I bought the Creative Zen Vision W in October after figuring out that I would need more space than my Sansa e260 was currently offering. Before I bought this product, I had researched the Zune 30 GB and the iPod Classic. I ultimately decided on this product because I had read from various reviews that the 6th generation iPod was a lemon and the Zune software left something to be desired.
I have been satisfied so far with the Creative. It plays almost any video format I throw at it and shows the video beautifully. I originally had thought that I would be put off watching videos on the screen and would be using the AV cables to watch on my tv most of the time. I was wrong. The screen is more than satisfactory to watch a movie on or various episodes of a tv show. As a video player, this exceeded my expectations and it's great.
The audio on the Creative is awesome; everything sounds crisp and clear after you get rid of the stock earbuds and get better earbuds. The Creative also works well with Windows Media Player which was definitely a plus for me.
One of the cons of the Creative is it's software, which is not all that great. I've only used it a couple of times because I had Windows Media Player, but the couple of times I did use it, it would not convert the videos that the Creative player originally couldn't play. I would have to use 3rd party software to convert most of the videos that actually needed converting.
The biggest con for me was the Creative's bulkiness. While I had read reviews that said that this was a somewhat bulky player, I didn't think that it would be much of a problem for me. But it was. In my opinion, it's far too big to act as a person's primary mp3 player. I was forced to use it as my primary player after my Sansa e260 stopped working. It was far too big for my coat pockets and I had too keep it in my purse, which is not good for me since I'm a picky person and tend to skip a lot of the songs I have in my player if I'm not in the particular mood for them.
This is a good player if watching videos is your primary reason for getting it. If you're planning on playing more music than video, I suggest getting a smaller mp3 player. I actually decided to get an iPod Classic as my primary mp3 player last month and use the Creative as a video player for when I want to watch movies or shows and a tv is not anywhere near.
So, to wrap this up, the Creative is an excellent choice for a video player since it plays almost any video format. The screen also displays the videos sharply and clearly. However, if you are looking for an mp3 player and are planning on scarcely playing video than I suggest a smaller mp3 player since the bulkiness can be a problem.
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Beneath the ZEN Vision W player's classy magnesium surface is everything you've been looking for in a mobile entertainment device. Carry all your digital entertainment-15,000 songs, tens of thousands of photos and up to 120 hours of videos-wherever you roam. The patented ZEN interface couldn't be easier to use. This premier MP3 player with a large 4.3" color screen allows for excellent TV, movie and photo viewing in 16:9 format. ZEN Vision W features a Plug&View compact flash card slot that lets you quickly transfer photos from your digital camera. No PC needed! Free up precious memory space in your compact flash card during long photo shoots by archiving tens of thousands of photos on your ZEN Vision W player. Enjoy your favorite photos and videos with a few friends over lunch. Connect your player to a TV using the AV out and share with your entire family. Signal-to-Noise Ratio - Up to 90db / Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz / Audio Output - 3.5mm stereo mini-jack / Audio/Video Output - Composite TV, stereo audio out Organizer - Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Features - Album Art / FM radio / Voice recorder / Repeat, resume, and random play / Sleep and wake timers / Customizable main menu / Functions as an external hard drive Minimum System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit / Intel Pentium II 350MHz or AMD K6-2 450MHz / 64MB RAM (128MB RAM recommended) / USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfer) / 170MB free hard drive space Unit Dimensions - WxHxD - 5.27 2.95 0 86 Weight - 9.73 oz
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The Creative Zen Vision W Multimedia Player lets you take all your movies, music and photos in a light, pocket-sized device that is loaded with 30 or 60 GB of memory. At this capacity you can carry tens of thousands of photos, 240 hours of movies (500 Kbps MPEG4-SP), or up to 30,000 songs (WMA encoded at 64 Kbps), all in the palm of your hand. You can also tune in the radio (32 station presets), record your favorite talk show, or make personal voice memos with the built-in microphone. And the big news about the Vision W is that it displays your media in a widescreen, 16:9 format.
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Today's big screen blockbuster, yesterday's picnic home video, and even your favorite TV shows--they all now fit in your pocket and are ready to be shared. Zen Vision W supports many video formats, such as AVI, DivX 4 and 53, XviD4, MPEG-1, -2, -SP, WMV9, and Motion-JPEG, which simply means you have more choices and less restrictions. Instead of busting out your wallet to show snapshots of your kids, you can enlist the Zen Vision W to give viewers a glimpse of your precious memories--tens of thousands of them. Complete with a thumbnail gallery, the device makes it easy to scroll through your entire photo collection. Of course, music files are a big portion of anyone's digital canvas. Perfect for taking with you on the road or just around the house, this device makes all your music sound as good as the Zen Vision W looks. And with eight preset EQ settings and 97 dB signal-to-noise ratio, you can fine-tune your listening experience for any musical genre.
Great Connectivity
You can also connect the Zen Vision W to a projector or TV with the included AV cable, and put on a big show from this little device. Synchronize music files with photo or video montages for a taste of spectacular, personalized big screen magic. You can also transfer pictures from your camera to the Zen Vision W in no time flat. Simply slip in your camera's Compact Flash (CF) memory card, and let Zen Vision W do the rest. The optional CF card adaptor also lets you use other popular memory card formats, such as SD, MMC, Memory Stick and more.
Widescreen Machine
Viewing images and video on this device is a pleasant experience. The SharpPix 4.3-inch, high-resolution LCD screen features a 480x271 resolution, and hundreds of thousands of colors. What all this means is you see crisp, clear detail in every movie and photo, even under bright light. Creative didn't scrimp on design, either. The Zen Vision W features a lightweight magnesium casing that is both elegant and protective, and it sports a simple, intuitive keypad that makes navigation a breeze. And you'll get loads more playback time with the included removable, and rechargeable, battery. Enjoy up to 13 hours of music or 4.5 hours of movies on a single charge.
Other features include a personal organizer that you sync with Microsoft Outlook, and an integrated voice recorder that can store hundreds of hours worth of recordings. The Zen Vision W Multimedia Player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
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Creative Zen Vision W, earphones, power adapter, USB cable, AV cable, pouch, installation CD, and quick start guide.
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