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Creative Labs MP3 Players

 

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creative labs mp3

By Anne Ahira

If you are not all that crazy about the IPod, line of products maybe you would be interested in Creative Labs mp3 players. They have a nice look and feel about them and customers from all over have rated them well.

Take for instance the 16 GB Creative Labs mp3 player. Over 700 people have purchased this mp3 player and of that number, over 500 of them rated it at least a four out of five with the majority rating it five of five! Not bad ratings for any product.

Features

  • 16 GB flash memory
  • 2.5 TFT screen
  • Holds 4,000 songs, 64 hours of video and hundreds of images
  • Clock with built in alarm feature
  • Equalizer with 8 settings
  • SDHC
  • USB hardware
  • 320 x 240 pixel resolution
  • 25 hour battery life
  • FM Radio

Pros

Many mp3 players came out without a built in radio, what quickly became apparent was consumers wanted their FM radio stations. Creative Labs mp3 players have answered the call with a vengeance; the 16 GB mp3 player comes with radio and 32 presets!

Battery life is second on most people’s list of requirements for a good mp3 player. Creative Labs mp3 players advertise a long battery life of 25 hours, and by all accounts, the estimates are accurate.

Working out or jogging can become monotonous without some groovy tunes to listen to and with the 16 GB Creative Labs mp3 player you have more than ample space for a modest to large collection of music. You will hit the gym more often with this mp3 player keeping you company. In addition, since the unit has flash based memory you do not have to be concerned about damage to moving internal parts.

The size of the player must also figure into the overall rating of any mp3 player. The 16 GB Creative Labs mp3 player is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs only a few ounces. Perfect portable size and weight, wont weigh you down or be uncomfortable in the pocket.

Cons

As is the case with many shiny mp3 players the Creative labs mp3 player is a fingerprint magnet. It is probably wise to invest in at least a screen protector or complete case for it.

Lack of bundled accessories, Creative labs could have included a wall or car charger with it instead of just the USB cord and the headphones are atrocious. Both of these issues have been brought up by customers about many brands.

Overall

Price, style and function come together to make a nice mp3 player that anyone would be proud to carry. Most issues are common to all mp3 players and not just the Creative labs mp3 line. Check out this player and compare it to others on any of these sites:

Also, check out my other guide on : Nextar mp3 player and Sansa 4gb


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MP3 Creative Review

 

Mp3 Creative

Mp3 Creative

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Both players have lots of features; good battery life; large screens; multiple sizes available

The Bad

Prices are on the high side; Mozaic lacks LCD display; Zen X-Fi comes only in black

 

The Bottom Line

If you don’t want an iPod or Zune, either the MP3 Creative Mozaic or the Zen X-Fi could make a good choice.

Review

If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Microsoft or Apple’s audio players, checking out the MP3 Creative players might be a good strategy. Creative Labs does have a good reputation in the industry and produces dependable products overall. The two newest examples of MP3 Creative players are the Mozaic and the Zen X-Fi.

First, let’s take a look at the MP3 Creative Mozaic. This player comes in four sizes: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB, and 16GB models. Depending on which you choose, you can hold between 500 and 4,000 songs. The player also comes in multiple colors: black, silver, and pink.

Although the MP3 Creative player has a nice sized 1.8 inch screen that screen is not an LCD display so it’s not quite as good for viewing videos and photos as it could be. The battery life is about 32 hours for music and five hours for video.

This model comes with an FM tuner and built-in speaker (for sharing music with other people), but no expansion slot (for adding more memory). Prices for this model usually run between $60 and $150 depending on the size hard drive you choose.

The Zen X-Fi, like the Zune, does support wireless synching which means you can transfer music to and from your MP3 Creative device without being attached by wires. This is definitely becoming a popular feature as more people move towards wireless computing.

However, that’s not all the player has to offer. Like the Mozaic, the MP3 Creative Zen X-Fi comes in multiple sizes, including an 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB model. The 32 GB model can hold up to 8,000 songs or 120 hours of video. Unlike the Mozaic, the Zen X-Fi sports an LCD display and a larger one at 2.5 inches. That makes it larger than the screen for the iPod Nano.

Battery life for this model is also a bit better: 36 hours for music compared to 32 for the Mozaic. Although it does come with an FM tuner and built-in speaker, this MP3 Creative product also has an expansion slot so you can increase the hard drive even further. Unfortunately, this model only comes in black. Prices for the Zen X-Fi range between $130 and $280 depending on the size and where you make your purchase.

Overall, the Zen X-Fi and the Mozaic are excellent additions to the other MP3 Creative products that have been released over the years. They have a good selection of features that should be popular with any music lover, plus they come in a range of sizes to meet the needs of casual listeners and audiophiles alike. The Zen X-Fi may be a bit better overall but the Mozaic is more stylish.

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