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
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.
Customer Reviews:
My first mp3 player keeps going and going and going..........2007-12-22
I bought this little guy a few years ago, have dropped it, scratched it, played it 'til it turned blue. It's amazing that the battery cover hasn't broken; heck, that the whole thing hasn't. Great sound output and battery life as well. This version's suitable for bringing along your favorite tunes, and considering how simple and cheap it is, it's a smart tag-a-long purchase for when, like me, you don't want to drag around your $300 iPod (Touch, in my case). Buy it if you need a small flash player and can get it for under 40 bucks!
Do not waste your money on this piece of junk.......2007-02-15
I want to give this product a zero rating! Within one month of purchase, the battery lid got broken and I could not put it back. I made a phone call to creative and was told that the battery was NOT covered in warranty. The replacement would cost me $4.9 plus shipping and package with totals around 30. I argured with the CSR and they just rudely hang off the phone. I will never ever buy a creative product again. Guys, if you want to waste your money and be treated rudely, do not hesitate. Otherwise, choose a more honorabl brand!
The Creative Zen Nano Plus Rocks!.......2007-01-28
The Creative Zen Nano Plus MP3 player is very small, not much bigger than a cigarette lighter, but it delivers great sound. From music to audio books, this little gem will not disappoint, especially for the price. The only con is that the battery doesn't charge from the USB port from what I've read, but you can buy rechargeable batteries and a battery charger or an ac adapter.
Good for exercise.......2007-01-20
The 512 MB player doesn't hold a ton of songs, but is definitely enough room for songs to listen to while exercising. You'll want to purchase the arm strap specifically made for this player. It's available on the Creative site. The main buttons (on/off/pause; volume; and forward/back) are easy enough to work while jogging. The menu system is useless. For example, it let's you skip a folder, but nothing (on the menu or in the online documentation) tells you how to get it back in the play rotation. I've had this player for over a year now and it has been on my arm while jogging in the elements (snow, rain, heat) practically every other day and is still functioning great. The ear buds that come with the player are pretty sad - they fall out and the foam pieces come off rather easily. I finally had to replace them with something less annoying.
Bottom line - if you can get this player cheaply, it's a good buy. Just don't expect it to be comparable to an iPod.
Lots of issues.......2007-01-18
This item has a lot of flaws, the only reason I got it was the price was quite less and it was a nice techy stocking stuffer of sorts. I have listed some of the issues i have seen with this product here:
1. Battery case - this is a flimsy piece of plastic and the finger that enables the cover to click shut will break with the slightest pressue. I totally agree with the other people who commented on this issue. Yes you can prevent it from breaking if you are willing to spend 5-10 minutes to slowly change the batteries but once you tend to hurry up with this process the end is inevitable!
2. Power off - the power off si the same as play or power on. If you want to power it off you got to press until you see the unit display switch off else it will stay powered on and playing and drain the battery or probably if in recording more might use up your entire storage space.
3. Chord - comes with chord to hang the unit around the neck while listening to stuff but unfortunately just like the battery case, the groove on the unit into which you are supposed to slip the chord and fasten it, is flimsy as well. It might break off if you have it caught somewhere and try to pull it free instead of patiently working it.
4. UI is bad - the IPOD click wheel is very simple and so is the Zune UI. This one is simple cos there is just one way to use it but its not easy to use.
Go for a IPOD Nano if you will. This one is not worth the investment.
Product Description
Zen Nano Plus 512mb Znpwh512 Mp3/wma Player White / Black In Color 512mb Capacity Or Up To 16 Hours Playback Backlit Lcd Display Removable Aaa Battery Sports Armband And Carrying Case With Beltclip Fm Radio & Recorder Direct Cd Recording Includes Creative Mediasource Software Bundle
Amazon.com Review
While driving or jogging and listening to the radio, you'll never again have to ask, "What's that song?" or "Who's that artist?" Thanks to the Sony eMarker--which is small enough to hang on your key chain--you can bookmark the song and look it up at your leisure on your PC.
To set up the eMarker, we inserted the included CR2025 battery into the unit, connected its USB cradle to our PC, and visited the eMarker.com Web site to download and install the driver software. Then we inserted the eMarker into its cradle and followed the onscreen instructions to register the unit for the free eMarker service (a process that included checking local coverage and listing our favorite radio stations). The entire setup process took only a couple of minutes.
This sounds rather complicated, until you remind yourself that the eMarker is little more than a digital clock. When you press the eMarker's button--the only control on the unit--you aren't actually saving information from the radio, just recording a timestamp. To determine the song information, you'll need to insert the eMarker into its cradle and connect to the eMarker Web site (a process very much analogous to PDA synchronization). The eMarker site then displays playlist information from the available radio stations in your area. (Playlist information is provided by Broadcast Data Systems, which covers about 1,100 radio stations across the country. To check whether stations in your area are covered, visit www.emarker.com/coverage/index.jhtml.)
In our tests of the eMarker, we listened to a variety of pop, rock, and country stations (classical, jazz, college radio, and AM stations are not yet included) and pressed the bookmark button upon hearing songs of interest. (Unfortunately, you can only bookmark up to 10 songs at a time.) Later, we connected to our PC and the eMarker Web site, and our PC displayed various choices on screen that intelligently corresponded to songs we might have bookmarked. Thanks to eMarker's well-designed Web site, with a few mouse clicks we were able to listen to audio clips, view information about the songs' artists, and even visit online retailers where we could purchase the CD. Note that the eMarker now works with both Windows-based PCs and Macs with USB connectivity.
If you enjoy pop music and would like some help in recognizing the songs and artists that rock your world, the small, easy-to-use Sony eMarker is an inexpensive and fun gadget to connect you to your music.
Pros:
- One-button operation
- Very easy to set up and use
- Free Web-based service
Cons:
- Not available in all areas
- Does not include jazz and classical station
Amazon.com Product Description
Do you remember the last time you heard a great song on the radio, but you couldn't figure out what the name of the song was? With the Sony eMarker, you can bookmark songs with a simple press of a button (the eMarker remembers the time the song was playing). After plugging your eMarker into your PC, visit the eMarker Web site to find out what song you were listening to. You can also listen to a preview of the song, find out more about the artist, or even buy the album directly from an online music retailer. The eMarker's small size and ultracompact design (0.9 ounces, about the size of a key chain) enable you to take it with you anywhere you go.
To get started, install the desktop software (for Windows 98 or 2000), connect the eMarker to your PC via a USB cradle, then visit the eMarker Web site to register your favorite radio stations. When you've bookmarked songs, return to the eMarker Web site to see a list of all songs that played on your selected stations at the time you made your bookmark.
The eMarker service covers about 85 percent of the U.S. radio markets (coverage gaps are principally in remote and rural areas). The following metropolitan areas receive updated song playlists every ten minutes: New York/Long Island, Los Angeles/Riverside-San Bernadino, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco/San Jose, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Miami. Other large and medium metropolitan areas update their playlists every 24 hours. To check coverage, visit emarker.com, click "Check Coverage," and enter your ZIP code to get a list of stations in your area. At present, no classical, jazz, or National Public Radio stations are included in any city.
The eMarker comes with a USB docking cradle, a CR2025 lithium battery (with an average battery life of 6 months), and operating instructions.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Product - Went out of business.......2007-08-10
Great idea. Unforutunately, Sony pulled the plug on this service in 2001. This was a device that cleverly used time as the identifier for music that played on the radio. I wish my iPod had this feature. It was way ahead of its time.
Out of Business.......2001-09-24
These eMarker guys are out of business, so not sure if this thing even works any longer.
WASTE.......2001-09-23
its unbelievable to me that you still have this available to purchase. After 9/30/01, you cannot use this, so why is it on sale still? and why is it going off the market? Its a great idea, I hope someone else picks up where sony leaves off.
Sony E-Marker is now obsolete.......2001-09-21
Excellent Product, but Sony is taking down the support for the product at the end of Sept so don't bother buying. Shame as it was really good while it lasted.
Useless!!.......2001-09-20
I was sold this item only to learn, after opening the corresponding Web site necessary for eMarker function, that Sony was terminating the corresponding Web service in 45 days!!
A great idea but no support.
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