#Creative zen mp3 players reviews plus#

Unfortunately, while the screen is viewable from any angle, it's tough to read in bright sunlight. It's a nice look, complemented even further by the vivid 1.5-inch OLED display ( Read other Creative product reviews ). Instead, you choose from white or black versions, and you get different color accents shown around the joystick, on the volume rocker, and through the seams of the player: orange for 1GB, green for 2GB, and blue for 4GB and 8GB (black only).Ĭreative is also set to release a blood red-accented version of the 8GB, though that model was not yet available at press time.

#Creative zen mp3 players reviews plus#

The curvaceous design of the Creative Zen V Plus echoes that of its larger sibling, the Zen Vision:M ( Read review ), though its small size makes the style a bit more toylike (in a good way), almost reminiscent of a Tamagotchi.Īlso, The Zen V Plus isn't available in the same color palette as the Vision:M. In either case, it's a better deal than the iPod Nano ( Read review ). You can pick up the 1GB model for $99.99, the 2GB for $139.99, the 4GB for $179.99, or the 8GB for $219.99.Ĭomparatively, the Zen V lists at $89.99 for the 1GB and $159.99 for the 4GB (Creative discontinued other capacities for this model). Of course, since the Creative Zen V Plus adds two desirable extras to the package (an FM radio and video playback), yet costs only about $25 more than the Zen V, we think that the Plus is the way to go - more bang for your buck. These cute and pocketable flash devices are packed with features and offer impressive performance, making them an excellent option for anyone looking for a lower-capacity, solid-state MP3 player. ( ) - Creative Labs has a history of turning out great MP3 players, and the Zen V and the Zen V Plus - available in July and August, respectively - are no exception.