Creative Technology Zen Vision 30GB Digital Media Player
A further development of the Zen Vision, the Vision:M model brings the best screen in the MP3 player world to life, far surpassing the Video iPod. Throw in an FM radio tuner and recorder, a voice recorder and sync tools for Outlook, and the Vision:M beats the iPod here too. Not enough? Its battery is good for 4 hours of video play- twice as much as the Apple product, and it can play more formats- DivX, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD and DRM-protected WMA files- meaning you can stock it with songs purchased from any number of online. The Zen's software will convert the formats for the device automatically. It's just too bad the battery is not user replaceable. Sound quality is terrific, though, which is something Creative has traditionally ...
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A further development of the Zen Vision, the Vision:M model brings the best screen in the MP3 player world to life, far surpassing the Video iPod. Throw in an FM radio tuner and recorder, a voice recorder and sync tools for Outlook, and the Vision:M beats the iPod here too. Not enough? Its battery is good for 4 hours of video play- twice as much as the Apple product, and it can play more formats- DivX, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD and DRM-protected WMA files- meaning you can stock it with songs purchased from any number of online. The Zen's software will convert the formats for the device automatically. It's just too bad the battery is not user replaceable. Sound quality is terrific, though, which is something Creative has traditionally been good at. And while it is a bit thicker and heavier than the iPod, it does give a feel of durability, and fits well in the hand and the pocket. About the only other thing to knock on the Zen is it requires an external adapter for connection.
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Reviewed by: Reuben Katzen on 09/30/2007
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The verdict:A worthy iPod competitor with outstanding video quality.
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