Creative Zen 4GB Review

Good Points
Nice screen, plays videos photo's and radio

Bad Points
Keeps freezing too much for my liking

General Comments
I brought this MP3, as I wanted something a bit more different than the usual Apple chain gang.



Initially I am pleased with it. The operation is ok, though the instructions could be a bit better. It takes a bit of time to get used too. For example deleting a song and putting them into category's I didn't find easy.



Also if you are plugging this via a car head unit, (instead of earphones) you will have to have the volume at full whack to get anything out. Hence drains the battery a lot more quicker. I don't rate the battery life anyway, 15 hours Creative quote, I never got that!



The biggest bug bear I have with it and reason why I won;t recommend it to people I like. The unit freezes too much in my opinion. OK you have a reset button, though you require something very thin and pointy. For example a cocktail stick or as I use a unbent paper clip into a small point. These do unlock it but not much use as in my position the other day in a car and miles from home, so had no music for hours. I now keep the unfolded paper clip in the glove box.



All in all not a bad attempt from Creative to take on the Apple. Though I strongly recommend daily use. If you don't use it for a couple of days here and there, start reaching for that reset button!