Product Description

Technical DataAudio Input / TypeMicrophoneTechnical DataDimensions & Weight / Widthcm8.3Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Depthcm1.2Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Heightcm5.5Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Weightg65Technical DataMiscellaneous / ColourBlackTechnical DataFlash Memory / Installed SizeGB8Technical DataHeader / Product LineCreative ZENTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerCreative TechnologyTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataRemote Control / TypeNoneTechnical DataRadio System / Tuner TypeFMTechnical DataRadio System / Preset Station Qty32Technical DataAudio System / TypeDigital player / radioTechnical DataAudio System / Sound Output ModeStereoTechnical DataEqualiser / Equalizer5-bandTechnical DataRadio System / Tuner TypeDigital radio tunerTechnical DataDigital Player (Recorder) / Supported Digital Audio StandardsWMATechnical DataDigital Storage Media / TypeNoneTechnical DataEqualiser / EqualiserYesTechnical DataAudio System / Digital Player TypeFlash basedTechnical DataDigital Storage / CapacityGB8Technical DataAudio System / Digital Photo PlaybackYesTechnical DataAudio System / Functions (KB)RadioTechnical DataAudio System / Subcategory (KB)MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)Technical DataAudio System / Digital Player FunctionsVoice recorderTechnical DataAudio System / Digital Video PlaybackYes

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Creative
• Model: 70PF216000115
• Released on: 2007-09-19
• Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, .14 pounds

Features

• 8GB flash memory capacity
• 2.5in screen size
• Supports audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and Audible
• Supports video: WMV, DivX and Xvid
• FM Tuner

Manufacturer's Description
Bring your media with you wherever you roam with the Creative Zen 8GB player. Watch 32 hours of videos, enjoy up to 4,000 of your favorite songs (based on four-minute tracks in WMA at 64kbps) or share hundreds of photos with your friends. And do it all on a device that's about the width of a credit card.

A razor sharp 2.5-inch display makes your photos and videos come to life. See the Zen in detail.

Small size. Big features. All in the palm of your hand. View larger.

Add even more storage capacity via the SD card slot. View larger.

Design
The Zen sports a 2.5-inch TFT colour display with 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colours. This razor sharp display is packaged in a device that weighs just 2.1 ounces and measures 3.26 x 2.16 x .44 inches (W x H x D). The internal battery powers the Zen for up to 25 hours of continuous audio playback and up to five hours of continuous video playback. Use the Zen's SD slot to expand your portable media library with music, photos and videos stored on your SD card. There's also a handy built-in microphone for capturing notes on the go.

Features
Load up up your favorite songs, as well as your album art, and get going with the Zen. The device supports iTunes Plus tracks from the iTunes store and MP3 and WMA tracks. Subscription and pay-per-download music services are supported, as well. You can even tune into your favorite stations with the Zen's FM radio. The radio allows you to save up to 34 presets.

The Zen has you covered when it comes to video, too. The device supports MJPEG, WMV9 and--with transcoding--MPEG1 and 2, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4 and 5, and XviD. Enjoy purchased or rented movies and TV shows from online services. Watch home videos. Even load your Tivo To Go movies and TV shows onto your Zen.

Additional features include a clock and alarm function, volume restriction, eight equalizer settings, and a USB hard drive mode, which allows you to drag and drop files directly to and from your Zen. The Zen can also function as a handy organizer, allowing you to synchronize with Microsoft Outlook and display your contacts, calendar, and tasks.

What's in the Box
Zen player, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, installation CD, and quick start guide.

A slick user interface makes it a snap to enjoy your media.

Customer Reviews

A total disaster
After reading through all the reviews for the Zen 8gb, I thought I'd give it a go. Just my luck I get a real dog! Firstly, the radio didn't work with barely a signal indicated even pointing it at the radio mast 2 miles away! Next I couldn't download Audible files, despite it being 'Audible ready', Audible didn't recognise it, although I was more successful with my photos and some of my videos. Then it irretrievably crashed, after about four hours 'use' - I haven't even had it 24 hours! I've ordered a replacement, such is my faith in all of you reviewers who gave it high marks - I must be a masochist, but it will be my third attempt at getting the right one, so maybe I'll get lucky - but I'm not holding my breath!
UPDATE 14th August Got a replacement today. Before I did anything else I tried the radio and got no signal at all. I've completely lost faith in it so haven't bothered with the rest. It's going back.

Great Little MP3 Player
Have had this little machine for 3 days now and i find that it is great.. I am not a great music fan but wanted something to listen to on the bus etc and this should do the job.

It is small and the sound quality is great. It works with the earphones that i have but am using the ones with the machine as they are fine for me.

At the moment of posting this there is only 1 bad point and that is it does not come with a mains charger and can only be charged with the USB port on the computer (which is ok for me) but in 3 days i have not had to charge it so far.

I am just getting used to the menu system and when playing music i would like a choice of changeing the Equaliser easily (by a single button) but that is a minor thing.

The Video quality is great for the small screen though i would not watch a movie on it but is good for music vidoes which i have put some across onto it.

The Radio is excellent and have preset ahout 3 or 4 stations. Not sure why there is a need for 32 presets as am not sure there are that many good radio stations on my radio.

Sorry for the long review did not mean to go on but this is a great little machine.......

Too many problems with too many players
This product has far more good reviews than bad, so clearly when it works, it works well, but there seem to be still a lot of problems for many buyers. My daughter had 2 of the 4GB version before finally getting one that would charge correctly. I opted for the Zen once I heard hers and thought what a good product it was. Sadly, the software doesn't load correctly (it's not a pc problem) and the thing is constantly charging even after only being turned on. I've run no functions as I can't load it with anything as the software won't install. It is very disappointing. Looks good and I know that it can be good....eventually, but for this price there shouldn't be any hassle. I regret Amazon will be getting it back post haste.