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Title: Creative Zen Flash-Based MP3 Player
Pros: Feature-heavy, SD Card slot for instant memory upgrades
Cons: One-handed operation a little tricky, Skimps on bundled accessories
Verdict: , but it's a great choice for gadgeteers and audiophiles alike. If the 16GB's $150 price tag is too rich for your blood, buy a lower-end Zen and make up the difference with SD Cards
Summary: Gadget lover's player may lack Wi-Fi, but it has lots of other features, supports a wide array of formats, and accepts SD Cards.
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83/100 |
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Title: Creative Zen Review
Pros: Simple interface, Good sound quality, Customizable menus, Multiple playlist support and renaming., Solid and durable design
Cons: SD memory does not integrate into main library, SD media cannot use features., Video transcoding required, Bad top viewing angle, Limited Codec support
Verdict: There is much good to say about Creative's new Zen. The design is durable and a comfortable fit in your hand. The interface is intuitive and lends to a very low learning curve (if any at all). The 16.7 million color screen looks great, as does the video p
Summary: Creative's new player, simply named Zen, adds another powerful player to the Zen family of MP3 and PMPs. With a really nice form factor, this Zen has a 16.7 million-color screen making a noticeable difference to video playback and photo viewing. I had my
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Title: SanDisk Sansa e260R
Pros: Rhapsody integration, Card slot for extra memory
Cons: Controls are uncomfortable to use, Disappointing audio quality
Summary: The Sansa e260R dials you in to Rhapsody's all-you-can-eat music service.
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73/100 |
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Title: SanDisk Sansa e260
Pros: High quality sound and video, Good user interface, Sleek design, Solid state memory, Good battery life with user replaceable Li-Ion cell, Expandable microSD memory slot,
Cons: Confusing playlist transfers, Slow boot time, Playlists cause menu lag, Occasional lock ups,
Verdict: Well, it appears that the iPod killer really is a mythical beast, at least for Sandisk. The Sansa e260 has all the trappings of a good iPod slayer: sleek looks, nice features, handy interface, lower price... But the e260 just isn't as easy to use as the m
Summary: Sandisk has been testing the waters of the music player business for a few years now. I'd never really considered their portable music systems, although I've always been a fan of their flash stora...
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Title: Sandisk Sansa e280
Pros: Great value for money, Superb features, Easy to use
Cons: Could be more compact
Verdict: The best of the bunch at the moment, largely because of its tremendous value for money
Summary: The Sansa range has been a favourite of a few of our staff, and the addition of an 8GB edition for the same price as a 4GB Nano is extremely welcome. Obviously it's not as slim as Apple's effort
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100/100 |
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Title: SanDisk Sansa Clip
Pros: Ultracompact; gym-friendly; removable belt clip
Cons: FM radio reception; connection of the Clip with Rhapsody was problematic
Verdict: The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality
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