Creative Labs Nomad II "C" 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)
With the versatility of removable flash memory, you can enjoy your favorite MP3 and WMA digital audio anytime, anywhere with NOMAD IIc compact digital audio player. NOMAD IIc offers voice recording, upgradeable technology, and plenty of features designed specifically for your active lifestyle.NOMAD IIc supports standard MP3, WMA, and WAV digital audio formats and it is geared for access to future audio formats, too. SDMI-compliance offers standards support and potential access to label-released content. Upgradeable technology allows new features and enhancements to be downloaded to it when available. With NOMAD IIc, you can keep up with the ever-evolving world of digital music and be on the cutting edge of digital audio technology.
The Creative Labs Nomad II C is one of those gadgets that are so much fun to play with, you find yourself forgetting they're useful, too. When portable MP3 players first hit the market, they were relatively simple devices good for one thing: playing MP3 files. Now, as companies have learned customers want more than just that, today's devices can no longer be described as just MP3 players. The Nomad II C's most overlooked feature is that of a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad II C can record up to four hours' worth. This feature is perfect for dictating messages to yourself or for the fledging journalist recording interviews, and you can even upload voice files from the Nomad II C to your PC. From an audio perspective, the Nomad II C couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. Furthermore, a wired remote control and bass-enhanced, behind-the-head headphones completed the package. MP3 players are great for music lovers on the go. Because they have no moving parts, they're well known for skip-free music. To test the Nomad II C, we loaded it up with some hip-hop and headed down to the local BMX spot in San Francisco. With the player clipped to a belt, we put it through its paces over a multitude of jumps and with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (though beware--the Nomad II C isn't scratchproof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad II C offers eight to 10 hours of playback) did performance degrade. But this was easily remedied by dropping in a new AA battery. This version of the Nomad II C has 32 MB of onboard memory, but it does include a slot for SmartMedia memory cards. As additional memory is still relatively expensive, and most of us don't have extra cards lying around the house, there will come a time when you'll tire of the songs on the device. And without the presence of your PC--and no additional SmartMedia cards--you're at a loss. MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, the Nomad II C ships with reprogrammable firmware that should enable it to support digital-audio formats and software extensions as they emerge. So, you should be able to enjoy your Nomad II C for years to come. --William O'Neal Pros: - Awesome sound
- Lightweight
- USB interface makes connecting to your computer simple and downloading fast
- Intuitive software
- Supports numerous digital-audio formats
Cons:- Simple software could be more robust
- Navigating the LCD menu can be a pain
The Creative Labs Nomad II C is a compact nonmechanical player designed for crystal-clear, skip-free digital audio, no matter where you take it. Built to be the next-generation portable digital audio platform, the Nomad II C is futureproof, offering reprogrammable firmware to support multiple digital audio formats and software extensions. The Nomad II C includes 32 MB of built-in flash memory and is expandable using SmartMedia memory cards. It supports both MP3 and WMA file formats and is upgradable to future audio compression standards. Additionally, the Nomad II C includes a voice recorder, allowing you to store up to two hours of spoken-word recordings on the 32 MB memory. You can manage, access, upload, and download content to your Nomad II C player in seconds using the included software: PlayCenter 2 for Windows and SoundJam MP for the Macintosh. Both enable you to encode, decode, and archive high-quality MP3 files and WMA files, as well as convert CD tracks and compile them by preference. The Nomad II C offers USB interface for lightning-fast data transfer between your Nomad II C and your PC or Macintosh. It includes one AA alkaline battery and a USB connector cable. Note that the Nomad II C does not include a docking station, carrying pouch, wired remote control, or headphones.
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Creative Labs Nomad II "C" 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver) Reviews
Using the 128m card, plus the onboard memory, I can get about 3 hours of music into the little guy. I've had the Nomad IIc for about three months and couldn't be more pleased. Changing genres is easy.jazz on one care, blues on another, classic rock on yet another. It's extremely light weight, it's durable, dependable, easy to operate and the quality of the sound is wonderful.
The software was easy to load and easy to use. You can pay a lot more and not get the features and quality of the IIc. I had a 128m card in the desk drawer when I got the IIc and immediately filled it will music. Downloading into the IIc is a snap.
I also had a couple of 64m cards from a previous I-Jam player that I gave away (piece of junk) and I filled those. If you get one, you will not be disappointed. It's a great product from a great company.
To top it off, the unit was past its short 90 day warranty, so there's a [monetary fee] (plus shipping) just to have Creative examine the player for repairs. it wasn't being jostled around while running or anything). I actually bought this as a gift for a friend, and she loved it. Creative itself doesn't even have enough faith in their own product to back it up with a better warranty. It seems like a great deal, but they are manufactured cheaply and prone to break down. Stay away from this product. For all that time and money, you may as well just buy a new player from another company.
After they assess the problem, they'll charge extra money for repairs. To my horror, I've discovered problems with the Nomad II line are fairly common. The player just spontaneously died (just sitting on a desk. The player was small, light, had decent sound, and was working great until just a short while ago.
Don't buy one of those. I got it for my birthday about 5 months ago. This is the BEST MP3 player out there.
Much better than a MiniDisc Player. If anyone doubts this player, DONT, buy it its the BEST player for the money. It still works well without any problem.
With MusicMatch i can compress the audio files so i can get 73 songs onto mine with a 128Mb memory card plus the built in 32 MB. It is my 1st one and i am completely satisfied with it. I use MusicMatch to put music onto my Nomad IIc.
We did a lot of research before buying this and saw that a few people had trouble with the software, but didn't hear it from others. Terrible disappointment. Well, we can't get it to work at all, and there's no custoemr support available from Creative since you can never get through on their 800 number - and it took 20 minutes to even find a phone number, it's extremely well hidden.
The software, while simplistic and somewhat ham-handed, actually WORKS - and the player delivers on its promise. I'll keep this short.I did fairly extensive research on portable digital audio players, particularly after trying several other products at the suggestion of friends and colleagues (don't even get me started on Rio.which is a Harvard case study on a company that has excellent packaging/design and absolutely now QC). I finally purchased the Nomad IIc (64 MG)and have been 100% thrilled with it's performance. Bottom line - this is a nice entry level player with plenty of memory for a run, workout, or chill time.
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