Creative Zen V 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.

Pros: Cute, pocket-friendly design; OLED display is viewable from any angle.

Cons: Joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it; screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight; no UMS support.

Pros: The Creative Zen V offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player packs in some nice features, such as voice and line-in recording, photo playback, and compat

Cons: The Creative Zen V's joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it, and we wish Creative had included all the buttons found on the Vision:M. The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight, and there's no UMS support. Also, you don't get the FM ra

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