Product Description
Fill this tiny, action-packed 2GB MP3 Player with up to 500 of your favorite songs and take it with you anywhere. Don't let the tiny size of the ZEN Stone Plus fool you. ZEN Stone Plus is still packed with great features such as a built-in FM radio. Set up to 32 station presets with a built-in stopwatch, countdown timer and clock to get everything you need for your workout. The refreshing blue OLED screen of the ZEN Stone Plus lets you interacts and personalizes your player. Long listening, endless enjoyment - Up to 9.5 hours of continuous music playback for travel trips Battery Charge - Quick charge 15 minutes for up to 2 hours Features - FM Radio, Voice Recorder, Shortcut Button, Clock, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer and 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 2.19 x Height 1.39 x Depth 0.5 inch Weight - 0.74 ounces
Amazon.com Product Description
The ZEN Stone Plus is a tiny 2GB MP3 player available in six fun colors. It may fit in your pocket, but it's packed with features: built-in FM radio with 32 presets, stopwatch, countdown timer, clock, and even a voice recorder. All this and 500 of your favorite songs for you to take anywhere.
Fill this tiny, action-packed 2GB MP3 Player with up to 500 of your favorite songs and take it with you everywhere.
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Ultra-Portable MP3 Player
The ZEN Stone Plus weights less than an ounce, which means you can truly take it anywhere, in any pocket. It features 2 GB of flash memory, so you can put up to 500 of your favorite songs on the device. The Stone Plus supports MP3, WMA and Audible file formats, and its rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery will give you up to 9.5 hours of playback. In a hurry? A 15-minute quick charge will give you 2 hours.
Songs Your Way
Pull out your CD collection and rip your albums. You can download Creative Media Lite to rip CDs, manage folders, transfer files and access other essential functions.
The Stone Plus is compatible with most online music stores. Log onto the Internet and browse different music services for the songs you don't have. Download your favorite songs without paying for the whole album.
Built-In FM Radio
When in the mood for something different, simply use the built-in FM radio. Set up to 32 station presets so you can catch up on the latest sports results or listen to your favorite talk show.
Keep Track of Time
The built-in stopwatch, countdown timer and clock give you everything you need for your workout.
Voice Recorder
Capture that thought when it hits you, or record lectures or meetings with the built-in microphone and voice recorder.
Protect Your Investment
Every Zen MP3 player includes a 1-year parts / 90-day labor warranty and 60 days of complimentary telephone support. By purchasing a Creative Care Protection Plan within the first 90 days of ownership, you can protect your investment by extending the hardware coverage and telephone support of your product to 2 years from your original purchase date.
What's in the Box?
ZEN Stone Plus, Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Quick Start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent value.......2007-12-20
This little unit is awesome. This is my third MP3 player and they keep getting smaller, cheaper and yet with more storage! This thing is so small and light I can slip it into my pocket and forget it's there. I use it primarily to listen to audio books as I work around the house and the battery charge lasts at least 5 hours (as much as I've listened to in one day.) Then I simply pause the story, plug it into my computer and it recharges in about an hour while I check email and such.
I highly recommend this player for audio books. I have not checked the sound quality for music files. The provided ear buds are suitable for my needs.
Amazing little device.......2007-11-29
Impressive in size, it takes a bit to get used to the functions, but very limited batterywise. Nevertheles I purchased the other the 1 GB version as well.
Creative Zen Stone Plus 2GB - Decent Value and Performance!!!.......2007-11-17
The Creative Zen Stone Plus 2GB doubles the size of the iPod Shuffle and adds a monochrome screen for viewing track names and settings. Add in the functionality of a built-in FM tuner and voice recorder at $65 and you have a great value.
Pros -
+ good stereo sound
+ nice capacity for a decent price
+ light-weight
+ FM tuner with 32 presets ( though it's just average )
+ voice recording
+ simple design (no more click wheel!) with more color options
+ great navigation and sorting features
+ Nice format compatibility (MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible)
+ USB 1.1 and 2.0 connectivity
+ Can be used as a USB drive / mass storage
+ Can sync music with drag & drop or via Creative software
Cons
- average battery life of 10 hours (OLED screen sucks the battery)
- mediocre backlight ( but it can be disabled )
- some DRM song transfer issues with some firmware versions
- not expandable - few size options 1GB and 2GB
- Creative software is buggy
- larger than the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod shuffles
Creative's Zen Stone line was meant to be the upgrade to the Zen nano, aka Muvo mini. Unfortunately, the 1GB Zen Stone had some quality issues. With the new 2GB Zen Stone Plus, Creative has tried to improve on previous models and compete with the smaller Sandisk Sansas.
I love the new Sandisk Sansa's. The Sansa Express has the advantage that you can plug it directly into your USB port without a cable. SanDisk Sansa Express 2 GB MP3 Player (Black) Still, the Creative Zen Stone feels nicer in the hand. It's not as sleek as the Sansa Express and doesn't have all the cool cache' of an iPod shuffle or iPod nano. But it is priced very attractively and has some NICE features. It's good for a starter, workout unit, or gift for a kid.
The Creative Zen Stone Plus is lighter than the competition, but is still larger than the new iPod Shuffle 2nd and 3rd generations. Unlike the shuffle, you can actually see your track names! The OLED screen is perfect for a player this size but does suck more power and shorten the battery life.
The controls are an improvement from the Zen nano days. While I didn't mind the toggle wheel, it has been replaced by intuitive buttons for the standard functions (select, up, down, play, pause, forward or reverse). There's a headphone jack, microphone hole, and a USB port.
Another change from the Zen nano days is the Lithium Ion battery, which gives you about 10 hours if your lucky. This is less versatile than the old battery operated unit, but more convenient.
What about sound? The sound is great, and it comes through in pure stereo. As usual, you will hear complaints about the earbuds. Most people replace their standard earbuds so I won't hold that against Creative.
The Zen Stone doesn't have larger storage options. For those needing more space, you will have to explore the Creative Zen, Sandisk Sansa or new iPod Nano. All of those units have higher price tags.
Creative Zen 4 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 8 GB (Black)
Creative Zen 16 GB (Black)
Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot
SanDisk SDMX4-8192 Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
Similarly, the Zen V Plus models have a nicer screen. Somehow, I never was convinced of their durability.
Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Green)
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)
This unit is ideal as a player and not for those who primarily want to use it for recording. The built-in microphone is nice for short reminders.
The price isn't a give-away, and the plastic case could be more durable. Still, this is a nice starter unit that can last you a while. Check it out. Enjoy!!!
Creative does it again.......2007-11-12
I've been a fan of Creative for almost a decade now. I've had quite a few of their products and have liked them all - Jukebox, Muvo, ZEN Nano. The Stone plus is great. I bought one for me and one for my wife and we both love them. One great thing about Creative is that you don't have to install any special software on your computer to get MP3s onto to the Stone if you don't want to. And I don't. It acts just like a portable drive - no muss, no fuss. The interface is easy to use, clear - even in bright sun with sunglasses on, and has all the needed functions. It is tiny and durable and with the armband this is a great player for workouts - especially bouldering. The battery life is adequate and carries me through most activities. No complaints. An easy five stars. Thanks again, Creative Labs, for giving us an alternative to those fruit players.
Zen Stone Plus 2.......2007-10-26
The Zen Stone Plus 2 is easy to load and edit playlists but the battery life is terrible! It doesn't makes it through two 90 minute workouts.
Product Description
Thomson provides a wide range of video technologies, products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. Offering an array of state-of-the-art digital products and services, Thomson adds value to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world every year.PRODUCT FEATURES:Front Load Drawer CD Player;Digital AM/FM Tuner with 20 Presets;Digital Volume Control with Indicator on LCD;Twin Bass Sound Enhancement;EQ Presets and Dynamic Digital Bass Boost;6-Key Cassette Player and Recorder;Programmable 20-Track CD Memory.
Amazon.com Product Description
Share your favorite music with friends everywhere you go with the RCA RCD152 boombox. Equipped with a front-loading CD player, a digital AM/FM tuner, and a six-key cassette player and recorder, the boombox is the perfect audio accessory for backyard barbecues and basement rec rooms. Operation is straightforward, with the CD player supporting CD, CD-R, and CD-RW playback and offering such features as 20-track programming, repeat play (one or all tracks), and skip forward/reverse. The single-deck cassette recorder, meanwhile, plays back your favorite '80s and '90s cassettes while also recording from the CD player or radio, with an Auto Level Control (ALC) option that helps deliver consistent, low-distortion recordings every time. And should you want to catch the ballgame or listen to NPR, simply turn to the digital AM/FM tuner, which offers 20 presets for quick station tuning. Other details include separate enclosed left and right speaker boxes with tuned bass reflex ports, four EQ presets (rock, pop, jazz, and classical) that let you optimize the sound tones according to your taste, a dynamic digital bass boost that creates a deeper, richer sound, a digital volume control, and a digital remote.
The RCD152 measures 15.04 by 6.81 by 10.24 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Portable CD boombox, detachable AC cord, remote control, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Perfectly adequate.......2007-12-21
I was looking for a cheap boom box that would be loud enough to dance too without sucking down batteries at an alarming rate. This fit the bill perfectly. The sound is surprisingly good (as well as loud enough) for something so inexpensive. As a plus, it is nice and light too. It is obviously cheaply built - the buttons are loose, and the CD tray needs coaxing. But given it's price, it is a great little machine. And it does play CDs I burned without coaxing, which is more than I can say for my last CD player.
Poor Quality.......2007-12-02
A couple of weeks after purchasing this product, the buttons started getting stuck when clicked. In addition, the sound quality is horrible and the CD player is very sensitive to even a slightly dirty CD.
lasts no longer than one year.......2007-11-13
Actually, this is the third RCA boom box of this model that I have purchased because they are relatively inexpensive and my local Target carries them. The reason however that I have purchased three is that after one year either the tape deck or cd player fails. I use the boom box daily in a home daycare environment, but the children do not operate it. This past summer, I dutifully went out and purchased my third, but it has not even made it three months. The cd player fails to load and the tape deck unexpectedly clicks off after running only a few minutes. Number two boom box actually ate a cassette tape. The unit is attractive but it is simply too inconsistent to recommend. I'm looking for my receipt to take the last one back.
Worked intermittently after a few weeks, stopped altogether after nine months.......2007-07-27
Within a few weeks, I started having problems with radio reception and would have to fool with the antennae repeatedly during the day. Sometimes CDs would play and sometimes they wouldn't. Now, less than a year after buying it, it's stopped working altogether. Don't waste your money.
PORTABLE BOOMBOX.......2007-05-24
The product arrived quickly and was in good condition, however the remote that the product was supposed to have was missing.
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