Creative Zen Vision

[Kent Pribbernow]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=210&subcategory=211&product=12985&campid=20618&nav=features#' target='_blank'>http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=210&subcategory=211&product=12985&campid=20618&nav=features#</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Zen Vision's 30GB multimedia center is bound to impress anyone who wants to carry all their digital entertainment files - tens of thousands of photos, up to 120 hours of videos, and 15,000 songs - everywhere. This premier MP3 player with 3.7" SharpPix™ high resolution 262,144 color screen with transflective technology makes photos look almost as good as - or even better than - the real thing, even in bright sunlight! Zen Vision is not only lightweight and slim, beneath its classy magnesium casing are features that will fulfill all your digital entertainment needs."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/zen_vision.jpg" /><br /><br />The number of portable video devices entering the market is growing. Zen Vision features a nice "go anywhere" design, and a simple user interface combined with plenty of storage. If you want one, it's available for pre-order now.

[Jason Dunn]

This thing looks AWESOME - and it's much more functional than the Portable Media Center devices...hmm...I think I need to do up a post on that. ;-)

[jmulder]

I can't tell...is this a PMC device or not. The pics don't show the typical PMC interface, but it 'PlaysForSure'.

Either way, with DivX/Xvid support, this may replace my Archos AV340 (which Archos has essentially orphaned).

Does anybody know how it deals with MS-DRM'd files?

[Felix Torres]

I can't tell...is this a PMC device or not. The pics don't show the typical PMC interface, but it 'PlaysForSure'.

Either way, with DivX/Xvid support, this may replace my Archos AV340 (which Archos has essentially orphaned).

Does anybody know how it deals with MS-DRM'd files?

It is not a PMC but it is fully MS DRM compatible, downloads and subscriptions.

It just jumped to the top of my list: black, landscape, large screen and WM support? At last! A true anti-pod! ;-)

Also on the watch-list:
http://uk.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&amp;subcategory=214&amp;product=13599

[jlp]

- comes in black or white versions :D
- magnesium alloy body 8)
- 3.7" VGA screen 8)
- CF slot 8) Type I &amp; II
- Removable Battery and optional extended battery 8) (Up to 9 hrs continuous video playtime)
- Video Output 8)
- Built-in FM radio and Recorder 8)
- optional wireless remote 8)

[Darius Wey]

This is one droolworthy device. I was eyeballing the specs and capabilities of it when it was released, and I gotta say, this is dressed to impress. Yep, I want one. :P

[Tim Williamson]

I wonder how it compares to the Archos jukebox size-wise?

[jmulder]

It is not a PMC but it is fully MS DRM compatible, downloads and subscriptions.

Anybody know about Media Center recorded files (.dvr-ms)?

Damn nice device, now all I have to do is convince my wife that the AV340 needs to be replaced. :D

[randalllewis]

I have sometimes been an early adopter, but I have never until now bought a product on pre-order. So I guess I am really excited Creative's Zen Vision. I was intriqued by Creatives Portable Media Player, but it clearly was a first generation product and there was no "wow" factor. The Vision has "wow." I have worn out my Zen Micro and was looking to buy a new one. I may still, but not until after the Vision arrives. I like the idea of taking all of the digitial contents of my computer with me and annoying new groups of friends and colleagues with my snaps and my eclectic choice in music. Video will be new for me, so I assume I transfer my own Mini DV produtions via computer or trasnfer downloadable stuff.

Sorry if I seem to excited about this product, I think this one is a winner!

[kiwi]

I see there is a CF adapter to multi-format flash storage.. good for backing up those digital camera pictures on MMC/SD or Memory Stick..

White or Black options.. heh .. I bet if you get white many ppl will think its a new iPod or something.


hmmm..