I'm Confused Okay, someone explain this to me... Amazon lists two different Zen Nano's... a Zen Nano and a Zen Nano Plus. The two players look identical, same color, and are both 1 GB capacity. Why is the Zen Nano listed at $114.98 and the Zen Nano Plus is $65.99? Why such a vast price differential for two products that appear to be identical? I'm Confused Okay, someone explain this to me... Amazon lists two different Zen Nano's... a Zen Nano and a Zen Nano Plus. The two players look identical, same color, and are both 1 GB... » Read More I'm Confused Okay, someone explain this to me... Amazon lists two different Zen Nano's... a Zen Nano and a Zen Nano Plus. The two players look identical, same color, and are both 1 GB capacity. Why is the Zen Nano listed at $114.98 and the Zen Nano Plus is $65.99? Why such a vast price differential for two products that appear to be identical? « Show Less
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The difference between the two is the Zen Nano Plus has direct cd recording. I don't know for sure why there is such a big price difference but my guess would be that the Zen Nano isn't produced anymore (the Zen Nano Plus is an upgrade) and so there's a limited quantity.
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Thanks for the help. Just purchased the Nano Plus. At $65, can't go wrong. Can't wait for it to arrive.
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I think it may have something to do with the amount of players in stock. A lot of the online venders may not be restocked yet, so those who do have them are asking a premium price. However, you can walk into a Circuit City right now and pick up one for $399, or order directly from Panasonic for the same price! I refuse to pay more than what the player sold for before Christmas. If the online prices don't come down by February 15th, I'll be going to C.City to buy mine. I'd advise anyone else to do the same.
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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Hey Fusion, I'm just dissapointed really. I mean i filled my Vision M 30 to max capacity, and you cant find the 60 Gb's of the Vision M or W any more. I just need more space man, lol. And i've been in the zen nation for 4 years starting with my first, the Zen Micro 5gb, and i dont want to have to leave the zen nation, i love their products. But one thing confused me in your post, what does "lack of moving parts mean"?
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Yes, they look the same but they cant possibly be, based on the price difference. I thought the exact same thing but went with the Android version you are looking at. I love them.
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Thank you for noticing! I thought I was the only one who questioned this. I would never have known if I hadn't tried to order one for my mom's birthday because she liked mine so much. I nearly dropped my teeth when it was listed at $119.00. I checked the next day and it was $249.00! In addition, there was a new seller. It appears as if the second seller bought out the first one. Other sites seemed to have their stock dried up as well. When I bought mine Amazon sold it and I used my prime membership to save on shipping. Seems like someone figured out a dirty little way to scam us. I wonder how many other low profile products are going the same way. I called customer service. I did not get a satisfactory response, so I e-mailed them just now. I hope they take notice.
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I believe there is no difference. Amazon frequently marks different colors of the same item different prices because one color is more popular than another.
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It's an Amazon glitch. I've had it happen before with other products. Amazon won't offer the lower price, only what shows on the actual product page. However, if the price drops after you've paid for it and amazon has shipped it, you can ask them to give you back the price difference.
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You can't consider Amazon pricing to always make sense, nor stay the same. Currently 1 x 4GB is $36 but 2 x 4GB is only $61. As Manuel mentioned the advantage is odds are much higher they are identical or at least the manufacturer expects them to be compatible used as a pair, while the disadvantage is that if one of the two is defective or fails then you may have to send them both in for replacement instead of being able to have the computer limp along with half the memory till you receive the replacement.
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Amazon has two Sammy's that appear the same (from their name/title) but the price, description, availability & source, and reviews are different. Does Amazon have the wrong name on one of them? Do two searches on Amazon, in 'electronics', using each of these IDs: B000ELQTZA and B000ELOQS2
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A 2G card is pretty cheap, so maybe, but I only paid $80 for my 4G Zen from Amazon. Realize that the files on the card are not integrated into the music menu, they're separate, on a separate menu. Although I have not tried an SD card yet personally, I have read that you can't navigate away from that menu without stopping the music.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us.Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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There are a lot of differences. The basic frame is the same, but the items that go on the frame as well as the pattern of the fabric and colors are different. It looks like you have a bird instead of a cloud, and the Keyboard unit for music looks very different. The other two activity inserts look very similar/identical. This item often has new versions released of it (my brother has the Baby Einstein Jumper from 2 revisions ago... prior to the too springy Sun Recall) This may just be a revised version.
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Well good thing is that Best Buys is now selling N96's but for the price of 800not 705 like amazon is rite nowthis whole pre-ordering deal is complete BS i bought two when the price was like 732then cancelled it to get the decreased priceand now AGAIN its lowered i think its gotten out of hand, amazon shud automatically charge us lessand completely random question, does the sandisk's 16gb microsd work with N96? andis the 16gb micro sd the highest card for the N96??
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i believe it is just a naming issue (different sellers on Amazon labeled them differently). They are equivalent products.
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I wish people would stop blaming Amazon. Amazon is no longer selling the device. Its a MARKETPLACE seller that is using AMAZON To sell the Zune & unfortunately they have hacked up the price since the 80GB models are being discontinued.Dont blame Amazon, its the seller.
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Basically other than the shape/size there are two basic differences. I will only go into the one since I am assuming you want to know why the nano is priced as high as the video. Basically the difference is that the 30GB Video uses a Harddrive whereas the 4GB Nano uses Flash memory. Flash Memory is solid-state, in other word no moving parts. A harddrive is constantly spinning while in use. So whats the big deal? Being as flash has no moving parts less battery power is used to "put it in motion" therefore the battery will last much longer. Also without those moving parts it is less prone to shock damage, making it a perfect candidate for jogging. And again without moving parts flash has been know to last longer. So does that make the Video a bad player? No The battery still lasts for as much time as anyone would need it too, It can still be used for jogging, but the player may not last as long. What it all comes down to it when and how you use it determines what you should get. I don't jog much and have a large collection of music so I got the 30GB iPod. My friend goes jogging every morning and she has a large music collection as well, she bought the Nano and loves it, not all of the music will fit on it at once, but 4GB is still a lot of music. Just a few thinks to think about before you buy