Creative Zen Nano 512 MB MP3 Player (White)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 1.3 x 2.6 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00099XBZI
• Item model number: 70PF122200016
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,151 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 8, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ready for skip-free music enjoyment, in a package that's chic and stylish? The Creative Zen Nano 512 MB 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 512 MB model's flash memory can store up to 250 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. When it comes to choice, the only difficult decision you need to make is which of the electrifying colors suits your lifestyle. Will you choose pink to match your wardrobe, blue for a running companion, or black to show off on the slopes?Take shuffle to a whole new level. Not only will Zen Nano randomly shuffle through all your 500 songs, but the LCD display reveals more then one way to listen to you 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. Enjoy endless hours of music anytime, anywhere...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.Take your tunes on the road during those long commutes or spontaneous road trips. Zen connects wirelessly to your car stereo using a Belkin FM Transmitter. Never cut your musical journey short!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully Helpful... This info sure helped ME!, March 17, 2006

By	NinjahBOOKS Reviews "ninjahbooks" (New York City, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

Let me save you some time... if your player starts shutting down, tech support will tell you it's a DRM thing and that you have to use a specific program to transfer files, that you have to upgrade the firmware and drivers off of their site. It all works pretty well, although a clumsy process... but if you want your unit to continue to function properly, you need an older driver. Try to find this version: ZenNanoPlus_PCFW_LF_1_10_03 (it's the version before the current one, so it's bound to be floating around out there somewhere... just keep looking or demand it from Creative) - I just reformatted and flashed my firmware using this version and it now works just fine. GOOD LUCK!!! [...]

I should also mention that this would be the PERFECT player if:

1) the little tooth on the battery compartment sliding door didn't break off so EASILY.

2) The firmware wasn't sush a mess (they blame record labels and DRM restrictions...)

3) and the recording quality was something better than, like about 32 kHz wav. 192 mp3 would be better.

Otherwise I LOVE the unit and the ease of operation.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My first MP3 player., September 1, 2005

By	Penelope Fritz. "Froggie." - See all my reviews

Well this is my first MP3 player. I was warned about buying an IPod (horribly expensive and horribly corporate) so I opted for something moderately-priced but yet adequate storage. I'm going to see if there is a case for it because honestly I do not like the mp3 player banging around when I am jogging. (It comes with an attachment to a necklace.)

Easy enough to connect to your computer, just a USB cable. Have to install the software, it comes with a lot of extra stuff so I just say to install the bare minimum. Downloading songs to and fro is a cinch and takes a few seconds. Great for long car trips or walks. I highly recommend this to a first-time buyer or a casual mp3 user.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zen Nano: great little player, but choose model carefully!, December 28, 2005

By	David F. Labranch "dfl" (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have a Zen Nano Plus 1GB and I love it...after initially feeling just lukewarm about it. The controls are quite good, simple and easy to use without looking - something you don't notice immediately, but after using it for a few months I see why some players are better than others (especially these small ones). Mine came with a rubber case/arm strap, the FM tuner, and all the extras - have seen Creative is selling a wide array of "versions" of the Zen Nano so just choose carefully and you will LOVE IT. The equalizer and random play features really make this a standout small player.

When paired with my Shure E2C headphones it ROCKS!!! Not earsplitting volume, but plenty for the average listener. Original headphones are indeed CRAP.