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A perfect PMP for Shrek!! -  Creative Zen Micro 6 GB Portable MP3 Player
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A perfect PMP for Shrek!! (Creative Zen Micro 6 GB)

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Creative Zen Micro 6 GB

Date: 06/06/08 (94 review reads)
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Advantages: The colour - storage

Disadvantages: The colour

CREATIVE ZEN Micro 6GB (Green)
- Date - 06/06/2008

"Heres something about the company"

The Creative Worldwide business is called CREATIVE LABS > Creatives UK product branch is under the Europe labs which established itself in 1993.
Creatives Labs also included - America labs- Asia labs- Europe labs.

-Product > CREATIVES ZEN Micro MP3 Portable Media Player 6GB -
lush Green with added turquoise mix- Available RRP date: 05/2005
- > Start < - Creative Zen Micro- > PMP (Portable Media Player)

I enjoy reading and writing about these PMP's. This particular (green) OLED screen definition is of a very high standard. It 's glossy visualisation is inviting you in; and of course it is very user friendly.

The MP3 Player only is compatible with JPEG customary images, that are online/web based, you can also load off from a digital camera, the PC, or from the internet itself. The audio quality is crystal clear, of course depending on the size of file the MP3 file as the higher the size of the file the better the quality. The only one objective that saddened me with this particular product was the fact that it has an limited file recognitions; this will probably be sorted out in the next model V Plus series.
-Mobile Technology- It lacks functionality. No MP4 decoding is available with the Micro series** For any songs that have been downloaded onto your PC from paid music sites that are (Protected by copyright) will be able to be played by this MP3 Player. Many media sites now have encryped code that stops this form of usage.

- 6GB of music storage -
6GB is sufficient to play over a 4000 MP3 music tracks. Personally, I do feel that 6GB is sufficient for all media types.The transfer rates are fast due to the fast USB transfer fast - track Windows music browser software. What is a noticeable difference is that it is not an ipod; even though it easily can be mistaken as one. What is noticeably different is the price comparison.

- Styled on Apples iPod -
The timing for the V Plus Zen launch co-incided with the earlier ipod nano launch earlier this year (2008). I'm not a Creative Lab fan as they seem to miss out on the boat regards to product style and of course the highly sought after nano technology. Creative has nano labelled products but they are not so wellknown, due to the fact they are not so good. Creative seems to fall at a couple of hurdles namely the weight. On average Creative is 8 grammes more heavier than Apples' iPod. The other hurdle is the 'trouser test' iPod's generally are unseen in the pockets, yet this model certainly is visable. Overall, the feel of the V Plus is notably beefy compared to the iPod. Though functionally it is very astute and slick.

- Size does matter -
Weighing in at 108g - Yes this is a heavy weight, not that you notice it, though as size does matter this has to be mentioned - now the nano modifications have reached the UK's market place.

- Micro extras -
Yes, ttake note; the 6GB is a good amount of digital MP3 space for a non video audio only player. The voice-recording is a fab utility - please try it; I did it was a revelation. Extreme quality; not that I like my own voice of course, though it does help. External recordings again superb. Ideal accessory for a pop concert maybe. The radio is of DAB quality which is superb for catching up with news updates.

- Now, that important price -
Retails for 79.99 GBP- For even great offers checkout a cashback offer before buying this product as you can save up to 10.00 GBP - Worth checking out online for these deals.

- My verdict -
I'm going to give the Micro a 8.25/10 overall. The Green is a design source from the successful iPod branding and I do believe this was Creatives intention. At least this particular colour combination withe the blue is acidic and it visually reminds me of a lush green grass and lazing about with a glass of fresh lemonade, on a warm summers day. I hope you have found this review helpful.

Summary: Creative Zen Micro 6GB PMP Guide

Processing/Quality:     Processing/Quality
Reliability:     Reliability
Ease of use:     Ease of use
Features:     Features
Sound quality:     Sound quality
Download speed:     Download speed
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Last comments:
anonymili

- 09/06/08

You might want to change the bit where you say "The timing for the V Plus Zen launch co-incided with the earlier ipod nano launch earlier this year (2007)." as we're in 2008 now :)
debmercury

- 06/06/08

Great review-n :o) x
Stroody

- 06/06/08

Top draw - Nominated !! :)

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