06-27-2006, 12:00 AM
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C|NET Reviews the Zen V Plus
"Creative Labs has a history of turning out great MP3 players, and the Zen V and the Zen V Plus--available in July and August, respectively--are no exception. These cute and pocketable flash devices are packed with features and offer impressive performance, making them an excellent option for anyone looking for a lower-capacity, solid-state MP3 player. Of course, since the Creative Zen V Plus adds two desirable extras to the package (an FM radio and video playback), yet costs only about $25 more than the Zen V, we think that the Plus is the way to go--more bang for your buck. You can pick up the 1GB model for $129.99, the 2GB for $169.99, or the 4GB for $229.99. Comparatively, the Zen V lists at $119.99 (1GB), $149.99 (2GB), and $199.99 (4GB). In either case, it's a better deal than the iPod Nano."
I daresay this looks like a smash hit for Creative - C|NET gave it an 8.3 out of 10 rating, which for them, is quite high. The battery life lasted 20 hours in the C|NET test, five hours longer than rated. Everything about the Zen V Plus makes it a hot player this summer. Problem is, most of the world is still iPod crazy and they might not even notice this little gem. :roll:
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