Zen Micro Photo gets a boost

...8GB @ $249 coming this September / October:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,895,847705,00.asp
This will give the YPod Mini 6GB a major run for the money. Looks like Creative is starting to get a bit more serious (and adult) about fighting the DAP Wars.

jasperchc wrote:
i reckon the zen micro is gonna get a major price cut after the released of the zen micro photo.
Ya, i was thinking the same thing. I was saying to myself, hey, i should get a micro once they go down in price. but then i realized i'd want the photo capabilities and would want the 8GB photo version.
I guess its a good thing. people can get a nice photo micro. and people can get a cheaper normal micro.

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  • Zen Micro Photo Battery? Where to

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  • Zen micro photo OTG photo trans

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    the easiest way to apply the screen protector is to peel the sticky off of lay it on the screen, sticky side up and then just close the lid.
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