Creative Zen Stone 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) | List Price: $39.99
Discount Price: $35.00
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Brand: Creative Labs
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Tiny flash MP3 player with smooth curves and glossy black finish
- 1 GB memory holds up to 250 MP3 tracks or 500 WMA tracks
- Supports Audible 2, 3, and 4 formats; USB 2.0 interface
- Plays music in normal, shuffle, and repeat modes
- Measures 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.5 inches (W x H x D); 1-year parts warranty
good. [Posted on 2008-05-23]
I actually bought this MP3 for temporary usage but to my surprise, this product was great! It was very compact and I used to take it with me everywhere. The sound was great but the earphones stopped working after a couple of months. The battery life was not so great either. Unfortunately eight months after purchasing it, the player would not turn on. It would charge but would not turn on. It also would not let me access the music that I had put on it. But overall I think this is a good player and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a simple and compact player with great sound.
Great low-end light-weight product [Posted on 2008-06-02]
I am very happy with this product. I saw some of the poor reviews complained about the controls not offering enough flexibility, or the poor earphones. These are true, but what do you want for $40? Some complained about battery life, and I have had NO problem with the batteries. I get at least 8-10 hours out of each charge.
The controls ARE a bit simiplistic, but I use this for listening to tunes while working out, and do not require a lot of control. If I wanted more control (which comes with more weight and size), I would've bought a fancier unit!
This is a great little unit. It weighs almost nothing, sounds good, and plays files in order with little difficulty. If you need more than that, look at the Zen Stone Plus, perhaps.
Would be nice if they had a belt-clip accessory for it though....
Creative lives up to its name again [Posted on 2008-06-15]
This is THE secondary mp3 player to own. Even without a screen, it is easy to navigate the +hundred songs it stores because of the dedicated button on the top of it that skips from folder to folder.
It is perfect for operating in the car while I am driving, as I can flip through songs/albums easily without taking my eyes off the road. It is also great for taking on a jog or to the gym.
But the one reason I am writing this review is because today I lost the tiny USB cord that charges and transfers songs. It's only two inches long and easy to misplace. I realized I would have to order a new one, and cursed those greedy pigs at Creative for making a part so easy to misplace. Then it dawned on me that, unlike every other gadget in my house, this one does not use a proprietary format. Any standard USB 2.0 cord from a camera or other peripheral is compatible with this player! At that moment, I felt like Creative was looking out for me. They thought I might lose that tiny little cord, and they had my back. Thank you Creative.
zen stone [Posted on 2008-06-23]
Got here pretty quick. Great product. Easy to work with. Even survived an accidental trip through the dryer. Great Product!
Piece of junk! [Posted on 2008-06-29]
This is a piece of JUNK.....don't buy it. Consider an Apple iPod Shuffle for just a few dollars more.
I received my Zen Stone 1GB player as a gift. Once I charged it up and loaded the music, it would play no more than 3 hours. The specs (and Creative support says it should play 10-12 hours. (I have since read some of the chat forums and many others are experiencing the same 3 hour playback.)
I inquired via there email support and got NO response at all.
I then called their support line and was told that I had to update the software, AND "repair" the player software. After having done all this, it still only played about 2 1/2 hrs.
I asked for a refund (or exchange) but because it was a gift (and I could not provide a dated receipt), they would only repair it if I paid $25. I told them it was not even worth $1.
So....save yourself much grief and money....DO NOT BUY THIS!!Creative Zen Stone 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)
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