Question about compatibility w/ Mac OS

Ok... I'm new here (since I've never had a problem with my Zen Vision: M, 30 GB) so I don't know how many times before my question has been asked. I'm thinking about purchasing a Mac Book, and don't know how my Zen will work on it. I know that Mac's can now run Windows, and I've also learned about?this 3rd party?software called XNJB for Creative users running on OS X. My question is, is there any other option? I spoke to this guy at the apple store that said you can install Windows Media Player on OS X, so would it be possible to just use that to transfer my files into my Zen without having to install Windows or some third party program?Message Edited by cinsere89 on 05-08-200709:08 AM

Only software that I am aware of for syncing a zen vison m to a mac is:http://www.wentnet.com/projects/xnjb/?

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