Customer Reviews

Creative Labs Muvo NX MP3 Player

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This is quite an astounding little gadget. It weighs just over an ounce, but it carries a quarter-gigabyte of music-- about four hours, at standard MP3 compression. Since the MuVo NX uses flash memory, it has no moving parts, which makes it great for use while running or working out-- it has already replaced my CD-based MP3 player, which was larger, heavier, and inclined to skipping.

The interface is easy to use and very intuitive, using a simple rocker switch to page through songs or options. The device also includes several thoughtful touches, such as a vertical-flip option for lefties, a wide variety of playback options, and a customizable graphic equalizer. Sound quality is excellent, the volume is ample, and the package includes a nice pair of earbud speakers.

The only drawback with this MP3 player is the USB interface, which is the old USB 1.1 standard instead of the faster USB 2.0. This isn't a serious issue, however, as USB 2.0 is only supported by recent computers running Windows XP, and even at USB 1.1 speeds it only takes a couple of minutes to fully load the player.

I enthusiastically recommend the MuVo NX to audiophiles, early adopters, and anybody who wants ultra-portable music on the go.

After comparing several MP3 players in it's class I decided to go with the MUVO NX because it's perfect for working out in the gym and lightweight for running. I considered going with an I-Pod for the larger storage capabilities at first, however when
I found out that the included rechargeable battery will stop holding it's charge after a about 2 years of use it wasn't worth the money for me. The 256MB memory included in the NUVO MX stores a good amount of music so you won't run out of songs in the middle of a workout or on a 4-5 hour plane flight.

The Pro's:
- Lightweight, compact design.
- Plug and play USB connection.
- Easily drag and drop files directly onto the player.
- Good amount of storage for music.
- Decent battery life. (I suggest investing in some rechargable AAA batteries)

The Con's:
- I only have one negative comment about this product. After opening the package the earphones included were defective. One side was about 3 times a long as the other side and the sound wasn't the best. This is why i'm giving it a 4 Star rating instead of 5.

Pros: Tiny player with great sound, features like shuffling and EQ, lightweight, easy to set up and copy music or files
Cons: Buttons may be too small for bigger fingers, one AAA battery life only about 5-6 hours, included ear buds are dinky

I already own a CD MP3 player, which is fine for most applications except when I'm at the gym. It's too big and it skips whenever you move. So I really wanted one of the new tiny players. My wonderful boyfriend got me this player for a birthday present.

It is super simple to set up; just install the Creative software, plug the player into an empty USB port, and you'll be copying files in no time! I can either drag and drop from my folders, or create a playlist in Windows Media Player and copy it automatically. It also holds any kind of file. I've used it to copy photos from my laptop to my home PC.

The sound is terrific. I like to turn up the volume fairly high, so that probably eats into the battery life. I was pleased to find out that I can randomly shuffle files, skip folders, or maneuver around my songs any way I like. I can also set the EQ to boost the sound even more.

I find the buttons easy to use, but someone with thicker fingers might not like it as much. Just rock the slider back and forth to move from song to song. The attractive and readable display shows you the time elapsed and any MP3 tags included in your file.

The included belt clip is very secure and slides into the included armband. I've only used the armband once, but I noticed a funny rubbery smell on my arm after working out. Could be because it's new!

I have not yet tried rechargeable batteries with the player, but a normal alkaline battery lasts about 5 or 6 hours. That's certainly long enough for any intense workout, or a 2 or 3-hour flight, but I don't want to have to keep changing batteries. Two colored battery "skins" are included, blue and gray. (You can also buy more skins via the Creative website for about $8-10 apiece.) You could either swap the player out to a different color and match your outfit, or keep a battery in each skin and use the alternate skin as a backup.

I also bought new sports-style headphones because I found the included earbuds to be totally useless.

Overall I love this little gadget! It's exactly what I needed in an attractive usable extra-light package. Thanks, sweetie!

So, a little while ago I was in the market for an MP3 portable device.

I pretty much ruled out the iPod (I'd rather be dead than cool) and the Creative Nomad. Even though these are top notch players, I felt they were just a little too big for the gym, which would be its primary use.

After much research I decided to go with the Creative Muvo NX 256mb. I wanted more variety at the gym and the cost jump from 128mb to 256mb was minimal. I also went with the NX model instead of the TX model because the only things the TX offers that the NX doesn't is USB 2.0 transfer and FM Radio. The content on FM absolutely sucks, and the transfer rate really wasn't a big deal to me, plus the NX was $40.00 cheaper.

If you're running Win XP or 2000 (which you should be) the install is a snap. Just plug it in! It will auto recognize and install all the necessary drivers. The only good thing about the included software is the format utility. If you have MusicMatch or any type of mp3 ripping software, the rest of the Muvo software is a waste of time. From there all you have to do is drag and drop as you would with any other folder.

I read from just about everybody that the supplied headphones have much to be desired. So that being said I went out and purchased a set of Sony MDR-E829V Fontopia Ear-Buds ($10.00), and kept the included buds as backups. Most of my mp3s ripped to 160kbps. As far as sound quality I have no complaints at all, even at 128kbps. I usually have the volume set to max in the noisy gym atmosphere. Which brings me to battery life.

This bad boy runs on a single AAA. I usually get about 12hrs out of the Energizer E2 AAA that I use (volume at max, backlight turned off). But of course the battery life will vary depending on how much you fuss with it and volume level.

The on screen display has a lot of other options like EQ, play modes and such, everything you would expect. It also has a voice recorder which I haven't used, and probably never will. PLUS, it has a killer nylon strap u can put on your arm, its super convenient for the gym, never gets in the way.

The low down.

Pros:

Super small and convenient

Excellent battery life and sound quality

Easy to use.

Cons:

Stock ear buds need to be upgraded

**If you go to the gym often, this is the perfect mp3 player for you, hands down!

The MuVo NX is the absolute best MP3 player I have ever had.

The ultra-small and ultra-light chassis makes it about as burdensome as a lighter. The battery case is also interchangeable giving you a choice between blue and black.

The sound quality is top-notch, not including the fact that a five bar equalizer gives you tons of options.

It is incredibly easy to load music onto it:
1) Remove flash card from battery case
2) Insert flash card into USB slot (it can be awkward without a front USB port)
3)Drag CD folders straight onto it (the MuVo NX is recognized as a external hard drive, open it through My Computer and go to your song folders, then drop onto the hard drive window)
4)Re-insert into battery case
5) Listen to music!

You can also use it as a voice recorder, or drag non-music folders onto it and transfer them to another computer as with a normal flash drive.

It comes with earbuds, but to truly enjoy it's great sound, I recommend getting some nice headphones.

All in all, this is an INCREDIBLE MP3 PLAYER.

P.S. I have only had it for about a week
P.P.S. DO NOT USE WINDOWS FORMATTING SOFTWARE (I haven't done it, however it says it in the manual in very large letters)

I just got my unit yesterday, after having chosen this unit mostly based on reviews of this and other mp3 players here. What I wanted was a small, flash-based player that works out of the box with Linux. Since the MuVo NX acts as standard usb storage, it should plug in and work.

The good news: it works! (provided you already have USB working). To ensure smooth functioning, I added the 'sync' option to mount (so that all writes are performed synchronously).

More good news: all the other reviews are right on target; the interface is easy to use, sound quality is good (if you replace the included earbuds), and it is *tiny*.

The bad news: somehow, I got the player into a strange state where it wouldn't power on or show up as a usb storage device. I might have done this by deleting a song from the computer that the player had been playing, but I'm not sure. I ended up having to use WinXP to load the supplied software and use the media restore option (see Creative's web site for details if this happens to you, too). But after the media restore, it once again worked fine.

More bad news: one of the above reviews mentioned sound randomly turning off. This happened to me, too; the unit seems extremely sensitive to static in the headphone cord (perhaps it's meant to facilitate a remote?), and fiddling with the volume control brings the sound back on. Switching to better headphones largely fixed this problem.

Also, you might notice a faint high-pitched whine for a few seconds when you turn the unit on or fiddle with the buttons. I didn't realize this in the daylight, but later found out that this is the backlight (which can be disabled if you prefer).

Overall, it's pretty much exactly what I was expecting: a usb flash drive that plays mp3s (and works easily in linux); get your own headphones, and you'll be all set! If this had an FM tuner, it'd be perfect!

At last an MP3 play that fits in the palm of your hand! This little unit is amazing and an answer to a search. If you want an MP3 player that is light, easy to use, plugs right into your USB port, this is the player for you. I run and this unit is perfect for exercising or traveling. No longer will you have to hassle with a big CD player, or out of date MP3 player, the Creative Nomad takes care of your music needs. Now, some will argue the IPOD is a better deal, but the IPOD is at least twice the size of this unit. Sure you can max out at about 44 songs on this player, but that should take care of you for any trip you are on, or long run if that may be the case. I highly recommend this excellent, innovative, and well thought out product. You will not go wrong here. A+

Joseph Dworak

while creative has a hit on their hands with their latest Muvo solid-state MP3 line, there is absolutely NO reason to choose the Muvo NX 256MB player over the Muvo TX FM 256MB player.

The NX is more expensive, utilizes USB 1.1 to transfer files and lacks a radio/radio recording.

The TX FM is CHEAPER for the same memory size/usb stick configuration, utilizes USB 2.0 for MUCH faster speeds AND HAS FM RADIO INCLUDED AS WELL. seriously, the NX right now is a ripoff until the price drops the TX to match.

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Okay, So this is the 4th MP3 player I purchased in the past month. I tried the Dell Juitbox 20G. A Samsung and a IPOD. I needed to take off a week of work to stay home and figure out the Dell. On my Harley the thing kept freezing and finally just bit the dust after 2 weeks. The Samsung would NOT let me download from Musicmatch WMA files. The IPOD was miserable to figure out menus. So I purchased the Creative Labs Muvo NV 256MB as a last resort before returning back to my simple Tape cassette player on the bike. Plain and simple: This is SO SIMPLE, beautifully designed, AGAIN SIMPLE to use MP3 there is. It downloaded all songs both MP3 and WMA files no problem and no glitches. The menus on it are superb, easy to read, easy to navigate, no brainer toggleing. Its tiny, amazingly free of glitches, and wont freeze on my Harley. Plugs directly into the USB port with no wires and no problems with my windows XP like the others had. I actually hired a guy to help me figure out the other MP3 playes I purchased and even he was boggled. I didnt even call him for this. Whoever invented this thing is a genious and realized that I AM NOT. BUY this thing and dont think twice. Enjoy.

This is really a review of the Creative Labs MuVo TX 256MB MP3 player which has the 2.0 USB connection, which is super fast, much faster than the 1.1 that almost all other ones have. I purchased this so I could have music for working out and so I could have a portable drive for power point presentations etc.
First, it is the perfect size and comes with belt clip and arm band. It plugs directly into the USB port on your computer so you don't have to lug around all those cables etc. The display is excellent, backlit blue, the controls are easily accessible while running, the software included allows you to build your own play list folders and to take music off your CDs and put it on the MP3 player. The latter is an awesome feature as I have several CD mixes that were burned that I love to run to and I was thrilled to be able to easily transfer them to my new MP3 player. In order to load music to the player you just click and drop them in.
It sounds like some people had trouble hearing with the headphones, but I thought they were fine. I am however using Sony earbuds as I think they do have better sound and are more comfortable.
I would highly reccommend spending the extra $$ on this product as I think it is exceptional. I am truly pleased with it.