What difference is there between the Zen and the Zen X-fi? Are there any really new features that make the new one better?
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Zen X-fi offers better audio quality than the already nice sounding Zen. With the latest firmware update, the Crystallizer works very well. Zen X-fi also pairs EP-830 noise isolation earbuds that is much better and comfortable than any ordinary stock earbuds. The wifi is a plus, you can stream video and audio wirelessly from your PC or wireless server and can access some free wireless content. You can also access yahoo and msn chat.
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If you look on The zxox web page you will see the technical differences. However, practically, the simple answer is it is bigger. With the larger tv's it provides a stable base with absolutely incredible sound and clarity. Try it, you will be impressed. Trust me.
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The original Zen Vision is superior to the Zen Vision W 30GB. The materials used for the W construction are of lesser quality, it is much larger (this is still a portable unit, Creative), and there is NO FM RECORDING (attention Sirius and XM users, fans of sports interviews, NPR listeners, etc...)... Music playback on both are the same. If you require massive storage, go with the 60GB W. If capacity isn't an issue, search out the original Zen Vision. It gives more options for music.
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The SDHC cards don't stick out, however your point about a redesign is a valid consideration. As for "why would they do it", from my point of view it's because I won't buy one unless they do. I'll probably opt for the Archos 605 wi-fi instead. More features, better price, more memory, just not as sleek. But then again most Apple buyers don't research other products, they just buy the "cool looking" Apple product that Apple mass advertises.
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I've had my Zen Nano Plus for about a year now. It's been flawless. Use it working out, cutting grass, on vacation at the beach, etc. Lots of fun with no problems.So, I have to agree with all the other comments/posts here. I'm sure the Ipod is a great product too, but I think you get more bang for the buck with the Creative Zen Nano Plus. (And it's great that you don't have to load any software on your computer to use it. Just drag and drop.)
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I'm sure that there are some differences between the two, but I have the newer version, and my best friend the original, and they are nearly identical. We can't tell the difference between them. Save the money and grab the original...
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My question may not be totally relivant, but I'm a novice Zen X-Fi 8GB user and need to find out what brand(s) of SDHC cards can be used and where can I get them. Also, I mainly want to watch movies on my Zen, so how much memory is good for that? Thanks for any help you can give me on these questions.
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i had the 4gb zen and i loved it so much, i sold it to get a bigger capcity. this is a very cool player and for the price, you cant go wrong. as far as the sd card goes, it is kept seperate from the internal library, which is good and bad. i personally like them to be intergrated, but sounds like you want to keep them separate, which is good for you. its like having two separate libraries! for example, i put over 800 songs on the Zen and i had a 2gb sd card ( only $15 on amazon) which i was able to put almost 200 songs and around 8 tv shows. so if i wanted to watch an episode of say, House, i select sd card on the menu and voila! now all the content i stored on my sd card appears. but if your playing music from the internal library and select "sd card" the music will stop and now your in the sd card library. pretty easy and straight foward player. i havent used the Unbox service, i just used Slysoft software called Clone Dvd Mobile to convert my own dvds to generic avi? i forget, but you have to select 320x240 res. or it wont work. that is the max resolution the zen can take. but its very sharp and clear and everything worked fine for me on the zen. but i can imagine if you press too many buttons at once, it could result in the player freezing up and i have done it before. not on this Zen, but on my old ZVM and ZV. so i learned to just be patient when dealing with any pmp or dap. hope this answers your question. ps: you might want to contact Amazon about the Unbox service and the ZEN. i read it was compatible.
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just got my zen yesterday and i am having a problem. about every 10-12 minutes the music will slow down to almost a stop. I have to hit the forward button to go to the next song and then it will play fine for about 10-12 minutes then is will slow again. the battery is showing fully charged. It is very distracting to have to pick it up and forward it about every 3 songs.
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In total honesty, the ZEN is good, The ZEN MX is junk, it has so many problems that it's not worth the money. Do not buy it without doing as much research as you can.Be well.
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I haven't had any problems with the headphone jack. I have a Creative Zen Sleek (with the monochrome screen) and have had it for about 8 months. The only problems I have had are: 1) Dust under the screen (seems pretty common, but there are now jackets and cases available which might alleviate that), 2) The thing has locked up a few times (maybe 4 times since I got it), and 3) I get an error when trying to configure the removable disk feature. As far as the price, is you spend another $24 you can get the Creative Zen Vision with 10 more Gigs, a larger screen and VIDEO!!!
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I have had a Zen Micro for over a year. I'm pretty rough on it. The headphone jack started acting up about a month ago. The left channel works intermittently if I rotate the jack. Other than that it has been flawless. Screw Ipod, I'll buy another Creative product.
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Hey Michael, I compared the two but wasn't able to notice any difference. I have the version II and it works great. For the record, I've used the Z finder and this one is on par with it. I'm assuming that the new one has some minor fixes or changes, but I can't really tell the difference. Best of luck!
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I have a Zen Sleek (monochrome screen). It has "lasted" in that it "functions." That's the kindest thing I can say about it. It's durable unless you run into things with it, but the firmware is horribly unstable. Of course, that may be different for the color players, which use different firmware.
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It's not listed, but trust me...it DOES work. I have been using Rhapsody to Go with my Zen Xfi for a year now.
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not sure if there was a Vista update or a redesign of the Zen but i've had mine for a few weeks, and it connects with Vista Home Premium laptop and Vista Business desktop without any Zen software installed. i did later download the latest Zen Media Explorer for the video convertor so i know the software works on Vista too.
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I am really not familiar with the old models, but after checking deeply comparing other mp3 and also the X3, I chooses the X5. after using it I am very satisfy with it, remarkably good sound, 256gb with extra memory cards and quality built and design. I think it worth the extra cash for it. Strongly recommended.