Creative Zen or iPod

[DavesPPC]

I have been thinking about buying a Creative Zen, and was hoping to get some input.
I owned a iPod Nano, as well as the 30GB Video iPod, and didn't much care for either of them.
I've heard some good things about the Zen, and was hoping to find someone here that owns one and can offer some "good and bad" thoughts regarding theirs before I spend the $cash$....

Anyone?

[imported_jaxim]

I'd personally wait a few months after the iPhone comes out. Hopefully Apple will come out with a video iPod will all of the features of the ihone sans the phone feature.

[ralarosa]

I have a Zen V Plus. Great size and functionality.

[BoxWave]

What about a Zune?

Chris-
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[Jogga]

I bought the Zen V a couple of weeks ago - my only mistake? Buying a 4GB machine rather than going the full distance. Initial impression is very favourable, I like the form-factor and the controls are straightforward and robust. The only operating problems have been user error and I recommend that you keep a pin handy for resetting the device (particularly in the early days).

The Pros:

• Excellent form-factor
• Good battery life (up to eight hours)
• Robust controls
• Easy menu layout (once you're used to it)
• Sound reproduction is awesome (the important bit)

The Cons:

• Screen is rubish in daylight (and I mean rubbish)
• I was disappointed that you only get a USB charge cable (I went straight out and bought the mains charging cable)
• I find the bundled earphones uncomfortable with prolonged use (anything over 90 mins and I've had enough)

My only real advice is to make sure that the device you buy is suitable in terms of size - there's no doubt that the Zen is as good (I think much better) than the iPOD (my daughter has the Nano), but I really didn't think that I would struggle with 4GB! Having said that, 4GB is 987 tracks and synchronising new stuff is easy.

[ralarosa]

4 GB is plenty for me (for now). I know an 8 GB Zen V Plus is out now. Jogga - I recently purchased the Bose In-ear headphones. Probably the most comfortable and best sounding pair I have ever had.

[jadesse]

The Zen's are great. Screw the ipod & the iphone.

[BoxWave]

Do they plan to release a new ipod? Or are they going stop?

Chris-
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[gasusan2006]

:love: my zune :love:

Susan

[Jogga]

4 GB is plenty for me (for now). I know an 8 GB Zen V Plus is out now. Jogga - I recently purchased the Bose In-ear headphones. Probably the most comfortable and best sounding pair I have ever had.

Thanks friend, I'll Google :) Although Mrs Jogga is likely to be a little miffed if I spend any more money on technology (new DELL on its way :D, new Zen already here).

[gasusan2006]

Dave,
Your original post was the end of October (I just realized this :) )

What did you get?

Susan

[imported_pr5owner]

the Meizu M6 Slaughters any ipod nano for 1/3rd price

my 8GB M6 can play videos in xvid, ogg, flac, FM tuner, voice recording, FM recording, etc, etc