Creative Zen (8GB, Black) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This will probably make you think again about the Nano

Pros: A well-sized, good quality screen, A fast and visually appealing User Interface, Speedy data transfers, Extras like Voice Recorder, FM Radio and an SD Card slot, Good battery life, Good media management software.

Cons: Bundled ear-phones could have been better.

Review summary: The Zen is a very good alternative to the iPod Nano. Although it's not perfect, it lives up to expectations.

Review summary: While the world is obsessing over Apple's new iPod touch, let's not forget about all the other cool MP3 players out there. You know, the ones that aren't locked down to proprietary file formats and limited to use with only one PC or Mac, ahem

Pros: Competitive price, Interface is great, DivX support, iTunes AAC support

Cons: It's plastic, not aluminium

Verdict: The perfect iPod nano alternative

Review summary: You can't escape the fact that Apple's iPod defines portable media, but it certainly isn't the only option or the best. Take the latest addition to the Creative line-up as an example: the Zen is small, light, well designed and far more capable than the si

Pros: Good screen, Better file compatibility than the iPod, Radio and SD card slot

Cons: Interface not as good as the nano

Verdict: If you own a PC, then this is a better media player than the iPod nano

Pros: Includes SD Card slot, simple and effective interface

Cons: It looks and feels cheap when compared to Apple's nano, doesn't have a dedicated volume button

Verdict: A decent showing from Creative, but the Creative Zen 4GB suffers from comparison with Apple's ultra-desirable iPod nano. Video playback and the SD Card slot are plus points, however.