Should I buy a Zen Tou

I'm thinking of getting a refund for my 30 GB zen xtra because it doesn't play audiobooks with the proper length and buying a Zen Touch. Is this audiobook problem just with Zen Xtra or with all Creative players? Does anybody know of this problem disappearing with the newer Zen models? Thanks!

XtraGuru wrote:How do I found out if the file has variable bit rate? Should I try to convert into something else? Will that help?
Windows Explorer properties don't seem to tell you, but a program like Winamp can under the file properties.
Yes, try converting to a CBR file.

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    Hi there! I'm a newbie who is looking to buy an zen micro, but having had a bit of a look around on here, I'm really concerned about the possibility of major software/ headphone socket problems. I don't know if these were problems with some of the early batches, or are atill going on. ?60 is a lot of money for someone who is on a student budget, so i'd really appreciate any feedback- especially as to the helpfullness of creative labs customer services if somsething does go wrong- i don't want to be stuck with a busted player 3 months down the line, with a company who are unwilling to replace/ refund me. Thanks!

    I just ordered the micro on amazon.com. the headphone jack problem does exist. if it happens to me, i will return it and give micro another shot. btw, if the micro is faulty, and you return it to creative, will they send in a new one?
    even the reviews on amazon.com are not that valid because once they received their micro, they more than likely posted that review a few days later. few days later is not enough to warrant a "no headphone jack problem". the headphone jack problem might occur much much later: weeks to months. so all those reviews were made in a rush. i think they should make reviews of the product after 3 months of constant/intermittent use to see how durable it really is.
    go buy it, i know i did. it came down to carbon and micro. but micro is a superior player, except battery wise.

  • Should I buy the Zen Micro or the Zen Touch Playe

    I am trying to decide whether to buy the Zen Micro or the Zen Touch. They are roughly the same price. I do not think I need 20GB, but I <EM>hate </EM>to constrain myself.
    On the other hand, the Zen Micro appears to offer a few extra features like FM radio, replaceable battery, voice recording and advanced song handling (DJ, for example). The Zen Touch seems to have just the most basic functions.
    So what do I do, get a gigantic player with minimal functionality (less than an iPod or Nomad) or a smaller player with more functionality (I am unlikely to use voice and FM recording, and use the FM radio minimally)?
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  • Should I buy the Zen V Pl

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    ?I like Zen V Plus very much. I find some good review for it, I quote it here:"The good: The Creative Zen V Plus offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player is packed to the gills with features, including an FM radio, voice and line-in recording, photo and video playback, and compatibility with subscription WMA tracks. Oh, and the sound quality and battery life are great too. ..."It is from.http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/...7-3228423.htmlI think Zen V Plus is a good choise for you. And it is not expensi've now, I found that a recent deal for?a 8GB?is only $60, you can check it out.http://dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=30774

  • Which player should I buy? Zen Sleek vs. Zen 2

    I currently own a Nomad Zen Xtra 30gb which has served me well for 2 years, but the hard dri've has started to fail (dropped it one too many times) and I am looking for a sexy replacement.
    I will not be using a music subscription service so that won't matter to me and I won't be loading photos so the photo future doesn't matter to me either.
    I will be loading my cd collection using the fastest transfer software available and listening to music.
    So, which of these players is better?
    Ease of use?
    Physical size?
    Durability?
    Glitches?
    Firmware?
    Best software for loading songs?
    I know these haven't been on the market for very long (well, not in the US anyway), but any help in deciding would be greatly appreciated.

    geeb wrote:
    I li've in the Boston area and the Cambridge Soundworks store near me has just received the Zen 20gb and the manager didn't know what the Sleek was. Hard to believe since the store is owned by Creative, but true.
    Ah! Now that I think of it someone mentioned this before, so it sound like they have got outside Asia Pacific.
    Why would you take a Sleek over a Zen 20gb?
    I just prefer the shape of it. Features are pretty much identical from what I can make out.
    Ultimately it's down to the originator to look at the players, look at the features, and decide.

  • Should I buy a Zen Mic

    I really want to get a Zen Micro, but I'm worried about the headphone jack problem. Does anyone know if Creative has fixed the problem in the newer Zen Micros? and if so, how do I know which ones are the new Micros?

    bberenbaum wrote:
    Every player has problems, some more than others. The iPod has more problems than the micro, but the Rio has less (at least thats what I was told).
    One thing to remember is that all of these MP3 players are essentially a new technology. They haven't been around all that long. So I think all models have their own set of issues at this point due to the fact that these devices are fairly new. Its gonna be a few years before everyone starts getting everything closer to perfect.
    But I did some comparison shopping and tried out a few idfferent units and found the Zen Micro to be the best choice for me. I travel about 3 weeks out of every month and the size and functionality seem to work great for someone like me who is running their player on an average of 4-6 hours per day on a near daily basis and who wants something small enough to stick in my jacket pocket, but has a hard dri've to overcome the space limitations of a flash player, which typically top out at gig from what I could find.

  • I have a creative zen small wonder wich remote should i buy??? Pleese Te

    I have a creative zen small wonder wich remote should i buy, I think i should buy the zen wired remote but would it work?Pleese answer

    Yes, the Creative Wired Remote works with my Zen, at least in my test. This is the one I used http://uk.europe.creative.com/produc...=747&product=2

  • Help! I can't decide which one to buy(zen xtra or zen tou

    Hello everyone,
    I use to have an zen nx so i'm familiar with the nomads. I'm want to buy a new one but can't decide on which one. Should get a 30gb zen xtra or a 20gb zen touch. The hardri've capacity is not a big deal to me, as a 20gb mp3 player is good for me. I just want to know how they function differently.
    thanks

    The Xtra has slightly more in the way of features within the firmware and the larger hard disk.
    The Touch has a much greater battery life and is smaller.
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  • Question about 1 year Extended Warrantee on Zen tou

    Hi Everyone. Lately I have been looking into Buying a Zen touch and was wondering how to get the year Extended Warrantee. Do I buy the E.W. from the Retail Store or do I buy the player and then send info to creative and sign up for the Warrantee with them after I buy the player? Thanks for you help!!! :smileyvery-happy:Torstein.

    Torstein wrote:
    So if I wont the extended warrantee should I ask for it when I check out or do I take the player to the store costumer service?
    Or does it change with different retailers?
    Again, thanks everyone who?s posted.
    Torstein.
    It varies for each retailer. For example, when I was purchasing my Zen Xtra 30 GB from newegg.com, when I was checking out I had the option to purchase the extended warranty (for $0 I think).
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  • Should i buy a

    Hi I have just bought a sony walkman and had to bring it back as the software was a nightmare- would not take any of the music i had uploaded onto i ri'ver or i tunes - and to rip a cd onto it took on average an hour- so i brought i back. Was thinking of buying a zen but concerned same will happen again - can yo transfer your music from i tunes or i ri'ver over to it's software- or is it a big drama?

    If you bought music from itunes, nothing will play them except something from the Apple ipod line. Don't blame Creative or Sony or anyone but Apple for this...they like to keep people locked into their system with no easy way out. That said, there are programs available on the web to convert itunes into normal files, but they are not considered exactly legal. Burn a CD with your itune collection if possible, then rip the CD into MP3 format.
    Many of the players let you rip CD's directly, but it's kind of silly when you have a computer that's much more capable of handling it. Rip the CD to your hard dri've in MP3 format, and then just copy the songs, or the ones you want, to your MP3 player. Or let the "synchronize" feature of Windows media player or Creative's software do it automatically if you prefer.
    I can't answer specifically about iRi'ver music, Napster, or whatever, the whole digital rights management thing is a mess. If you can burn them to CD in normal audio format, you should be able to get them into MP3 format which virtually all players will handle. I say "should" because if you've ever played a Sony music CD in your computer, it may very well have installed software (rootkit) to block you from doing this (without asking, and not easily removable).
    The "plays for sure" logo is somewhat of an indication that the player will at least work with windows media protected files (WMA). However, it's not a guarantee of the player's features, so read carefully to see if they've left anything out that you need. The best way is probably to stay away from subscription music services, itunes, etc., and buy the CD or else individual tunes in MP3 format; basically all of the proprietary services want to rope you into their format, so you just send them a monthly payment and have no choice in the matter.

  • I have a Micro but should i buy an Xtra? is it worth

    I just received my zen micro about 4 months ago. Guess what? I already have used up 32% of my hard dri've space on that little thing. That was pretty fast, and now I'm kinda disappointed because of that. I like it alot but i don't like the small hard dri've it contains. Because of that I'm thinking of buying a zen xtra.
    Should I or should i not buy an xtra? I know that it cost 30 dollars less than my current mp3 player (Zen Micro). And I know I'm going to miss the touch pad. Do you think i should buy the zen xtra or stay with my micro?
    can you plz state the pro's and con's?
    thanks for the valuable information if you donated any.

    Shinryuu wrote:You haven't used up 00% of the micro yet, only 32%. Try not to worry about it right now. Micro is portable, Xtra is not, The Xtra is about double the size and a half of the Micro.
    Careful when talking explicitly. The Xtra is very portable (it's a portable player!). It's not *as* portable or small as the Micro, but this is a given.
    Xtra is more sturdy and reliable, the Micro is a mixed bag.
    Having seen them both they *both* feel the same in terms of build quality to me.
    Micro looks cooler, Xtra doesn't.
    Again this is subjecti've. Some will prefer the Xtra.
    Xtra's battery life last longer than the Micro.
    Not by much though, only an hour or two.
    Micro is light, Xtra is heavy.
    A given. The Xtra is a bigger player using a larger hard disk.
    Xtra does not charge when connected to the USB, plus the battery drains a lot if you keep it in dock mode long enough.
    So will the Micro.

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  • DO NOT BUY CREATIVE ZEN TOUCH 2

    I cannot begin to explain the problems I have had with the Zen Touch that I bought 2 Weeks ago. The long and short of it is the original device that I bought, I could not transfer songs to it. Dowmloading the latest Firmware / Drivers / Application etc made no difference whatsoever. Problems ranging from errors like 'Device is busy or not attached', to copying songs across and them showing on Creative Media Organiser but not showing on the device itself. Also problems with the device freezing and having to wait for the battery to run out before it would work again. After lengthy phone calls to someone on support who could neither speak or understand english, I arranged for another one to be sent to me, in return for the faulty one. And guess what, the new one has exactly the same faults as the original. I have uninstalled the software on numerous occasions thinking that it may be a faulty install. Set it all up on my machine at work, and my friends machine at work, only for the same problems to occur when transferring songs. To top it all, I sent 3 messages to the support link on the creative web site, only to have a response to, yep you guessed it, NONE of them in FOUR DAYS. My advice to anyone who is thinking of buying a Zen Touch, or any other Creative Labs product come to think of it is, is to go out in the back garden and set fire to the money instead. Just incase anyone thinks I am doing something wrong, I work for a software company, and I know that if we sent a product / gave a support service that was as poor as that I have received, I would be out of a job in 5 minutes. I am Going to get my money back and go for an iPod, telling everyone I know to steer well clear of creative. Thanks for listening.

    "If the mailer I received from Cambridge Soundworks yesterday (a Creative complany) is any indication, buying a 20GB Zen Touch or even Sleek would be a bad move. It looks like the Sleek is already being relegated to the status of "**bleep** stepchild" in the Zen line-up, which is where Touch has been for a while. The latest ad from Cambridge Soundworks was pushing the Micros, Nanos, Muvos and even Neeons. But no Sleeks."
    You comments don't make much sense. The Sleek is a new model and is probably backordered by many dealers. That is probably why Creative is not promoting it heavily on its own. Demand from Creative's retailers is probably more than enough to consume the production for a while.
    "But that's not what's interesting. It's what product <B>was</B> prominently featured: The Zen 20GB. This is the player that looks like a fat Zen Micro in a black case, previously available only in Asia. "
    That does seem to make sense though, since Creative probably didn't make enough of them for a full retail store roll out in the US, so they probably decided that that selling them directly would be a good move. National retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, etc. want products to be available in huge quantities otherwise they don't want to sell them.

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