Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox 2 10 GB MP3 Player

by Creative

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• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006LHO8
• Item model number: HD0002
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,730 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best portable jukebox in its price range., January 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox 2 10 GB MP3 Player (Electronics)

The Nomad Jukebox 2 is a great MP3 jukebox that has a whopping 10 gb of memory and is packed with features. While it has a few shortcomings when compared to the Nomad Jukebox 3, the Nomad Jukebox 2 holds its own because of the huge amount of storage. Unless you have thousands of high bitrate songs, you can probably put your whole MP3 collection onto the player and still have space left over. The battery life is 16 hours, a huge improvement over the original jukeboxes 6 hours. The Nomad Jukebox 2 is lightweight and portable, but the IPOD is the way to go if you are looking for an ultra-compact MP3 Jukebox. I have had a great time using this MP3 player and taking my music collection with me wherever I go. If you can overlook its minor flaws, you'll get a lot of bang for your buck at 200 dollars. Customer support is also great too!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good player, but not great., April 8, 2003

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C. E. Miles (O'Fallon, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox 2 10 GB MP3 Player (Electronics)

I received the Nomad Jukebox 2 for Christmas, and I really like it. I want to say that I love it, but I just can't give it that high of a recommendation. Don't get me wrong, this is an exceptional piece of hardware, and for under $200 it is a great value. The plug & play makes it very easy to get started, but the "extra" software that installs with it is a bit of a pain. The interface software is comprehensive and easy to use, though it can be a little confusing at times, since it is made to support three different players. If you are looking for a small player to handle your MP3's then this is definitely not the one to buy. However, if you are looking for a sturdy player with a large capacity then this could be the one for you. Here are the Pro's & Con's as I see them:

Pro's:
Large 10GB capacity (Hours of music)
Long life rechargeable battery
Fast USB2 interface
Supports several file types (i.e. MP3, WMA, etc)
Comprehensive on-board menu's
Very little distortion at max volume
Great value for under $200

Con's:
EAX & Smart Sound Technology tend to distort sound not enhance
A bit cumbersome (about the size of a standard CD player)
Software can be a bit confusing
Included headphones are cheap and uncomfortable
Scroll Button can be too sensitive at times

Overall this is a very good MP3 player, and I have no problem recommending it to anyone. If you don't mind a larger player, then this is the one for you. For the money it is a better value than the Jukebox 3. If you are looking for something to carry with you while you work out or run, then you should definitely look for something else along the lines of an IPOD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, June 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox 2 10 GB MP3 Player (Electronics)

This is the best mp3 player you will find for this price. I spent quite a deal of time researching for mp3 players for [a certain amount], and this is the one that can hold the most songs and has the best features for [the money]. The backlight display really helps when searching through songs at night. However, the battery life isn't 16 hours as advertised. It's more like 10- which is still good for a player with this much capcity.