Creative Zen Nano 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)

by Creative

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00099I1F8
• Item model number: 70PF122300003
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,009 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ready for skip-free music enjoyment, in a package that's chic and stylish? The Creative Zen Nano 1 GB MP3 Player is just the answer. Enjoy amazing audio quality when you're listening to your MP3 and WMA music. The Nano is much more than just a music player as it functions as a voice recorder. Plus, it also comes in an amazing variety of electrifying colors that will make it stand out in the crowd. Will you choose pink to match your wardrobe, blue for a running companion, or black to show off on the slopes?

The Nano lets you take music shuffling to the next level. Like other players, the unit will randomly shuffle through all your songs, but with the built-in LCD you can control your music in more ways than just a simple shuffle. Find the songs you want to hear, listen to your new album, repeat your favorite songs, and more. Battery life is outstanding, allowing you to listen to music for up to 18 hours on a single AAA battery. The 1 GB model's flash memory can store up to 500 songs (WMA-encoding, 64 kbps). And transferring those songs to and from the device is speedy, thanks to the unit's USB 2.0 connection. And last but not least, you can use the built-in microphone to capture ideas and save quick reminders when you're out shopping. Plus, record long lectures when you're in important meetings or presentations.

What's in the Box
Zen Nano player, Creative earphones, USB 2.0 cable, AAA alkaline battery, quick start booklet and installation CD.

Product Description

ZEN Nano is a skip-free MP3 player, perfect for anyone new to music downloading and wanting to show off their style. Take shuffle to a whole new level. Not only will ZEN Nano randomly shuffle through all your songs, but the LCD display reveals more than one way to listen to your music. The possibilities are endless! Now you can find the songs you want to hear, listen to your new album, repeat your favorite songs, and more. Listen to hours of continuous music by simply replacing the AAA battery on your morning jog, afternoon lunch, or midnight rendezvous. Use the built-in microphone to capture ideas and save quick reminders when you're out shopping. Plus, record long lectures when you're in important meetings or presentations. ZEN connects wirelessly to your car stereo using an optional Belkin FM Transmitter. AAA battery required Interface - USB 2.0. Compatible with USB 1.1 Playback Formats - MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) and Windows Media Audio (WMA) with DRM and Audible Signal to Noise Ratio - up to 90dB Frequency Response - 20Hz to 20kHz Harmonic Response Output - less than 0.1% Headphone Output - 1/8 stereo minijack Dimensions(WxHxD) - 1.32 x 2.58 x 0.51 Weight - 2.2oz with battery

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great mp3 player for the price, December 7, 2005

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Jian Chen (brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Zen Nano 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

I got mine a while ago for $125.

it was originally called the Muvo Micro N200.

Pros:
- VERY smalL.
- great battery life
- comes with belt clip and armband
- good sound quality.
- pack with features (fm, voice recording, line in mp3 encoding)
- great mp3 player for jogging or gym.
- rugged. I droped it alot of times and ran in the damn rain (tho not exposing it to water) and it still runs fine.
- Unit seen as a removable drive when plugged into computer (so no need for their software) and can be used to store regular files.


Cons:
- limited info on the LCD but it's understandable for something this small.
- minimum set of buttons. but it gets the job done well.

GREAT mp3 player for the price

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!! CHECK OUT THIS MP3 PLAYER!!!!, February 26, 2006

By 

Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Zen Nano 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

My review can be summed up in one sentence: You can get a BUNCH of songs on this VERY SMALL player and play them for a VERY LONG TIME!

It doesn't have all the cool cache' of the iPod nano. Neither does this unit have the FM tuner and other features of the Zen Nano Plus, but most people aren't using those features much anyway. It is still one of the most optimized little player I have had the pleasure to review. The bottom line is that this little guy gets the job done.

The Creative Zen Nano is lighter than the competition, and is actually much smaller than the iPod Shuffle. Unlike the shuffle, however, you can actually see your track names! The little LCD isn't high resolution, but it's perfect for a player this size. Also, you can play REAL mp3s!!

The controls are simple but effective. A 2 way toggle wheel let's you forward or reverse from song to song. There's a play / pause button on the front panel and forward & reverse buttons on the side by the toggle wheel. Other than a headphone jack and a line in jack, the unit has a USB B port and the battery panel. That's it. I think these controls are the best possible for the form factor. The only potential negative is that they might be on the small size for somebody with larger fingers.

What about sound? The sound is great, and it comes in in pure stereo. As usual, you will hear complaints about the earbuds. I've yet to use a pair of standard earbuds so I won't hold that against Creative. I will say that the armstrap could have been better designed to be also used as a wriststrap. This unit definitely does not have the power output of the iPod Nano, and as such may not be loud enough for those who really love to blast it. But as a result, the power consumption is the best I've seen. I've gone over a week on a single AAA battery!

For those needing more space, the Zen Nano doesn't have larger storage options. This unit is ideal as a player and not for those who primarily want to use it for recording. Even with a HUGE music collection, I can get a great deal of music on here and take it with me everywhere.

The price isn't a give-away, and this unit won't make it through any battles, but it strikes a good enough balance to meet your needs for a long long time to come. Highly recommended.

Pros -
- great stereo sound
- light-weight
- voice recording
- Direct line-in recording!!!! ( for those without a PC )
- ergonomic design
- great navigation and sorting features
- Microsoft PlaysForSure compatible (for those who are into that)
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- replaceable battery!!!

Cons
- smallish buttons
- Average shuffle feature
- mediocre backlight ( but it can be disabled )
- some song transfer issues on older computers
- FM tuner not avaiable on regular models ( get the Zen Nano plus if you need that )
- not enough size options
- no slot expansion

Check out my review of the Plus unit here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009F3SGE/sr=1-5/qid=1141027623/ref=sr_1_5/103-2689184-4809417?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Check out my review of the Sansa here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BONJXU/ref=cm_pdp_review_teaser_product/103-2689184-4809417?n=172282

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of features, but poor construction, October 21, 2005

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Michael Spooner (CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Zen Nano 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

The Zen Nano looks great on paper, in the pictures, and in the packaging, but as soon as you take it out you can feel how poorly constructed the player really is. The casing and buttons (which look metallic at first) are made of soft plastic that scratches VERY easily. I can see 50% of owners breaking or losing the battery cover within a week. Sometimes the random playback feature has a glitch that causes it to repeat the same few tracks over and over, and the software that came with the player will often inexplicably rip only part of a CD. On the other hand, this player has a ton of nice features and is at a decent price point. I wouldn't buy it again if I had the option, or I would have at least bought the white model instead.