Trendy music player to rival Ipods (Creative Zen Microphoto 8 GB)

Member Name: geek_squad

Product:	Creative Zen Microphoto 8 GB
Date:	05/07/09 (22 review reads)
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Advantages: Photo viewing capabilities, user friendly, ratio capabilities

Disadvantages: No video capabilities, weights more than average

At first glance, the Creative Zen Micro Photo could be mistaken for the Ipod Nano.
It is a hard disk player, which explains its heavier weight compared to other players of the same size. The 8GB memory capacity is ample for the average user.

It also supports both WMA and MP3 audio file formats. Its file transfer rate is quite fast, an average it took 2.2 secs to transfer 10 megabyte of audio files.
Its interface is also simple and straightforward. It is easier to control the player using the buttons rather than its scroll wheel. It also has a few extra functions in addition to the bog-standard features, including radio capabilities, photo viewing, direct recording from the radio or through its own build in microphone to make voice recordings.

Other functions' include a clock, calendar, timer and even a feature to store contacts which can be then synchronized with Microsoft Outlook.

When using the supplied headphones, it gave a average sound quality that was well balanced. Upon using an additional pair of headphones, the sound was slightly more clear and crisp.

On average, the battery provided 10 hours of continuous audio playback after a full charge, which is quite standard.

Summary: Its quite a good alternative to an Ipod if you don't mind the extra weight and the cheaper price

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