Product Description

Technical DataAudio Input / TypeMicrophoneTechnical DataBattery / Run Time (Up To)hour(s)9.5Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Widthcm5.6Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Depthcm1.3Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Heightcm3.5Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Weightg21Technical DataMiscellaneous / ColourBlackTechnical DataFlash Memory / Installed SizeGB2Technical DataHeader / Product LineCreative ZENTechnical DataHeader / ModelStone PlusTechnical DataHeader / CompatibilityPCTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerCreative TechnologyTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataRemote Control / TypeNoneTechnical DataRadio System / Tuner TypeFMTechnical DataRadio System / Preset Station Qty32Technical DataAudio Output / Headphones Form FactorEar-budTechnical DataAudio System / TypeDigital player / radioTechnical DataAudio System / Sound Output ModeStereoTechnical DataRadio System / Tuner TypeDigital radio tunerTechnical DataDigital Player (Recorder) / Supported Digital Audio StandardsWMATechnicalDataDigital Storage Media / TypeNoneTechnical DataEqualiser / EqualiserYesTechnical DataAudio System / Digital Player TypeFlash basedTechnical DataDigital Storage / CapacityGB2Technical DataAudio System / Functions (KB)RadioTechnical DataAudio System / Subcategory (KB)MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)Technical DataAudio System / Digital Player FunctionsVoice recorder

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8409 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Creative
• Model: 70PF219100115
• Released on: 2007-06-12
• Dimensions: 1.38" h x 2.20" w x .51" l, .5 pounds

Manufacturer's Description

Be captivated by the refreshing blue OLED screen of the ZEN Stone Plus as you interact with and personalize your player. The perfect companion to avid sportsmen, the player captures personal bests with its stopwatch function, while letting you run to the invigorating beat of the music.

Choose from any of the six glossy shades, all of which complements the player's shiny sleek finish nicely. And with its 2GB capacity, this lightweight player allows you to indulge in up to 1000 songs as you head for your daily workout or run. Simply switch to radio anytime you fancy a change.

You can even pamper and protect your player with the attractive ZEN Stone Plus Keychain Case or the colorful ZEN Stone Plus Skin with Clip. All these and more are yours to choose from the ZEN Stone Plus accessories range.

Bask in blue
Take in the clear splendor of the blue OLED screen where you can glimpse the MP3 player's charging status and playback status clearly.

Easy use, easy access
Extremely user-friendly, the player is easily configurable and allows you quick access to the main functions. One smooth touch to achieve all your needs!

Rock deejay
Switch quickly from your personal music collection to live radio from 32 preset stations. Get traffic updates and news around the world in an instant.

Conduct your own recordings
Organize your thoughts by recording voice memos at your convenience. You can even record class lectures for better note-taking!

Time it, capture it, beat it
Challenge and beat your own track record by using the stopwatch function to time your runs.

Easy transfer, easy usability
Spot a music track you like in your friend's computer? Simply drag-and-drop it to your own ZEN Stone Plus, absolutely no drivers are needed.

Long listening, endless enjoyment*
Your companion for travel trips, take in up to 9.5 hours of continuous music playback as you sit back and relax.

*Actual battery life will vary with use

Box Contents

• Zen Stone Plus Player
• Earphones
• USB cable
• Quick Start Leaflet

Customer Reviews

Excellent MP3 Player
I wanted an MP3 player that was:

Small
Had a display
Didn't need any software to load music
Sounded good

I bought this as my first MP3 player as it's relatively low-cost and simple to use. I've not had to read the instructions it's so easy. The best thing is it's drag 'n' drop to load music, not requiring iTunes or the dreadful SonicStage or ConnectPlayer (I've experienced the Sony offerings and they're terrible).

The sound is good with the standard headphones, but I bought a set of Sony headphones which improved the bass.

Definitely worth the money.

This is a good unit... provided you can live with it's limitations.
This is an excellent unit as long as you can live with it's limitations. My needs are quite simple: I want to be able to carry about 500 of my favourite tracks with me when I walk the dog, or take the bus, or go to the shops. I want to be able to organise my music into folders (Blues; Rock; Jazz; Classical etc...), and then choose a type of music to listen to. I want to be able to transfer files quickly & easily from the PC to the player, without the need for over-the-top, sluggish software. This player allows me to do all of these things.

You cannot create playlists on this unit, but that's not a worry - If I want to make a "playlist", I just drag & drop the files into a folder called "playlist 1" or similar & navigate to that folder when I leave the house.

This is a list of some of the things you CAN'T do on this player:

1. You cannot cue up another track, or series of tracks on the fly.
2. You cannot browse through the songs you have whilst listening to music - as soon as you navigate to a new folder, the player starts again with the 1st track in that folder.
3. You cannot hear how your "custom" eq setting affect the sound in real time - you have to make your changes, save the new settings & then you can hear what difference they make.
4. You can't use the FM radio to listen to Terry Wogan - it won't find Radio 2, or 3, or 4. All I can pick up on my player is some awful dance/r'n'b station. This is a design flaw - as an ex marine radio officer, I can tell you that despite what ANY manufacturer claims - YOU DO NEED AN ANTENNA for FM broadcast reception; if you live in an area with strong signal reception, you should be OK, but don't let the FM radio be a reason to buy this unit alone.

It seems that Creative have got the important stuff right - Great sound quality; Easy menu system (don't listen to those who say otherwise - I've used A LOT worse), and a great price.

Oh, and battery life? I charged mine overnight and hooked it up to a set of speakers this morning at 8-30am. I pressed play, and it's still going strong now (5-45pm). The reviews which state a battery life of only a couple of hours aren't a reflection of my experience.

Good clear sound and good looking too
A couple of Christmases ago I was bought an iPod shuffle, I've been quite happy with it but my big gripe with it was that you couldn't see what track was playing. I like to mix up my tracks and I'm not one for creating playlists, however sometimes when I put new tracks on I sometimes think 'damn I can't remember the title/artist'.

For this reason I started looking at new players with an increased memory (from 1gb to 2gb). I was originally torn between the Zen V and the Stone Plus. I wouldn't want to view pictures or video on the player and 9 times out of 10 I'm on the move when listening so don't really worry about viewing album details etc, just the track name occasionally. I plumped for the Stone which has the added bonus of an FM radio. I'm very happy with it.

The general interface is so easy to use and display is clear and precise and transferring tracks and set up is a doddle. The big deal about this player though is the sound, it's so good no muffling or background noise, in fact I think it just pips the iPod in those stakes. My one moan about the package would be the headphones, it seems to be a common problem though with a lot of players and people. The headphones are too big for my ears! Luckily I have a pair of Sony headphones (which cost a packet admittedly) with the ear buds, combined with these the sound is excellent, the bass is never distorted and quality is maintained whether sound is low or high.

Oh! It looks good too, I have a white one, and I've just ordered a black one for my Brother as he was impressed with it too. It's very small and fits snuggly in the hand, pocket or bag.