, does video I imagine(given the name)
Creative Zen Micro, basic hard disk player
Creative Zen V, Tiny keychain sized player
Creative Zen V plus, adds video to the V.

I had the Zen V for jogging, TINY pretty basic nothing ground breaking.

 

[TinkerBelle2992]

My neighbor has one a little different from this, but the buttons are the same. I think it is very hard to use, personally, but she is 10 and can work it with her eyes closed. So, I think you just have to get used to it, but other than it, it seems perfect and very durable! Hope I helped!

 

[JCJRSmith]

I have the Creative Zen Sleek. I got it because it is made by Creative - the guys who created the Sound Blaster, and it is a "Plays for Sure" device, which means you can use Windows Media Player to synch your music. Mine is a 20 GB hard-drive based MP3 player and it works great.

My wife and daughter each have a Creative Zen Nano. My daughter is 8 and she knows how to rip her CD's into MP3's and copy them to her MP3 player using Windows Media Player. Such a little geek, and, being a professional computer geek, I am a VERY proud poppa.

 

[Magickndm]

We got my daughter the Zen Neeon last year for Christmas, it has frozen up and we cannot find a fix for it. After searching the web, it's a common problem with no real remedy. Wish I had done more research before buying it.

 

[JadenLayne]

That's actually the reason I don't want to get him another IPod because I bought him one for Christmas last year and it has already frozen and won't hold music and then I won a Nano and it broke within the first month.

Any alternatives?

 

[CathrynRose]

Was it ZEN he asked for, or Zune?

My son and his buddies are all talking about getting ZUNES: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune

But after he got his $400 60 Gig iPod stolen, I'm a tad leary about buying him anything else, ever again.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Was it ZEN he asked for, or Zune?

My son and his buddies are all talking about getting ZUNES: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune

But after he got his $400 60 Gig iPod stolen, I'm a tad leary about buying him anything else, ever again.

We did a report last night on the local news. Gist of the story was that it is "OK" but not ready for prime time.

 

[JadenLayne]

It was Zen. They sell them at Wal-Mart. Zune looks interesting but it isn't released yet? Or is it?

 

[Papa Deuce]

It was Zen. They sell them at Wal-Mart. Zune looks interesting but it isn't released yet? Or is it?

it is relaesed.

 

[Dragonlord11_7]

Microsoft plans to release them soon. Sound cool, but could possibly be a dud aka PSP...

 

[Magickndm]

I've had my iPod Video for almost a year with no problems (knock on wood), but did get the extended warranty from Best Buy just in case something does go wrong. It was $50 for 3 years I think. I usually don't go for the warranties, but figured it was worth the money this time.

 

[dngrmys]

I have a Zen Micro Photo. Mine has been great so far. *knocks on wood*

 

[Papa Deuce]

Microsoft plans to release them soon. Sound cool, but could possibly be a dud aka PSP...

not released yet? Our story said they were. we could be wrong though!

 

[dcentity2000]

Zen is the main alternative to the iPod range; Zune seems to have fallen short.



Rich::

 

[JadenLayne]

Thanks everyone, does anyone have the Zen that videos? How is it? That's the one he really wants but it's quite expensive.

 

[CathrynRose]

Zen is the main alternative to the iPod range; Zune seems to have fallen short.



Rich::

Zune wasnt released 'til yesterday - and not even in the UK until 2007.

Not sure how you know theyve 'fallen short'.

From what Ive read - people whom are fed up with their iPods are very pro-Zune.

 

[mudnuri]

I have a Creative Nomad- thats the 40gig one. Had it for 2 years this Christmas, and even being a hard drive mp3 player I have not had 1 problem with it.

I have 3 Creative Nano's in the house- each DD has a 1 gig one, and so does DBF- his original one fell from 142 feet from the crane he was hanging from- had to replace that one, but all 4 are fine

I would never personally own an Ipod, I have no interest in buying a product and paying for the "IPOD" name. My Creative has outlasted quite a few ipods that my friends either bought or received at the same time.


Brandy

 

[dcentity2000]

Zune wasnt released 'til yesterday - and not even in the UK until 2007.

Not sure how you know theyve 'fallen short'.

From what Ive read - people whom are fed up with their iPods are very pro-Zune.

There's just been no great rush for it. The release has barely touched news agencies over here and where it has, it hasn't commanded amazing reviews.

Examples: Engadget; CNN.

It just doesn't have the presence that the fabled 'true video' iPod already has.



Rich::

 

[jrmasm]

I'm surprised by all the Ipod problems. We have 3: a 20 gig (2 years old), a mini (18 mths) and a nano (1 year). We have only had very minor problems.

I would not hesitate to buy another.