A great little player... until it breaks (Creative Zen Micro 6 GB)

Member Name: JoeWilko

Product:	Creative Zen Micro 6 GB
Date:	31/08/06 (70 review reads)
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Advantages: Great sound, good memory, has a lot to offer

Disadvantages: Great while it lasts..... I have had two of my players replaced within 6 months

From a lot of glittering advertising and reviews, I decided to go against the norm of buying an iPod and purchased a Zen Micro silver.
The colour was a good choice, I believe it was the best to go for when purchasing one.
Initially the touchpad display takes some getting used to, it can be very sensitive, but this can be turned down and its easy to use in the end.
Held up to about 1000 songs in mp3 and wmv format, not quite as much as advertised but not too dissapointing.
Looked great and had useful add-ons such as microphone, FM radio.
After 6 months the sound kept going, becoming crackly and losing sound altogehter. After realising not a problem with headphones sent product back, after a lot of email corrospondance with the company. Got new player was fine, until same happened again after about the same amount of time.
Out of warrenty so had to buy new player- bit of a kicker.
I have not been the only person to find faults in the player, many of my friends experienced the same.

Be warned, the Zen Micro is great to start with, but comes at a price that may eventually lead you to buying from another company (dare I use the word iPod?).

Summary: Be wary of many product faults and having to send it back. Otherwise good while it lasted.

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