Average customer rating:
- Simply Great!!!
- ZEN V PLUS 1GB
- feels cheap, navigation is odd, but works like a charm
- Better with at least 2G of storage
- great but dissapointing
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Creative Zen V Plus 1GB (Black/Orange)
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
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Product Features:
- Box Contents - ZEN V Plus Player, Earphones, Lanyard, Drawstring Pouch, USB Cable, Line-in Cable, Installation CD, Quick Start Guide
- 1GB Capacity (up to 500 songs)
- 1.5-inch OLED Display
- Battery Life - Up to 15 hours continuous playtime
- Battery Type - Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery
ASIN: B000J10M62
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Product Description
ZEN V Plus is so tiny that it will fit into almost any pocket. But don't let the size fool you; the ZEN V Plus is packed with all the great features you desire. Fill your tiny ZEN V Plus with up to 500 songs. Log on to the Internet and browse different music services for the songs you want. Download your favorite songs without paying for the whole album. Plus, for a low monthly fee, you can join a subscription service and fill and refill your ZEN V Plus with new tunes everyday. Your videos will look amazing on the stunning 1.5-inch color screen. Show off your favorite video clips of friends, vacations or cool skateboarding stunts. Rich, vibrant photos, album art, and menus burst to life. Navigate all of your content with remarkable ease using the patented ZEN user interface. Your music, photos and videos are all available at your fingertips. 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, listen to your favorite talk show, or navigate your way out of traffic problems. Audio Playback Format - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Photo Format - JPEG Video Playback Format - Uncompressed AVI, other formats via transcoding Organizer - Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Signal-to-Noise Ratio - Up to 92dB Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz View Photos and Album Art at any viewing angle Personal Video Clips FM Radio Direct CD Recording Built-in Voice Recorder Skip free playback 8 EQ settings (Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock and vocal) System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit, Intel Pentium III 1GHz or AMD Duron 1GHz, 256MB RAM, USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended), 170MB free hard drive space (more for audio content storage) Dimensions - Height 2.7 x Width 1.7 x Depth 0.6 inch Weight - 1.55 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Simply Great!!!.......2007-09-08
I just got it and it's great, easy to use, light, great sound, easy to carry around... I think it was a great deal...
ZEN V PLUS 1GB.......2007-08-31
EXCELLENT PRODUCT, EASY DRAG AND DROP, USES ALL FILE TYPES, DO NOT HAVE TO CONVERT TO WMA
feels cheap, navigation is odd, but works like a charm.......2007-08-31
overall, for the price, it's an awesome little audio/video player.
the video, although on a really tiny screen, looks fantastic. it feels very futuristic to be watching such quality video on such a tiny device. it also records audio with a built-in mic and plays the radio. it's really amazing how much technology they can cram into a tiny peace of plastic.
that said, it has its problems. the navigation is goofy; there are only two buttons even though it appears there is plenty of room for four, and to pull up the menu you have to hold down the 'back' button and wait. which i feel is more than a little counter-intuitive.
it sometimes stops responding when the battery gets low, but after charging it's right back to normal.
i wouldn't recommend it as a gift, because at first glance (and touch) it seems cheap, but if you're looking for a tiny, light, inexpensive device for yourself that can play multiple audio and video formats, this one does the trick.
Better with at least 2G of storage.......2007-08-28
The only drawback would be that if you really want to add videos to it,make sure you get one with at least 2G of storage or more.The videos are not compressed and therefore take up more space.The file size doubles when converted.
I have had to reset the unit a couple of times but overall,I'm cool with the Zen V Plus.I like Creative's products and will likely buy another Zen V Plus player but I will get one with more storage.
great but dissapointing.......2007-08-09
The product is great. It is so light and small that it fits anywhere. The screen is bright and easy to work. I am dissapointed because the product does say that you can fit 500 songs but that is not true. They should be truthful and say that it is possible to fit up to 500 songs since you have to take into consideration the actual "size" of the song. In other words, how long the song may be has to do with how many you can fit. All in all I was able to fit 211 songs. Not even close to half but I do like it.
Product Description
Flaunt your independent sense of sytle with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your figertips--carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips, and family photo slideshows.
Product Description
Flaunt your independent sense of sytle with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your figertips--carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips, and family photo slideshows. Flaunt your independent sense of sytle with its tiny size and eye-catching design that will be the envy of your friends. Everything you need right at your figertips--carry your treasured music collection, funny video clips, and family photo slideshows.
Product Description
Remember when radio sounded so real that voices were almost with you in the room? When music had a warm, rich, full-bodied tone? Those wonderful days are back! Grundig has revived its legendary Model 960. The long-lost sound is back. The 3" side speakers, left and right, spread a spacious stereo image, while a front-firing 4" speaker reinforces the bass and fills your listening room with glorious Grundig sound.You need a great radio to enjoy great radio! More stations. More news and more music. Get yourself a 960 with full, rich sound and enjoy. The Grundig Classic 960 is your listening post that lets you travel the globe without ever leaving home.It's your entertainment center. Auxiliary input takes the audio signal from your CD, cassette player, or TV... and turns it into spacious, room-filling, glorious Grundig sound! This special 50th Anniversary Edition faithfully replicates the dimensions and styling of the original Model 960. The cabinet is solid wood. The gold-tone illuminated dial and knobs are accented with solid brass.
Amazon.com Review
The Grundig 960 Classic 50th Anniversary model blends a functional AM/FM shortwave radio with the quality design of Grundig's 1950s-era box radio. Replicating the original wood construction with brass accents, the 960 provides rich, warm sound through its three-speaker cabinet. Also included is a very contemporary external audio input, which supplies the option of connecting a TV, CD player, or VCR.
This solid retro unit has an attractive cloth-covered speaker and sturdy manual volume and tuning knobs. Tuning initially requires developing something of a feel; we found that it was easy to spin past our preferred frequency at first. But with a little practice, we began to feel quite expert, and we were soon tuning in very clear FM, medium-wave, and shortwave signals, both foreign and domestic. Since there are only a few controls, setup is easy, allowing plenty of time to sit back and listen.
Two 3-inch side speakers and one 4-inch front speaker with 3-watt power output produce a clean, crisp sound. Grundig's instruction book is designed to look like the original, but its text is thoroughly contemporary. As an attractive conversation piece or an opportunity to discover shortwave radio, the Grundig 960 Classic is a real turn-on. The unit comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. --David Greenberger
Pros:
- Great radio reception
- Classic styling
- Auxiliary input for CD, TV, and VCR
- Shortwave fun for the neophyte
Cons:
- Constructed of wood-based particle, not solid wood
- Precise tuning takes some practice
Amazon.com Product Description
The classic is back, but this time, it's even better. Rich sound, accurate tuning, and the ultimate in retro-cool; it's all built into this updated version of the legendary Grundig Model 960. Gather the family around and relive radio days gone by with this stunning replica of a classic. In addition to AM/FM tuning, the Model 960 also tunes on the shortwave band, so you can listen to broadcasts from around the world.
The Model 960 doesn't scrimp on sound or features. The analog tuner offers great accuracy, with a smooth operating tuning dial matched to an easy-to-read frequency indicator. Volume, bass, and treble thumbwheels are arrayed on the front of the cabinet. Three-inch side speakers on the left and right of the radio are paired with a four-inch, front-firing speaker to reinforce the radio's bass response. Total power is rated at three Watts. It all adds up to rich, room-filling sound.
While many replicas retain the look of the original, they often scrimp on materials and workmanship. Not so with the Model 960. The radio's cabinet is made of solid wood and the gold-tone, illuminated dial and knobs are accented with solid brass. In a bow to modern sensibilities, the Model 960 does feature a stereo line-in jack for connecting a CD player or other external device.
What's in the Box
Model 960 Radio, AC adapter, and owner's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Grudig 940...great for XM.......2007-02-09
I bought this radio(the first edition) about 6 years ago, for the looks and as a conversation piece with my Cigar Humidor and 1900s work desk. The tuning was iffy, the lighted dial poor, shortwave? Who Cares? Really didn't get it for that...the piece acted as a great conversatiion piece for several years, until my wife purchased a XM radio set-up for my birthday last year.....the AUX function was perfect, the dim lighting didn't matter(because of the XM)...and the sound is much better than some of the nimrods on this site claim.....all-in-all it's still a great conversation piece, and now thanks to XM, a nice useful radio...especially when playing the Old Time Channel on XM.....perfect!
Rate it a 2 for the first five years of ownership, rate it a 4+ now.
For old times sake.......2004-10-04
The only gripe I have with this radio is that the lighting is not strong enough to read the stations. Otherwise it is a very good buy for the price. It lacks all the mod cons such as a remote control and the like but we have Bose for that. I have two Bose radios and frankly they do have a better sound than the Grundig. They are also much more expensive! I am very happy with both the Bose and the Grundig but there is something about the Grundig that reminds me of plays on the radio in the late fifties when the radio was an important part of life. Of course this Grundig does not have the sound of the Grundig I had in Germany. That one almost had a place at the dinner table such was its presence. Nothing is as we remember it. I am very glad to have this as a reminder of simpler and perhaps happier times. The times when the attention span was not determined by a remote control.
Things to reflect upon about this product..............2003-12-28
I think there are TWO things to keep in mind when purchasing one of these:
1.) There are two versions of this radio, one that was "the 960 classic". Identified by it's extremely dark finish and a horizontal list of small boxes with counries listed in them just below the FM scale. Another couple of ways to tell edition one from the second edition is the side speaker grills on version one is divided in four sections (on the Second edition has only three sections). The function keys (FM,AM,SW...) on the Second editions are much taller then on the first.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT??? The second edition has much better attention (and quality control) on the tuning section. Over all it's better performing product.
With that said that brings me to my second point (I take it you're really interested if you've read this far!!!)
2.) I own both editions of the "Classic 960" and enjoy both. I think (by reading the other reviews) some folks expect a bit much from this radio IT IS NOT A WATKINS JOHNSON 8718 SHORTWAVE RECEIVER!!! NOR IS IT A McIntosh STEREO SYSTEM!!!
Again with that said it is solid on AM/FM and Shortwave if setup properly (A.K.A. like ALL radios it needs a GOOD antenna).
My point in closing is this; this radio can be had for less then $150.00 for the money it looks, sounds and performs very respectable. If you expect more than that you will not be happy. However if you keep your expectations realistic you will enjoy this fine little radio.
Nice radio depending on how you use it.......2003-11-04
Hello everyone its Vince the radio man. I have been a buff and collector for many years and I love to do compares . Its was very interesting to see the great variation of ratings on this radio from you folks out there . As I read them I understood and related to all of them . Depending how you use this radio it good be a 1 or a 5 . It is an authentic looking "retro" radio that is pretty well made . The wood cabinet and the gold paint trim are done very nicely . The sound quality is typical of what a '50s radio sounded like ...not great bass nor high highs but a punchy mid-range . This radio does have some very good features and I have gotten unbelievable performance out of mine. First off ( and this will sound a little silly) it has a ground screw . Very valuable if you know how to properly ground a radio. This will greatly increase your reception on AM and SW . I have DXed Europe and Asia on AM!!! on this radio with a Terk AM advantage antenna and a nice ground . You must also connect an RCA cable to the Aux. inputs and complete the ground by connecting the cable to a receiver or tape deck that is plugged into the AC .True its analog , but you can get ( sometimes better) performance from and analog tuner that isn't weighed down with those overly clean filters that the digital radios have . It also has an aux. in to use the system from another source , nice . Yes , mostly its a show piece, but if used correctly and if you buy the newer model that has the built in fine tuning ...you'll be very surprised as to what this thing can do . Buy it if you are a collector or want something unique .
great product!.......2003-06-08
The radio is fine. When you tried it out in the store i'm sure you found that it isnt a home theater system. Yes, it's not the best speaker or newest features, but what kind of putz would have bought it if the didn't know this in the 1st place. (RE, utter junk person.) I find that is great to put on while having a nice meal with the family. i win! king me!
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