Zen Sleek Photo - Compatible with iPod accessories

I can't seem to find the accessories for my Zen Sleek Photo that I've had for a couple of years. I didn't jump on the iPod band wagon because I didn't care for iTunes. My main question is that are the iPod accessories compatible with my Zen Sleek Photo I'm looking for a docking system with speakers for my Zen Sleek Photo.

scottjg24 wrote:
justaguy,
The Zen Sleek Photo does NOT have a USB port but has a slot that is similar to what Apple iPod(s) use (40 GB - 80 GB iPods - not Nano & other Apple mp3 players.
when I wrote USB port, I meant that whole long slot as that's the USB portion you connect to your computer..... I thought you be clever enough to understand...hmm...nvm....Message Edited by justaguy on 2-03-200703:37 AM

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