Product Description
Creative Labs' ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 Player lets you carry your favorite music around with you, in a package that's unbelievably small. It's the right MP3 player for everyone in need of a stylish, easy-to-use MP3 player that's tiny, useful AND beautifully designed. Supported playback formats - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery Up to 10 hours continuous playback Color - Black System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP, Vista; USB 2.0 or 1.1 port Dimensions(WxHxD) - 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.5 (5.34 x 3.56 x 1.27 cm) Weight - 0.88 oz. (25 g)
Amazon.com Product Description
The Creative Zen Stone is one of the smallest and most economical MP3 players you'll find anywhere. Compact enough to fit into almost any pocket and weighing less than an ounce, this featherweight player can be worn comfortably around your neck or on your arm while you're traveling or working out. With a capacity of 1 GB, the Stone holds about 250 songs, or 16 hours of music, in MP3 format (or 500 songs in WMA format). In addition, the player's convenient plug-and-play capabilities mean that you can simply connect the player to your PC--the player is only compatible with Windows XP or Vista operating systems--and drag-and-drop your music and data files between player and your computer without the need for special drivers.
The featherweight Zen Stone (0.9 ounces) is one of the tiniest MP3 players on the market.
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With smooth curves and a glossy black finish, this stylish MP3 player is designed to make you look good wherever you go. Ergonomically designed controls, including a conveniently placed quick-play mode switch, let you skip to the next song or folder, or randomly play all the songs in your player with a single touch. Changing play functions is as easy as sliding a toggle switch. The player also supports Audible 2, 3, and 4 formats in addition to MP3 and WMA files. And while the player is compatible with for-purchase WMA DRM files, it does not support portable subscription WMAs.
The player's ergonomically designed controls make it easy to skip songs or access your favorite tracks.
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Other details include a multicolor LED screen that notifies the listener of the unit's charging and playback status, support for Creative's Media Lite software (available via download), a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery that delivers up to 10 hours of continuous audio playback, and a USB 2.0 interface. The Zen Stone measures 2.1 by 1.4 by 0.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.9 ounces, and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.
What's in the Box
Black Zen Stone MP3 player, earphone, USB 2.0 cable, quick-start leaflet.
Customer Reviews:
Small but mighty.......2007-12-25
This is one of the exceptions where you get more than you paid for.
Sturdy, convenient, plays well, and less than $40.00, how can you beat that?
Great for running.......2007-12-19
This unit is very lightweight, compact, and easy to use. It replaced a portable CD player on my runs, so for me it is the height of technology. It may not be the latest and greatest in portable audio, but it gets the job done and there's enough money left over to replace your running shoes when they're worn out!
A tiny, lightweight player with standards.......2007-12-08
I love this thing! It uses standard mp3 files and mounts as a standard portable drive, so there's no need for any additional software to load it up--just drag and drop from Explorer or Konqueror or whatever. It connects to the computer via a standard small-format USB cable, the same style as used on my digicam, which will be handy if I ever lose the cable. And it weighs literally 15 grams--about half of what my already-lightweight eyeglasses do. My experience with the battery life is somewhere in the neighborhood of 6-10 hours depending on how loud I have it, which for me means I charge it up about once a week.
It is what it is.......2007-11-27
Pros:
1. Small
2. Rechargeable through USB (no AA battery like MuVo)
3. Easy to use
4. Blinking LED lets you know status of charging and whether or not it's playing.
Cons:
1. It takes about 20 seconds between the time you hit Play and the music actually starts.
2. The headphones that came with it were crappy. Would rather not get headphones at all then pay for crappy ones.
3. IT HAS NO CLIP FOR RUNNING. It comes with no clip to add on like the Muvo did, you have to buy an armband separately. I used to have an iPod shuffle, which had its own clip already built onto it, which was nice.
4. The iPod shuffle had a nice feature where if you hit the play button three times quickly it would jump immediately to the first song on the list. This one doesn't do that.
Creative Zen Stone 1GB - Nice starter or spare MP3.......2007-11-17
The Creative Zen Stone 1GB is a nice value in starter MP3 players. It has the same capacity as the iPod Shuffle at $40. For $20 more, you can get the 2GB Stone Plus which also has a screen, FM Tuner, voice recording and more.
Pros -
+ good stereo sound
+ nice capacity for a decent price
+ light-weight
+ simple design with more color options
+ Nice format compatibility (MP3, 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
- below-average battery life of 10 hours or less
- software issues - Creative software is buggy
- DRM song transfer issues with some firmware versions
- not expandable from 1GB (no SD card slot)
- no FM tuner or voice recording
- larger than the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod shuffles
- for just $20 more you get the 2GB Stone Plus with added features
Creative's Zen Stone line was meant to be the upgrade to the Zen nano, aka Muvo mini. The 1GB Zen Stone is decent but not perfect. It suffers from quality issues and is really ideal for specific uses. 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 nor as cool as an iPod shuffle or iPod nano. But it is priced very attractively. It's good for a starter, workout unit, or gift for a kid.
The Creative Zen Stone is lighter than the competition, but is still larger than the new iPod Shuffle 2nd and 3rd generations. 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, play, pause, forward or reverse). There's a headphone jack 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 burns out faster than the old battery operated unit, but is more convenient.
The sound is nice, and it comes through in stereo. As usual, you will hear complaints about the earbuds, which most people replace.
The Zen Stone Plus is the only larger option at 2GB. 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.
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The price isn't a give-away, and the plastic case could be more durable. Creative has fixed some of the software issues. Still, this is a nice starter unit that can last you a while. Check it out. Enjoy!!!
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