A great little MP3 player and MUCH better value than an iPod (Creative Zen Stone 1 GB)

Member Name: emrys10

Product:	Creative Zen Stone 1 GB
Date:	16/02/09 (38 review reads)
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Advantages: size, weight, styling, price, ease of use etc etc

Disadvantages: only one: the method of charging

The 1GB Zen is a great little MP3 player, and it's so light, you could easily forget you've got it.
It matches the iPod Shuffle well in terms of features, performance and style - the shiny plastic of the Zen is scratch-resistant as an added bonus; and easily beats the Shuffle in terms of value for money.
It lacks the integrated clip that the iPod has, so it needs to be kept in your pocket or bag, though it's so light, you might be able to leave it hanging from the earphones!
It is incredibly easy to use - you transfer music files to the Zen simply through drag-and-drop, without the need to download an annoying file transfer program.
Whilst it lacks a screen, you can arrange your files into folders and use the Skip Folder button to find the desired tracks.
The 1GB of memory will hold a fairly decent amount of songs, up to 250 depending on the size of individual files.
There is a small LED light on the front to indicate the battery level, so you know when it will need charging.
My only gripe is with the method of charging the Zen: it is supplied only with a USB lead as charger, thus it has to be connected to a computer to charge which is a tad annoying.

In conclusion, this is a fantastic value-for-money MP3 player. It is fairly basic in terms of features, but then so is its closest competitor, the iPod Shuffle.
It is well worth considering if you want a decent little MP3 player that won't break the bank.

Summary: Easily matches the Shuffle in terms of styling and features, but MUCH cheaper

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