Creative Zen Stone 1 GB MP3 Player (Red)
Whether you sit, walk, jog, run, ride, dance, or shuffle, Creative's Zen Stone MP3 Player resembles a small pebble that's ready to go with you anywhere - to provide music to your ears. Say hello to ZEN Stone, the ultra-compact MP3 player that fits in almost any pocket! It's such a featherweight, you'll prefer wearing it around your neck or on your arm - ideal for working out in style! Yes, it's pretty but it's not only the smooth curves and glossy finish that make it desirable. It's the functionality. Featuring plug-and-play capabilities, simply connect via USB to your computer to transfer music or data files, manage your ZEN Stone's contents or perform other essential functions. Passionate owners of ZEN Stone can also download Creative Media Lite for free, and access a host of useful tools including converting audio CD tracks into MP3 files!
This Zen Stone 1GB MP3 player holds up to 250 of your favorite songs and tiny while beautifully formed. Creative Labs' Zen Stone 1GB MP3 Player lets you carry your favorite music around with you in a package that's unbelievably small. Try this little Zen and elevate the performance in your life. Simply drag-and-drop your music and data files between ZEN Stone and your computer. No drivers are needed System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher), XP 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista and USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) Dimensions - Width 2.1 x Height 1.4 x Depth 0.5 inch Weight - 0.88 ounces
The Creative Zen Stone is one of the smallest and most economical MP3 players you'll find anywhere. Compact enough to fit into almost any pocket and weighing less than an ounce, this featherweight player can be worn comfortably around your neck or on your arm while you're traveling or working out. With a capacity of 1 GB, the Stone holds about 250 songs, or 16 hours of music, in MP3 format (or 500 songs in WMA format). In addition, the player's convenient plug-and-play capabilities mean that you can simply connect the player to your PC--the player is only compatible with Windows XP or Vista operating systems--and drag-and-drop your music and data files between player and your computer without the need for special drivers. 
The featherweight Zen Stone (0.9 ounces) is one of the tiniest MP3 players on the market. |
With smooth curves and a glossy red finish, this stylish MP3 player is designed to make you look good wherever you go. Ergonomically designed controls, including a conveniently placed quick-play mode switch, let you skip to the next song or folder, or randomly play all the songs in your player with a single touch. Changing play functions is as easy as sliding a toggle switch. The player also supports Audible 2, 3, and 4 formats in addition to MP3 and WMA files. And while the player is compatible with for-purchase WMA DRM files, it does not support portable subscription WMAs.  
The player's ergonomically designed controls make it easy to skip songs or access your favorite tracks. |
Other details include a multicolor LED screen that notifies the listener of the unit's charging and playback status, support for Creative's Media Lite software (available via download), a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery that delivers up to 10 hours of continuous audio playback, and a USB 2.0 interface. The Zen Stone measures 2.1 by 1.4 by 0.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.9 ounces, and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor. What's in the Box
Red Zen Stone MP3 player, earphone, USB 2.0 cable, quick-start leaflet.
Creative Zen Stone 1 GB MP3 Player (Red) Accessories
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Creative Zen Stone Skin (Clear)
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Maxell Noise-Cancellation Headphones
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Creative Zen Stone 1 GB MP3 Player (Red) Reviews
While creative still has a long way to go in debugging their software, Every now and then my brother's creative freezes during recharge and he has to push the reset button. My brother needed a MP3 player that was simple to operate and could stand up to some abuse. I purchased this MP3 player for my brother's birthday. If you are looking for a simple affordable player that just plays music and audio tracks this player is a great choice. The battery life is as stated 10 hours, and the recharge time is usually one to one and a half hours on a USB1 port (it may charge faster on the USB2 port). The size and square shape of the player make it pocket friendly. I like how easy it was to set up and load the mp3 player.
Additionally, it comes with a small white USB cable to transfer your songs to-and-from computers, and ON TOP OF THAT they included a pair of pretty decent quality headphones that are the type that go into your ear. For $35, I introduce to you the Zen Stone (Red) by Creative. Its really easy to use, real small, and honestly I believe it to be a good buy. Creative claims that this thing can last up to about 6 to 8 hours, but in reality it lasts about 3 or 4 hours which is kind of annoying, but kind of acceptable seeing what the cost was and how much this thing can hold. It holds 1 gigabyte of music, or roughly 250 MP3 files from your computer, and is probably a total of like 3.5 inches big.
Another slightly irritating flaw I found is the lack of any kind of screen indicating what song you are listening to. This little gadget is ideal for those on a budget, enjoy running, working out, those on a really long car ride, or some people who like to steal some company time and listen to music while working lol. Its also weighs less than a pound, and comes with a shuffle - repeat - or normal play button which I thought was cool. Like many have said, it's battery life is pretty bad. but I listen to some underground music that I don't remember the names and if I come across a song that I really dig but don't know the name then when I get home its going to take me hours to sort through all my music and find it.
Now I know many of you are going to say, "but Sean, you put the songs on it, you should know what you are listening to" and that is entirely true. I have two complaints with this product.
i just plugged it into my usb port on my imac and dragged the folder over to the player and i was done. well, its just the software that comes with it works with windows, doing it on a mac was easier. i think it is good for the money, i got it on sale for 30 dollars and after taking forever to figure out how to convert itunes over to mp3's, moving music was never easier. it is a very basic player- but since i havent ever owned a mp3 player, i wanted something i could make sense out of. i own a mac, so i had some concern over people saying "oh the player is only for windows". played great - i love the 'max volume' feature i can access on my brothers pc though, since the kids get ahold of this and want to turn it up all the way.
Upon receipt of this gift my wife thanked me for thinking of her but did not jump for joy. So if simplicity of use is your aim, the Zen Stone is your unit. However, after I showed her how easy it is to download music & books to her computer and then to her Zen Stone she gave it a try. The player has no "bells & whistles", rather its simple user interface is its strength. Within two weeks she was using it daily and has now told me she absolutely loves it. I do not think this would have occurred had I gotten her a complicated player. I purchased this player for my wife, who will readily admit is not a "gadget geek".
Me gusta este producto, es bueno, bonito y barato, nada complicado, facil de cargar musica, peque/no, ligero. Lo recomiendo/.
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