Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)
Enjoy up to 2,000 of your favorite songs with this compact 4GB MP3 player. - 4GB hard drive holds 2,000 songs
- Also plays video clips
- Listen to FM radio stations
- Records directly to your MP3 player
- Direct Line-in recording from CD player or other source
- 1.5" OLED display
- 1-touch 5-way navigation joystick for easy access to all menus
- 8 preset and custom EQ settings
- Supports subscription services, synchs with Microsoft Outlook and has a built-in voice recorder
- 1-year limited warranty
This lightweight, easy-to-use MP3 player is the perfect pocket companion for taking tunes on the go.
With a tiny, eye-catching design, smooth contours, and a discreet size, the Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player fits perfectly in your palm and slides effortlessly into your smallest pocket. With 4 GB of storage space, 
A 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, as well as the easy-to-use Creative interface. View all Zen V Plus features. |
Not much bigger than a pair of earbuds! (black and orange model shown) See the Zen V Plus in 3D. |
the Zen V Plus holds up to 2,000 songs, and the 1.5-inch OLED screen displays rich and vibrant photos, full-color menus, and album art at any viewing angle. Another great feature built right into the Zen V Plus is the tiny device's ability to support subscription services and pay-per-download music. Plus, you'll never sweat formats--the Zen V Plus plays the broadest selection of MP3 and WMA music. And browsing your music collection has never been easier with Creative's innovative interface that enables effective and intuitive navigation and track selection. The Plus has an extra feature that it's predecessor lacked: the ability to play short video clips. With the Zen V Plus you can watch short clips in transcoded video format and impress your friends with the latest tidbits from the web or a brief glimpse of a home video. Another great feature is a Direct CD Recording function that allows you to record songs directly from a CD player or other audio source without using a PC as an intermediary. You no longer need to burn CDs to your PC then download to your MP3 player. Just connect an audio device directly to your Zen V Plus, and record your favorite CDs, records, beats and more, direct from the source. Meanwhile, automatic track detection separates each song for you--a handy feature when you're converting analog (records and cassette tapes) to digital. If organization is a high priority, the Zen V Plus's Personal Organizer will help you stay connected and in-sync with your Microsoft Outlook information. Just connect the Zen V Plus to your PC, sync your Outlook information, and you'll be ready to carry around your contacts, calendar, and to-do lists right in your pocket. Plus, the Zen V Plus uses a handy built-in microphone to double as a voice recorder, so you can capture notes, record lectures, and more. 
No matter how you hold it, the Zen V Plus is just the right size. |
Creative knows that sporty is sexy, and this player is ideal for any workout junkie. The skip-free playback is perfect on your morning jog or your most rigorous workout at the gym. The optional armband and case fit comfortably on your arm and keep your Zen V Plus safe and secure while running or lifting. The Zen V Plus player was designed for people who appreciate style and function. Don't be surprised when people take notice of your cool, colorful music and photo player. You can proudly announce that your device carries up to 2,000 songs, and you can show off your favorite photos and video clips that you've stored on this pocket-sized powerhouse.
What's in the Box
Creative Zen V Plus, earphones, drawstring pouch, lanyard, USB 2.0 cable, line-in cable, neck strap, installation CD including user manual, and quick start guide.
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue) Accessories
 Creative Zen Power Adapter
Creative Lab Zen V and V Plus 1GB 2GB 4GB Solid Color Silicone Skin Case Cover with Accessories Pack - Armband - Belt Clip - Lanyard Handstrap - 6 Color Options
Creative Lab Zen V and V Plus Bundled Home Travel Wall Charger and 12v Rapid Cigarette Lighter Adapter Charger
yooZoo Creative Labs MP3 Player silicone skin cover for Zen V & Zen V Plus w/ Armband & LCD screen Protector
Creative Travelsound Zen V
Creative Zen V and V Plus Silicone Skin Case Cover with Adjustable Sports Armband - 5 Color Options
Creative Black Suede Armband for Zen V Prod Skin with beltclip Velcro Ventilation
Creative Zen V Plus 2 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Green)
Travel Charger for Creative Zen Vision V Plus, Black
Creative Lab Zen V and V Plus Premium Silicone Skin Case w/ Detchable Belt Clip - 6 Color Options
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue) Reviews
The software also allows you to make playlists for the zen v plus quickly, by browsing folders and clicking on the music you want to add. Battery life is very good as well. Navigation with the 3 buttons also is easy and fast. The software to browse music and upload and delete is like a normal Windows' file system view. I am very happy with the Creative Zen V plus. I loaded one picture to it, and it resized it and displays it very nicely.
Very simple, yet exactly what you need to add/delete quickly. I tried once to play a video file, and had to wait for the Creative software to encode it. I bought it primarily to play mp3 files, and am also pleasantly pleased with its ability to play video files and display pictures. I charged it overnight, and have played it all day at work, about 8-9 hours, and the battery is only down to 1/2 left. I might have been asking it to do too much, and not waiting for it to process. I'd have given it a 5 star rating if I did not have the little glitch with the video file (since it is designed to play them), but on the positive side, it has worked perfectly for my mp3 files.
The video played fine once or twice, then I was trying to play it again and it hung-up the system.
I was disappointed that people found this handy machine unreliable and ineffective in meeting their requirements. However, these are the only problems I had with it. I have had the machine for at least a year, and its been nothing but a pleasure to use. It stores all my songs, and lectures, Records with an above average quality, an the battery-life is excellent. I have only two complaints - it the earphones supplied don't work any more - the wire became unusable from use.
It is now out of date. I bought the 4 GB model. Its time for an upgrade, to a model that supports a few more features - I want to read pdfs on my device. Overall, its great and would recommend it for someone who is interested in recording lectures and listening to songs at a reasonably good quality.
This Zen V was the first Mp3 I have owned. I found out about the known defect but unless you have the original receipt, the company will not replace the defective device. However, when the device died at about month 9, due to a known "red screen" manufacturing fault, I was done with Creative.
I found the software not intuitive at all, and had to reset the device frequently, and it was nearly impossible to delete content after it was placed on the device. The sound quality is decent and my money was already spent, so I was not unhappy. I could live with those faults.
The product was registered with the company at the time of purchase but they still will not replace it. This is bothersome when you listen to audiobooks. With this lack of customer service, I'll spend my money elsewhere and will recommend that other do as well.
Charged quickly from computer and even faster with optional ac charger. Easy to manage music files and to access the tunes you want in various ways. Battery life could use some improvement but is not bad. Great sounding and easy to use flash player. I would buy another. Handy controls.like it much better than the Sansa E250 I had before it.
I wasted good money on two of these devices. By the way Amazon - why cant we give zero stars.
One for me and one for my wife. Within two months both have died.
I have owned Creative products for years and support them because they do not force me into a closed convention like Apple or Microsoft but I cannot ignore such fundamental product quality flaws and deplorable service levels so buyer beware.
That's what this product really deserves. I'll save you the long story other than to say I am fairly technically competent and have tried all the usual time consuming diagnostics to no avail.
As previous reviews note, the Creative Customer Service is non existent. I will no longer buy a Creative product.
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