Creative Zen Mozaic 4 GB MP3 Player (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 1.5 x 0.5 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001D23QKA
• Item model number: ZM4GBBK
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,061 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 31, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted August 1, 2008
Buck the trend and create your own style with the eye-catching Zen Mozaic. Available in 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB capacities, the player sports a mosaic keypad--a one-of-a-kind design that helps you stand out from the crowd instantly. Distinctive in form and cool in function, play back your photos in sharp clarity on the 1.8-inch screen while tuning in to your favorite music hits. It’s time to play a different tune; it’s time for the Zen Mozaic.

Buck the trend and create your own style with the eye-catching Zen Mozaic. Click to enlarge.

Play back your photos in sharp clarity on the 1.8-inch screen while tuning in to your favorite music hits. Click to enlarge.

Sleek and slim at just a half-inch deep, the Zen Mozaic weighs in at a mere 1.5 ounces. Click to enlarge.

The 2 GB players are available in black and pink; the 4 GB players come in black, pink, and silver; and the 8 GB and 16 GB players rock in black. Click to enlarge.

Bold Unique Design
Make your own individual statement with the Zen Mozaic. Trendy and distinctive, the Zen Mozaic is a striking sight to behold for on-the-move entertainment. They’re available in black, silver, and pink, so get a color to match your bold and fun-loving personality. You can even share the latest chart-toppers out loud with the Zen Mozaic's powerful built-in speaker. Or view photos on the sharp 1.8-inch TFT display while listening to your favorite music.

Tons of Features
Power-packed with dynamic features, entertainment on the go has never been so palatable. Handy and lightweight, bring the Zen Mozaic with you and get non-stop entertainment, including about 32 hours of continuous audio playback. (Time is based on usage with bundled earphones. Actual battery life will vary with use of different earphones. Battery life when using speaker will be less.)

Use it to display the time, as a handy alarm clock, or even to view your calendar and contacts. Maximize it as an external storage device to store important files and documents.

Stay in touch with everyday news and get traffic updates with the integrated FM radio. Take your pick from the 32 station presets in the player.

Create and record voice memos wherever you are. Play them back at your convenience anytime you want.

Wide Audio Support
Listen to your music in multiple supported formats, such as MP3, WMA, and Audible 4. Download Creative Centrale to rip, transfer, and manage your media content easily. Set audio effects to enhance your overall music listening experience. Choose from eight EQ presets or customize your own EQ, and enhance it all with bass boost and smart volume effects.

Get ZENcast
Enjoy the ultimate collection of free video and audio podcast channels on www.zencast.com. Manage all of your favorite subscriptions with ZENcast Organizer and experience the best of the free-to-share formats available.

What's in the Box
Creative Zen Mozaic 4 GB MP3 Player (Black), quick start leaflet, printed warranty, software installation (mini CD), earphones, USB cable

Product Description
Enjoy the exceptional value of this incredibly fun, uniquely stylish, and fully featured MP3 player. Carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips, and family photo slideshows with you everywhere and with the touch of a button, share them with your friends. Voice Recorder with its built-in microphone lets you conveniently record quick reminders, notes, and lectures 8 EQ settings (Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock and vocal) Audio Playback Format - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Video Playback Format - Transcoded video format Voice Recorder Shortcut Button Syncs contacts, calendar and tasks Alarm and clock Stopwatch Countdown Timer Volume Restriction Control System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), XP 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista, and USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) Dimensions - Width 3.1 x Height 1.6 x Depth 0.5 Weight - 0.1 pounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great player and a great price!, August 14, 2008

By	D. S. Oman (SLC, UT, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've had the Zen Mozaic 4 GB for about a week now, and I love it! Here is just a short list of the pros and cons I have noticed.

Pros:

Price - It's very cost-effective for the tons of features included!

FM Radio - The radio signal strength is unimpressive, but a plus nonetheless, since many don't offer this feature. Note: the radio antenna is built into the headphones, so with just the built-in speaker, there is no radio reception at all. Headphones must be plugged in.

Alarm clock - I love being able to set the song that I wake up to, and with the built-in speaker it works much like a cell-phone alarm clock.

Built-in speaker - Now you can share a song with a friend without sharing your headphones. The speaker sounds better than I thought it would considering how small the device is. I wouldn't listen to it for hours, but it's a nice additional feature.

Battery Life - When they say 30+ hours, they're not joking. Very impressive battery life.

Cons:

Plastic - The whole thing is made of plastic and feels somewhat toylike. Although I hesitate to call this a "con" because it feels very sturdy and well-made. If you want a metallic feel, you'll have to fork out the extra money for a Zune or iPod (twice the price).

Headphones - The headphones are pretty cheap. The music sounds tinny when you use them, but if you use nicer headphones, sound quality is good! Once again, the radio antenna is in the headphones if you want to use this feature.

My overall impression is that I am very satisfied with the product. I don't use it much for videos, but the included software will convert videos to .avi format for viewing, which is nice but the screen is a bit small for using it as a video player very often. I use Media Monkey for syncing, but you can use Windows Media Player or simply Drag and Drop.

Audio quality is great with better headphones and the interface is simple to use. The design, I think, is very sleek and unique, but obviously not for everyone. If you're looking for a nice little player to give as a gift or just to stash in your pocket, this is a great choice!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mid-Range Player, August 30, 2008

By	Dennis Scally (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was immediately taken aback by this player. Its design took some time to get used to, but after seeing it up close and getting used to its controls, i feel like it is a good choice for any casual music listener.

The Good: 1. I like the design of it. Something new is always good for a market that has nothing different to give these days. 2. The sound quality is excellent. 3. The battery life is Amazing! I clocked in at 41.3 hours with all 128kbps songs and the screen off thanks to the lock. i havent done test with 192kbps songs yet, but i dont think it really matters too much. 4. Navigation is another plus. not just the default layout, but the customizability of it. you can move the menus around, add, delete, and set a certain item to the hotkey. this gave me the feeling that it was actually "My" mp3 player, unlike the Sansa, Ipod, and Zune mp3 players that do not allow any modification of the default layout.

The Bad: 1. Slow buttons. i noticed that when i scroll through the menus, sometimes i would have to push a button twice to get it to respond. i haven't had to push it three times yet, but if i do, i might have to start complaining about the lazy response times. 2. Creative Centrale. I dont like this program. i didnt have the install problems of the last reviewer, but the conversion times of videos, the hassle of trying to add albums to the program, and the lack of a good "find album art" utility make the software almost useless. so far, the freeware creative Vision:M video converter is doing a great job of fixing the vids, so i have absolutely no use for the bundled software.

All in all, i love this player. i get a couple random looks around town when i have it out, and the built-in speaker has quite a presence. $59.99US for 2gb and $79.99US for 4gb is crazy cheap for such a uniquely awesome little player. I highly recommend you go check one out for yourself.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great improvement of the Creative Zen V Plus!, December 20, 2008

By	Cheap Skate "Spendthrift" (Manhasset, NY) - See all my reviews

I use this mostly for audio books which I download from my local library and it works great with the OverDrive Media console in use by many public libraries. I love the fact that when it times out, it remembers where it left off even if it is left in "pause". The Zen V Plus would always return to the beginning of the segment if it was paused, which was a real pain when listening to a 16 hour book. In addition to 6 audio books, I also have 8 hours of Christmas music organized into a playlist. The battery lasts way longer than the V Plus and I can still use the charger that I bought for the Zen V Plus. Took a while to figure out some of the differences between programming the Mozaic and the Zen V Plus including the new typewriting but now I've become familiar with it I have no difficulty getting it programmed the way I need it. Easy to bookmark and restore. 2 thumbs up!