Cases for the Zen Xtra and which online servi

I just bought a Zen Xtra 30 GB and would like to get some safe way of carrying it when I jog. Either a fanny pack or arm band. Has anyone seen these. If so where? Also what online services work with this device. I saw Napster works directly with the micro.

I've not seen either specifically for the Zen, but I'm sure you can get a generic belt based case from something like a camera shop. Or use a case e.g. Vaja, that has a belt connector.
Currently the Xtra will support any service that uses normal WMA DRM (or of course the very few that use MP3). It won't support PlayForSure (and Janus DRM) yet, but a new firmware is supposed to bring this. See the FAQ.

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Carrying case for a ZEN XTRA 30

I was wondering if anyone knew of a carrying case for a zen xtra that you can run with. I have an old CD player carrier that doesnt work too well, as it allows the player to bounce around and actually stop playing. I went to circuit city and I couldn't find anything.
Just curious if anyone has seen any different carrying cases for the ZEN XTRA.
Garrett

One user test I performed with my Zen Xtra was a 5km jog. I had serious doubts about the belt clip but decided to give it a try. 5kms later my Xtra was still firmly clipped to my belt. There had been no skipping or disk troubles with the player during the jog. The problem came when I got into my car 5 minutes after the jog. SNAP! No more belt clip.
Later, I found a small, inexpensi've leather pouch for electronic gadgetry, and discovered it had a leather-clad STEEL belt clip on a pivoting ri'vet mount. At home I cut the clip loose from the pouch, trimmed the leather to fit the back of the Xtra case, removed the single ri'vet on the back of the Xtra case as well as the leather boss that holds the plastic clip in place, and sewed the new clip into position. The new clip is far stronger and holds far more tightly than the original clip ever could. My first user test confirmed that the HDD in the Xtra is rugged enough to stand jogging; the new clip holds the player even more tightly to the wearer's body, and also allows the player to sit horizontally on the wearer's hip, which protects the clip from trauma caused by frequent bending or leg movement. To make a long story short, I use the provided case, modified, and find it sufficient for regular high-impact exercise motions.
Were I to look at this problem more seriously, I would suggest two things: First, the protection of the player demands that it be firmly strapped to the wearer's body; Secondly, the chief cause of trauma to the player is coming from the feet, so, the further from the feet the better. I believe the optimal position is the upper back, so IDEALLY you are looking at a pouch or bag that straps firmly, immobilizing the player, against the upper back of the wearer. If such a pack exists, it would be a specialist jogger/runner/triathlete bit of goods, and thus specialist stores of this nature would be the best places to look.
I have a second piece of improvised equipment which might do the trick. I use an old-issue USArmy Pistol Belt with an old-issue Small Arms Ammo Pouch. The ammo pouch holds the player in its case quite snugly, and the pistol belt can be worn against the skin (it's cotton!). The pouch can be located at any point on the belt, including the rear, thus leaving no obstacles in the path of swinging arms. You will find this equipment at any army-surplus retailer.

Play for Sure for the Zen Xtra slow song transf

Since I updated the firmware for the Zen 60gig xtra to support the Play For Sure encryption, it has very slow song transfers. I am trying to transfer about 4500 songs. It does the first 000 normal then it is like 5 mins for each one after that. So it takes like 4 days to transfer. Is there some kind of patch or driver change I need to make?

Just an update, transfer is still goin good, so all of you that are having those hangs and slow downs this 3 hot fixes posted in this forum under the MTP Thread seem to work for me. However, being a Regional IT Manager I know that what works for one computer doesnt always apply. I remember seeing the IMPORTANT Note just before I downloaded the firmware and I thought, naw... I dont need any updates, I do my Microsoft Updates so im cool, but the hotfixes mentioned are not CRITICAL updates so you have to manually apply them. In my opinion this is not really a Creative issue since they are depending on the files from the Play For Sure protocal and those are coming from Microsoft, so they have to kind of rely on whats out there and unfortunately for us poor *******s to update. I am wondering if they can include the hotfixes in their install? SOmething that would detect to see if the hotfix is present and if not, install? Just a thought, or at least prompt you to go get the hotfix first then install.

How about a hard-shell case for the Zen Mic

I recently bought my Zen Micro and the one accessory that I still need to pick up for it is a case. Now I know there is a pouch for it, but what I really want is a something more protecti've to put up with the rigors of travelling.
I see they have the leather case which covers the entire unit and looks to currently be the best bet to offer some overall protection of the unit. But what I can't seem to find (either through Creative or a third party) is a hard-shell case. I'd love to have a good, solid clamshell-type of case (either hard plastic, or even metal) like you can get for PDAs. I've got a metal case for my Palm and I'm sure its been that device's best friend in terms of protection from all of the bumps and bruises of travel.
So if anyone fm Creative is peeking in here - that's my big suggestion for you all.
An if anyone knows if such a case does exist, please feel free to post back.

Gee I never would have thought about using a search function to do a search ;>
Yeah I saw this a few days ago - thank you - but its not quite what I'm looking for. If I wasn't clear, I am looking for a hardshell case that completely closes up the unit. This one is cut open on the front for access to the buttons. I was looking for one similar to the leather case where the entire unit is fully enclosed, basically with the only opening being for the headphones.
I do like the earbuds offered on this website - the ones with the little lapel clip spool.

I FOUND A CASE FOR THE ZEN MIC

I did some research after my micro fell off my belt clip snd broke and I foun 2 separate cases 4 the micro. The st is made by vaja. They're custom made so they cost a bit, but they look awesome. The next i found at pda den. it's a bit bulkier but it works.
www.vaja.com
www.pdaden.com

Here are some more direct URLs:
[url="http://pdaden.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=690 2&substring=zen+micro">PDADen Case[/url]
Vaja Case

Best "work-out" case for the Zen Vision

I received a ZV:M about a week ago, and I'm mainly going to be using it'swhile working out at the gym. I've read that the case Creative makes is the best to get, but is there a thing on the back to hold an arm band Is there a better case to use while working out? Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

I have the DLO Action Jacket for my ZVM.
Good protection, and comes with a belt clip and an arm band. WARNING - It will scuff up the black plastic face of your ZVM (for that matter, so will most cases...the ZVM's plastic is notoriously fragile....) - so if that's a concern to you, invest in a Best-Skin-Ever or equivalent. I'm not crazy about the case...it's a bit of a dust magnet...but I was thankful it was on the other day when my ZVM slipped from my hand...rolled down 5 stairs and on to a concrete floor. It survi'ved without any damage. Another word of warning...be extremely careful if you're using your ZVM, or any hard-dri've based player, while working out. The jarring of repeated high-impact exercise (like jogging) is not good for the hard dri've and can cause damage. For that sort of thing, I'd recommend investing in a cheap flash-based player.

Help with a New Case for the ZEN Touch 20

Does anyone know of a case other than the one that came with the player?Something I can use,not like the pouch. It would be nice to change songs or even adjust the volume with out having to pull the player out all the time. If some one from Creative reads this....do you have any idea how much money you can make if you put out a case that gives end uesers access to all functions with out haveing to remove from the case.PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Please Creative!! We need to have at least one case option that allows access to the screen and buttons at a reasonable price. Maybe strike a deal with a current case manufacturer to supply an option for all of the desperate users out here. I'm seriously looking at options to make one myself from materials I can find (actually came across a how-to on making a case out of a milk jug--please don't make us resort to such measures).
By the way, the Vaja case is nice, but $80 (including shipping) is ridiculous IMO when you just need something to hold the player and provide access at the same time.
My 2 cents.

Windows XP driver problem - Nomad Zen Xtra and Zen To

I have both a Nomad Zen Xtra 60GB and a Zen Touch 20GB, both of which were working fine with my Windows XP Pro SP2 computer until a couple of days ago. I had recently put firmware 2.0.03 onto the Zen Xtra, and was using the drag-and-drop method in Windows Explorer to copy loads of albums across to it from my music folder. It seems I might have tried to copy too much over at one go, because eventually the file copying just stopped, and I had to unplug the Zen Xtra from the PC to abandon the copy process. Since then, neither Zen device has been properly recognised by any of my PCs. When I plug the Zen Xtra into?a USB port, Windows brings up the messages: "Found new hardware: Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra" and "Found new hardware: MTP device", then brings up the Found New Hardware Wizard, even though firmware 2.0.03 is supposed to provide "seamless support with any computer running Microsoft? Windows Media? Player 0 and Windows? XP - no drivers or software needed" (I have WMP0.00.00.4036 installed). The Zen Xtra's display does not show the "docked" icon except when plugged into my laptop (running XP Home Edition)... but even on the laptop Windows still asks for a driver, which it then fails to install properly. When I plug my Zen Touch into my PC, it detects that an MTP device has been connected, but Windows Media Player doesn't list it under the Sync tab, and when I try to install the "Creative Software Suite for PlaysForSure-enabled Creative Zen Touch Players", the installer complains that "Setup could not detect any portable device on your system... please ensure that Zen Touch PlaysForSure Firmware is properly installed". The device's firmware version is 2..0, and as I have already said, both this and the Zen Xtra were working fine with my PC up until a couple of days ago. Additionally, the "docked" icon?no longer appears?on the Zen Touch's display when plugged into the PC. I have made the registry change suggested in Creative Knowledge Base Solution ID #9287, and my PC is up-to-date with Windows Hotfixes. I've also tried uninstalling all Creative programs and reinstalling them one at a time, but I can not get my PC to correctly work with the Zen devices anymore. Any suggestions? Also, is there some kind of Factory Reset that I can do to get my Zen Xtra back to an earlier firmware?

I had the same issue. My battery ran down during a sync, then I was unable to sync again.
The Zen is showing up fine in the device manager, but none of the software (Media Player, MediaSource) sees it.
Finally, after a day of trying new drivers, running cleanup, etc. I decided to go into the Zen's recovery menu. To get there, press and hold the Play button and press and hold the reset (use a paperclip) button while powering up.
Once there, select the first option in the menu to Clean up the system. I forgot what it's called and I'm in the middle of a sync now, so can't look.
Worked fine after that. Phew!
If your device is being detected fine, but cannot sync, try that and post here if it fixes it.
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Accessories/Cases for a Zen Tou

Does anyone have any good links to websites or stores selling attracti've and useful cases for the Zen Touch?
I've found very little...a couple leather cases on eBay that apparently fit the Zen Touch (but were designed for PDA's), and a UK website selling the Exspect (sic) black, clear, and grey cases in 3-packs...for something like 28 pounds (about $40 or so). Why I would need THREE cases for one MP3 player is beyond me...if all I wanted was a fashion accessory I would have bought an iPod. :smileytongue:
Does anyone have suggestions or sources for nice cases or other accessories for my Touch?

Here's one I was looking at when I considered the Touch:
http://www.pcuni'verse.com/product.asp?pid=344965&m_id=32&srccode=cii_40944&c pncode=0-5433668-2
and another (in the UK, though):
http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=572

Can I download the software CD for the Zen Xt

Is there a link where I can download the software CD ?for the Zen Xtra 40GB on line? Thanks

Im not just sure which file to download. Which file would the cd be for Zen Xtra nomad jukebox 40GB ? Thank you

Nokia's premium leather case for the Lumia 1020

Has anyone seen any additional information about what has been referred to as "Nokia’s premium leather case for the Lumia 1020" on some sites?
Nokia’s premium leather case for the Lumia 1020
This looks like the perfect case for the Lumia 1020 and is one of the few that offers protection for the camera lens.
Is it going to be sold by Nokia? And when is it coming out?

Actually, the page mentions that link as a source for a different case not pictured.
"...we did find another company, Noreve.com, who also have a leather case in the process of being made for the 1020."
So whatever case Noreve.com decides to make, it won't be the one pictured in the article.
And looking at the other cases that Noreve has designed, I don't think theirs will look anything like the Nokia-branded one that is pictured.
Any leads would be appreciated.
scoobyman wrote:
All the information can be found in the links that you provided for this French manufacturer of luxury leather cases with Lumia1020 being a forthcoming model: http://www.noreve.com/langue/en.html?gclid=CLWayerx0rgCFVMPtAodoxIAqw

Power input specs for the zen x

i need to know the power input specs for the zen xtra, since i need to buy a new charger ASAP. Can anyone help me?

You might want to ask this in the MacBook Pro forums… you're in the MacBook forums.

Carry cases for the 11" MacBook Air and new 12" MacBook IN-STORE

i came in-store today to look at the new MacBooks (which the store did not have) so I started to ask questions about what accessories the store was going to be stocking for it. They didn't have any of the new USB-C accessories either and when I asked about cases, the employee became noticeably uncomfortable. Come to find out, it's because the stores don't really carry ANY cases for the smaller MacBooks in-store except a Thule bumper case. The employee began showing me Surface and Chromebook cases and a lot of them didn't look all that great. Interesting enough, I jumped online tonight, navigated over to BestBuy.com > Computers > Laptops > All Laptops and sorted them by "Best Selling." The 11.6" MacBook Air came up within the top 45 results and the other 11.6" MacBook model, the top 60 results. So you have two 11" Apple MacBook Pros that, by your own admission, BOTH rank within the top 60 in regards to sales and you carry a whopping 1 case that is actually for them. I point that out because while you can use a Surface Case for an Air, most don't have pockets to accommodate a MagSafe adapter, for example, because the charger for the Surface is much smaller. You're now (with the new MacBooks) adding TWELVE new sub 13-inch laptops to your inventory which would officially mean you have 14 notebooks with a screen smaller than 13" inches, 6 notebooks with a screen 13" inches and 2 notebooks with a 15" screen. 90% of your in-store case inventory are for 13" MacBooks, 9% are for 15" and 1% (being very modest here) are for the 11.6." Now, I was not a math major, but I was a marketing and management minor and I can tell you that I see a huge problem with this picture that is begging to be solved. This problem only becomes more compounded when you consider that May-September, laptops take center stage in electronics/office stores for sales as students began to shop for laptops for back-to-school.

Here are a few nice-looking 11" and 12" sleeves that I found online that I believe would be an asset to your inventory. The Decoded MacBook Air Slim Cover - $99.99 MSRPBlack Python MacBook Leather Cover - $149.99 MSRPHampshire Laptop Sleeve - $72 MSRP I saved the best for last:MacBook Laptop SleeveCase - $45 to $75 MSRPThere's a pouch that attaches to the sleeve. At first glance it looks like part of the "case" but it's actually an add-on that converts a basic sleeve into a case with extra room for accessories (see below for sleeve without this pouch).Available trims for this sleeve/case.Sleeve with flap and without the shoulder strap or pouch add-on.

ISO Wall charger and Case for a ZEN TO

Wall charger and Case for a ZEN TOUCH. Hi everyone,I am looking for a wall charger and a case for a ZEN TOUCH. I would like to find these accessories. The only way I have to charge my Zen Touch is with a usb cable. I would prefer to find these were I can use Paypal but it's not absolutlety necessary.Maybe someone here has these forsale?Thanks,Jim?

have you try looking at creative online store? I believe they do have the charger for sale.

I need a case for the X-fi, does it fit inside the zen plastic ca

Just bought the 8gb one and I need a case for it(was wondering if it fits inside the ZEN plastic case and would all the holes and buttons be available?). I want to carry it a strap around my neck but I could propably get used to keeping it in my pocket if it doesnt fit inside the zen case :P. And one final question. Does the silicone case for the x-fi protect the screen? If it doesnt and if it doesnt fit inside the zen case then the only case that I should get is the leather case for x-fi?
Thanks in advance!

no, you can't put your Zen X-Fi into the case fpr Zen.
because of the buttons' location and player's depth.
therefore you need to buy a new one.
i have a silicon casefor X-Fi.
it doesn't protect the screen actually.
i think it can protect the player from fingerprint or scratch.
however, it makes the nine buttons harder to press.
i don't have a leather case so i have no idea about it.
hope it helps.

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