Creative Zen V Plus 4GB Digital Multimedia Device - Audio Player, Video Player, Audio Recorder, Voice Recorder, FM Tuner, Photo Viewer - 1.5" OLED - 4GB Flash Memory - Blue - 70PF2072001Y1-8 - Refurbished

This little MP3 player is outstanding. I love the size. I love the ease of use. Even the earbuds it comes with are very good quality. I run Linux predominately, and I wanted a device that would integrate easily. Using the FREE Gnomad software available on all Linux platforms this device integrates easily. Within a couple hours of opening the box for the first time I had well over 3gig worth of songs uploaded to it. The equalizer is nice and all listed functionality works great with ONE exception. The FM radio reception is VERY weak. I thought that would be a nice bonus, which is why I bought the Plus model. The weather is stormy in PA right now so perhaps when skies clear up I'll have better signal strength. Overall though, this is a tremendous value in my opinion and would recommend it to anyone. I used the 8gig version that a friend of mine had to compare it to an IPOD and some of the cheaper models out there. I like this for all comparable options as much or more than an IPOD. The only player I didn't have a chance to compare was the Sansa which I understand are of good quality as well. But you won't be disappointed with this one, I promise you that much.
 
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Excellent price for an ipod substitute. The size of the screen is bigger than the ipod nano and it has the ability for video playback. The size of the player is much smaller than I expected which is a very nice surprise. The thickness of the player is a bit thicker than an ipod nano but it is a pleasant thickness rather than the feeling of being bulky. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase.
 
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I've had the 4GB Zen V Plus for about 2 months now and it works great. The software if fairly easy to use and what I really like is how easy it is to create and manage play lists. It has an FM tuner which works fine and a voice recorder for quicky notes. The voice recorder has acceptable quality, but don't expect anything great. <br><br> <b>Criticisms</b> <br> Its not quite as easy to use as the iPod, but not too bad. The little joy stick works, but it can be cumbersome if you are trying to scroll through a huge list. Like I said, nice, but not as nice as Apple's interface. Its a minor complaint. <br><br> Battery is not user replaceable. <br><br> My biggest complaint is the volume. Its volume, even on the highest setting(25), is not that loud. Its great for casual listening and even for the gym, but if you like really loud music while working out, you may be a little disappointed. I had a Sony MP3 player before this and it was much louder(although the user interface made the device unusable). <br><br> Its much better than all the other cheap MP3 players out there. To me, I would only buy a creative labs or an iPod. <br><br> <b>Conclusion</b> <br> I really like this MP3 player, and for the price, its a great deal. Its has lots of features and does a great job if you are a casual listener. If you are an audiophile or like really loud music, try an iPod. Overall, its a great value.
 
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