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"ipod nano 4th or zen x-fi?" on by gycafesor
Pros: iPod nano 4th vs Creative Zen X-Fi, which mp3 player better?
Cons: iPod nano 4th vs Creative Zen X-Fi, which mp3 player better?
Summary: Quickly look: iPod nano 4th vs Creative Zen X-Fi
iPod nano 4th
1.Size:90.7 mm x 38.7 mm x 6.2 mm
2.Weight: 1.3 ounces (36.8 grams)
3.Capacities: 8GB - $149 or 16GB - $199 flash drive2
4.Screen: 2? (diagonal), 320x240-pixel
5.Rated Battery Life: 8 hours or 16 hours of video5
6.Transfer Protoco: USB flash drive
7.Video Formats: H.264 video, .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, MPEG-4 video
8.Audio Formats: MP3,WAV,MP3 VBR,AAC,Audible,AIFF
9.Photo Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD?Mac only?and PNG
10.Other Features: Genius playlist tool, a tilt sensor, and accessibility features for the visually impaired, cover Flow browsing.
Creative Zen X-Fi
1.Size: 83mm x 55mm x 12.8mm
2.Weight: 68g
3.Capacities: 8GB (no Wi-fi) - $149, 16GB - $199, 32GB - $280
4.Screen: 2.5?, 320x240 pixel, 16.7m colors
5.Rated Battery Life: 36 hours audio, 5 hours video
6.Transfer Protocol: MTP
7.Video Formats: WMV, MPEG4-SP, Divx 4/5, Xvid, and MJPEG
8.Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and Audible 2,3,4
9.Photo Formats: JPG (Software will transcode BMP, GIF, PNG, and TIFF)
10.Wireless: IEEE 802.11 b/g with WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK security
11.Other Features: Built-In Speaker, X-Fi Sound Enhancement, FM Radio, Calendar, Contact, Task List
Features comparision of iPod nano 4th vs Creative Zen X-Fi:
iPod nano 4th Key Features
1.New Genius feature
you can create an instant 25-song playlists based around the musical characteristics of a single song. The Genius feature is easy to use, and the results are fun, provided your music collection holds enough songs to make interesting connections.
2.Adds the same tilt-sensor
It allows for some interesting control tricks. Giving the iPod Nano a vigorous shake, for instance, puts the music player into shuffle mode. Causal shaking caused by running or exercising isn't enough to trigger the Nano's shuffle mode, and you can always deactivate the shake-to-shuffle feature under the iPod's setting menu or by engaging the hold switch.
3.Cover Flow music view
iPod's Cover Flow music view when turning the device on its side. We found it a little confusing to use the iPod's scroll wheel controls while holding the player sideways for video playback. You get accustomed to it, but it seems like an inelegant design solution coming from a interface-savvy company like Apple.
4.Easier to make voice recordings
Apple makes it easier to make voice recordings on the fourth-generation iPod Nano by allowing microphone input through its headphone jack. You'll have to shell out for an Apple-approved headset.
5.An unprecedented feature
It is the capability for vision-impaired users to hear menu, selection, and playback information read to them in a synthesized voice.
You can enable this feature through iTunes, which generates the synthesized voice information and transfers it to your iPod Nano. capability for vision-impaired users to hear menu, selection, and playback information read to them in a synthesized voice.
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Creative Zen X-Fi Key Features
1.Photo Viewer
Nothing has changed from the previous Zen players on the photo viewing side. You can easily browse photos in folders, lists, and thumbnails. You are also able to create and view slide shows to music.
2.Radio
Radio reception is poor. The autoscan feature is great, but it only picks up three stations where other players will pick up more than eight. A radio station I am only a few miles away from has static at times, which is totally unacceptable.
3.Voice Recording
Voice recording is the same as what is found on the Zen; files are saved as low quality WAV files. To use this as a voice note taker, you can easily map the short cut button to record quickly.
4.Organizer
The organizer feature remains the same as the previous Zen organizers. Using the Creative?s media player you can sync your contacts, calendar, and to-do list with Outlook or Windows Contacts.
5.Wireless Features
This section applies only to 16GB and 32GB Zen X-Fi models.
The Zen X-Fi is Creative's first player ever to have built-in wireless features (802.11b/g with WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK security). The capabilities are rudimentary compared to other wireless-enabled DAPs with web browsers, but it's nice for streaming and downloading content from the Creative media server (Creative MediaBox) or one you have at home. -
"If full CD quality sound is what you are searching for, the Zen X-Fi is your final destination!" on by hififan76
Pros: Outstanding sound reproduction, easy access to SD card data, great screen for picture and video viewing, intuitive controls, nice headphones, great battery life, wide file compatibility
Cons: Limited options for protective cover. That's it.
Summary: I have owned two iPods and this is my third Zen. I need to qualify my opinion up front. I am totally about sound quality. The video capabilities are a distant second and Creative has always been superior to ANY MP3 player I have sampled.
I had the 16GB Zen and have thoroughly enjoyed for the last 10 months, but when I saw the new Zen would include X-Fi I had to get it. My son has an X-Fi enhancer for his stereo and I was impressed with its performance. The X-Fi processor in a portable device is Nirvana.
This device get the most phenomenol sound at lower levels. I could not believe the diffence. If you are into compatibility with every audio file out there and want tremendous sound reproduction, the Zen X-Fi is for you....I sure know it is for me. -
"Face plate sticks out; but otherwise awesome" on by lavacow
Pros: Superb sound quality, great set of features, quality earbuds, attractive design, beautiful screen, lightweight, wi-fi.
Cons: The bottom of the faceplate is warped upward; plastic feels cheap. Creative Centrale is annoying.
Summary: The value on this little thing is amazing. I recently purchased a NWZ-A829 16GB Sony Walkman and ended up returning it as soon as I found out the X-Fi was coming out. I can tell you I've got no regrets so far.
I returned a 16GB GOOD player for the money to buy a 32GB SPECTACULAR player with cash to spare. The sound quality is even better than the walkman's, which is really saying something. The screen is larger and has more picture viewing options which is a bonus. The set of features that comes with the X-Fi just completely knocks out the Walkman on this one too.
The X-Fi gives a noticeable boost in quality, and doesn't output a sound as 'processed' as I find in other players. The X-Fi comes with a nice pair of earbuds to boot.
The video playback is fantastic - the downside is getting it on there. It takes hours for a single movie to convert, and then some to actually be transferred onto the player. However, in the end it's worth it.
Adding pictures to the X-Fi is easy and turns out great with many slideshow and viewing options to choose from. One thing I really love is the ability to zoom in for when I'm looking at comics.
The Wi-Fi function is actually what had me sold. While typing in the chat function is really a pain and tedious for me, it's no different than texting on a cellphone. In fact, the onscreen visual makes it a lot easier - but is still slow. All in all, it does what it's supposed to and works well. I'm a person who can put this feature to good use.
The FM radio, microphone, calendar and anything else I missed are just the icing on the cake. I wont use them a whole lot, but it's nice to have them.
A few days ago I did notice that the bottom of the faceplate was being pushed up a little. It's hard to explain and isn't really anything big, but I'm fairly certain it is the same issue the CNET editors had with their X-Fi. It's an imperfection, and does make me wonder about the quality of build, but so far it's caused no problems other than obsessive annoyance. I do miss the cool, solid metal feel of the walkman and the easy file transfer.
But overall, the Zen X-Fi is a great value for what you get. I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a great set of features along with remarkable sound quality. They've really made this one to sell. -
"Perfect, nothing not to like" on by idiotGT
Pros: The reason I say it's perfect is because it is a compact, sleek design, that is great for listening to music, and yet it still has a crystal clear 2.5" TFT screen. Bundled with some very nice headphones, has great audio and video quality.
Cons: None. Absolutely none.
Summary: This product truly is a 5-star product. There's nothing that it doesn't do very well. Packaged with some nice headphones, an ideal screen for videos, and still a compact design for listening to music. There is always something that you would want to change about a product, yet, the only thing would be an all metal design, but it's not a big deal. You can achieve up to 48GB of storage if you get the 32GB through 16GB SD card (all it supports), on a flash based player. This thing blows the iPod out of the water in every category.
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"Excellent SQ with very nice extras" on by Metin_KOCA
Pros: + Unprocessed sound quality is top notch
+ X-Fi Crystalizer for the low bitrate songs
+ Excellent Screen quality
+ Battery life
+ High quality earphones
+ Nice extras such as the speaker, fm radio, microphone, SD card slot etc.
+ The priceCons: - No internet browser, and the keypad is not useful
- Creative do not consider a development for the lossless formats [FLAC, APE]
- Still no SD integrationSummary: I bought the 16gb model after my Zen Vision:M and I like the new Zen. It is an excellent sounding player. The main criteria for me is the NonEq sound and it is balanced, clear and powerful enough when its compared with the other best sounding players such as A818 or Trekstor Vibez. Battery life is also very good; that makes the player the best Creative model ever.
Interface is the same with the older models and there is no problem at all.
Build quality is also very good. The player looks really serious and attractive, not like a toy. [it looks like that Creative have considered the reviews about the previous ZEN].
Now, everyone waits for a firmware about the SD card integration. We'll see what Creative do... But, with or without that, Zen X-Fi is the best option for the price; and one of the best option for the quality.
Creative Zen X-Fi user reviews (16GB)
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