Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra 40 GB MP3 Player
Creative Labs Nomad Zen Xtra - Among the smallest MP3 players available, the Nomad Zen Xtra has huge 40 GB storage for thousands of songs. With USB 2.0-1.1 connectivity, data transfers are swift and easy. 9.5-ounces with built-in Li-ion battery Complies with SDMI Reprogrammable firmware supports MP3, WMA, uncompressed WAV plus additional future audio playback formats and software extensions Sound spatializer for enhanced playback performance Stylish anodized aluminum case Includes stereo headphone, AC adapter, carrying case Integrated, removeable rechargeable battery Up to 14 hours continuous play per charge
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Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra 40 GB MP3 Player Reviews
I am very very disappointed with this mp3 player my husband paid over $200 for it 3 years ago and twice it has just stopped working. The 1st time we had to update the firmware which would not have been such an issue if almost 4,000 songs were not deleted in the process. It will play but won't sync and every time I start it it has to spend 10+ minutes rebuilding the library. CREATIVE LABS WEBSITE NO LONGER HAS ANY SOFTWARE OR UPDATE MATERIAL ON THE WEBSITE. I have put the software on the other 3 computers in the house and none will pick it up. THEY SPECIFY IT IN DIFFERENT WORDING BUT THE SAME MEANING AS TOO OLD.
I DONT KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT $200+ IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TYPE OF ITEM AND I EXPECT THAT IT SHOULD LAST LONGER. this year we bought from another company, paid less and the mp3 player also will play video. LOOK AROUND YOU CAN GET MUCH MORE FOR LESS MONEY FROM A LOT OF OTHER COMPANIES. Then my computer that had the right software loaded on it will not recognize it. I reloaded them once it was fixed and a year later it just stops syncing in the middle of a transfer.
Personally, I will never ever ever buy any Creative product again. The problem started when I decided to upgrade the firmware from their website a few weeks ago.
When it was working, it was relatively easy to use although the touch pad took some getting used to. I purchased the Zen Touch 40 GB MP3 player a year and a half ago.
As soon as the firmware upgrade was completed, my player died and I have been unable to revive it. My advice is if you buy Creative's products, sign up for a warranty, or never ever ever upgrade the firmware.
When I e-mailed technical support I was told that since it was out of warranty, they could not help me either on the phone or even by e-mail unless I paid $19.00 an hour. When I explained that the problem did not start until I loaded THEIR FIRMWARE FROM THEIR WEBSITE, and that they should bear some responsibility and help me, they continued to insist that since the player was out of warranty, they could not provide technical support unless I pay.
Please Don't buy this product unless you plan on working pro bono as a tech for yourself on behalf of creative. The good reviews are simply from people who just haven't heard trouble with their products, It's not a question of if but when. You've been warned. Simple. I just wish i had read a little about this before attempting to upgrade the software and i might have salvaged what little was left of the player. The Player will eventually freeze up and attempts to fix officially using creative updated "play for sure" firmware software will "destroy your player for sure".
We still own 2 Zen MicroPhotos (8 GB) and her Zen Xtra still works, who knows for how long. They have posted a firmware "upgrade" that frequently destroys the player. Woe be to the owner who hasn't backed up his ripped files. My wife & I bought two of these for Christmas in 2005 and loved them (our first MP3 players). Mine died 5-28-07 (5 mos out of warranty) and Creative's attitude is "so sorry, too bad, pay us for service, including online support or just fix it yourself." Read the postings on the Creative forum before you buy ANY of their products - CAVEAT EMPTOR. I have, and am shopping for another player, but it won't be made by Creative, I guarantee. BTW, Creative's software is junk; you would be much better served to buy Notmad Explorer.
Around the time I bought it I could get the most memory for it for the lowest price. I love this player. To begin with, I really do not recommend that anyone buy this product now (unless you can get it really cheap) because there have been so many advances since this came out. Take your advice from the owners. All their products are well priced and of high quality. The Zen Vision M is cheaper and better overall. While the 5th gen iPod scored slightly higher (.3 of a point)on the site review, the user satisfactory rating for the Zen Vision M was nearly 2 points higher. And while Apple may be the giant, I feel that unless you want to conform to society go ahead, but Creative provides unique and better choices.
Just go to c/net to look at the reviews. So if you are going to buy an MP3 player go with Creative over Apple. In general I feel that Creative as a company is superior. Yeah it was bigger and not as sleek, but it was definitely the right decision. Creative does not disappoint. I have had mine for almost two years with absolutely no problems.
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