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Creative Pushes Zen Player to 32 GB

It’s probably impossible to set hands on one of these in time for the end-of-year holidays, but Creative is now officially offering a 32 GB version of its flash-based Zen media player. The credit-card sized players feature a 2.5-inch LCD display, battery life offering up to 30 hours of music playback (or five hours of video), and an organizer feature that can sync with Microsoft Outlook calendars, contacts, and tasks.

As a media player, the Zen supports MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC, WAV, and Audible 2/3/4 audio formats, along with Motion JPEG, WMV9 and (with transcoding) MPEG 1/2/4, DivX 4/5, and XviD video. The unit will also happily display JPEGs, GIFs, TIFFs, PNGs, and BMP files, so you can wow your friends with snapshots and other images.  Read more...

Creative Releases Upgraded Zen Stone

Creative Releases Upgraded Zen Stone

Creative’s Zen Stone music player made waves in early May when it brought 1GB of storage and a tiny design to the portable media market for $40. But for some, the device’s Spartan screenless style and limited storage may have been a little too much to sacrifice, even for the price. For that crowd, Creative has introduced a spruced up version of the Zen Stone that keeps the price down but adds a few more creature comforts.

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Creative Debuts Tiny Zen Stone Music Player

Creative has apparently decided it doesn’t live in a glass house: today, the company announced a tiny new digital music player dubbed the Zen Stone, due to hit retailers in six colors on May 14 at a suggested price of just $39.99.  Read more...

Creative Brings on Zen Speakers

Creative has introduced three new speaker systems for its Zen line of portable media players, including compact speakers for traveling, a small bookshelf system, and a subwoofer-equipped music station with the company’s X-Fi technology, which promises to take MP3s and other compressed audio “beyond than CD quality.”

First up, the TravelSound Zen V docking speakers supports Creative’s Zen V and Zen V Plus players, offering four 36mm NeoTitanium microdriver speakers with a wide stereo effect featre which enables the system to simulate a wider field of sound. The system runs off either a power adapter or four AA batteries (which provide up to 25 hours of music playback); users can charge and load up their player while their Zen player is docked with the speakers. The TravelSound Zen V will be available for $129 online.  Read more...

Creative Introduces Slim Zen Neeon 2

Creative Introduces Slim Zen Neeon 2

Lately Creative might be best-known for getting bushwhacked by a series of patent infringement lawsuits from Apple after threatening the iPod with its so-called “Zen Patent.” But, you know, the company also makes these things called portable music players, and today it introduced the slim and sleek Zen Neeon 2, which proves the company doesn’t intend to stand still which it engages in what might be years of painful patent litigation with the Cupertino Mafia. And even better: Creative’s making a set of four Stik-On skins available for the Neeon 2 so you can customize the look of the player to match your style—so long as that style is Hip-Hop, J-Pop, Punk Rock, or Classical.

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Creative Earphones Eliminate Outside Noises

Creative Earphones Eliminate Outside Noises

Creative Technology last week unveiled new in-ear earphones they say eliminate 90 percent of ambient noise for more accurate and detailed audio playback. The new Zen Aurvana In-Ear Earphones are priced at $99.99 and should be available now in Singapore.

The Zen Aurvana In-Ear Earphones, said Creative, weigh a mere 13g and are constructed of a double-injected enclosure with a high-gloss finishing. The in-ear design is reportedly capable of blocking 20dB of ambient noise. Other features include balanced armature sound drivers; ergonomic, soft contoured silicon earbuds with varied sizes and included accessories such as an airplane adapter, cleaning tool and travel case.

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Creative Unveils New Portable Speakers

Digital entertainment products manufacturer Creative today unveiled several new portable speaker systems geared towards MP3 player and notebook users. The three new systems are all available now, with the TravelDock Zen Micro priced at $129.99, the TravelDock 900 priced at $79.99 and the TravelSound 400 priced at $69.99.

The TravelDock Zen Micro, Creative said, is specifically designed for the company’s Zen Micro and Zen MicroPhoto MP3 players. This particular portable speaker system features four sound micro drivers, weighs 12 ounces and includes a wireless remote to control the system from up to 26 feet away. It is designed to allow a Zen Micro to nestle securely between the speakers and features a protective cover that flips open to serve as a stand. The system, when connected to an AC adapter, charges the MP3 player.  Read more...

Creative Has A Zen Vision

There’s a hot new portable video player out from Creative today. The Zen Vision, priced at $399.99, is available for pre-order at Creative’s website.

The Zen Vision, said Creative, features a 30GB hard drive and comes in white or black. It offers up a 3.7” high-resolution color LCD for photo viewing and video playback. Among the many features the Zen Vision offers, the list includes MP3 and WMA/WMA-DRM audio file playback, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV, MJPEG and TivoToGo video file playback, JPEG picture display, a built-in FM radio with recording feature, a Compact Flash card slot, USB 2.0 support, built-in microphone for voice recording, personal information organizer and a multi-function alarm clock.  Read more...

Creative Labs Lowers Price On Zen Micro

Every Zen Micro player features:

  • MP3 and WMA and Music Subscription Service Support — The Zen Micro lets the listener choose MP3 or WMA music, ripped from CDs or downloaded from online music sites;
  • Micro-sized — At only 3.3″ tall, the Zen Micro is small yet powerful;
  • Curved to fit — Nestles in the palm of your hand and slides smoothly into your pocket;
  • Mesmerizing blue glow — Luminescent blue glow comes alive with a single touch;
  • 10 electrifying colors — A full spectrum of vibrant colors to suit every style and personality;
  • Up to 12-hour battery life — Enjoy your music all day long on a single charge;
  • Removable, rechargeable battery — Unique ability to extend playtime by another 12 hours with a spare battery;
  • FM radio and recorder — Listen to and record crystal-clear FM radio with 32 preset station settings;
  • Voice recorder — Use the built-in microphone for voice recording;
  • Vertical Touch Pad control — Touch-sensitive controls and intuitive vertical scrolling for easy navigation;
  • Access over two million downloadable songs – Choose from the widest selection of downloadable songs on the Internet through MSN Music and other Zen-supported music services, such as Napster, MusicMatch, and the Wal-Mart music download store.

Pricing and Availability
The Creative Zen Micro 4 GB and Zen Micro 6GB MP3 players can be preordered now on www.us.creative.com. The new Zen Micro 4GB MP3 player is priced at a market leading US$179.99 after a $20 mail in rebate from the suggested retail price of $199.99. The Zen Micro 5GB MP3 player is priced at $229.99 and the Zen Micro 6GB is priced at $249.99.

Creative Labs Zen Micro Review

 Apple’s iPod is truly a testament to the power of good engineering. What started out as a new design approach to a relatively old idea, the iPod has turned into a phenomenon unlike anything thetech world has seen in recent years. Who would have guessed that a portable audio player from a computer company would set a new standard for others to follow.

Creative Labs, a company which has been in the portable audio market for years, has had to adapt to the iPod craze by developing players that emulate the look and feel of Apple’s digital success. The Zen Micro by Creative Labs is arguably the best looking iPod clone on the market. Featuring more storage space for the same price as Apple’s iPod mini, the $249 dollar Zen Micro will appeal to those that want more compatibility with music services and audio formats. The Apple iPod is hard to beat for a reason; does the Zen Micro have the right stuff? Read on to find out.

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