Creative Zen V Plus 8GB Digital Multimedia Device - 70PF2073001E1 - Find your ZEN
Creative ZEN V Plus 8GB- Black/Red

I was looking for an MP3 player that was reliable and well priced. I had tried RCA & another brand (I can't remember), and was very disappointed and returned both. One locked up completely, and the buttons were touchy, flimsy, etc. I had a friend who had an Ipod that went bad in the 1st month, too, so paying more didn't always mean more reliable. I first tried the 2GB Zen V Plus, and loved it. Took it on a kayak trip down the river in a small waterproof box, and listened in the mornings sitting along the shore. Perfect. Battery lasted me the whole week, listening a few hours a day. Easy to use, and download or remove songs. I have ALOT of songs, and needed more space, so I also bought the 8GB. The Creative Zen V Plus is a tough little player, buttons work well, and it is very small. They've got great accessories out there for this player: skins, cases, adapters too. The sound is great, although I have very sensitive ears and found the headphones uncomfortable. (My son thinks the headphones were fine.) An upgrade to earplug type headphones for 20.00 (Koss are great) was a must for me and WELL worth it for comfort, and sound. Sound got much better and louder, so I recommend it. I've had nothing but great experience with Creative Zen V Plus. I already have 2 friends who bought some too. Like me, they wanted something less pricey than Ipod, but reliable. My Only warning is: DO NOT try to plug it in to your computer without downloading the software first (Won't work, locks up computer, etc.).They mean it when they warn you on the package.
 
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I bought this product and received it in no time. However the amount of time it takes to transfer songs on to the mp3 player in my opinion is slow. i have used prev creative products and the file transfer is faster. the software that comes with it is ok i have seen better from other companies and creative prev software. i had to return the player for a replacement because it would pause in the middle of playing a song and i would have to hit the play button two times for it to resume play. creative did send me a new player. I would not expect this since i only had the player a few week. for the price it is a GOOD deal and a small cute player.
 
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I had an RCA Lyra player. OK, but too big in size (Hard drive model) and I got audio feedback when it was plugged in to the 12v outlet on my Goldwing. I could have dinked with filters and such, but I decided to go with a non-HD MP3 player. Looked at iPods and the Zen units. iPods are decent enough, but overpriced (IMHO). The Zen will do everything I need, in a smaller format. I have found it much easier to work than my old Lyra. The Zen Media Explorer software makes creating and editing play lists very simple. The unit has a longer battery life than my old player, more features and it's so dang small that I don't even notice it's in my pocket! First rate player and software! I got a couple Zen Stones (1 gb) for presents for the grandkids because I like my V Plus so well.
 
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