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Creative Zen Micro
2.6 stars
Average rating for this product is: 2.6 out of 5

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Summary

The Creative Zen Micro is Creative Labs answer to Apple's iPod Mini. It packs a 5 GB hard drive and comes in 10 stylish colours. It comes with a built in FM radio and a rechargeable battery. If you own one let us know what you think by writing a review. Otherwise read the Creative Zen reviews to find out why you need to own one of these amazing MP3 Players.

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Brand: Creative
Memory: 1 - 5 GB

Average Ratings for Creative Zen Micro

  • Sound Quality4.1 stars
  • Battery Life3.2 stars
  • Features3.8 stars
  • Value for Money2.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.6 stars
  • Overall Rating2.6 stars

81 Reviews For Creative Zen Micro

  • DanPartridge 7th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Good Points: I can get my music on there easy, i can use the controls without much trouble, i can get to my music fast and easy.


    Bad Points: limited space, not amazing sound quality,


    General comments: So yes this is not the best MP3 player on the market however it does what its meant to you can get your music on there quick and easy and get listening, but if your a sound quality perfectionist im afraid this is not for you.

  • Guest 9th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The first year or so it was doing good, no problems which weren't easily sorted.After that it started freezing every now and then, which requires you to take the battery out then wait for the reboot for about 10 minutes.I stopped using it for about 4 months. I tried to turn it on again, it wasn't working, so i left i on charge over-night, thinking it was a dead battery. Next day it continued to do nothing doesn't work for no apparent reason.You can be sure my next MP3 will be an iPod. Much bette ...

  • caitlinhoney Rank: Lance Corporal 9th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Creative Zen Micro is a good equippment to enjoy, but will have to take care while playing.

  • Guest 31st May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Creative Zem Micro is the worse thing I have ever received in my life. My parents bought it for me for Christmas. It took me 4 months to figure out how to make the player work with my computer. After that it work perfectly. It was the best thing in the world. Then when I went to charge it, it went completely blank. I have tried everything to make the player turn on, but there is nothing.

  • Guest 16th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had my Creative Zen Micro for several years and it is still working well and i am very pleased with it.

  • Guest 11th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I would like to know about the zen micro
    my computer does not accept the zen micro usb and i cant add songs to it please help me with it

  • Guest 10th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    When I first got my Creative Zen Micro, I was impressed, to say the least.

    It has been around 6months now, and I have been effectively turned off any Creative product.

    Between the earphne jack breaking completely, the pathetic battery life, and the extremely irritating and ineffective customer service, I have to admit, I am running back into the safe and comforting arms of Apple and the Ipod.

  • kavdogg 30th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I liked mine at the start and still do because it s easy to use, but the jack plug went on mine so sound in one ear same thing with one of my sisters my other sisters one wiped all her music and wont turn on any more. I now have an iPod classic don't know if I like it or not yet.
    ps theres a run down on the net on how to fix your zen jack plug if you want to give it a go.

  • xfento Rank: Lance Corporal 21st Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I bought this after a recommendation from my friend. Once you can use the buttons it is very easy to use. It has a lot of settings and easy to upload songs onto. However after just 18 months mine died and it only came with a disappointing 1 year warranty.

  • Guest 13th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    It was pretty bad after 2 years when it broke down and no one seemed to know how to fix it, plus my battery was dying. To fix it, i bought a new battery and restarted the zen (take out the battery, hold it on "on" and put the battery back in while holding it) and afterwards, it worked out fine. It's been like 5 months since i did that and now it works fine.

  • Guest 30th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Other than the sound there wasn't much to like about the Zen Micro. Since I got Zen Vision M which is great. I really don't have anything to compare the Zen Micro with since it was my first MP3 player.

  • Guest 21st Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    If you don't want your player to last very long, then this is a great choice for initial quality. However, as time has gone on, I have had more and more problems, like refusing to link up to the computer (I usually have to take it out and plug it in again several times before the program recognizes it), and starting after about 2 years of use problems have occurred with the memory (see bad points section).

  • testingguru 19th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Honestly, with the craze that Apple iPod has created, I was also willing to hop on one - iPod Nano. However, as luck may have it, I didn't get any new piece in my area! So my shopper suggested that I should try Creative Zen Micro MP3 Player (1 GB, 250 Songs) - he said this is a new entrant in digital music player market, and has quite promising features. With a little scepticism, and my pressing desire to purchase a digital MP3 player, I dared to buy the Zen player.

    My Experience

    To cut ...

  • ajewj 31st Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    It impresses people with cheaper players but would think twice before getting a Creative Zen Micro again.

  • phil marsh 24th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Half way through the new Mika album my Zen Micro died and would not turn on, it's as dead as a parrot. Nothing Creative suggests will work, my friend has also had similar problems with his too. Unit is two years old and hardly used.

  • shebas1 20th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I believe that this product should be recalled immediately. I have never seen an electronic product with so many problems.

  • jackie120 Rank: Sergeant 14th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I was really happy with my ZEN Micro when I first got it, and am now really disappointed with it. I would definitely go with another brand next time.

  • mbuhl 12th Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    I have never written a negative review before, but I feel it is my responsibility to convey my experience as a warning to others. I bought a Creative Zen player less than a year ago. After only 10-20 hours of use, it broke (the power switch did not work). I returned it to the company and was charged $25 to fix it even though the device was essentially new. I received it, used it sparingly again, and same problem occurred. I sent it back to them, and now they want $71 to fix the device. I sent th ...

  • clemmyboy 25th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Anyone else had the same prob? If so please let me know how you overcome this.

  • nall 9th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I still like creative and will buy from them again. I'm just a little disappointed in there overall service, and quality.

Product details

Micro-sized 5 GB digital-music player stores up to 1,250 songs at 128 kbps or 2,500 songs at 64 kbps (MP3/WMA)Vertical touch pad simplifies navigation; body is curved to fit your handFM radio with 32 more details...