Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB Digital Multimedia Device - 70PF169000024
Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB - Digital Multimedia Device - 2.5" Color LCD -White

I love this player! Great audio and video. Supports multiple formats. Software and controls are a bit clunky but overall I am very happy with this fun toy.
 
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The Creative Zen Vision M is fantastic. It plays all file formats and is easy to use and the music management is good enough. My only complaint is that the player has frozen about 4 times in the span of a month... the power button isn't even responsive when frozen. It occurs whenever I scroll through the songs too fast (hitting "next" about one second per song though isn't too fast). Carry a pin in order to reset the player, otherwise, you'll have to wait until the battery dies.
 
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Creative has done a superb job of creating a device that rivals the Ipod. Awesome piece of electronics! Built very durable and very easy to use. Software packages are also pretty cut and dry and easy to use.
 
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Great sound. REALLY nice user interface. Great features. I have owned and used the 30/60gb Ipod, the various sizes and models of iriver Clix, and numerous others. This is the best I have used in every regard. It interfaces with the computer so nice, either with WMP11 or direct as an external usb hard drive. The only thing to know is that it ONLY charges either off a computer usb cable (slower charge), or off a 5 v wall charger (nice and fast charge). It will NOT charge off a wall, pulg in type of usb interface charger... you need to use the 5 volt wall charger that has the standard mini plug type. The only minor thing that I did not like was that the ear buds are slightly large in size for my ears. This is really a nice player and it is the keeper for me.
 
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This really has everything I needed. For many reasons, I chose this mp3 player. Best thing I can say is the price is certainly worth it for value.
 
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This really has everything I needed. For many reasons, I chose this mp3 player. Best thing I can say is the price is certainly worth it for value.
 
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One thing that really make me glad with this player. Pros: 1. Equalizer Setting. You could adjust 5 EQ channels by yourself. It's a critical feature for audiophilia. 2. And the battery life is awesome. 3. The video support too. It could receive almost all resolution (VCD, SVCD, DVD resolutions) from standart video (avi, mpg) and auto convert from WMV and any format and codec that doesn't seems compatible with this player. 4. The speed in copying data is fast! 5. I droped this twice (I hope you wouldn't try it), and it still alive and kickin. Another Cons are: 1. The only problem that concern me is the touchpad. Since it's able to be clicked both side (right and left), it's getting chuckling by the time. I hope it's not gonna fell off one day --" 2. The LCD won't off unless we locked it. 3. Needs programs to access its storage (Zen Media Organizer). 4. The pad, like I said, It's too... stitch I think. It will get more "fragile", I mean loose, by the time. 5. Thicker and bit heavier than iPod. But still, even with the same price, I'll go to Creative for sure.
 
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Great screen quality. Nice size picture. Easy main menu to navigate through. One down side is the touch pad is very sensitive.
 
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Good piece, but would have been better if they have provided wall charger as well. Luckily I got one kit online, which supplements this player perfectly. Bottom line, am very happy to have bought it :) Tag is ---> Creative Lab Vision:M Zen Video Premium Silicone Skin Kit - Bundled with 12v Rapid Car Charger and Home Travel AC Adapter Wall Charger, WHITE
 
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I bought the Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB 2 weeks ago and I consider it to be a very good buy. I am totally satisfied. The quality of the video is very good, the sound of the music is also very good. The fact that I can listen to the radio is also amazing! concerns: (1)The software program is not very efficient (2)It would be appreciated if the adaptor was also included in the package. Overall: much better that the iPod!!
 
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Love it!
 
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It's an excellent product. Audio, Video, Battery life, screen resolution are excellent and I liked it over the ipod for playing variety of music and video file formats. Sync adapter was not working the first time. So, I had to return it and a new one was sent which is working fine. It took three weeks in total from the time I ordered and before I started using the player. It would have been good if there was customer service where you can call if you have a problem with the product. It takes time to get a reply by e-mail. Power adapter is not included with this product (Probabaly is one of the reasons for low price). USB cable does the job but when you are travelling, power adaptor would have been handy. Else, the product is worth the price.
 
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At $180, this device is well worth it. I've compared it to the Zen and Zune that my friends have and There is no competition. except for the portability, everything about the device is way better. You should buy it .
 
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This is my first MP3 and, in fact, the first time I have ever used one. Because of my inexperience, I have found some of the features to be less than obvious. I have also had some difficulty, at times, transferring content. For example, sometimes most songs will transfer, but one does not. However, by continuing to mess with it and questions and answers emailed back and forth to customer support, I am getting the hang of it and am thoroughly enjoying my Zen.
 
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The Zen vision M is an awesome MP3/video player. The software is easy to use and gives you capacity to convert most video formats to an appropriate one for the player. You can even create slide shows using pictures and set it to music. The video has great resolution and color. The only drawback I found is the third party support. It seems the only MP3 player out there is the ipod. Very few accessories say they are compatible with "other MP3" players. I did find the iPal from Tivoli is a great sounding, compatible external speaker, but support for FM transmitters, etc are very limited.
 
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Overall, the Zen Vision M30 is an excellent mp3 player. The only negative operation feature is an overly sensitive touch button. Even on the lowest setting, it still has a tendency to "jump" to another command, as the space for the specific command is not very well outlined.
 
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This product is one of the best mp3 players that I have come in contact with. It's easy to set up and use, and uploading audio and video could not be easier. The only problem I have with this product is that it does not support all video types, so some conversions are needed. The conversions for the Vision: M are still easier than converting to iPod's mp4. If you're in limbo between this product and any other mp3 player, go with this one! You'll thank yourself later!
 
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So far so good with the Zen M. This is my first mp3 player and really have enjoyed it. The sound quality has been great and especially like the FM tuner for working out (TVs at health club tuned to FM frequency). The only difficult item is finding accessories at local stores as it is an iPod market out there. Also purchased the Nano Plus (1 GB) for my wife and she loves easy of use and small size
 
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Good screen and sound. Although, I have not yet mastered the downloading, but it is problably due to my lack of experience with MP3 players.
 
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Great product. Received in a perfect condition.
 
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I NOTICED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAD TROUBLE WITH DOWNLOADING MOVIES. ALL U HAVE TO DO IS GO TO SLYSOFT.COM AND DOWNLOAD DVD MOBILE AND ANYDVD FROM THERE SITE AND U CAN PUT YOUR DVDS ON YOUR ZEN. AND THE VIDEO AND SOUND LOOKS GREAT ON THE 2.5 INCH SCREEN. SO FAR I HAVE 3 TWO HOUR MOVIES ON MINE AND 3,000 SONGS AND I HAVE OVER 20 GIGS OF MEMORY LEFT. I DONT THINK I WILL FILL THE MEMORY UNLESS I PUT MORE DVDS IN. AND HERE IS A TIP. MOST COME WITH A SCREEN PROTECTOR BUT IF U DONT HAVE ONE GET ONE RIGHT AWAY. AND GET A CASE COVER. TREAT IT LIKE A BABY!
 
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Great MP3 player. Superior to the iPods.
 
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Highly recommended. Better than advertised. Great price at Buy.com. Music and photo files are easy to transfer to the Vision. Coversion of DVDs for use in Vision M is still mysterious to me; but I have the unit only a few days. I was able to download some free videos from internet for the Vision and these videos were awesome. I even got them to play through the TV with a camcorder cable. I have owned many similar units, Creative and Ipods.
 
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I did a lot of shopping and research before purchasing and I am glad i did. This is a fantastic device. Great sound and esy to use. Works great with Rhapsody to Go!! The headphones are cheap but still sounds great. difficult to find nice accesories - that is where the IPod beats the Zen. Make sure you get a screen protector when you purchase as any micro-scratches on the screen will mess up video viewing.
 
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The Zen Vision M looks great and performs nicely. The video screen is gorgeous...I can actually imagine watching a full-length movie on this thing! The "ease of use" could be better as the navigation controls are a tad confusing at first...nothing to cry over. The bundled software (intended for managing and transferring files) got hung up during installation but pulled through on try #2. When loading MPEG 2 video files it converts them to WMV, and I have noticed some "hick-ups" during playback on at least one file. Overall, this is a great piece of equipment. I've been waiting for a media player that could rival and even best the equilvalent iPod, and this is it. It's sleek and smart and ships without the arrogance of an Apple product.
 
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Way better than Ipod Video, the picture is amazing. Best value for your buck. It's great it is more compatibile with just about everything. Highly recommended, has a ton of accessories.
 
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This little guy has been wonderful!! I did some research on MP3 players before I bought, and I liked the Zen because it has everything. It does everything the IPods do and then some. I use it to record lectures, plus I can listen to music (MP3s or the radio), watch videos, and share pictures. And the touch pad isn't hard to use at all once you get used to it. The favorites button has been a life saver on more than one occasion as well. I would definitely recommend this MP3 player to anyone, and I would buy it again if I had to make the choice.
 
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When I was looking for an MP3 player, there were 5 things I was looking for. Compatibility, Drive Space, Ease of Use, Video/Photo capability and Radio Functionality. This player fulfilled everything I was looking for and more. Having used the iPod Video, this player has nearly twice the features that the iPod has and is much easier to use. I am very satisfied and have had the product for over six months with no issues. The only thing is that it seems to have a lack of accessories that you might find with the iPod. Creative should really give companies the ability to build speaker docks to make it more accessible to external audio sources. This would make it more of a mainstream player. I would purchase this item again and if you have any doubts, go to your local electronics super store and check both out. I believe you will agree with me on how easy it is to use and it will save you in the long run with the ability to use music subscription services instead of paying a fortune for each song. This product works incredible with Napster and the plugin for Windows Media Player makes it idiot proof. Buy.com got it to me in 3 days!!
 
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The player itself is great. It won a big award at CES this year and rightfully so. The problem is when you have it hooked up to your PC. The software is insanely slow. They have some tips online but it still is terrible once you get it over 1/2 filled. I had an iPod and although I like this player and it's abilities better I find it hard to do the things I want. Making playlist, adding songs, and deleting songs is just too slow. It does play many vieo formats and it's battery life is superior to the iPod.
 
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Just received the Zen M. My wife has the 30Gig iPod so I can compare the two. First the Zen M is about twice the thickness of the iPod. This so far has been the only draw back. I needed to be able to use the device as an USB drive. It let's me select the size that I want. From 1 to 16 Gig. Need your Outlook contacts and appointments. No problem, sync on the first try. I like software that works. My wife like the larger size. She has given the iPod to our son and has taken the Zen M from me. My son plans to sell the iPod on Ebay and buy him a Zen M Green probably. Bottom line Get the Zen. It even has an FM radio. if you want listen to that.
 
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