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Creative Zen Micro
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Verdict of Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player

Creative Labs Zen Micro Editor’s Summary makes life easy for you by compiling a summary of Review Centre views and media opinions a long with specification and facts and figures about this very popular portable MP3 music system. Written October 2005.

Overview

Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player.
  • Overall, our reviewers love the Creative Labs Zen Micro. The overwhelming number of Review Centre reviewers rate the Zen Micro very highly with above average portable MP3 sound quality. Its attractive design, good song storage capabilities and value for money being some of the other buzzwords flying around.
  • The Creative Zen is produced by Creative Technology based on miniature hard disk drives rather than flash memory and is a competitor with Apple's iPod Mini.
  • The Zen range is very popular in Asia, particularly in Creatives home nation of Singapore.
  • Microsoft supports Zen players by including built-in compatibility with Windows Media Player 10 and giving it the Microsoft PlaysForSure certification.

Vital Statistics

The Zen Micro supports playback for MP3, WMA and WAV audio formats. It can be plugged into your computer using USB 2.0 interface or into a power outlet using the A/C adapter which comes with it. Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player The Zen Micro offers 4GB, 5GB and 6GB in a micro player plus a good selection of groovy colours - all with a distinctive luminescent blue glow feature:
  • 6GB holds 3000 songs at 64kbps WMA; 1500 songs at 128kbps MP3
  • 5GB holds 2500 songs at 64kbps WMA; 1250 songs at 128kbps MP3
  • 4GB holds 2000 songs at 64kbps WMA; 1000 songs at 128kbps MP3
    Specification
    Creative Labs Zen Micro
    Size 51 mm x 84 mm x 19 mm
    Weight 108g (with battery)
    Capacity 6 GB
    Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
    Battery Life MP3 128 kbps - up to 12 hours continuous play with full charge
    [H3]Basic Package[/H3]
    • Creative Zen Micro
    • Software Installation CD
    • Li-Ion battery
    • USB 2.0 cable
    • Set of High Fidelity earphones
    • Pouch

    Review Centre Reviews

    Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player,,,

    "Good Quality sound, its nice and little and fits into your pockets, it glows when it charges, it's a clear screen..."

    "The creative Zen Micro is the best MP3 player I have found. It has everything you need, and is small and nice to look at."

    "The general control of the Creative Zen Micro MP3 player is good, with easy to use menus."

    "For the music lover this device is ideal, as it has great sound quality, and can hold thousands of songs."

    Magazine And Online Reviews

    PC Mag.Com said:

    ".. still the value leader among small hard drive players..."

    Firebox.Com said:

    "..right up there with the cream of the competition."

    Designtechnica.com says:

    "Design-wise the Zen Micro is a very attractive player.."

    Computer Buyer Magazine said:

    The Micros sound quality is good."

    US magazine DigitaLife Best of Show for Portable Gear:

    Portable video was a big theme on the show floor and Zen Vision was the best portable player we saw

    Award

    creative zen

    Winner of Best of DigitalLife 2004 award and Editors Choice award from CNET.