Creative Zen Stone
Last update: Video review by TigerDirect (02 Oct’07)
Creative Zen Stone MP3 Player lets you carry your favorite music around with you, in a package that’s unbelievably small. It’s the right MP3 player for everyone in need of a stylish, easy-to-use MP3 player that’s tiny, useful and beautifully designed. Supported playback formats - MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer battery Up to 10 hours continuous playback Color - Black System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP, Vista; USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. The device measures (WxHxD) - 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.5 (5.34 x 3.56 x 1.27 cm) and Weighs - 0.88 oz. (25 g)
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Creative Zen Stone Reviews
Creative Zen Stone video review by TigerDirect;
ITReviews reviews the Creative Zen Stone and writes;
“Overall this is an impressive little player offering a nice degree of control over your tunes.. There’s clearly a market for this type of portable player and, looking at the features and price tag of the Zen Stone, it’s fair to say Creative has all but nailed it. The battery could do with lasting a little longer but overall this is a great little player for the money.”
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Stuff.TV reviews the Creative Zen Stone and writes;
“Depending on how loud you like your tunes, battery life is around the quoted 10 hours, which admittedly falls slightly short of the Shuffle but will still keep you going for a good few days of commuting. Where it really trumps Apple, though, is on price: just £28, nearly half that of a Shuffle. And with those extra functions and connectivity options making it more than a match for its Apple rival, it’s easy-on-the-wallet price could be the knockout blow.”
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DigitalTrends reviews the Creative Zen Stone and writes;
“With a $40 USD price tag, the Creative Zen Stone is a pretty bare MP3 player… This player will serve especially well for those on a limited budget or those who desire something simple they can just slip into their pocket with minimal operating needs. ”
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AnythingbutIpod reviews the Creative Zen Stone and writes;
“The Zen Stone is an extremely basic screenless 1GB MP3 player. Without a screen, Creative added some nice features that allow you to easily and blindly navigate your tunes. The Zen Stone works with all modern operating systems and doubles as a standard data flash drive, making loading music and other files as easy as it gets. I really have a hard time finding a reasonable complaint for a screenless MP3 player priced at $40. If you need a simple music solution or something to accompany your other player, pick one up. You won’t be disappointed.”
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PCMag reviews the Creative Zen Stone and writes;
“The ZEN Stone is intentionally simple. There are no sound enhancement features, no screen, and no FM tuner. It is almost an exact replica of the shuffle in terms of functionality, except for minor differences in play modes and the two players’ compatibilities with different software. If you’re not tied to iTunes and all you want is a cheap player to take jogging or even lend to a friend to share your music, the ZEN Stone is one of the cheapest quality players out there…and its emergence certainly makes it hard for Apple to justify $80 for its nearly identical player.”
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CNET reviews the Creative Zen Stone (rating: 7/10) and writes;
“The good: The Creative Zen Stone is an exceptional bargain, and it comes in a choice of six colors. It offers good sound quality, is easy to use, and includes a standard mini-USB port for syncing and charging. It supports Audible files and has a Skip Folder function that makes it easy to skip through groups of tracks. The bad: The Creative Zen Stone has no screen, no extra features, and no built-in clip like that of the iPod Shuffle. The rated battery life is unimpressive. The bottom line: The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag. ”
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Creative Zen Stone Videos
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Creative Zen Stone Specifications
General
* Product type
* Digital player
* PC interface(s) supported
* Hi-Speed USB
* Available body colors
* Black, Blue, Red, Pink, Yellow, White
* Flash memory installed
* 1 GB Integrated
* Depth
* 0.5 in
* Width
* 2.1 in
* Weight
* 0.7 oz
* Height
* 1.4 in
* Dimensions (W x D x H)
* 2.1 in x 0.5 in x 1.4 in
* Color
* Black
* Included accessories
* Earphones, USB 2.0 cable
* Packaged quantity
* 1
* Software type
* Drivers & Utilities
Digital Player / Recorder
* Digital player supported digital audio standards
* MP3, WMA
* Digital player playback modes
* Random play
* External hard drive function
* Yes
Battery
* Battery required qty
* 1
* Rechargeable battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Integrated
* Battery
* Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
* Battery technology
* Lithium polymer
* Mfr estimated battery life
* 10 hour(s)
* Battery Life Details
* Digital playback Lithium polymer 10 hour(s)
Audio System
* Sound output mode
* Stereo
* Additional features
* One touch navigation control, Quick play mode switch
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
* Cable(s) included
* 1 x External, USB cable -
Connections
* Connector type
* 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
* Slot(s) provided
* None
* Slot(s) Required
* None
CD System
* Digital audio standards supported
* MP3, WMA, WAV
Headphones
* Headphones type
* Binaural
* Sound output mode
* Stereo
* Connectivity technology
* Wired
System Requirements
* Peripheral / Interface devices
* USB port
* Min Operating system
* Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP or later
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