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Memory size: 5GB, Colour: Orange, Memory type: Hard Drive, Weight: 108g, Radio: With Radio, Audio/Video formats: MP3 ...
8.6 out of 10

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- - Creative Zen Micro review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: dvhardware.net
- January 2005
  Creative Zen Micro review
  By Sneakytje
  
  Review summary: Today we'll be taking a look at the Zen Micro from Creative. This tiny-sized MP3 player is less popular than its biggest competitor - the Apple iPod Mini, but it offers more features like one GB extra storage capacity and FM radio. The Zen Micro from ...
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- - Creative Zen Micro Evaluation 3 out of 5
  - Source: t3.com
- January 2005
  Creative Zen Micro
  By T3 Online
  
  Review summary: It's small, but not perfectly formed
  
  Verdict: PROS: Good battery life. Voice recorder. FM radio. CONS: Awkward touch control. Ugly.
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- - Creative Zen Micro Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: hardwarezone.com
- December 2004
  Creative Zen Micro
  By Justin Ong
  
  Review summary: Tired of paying good money for substandard portable audio players? Check out our review of Creative's latest Zen Micro and learn about its impressive audio quality and useful features. Find out why we just couldn't put it down after picking it up.
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- - Creative Zen Micro Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: pcmag.com
- November 2004
  Creative Zen Micro
  By Bill Machrone
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Review summary: After nearly nine months in a fast-moving market, the Creative Zen Micro is holding up very welland looking mahvelous in its nine different colors. When we first reviewed the Zen Micro, we were impressed with its audio performance and pleased with its ...
  
  Pros: High-quality playback. Voice recording. FM radio. Battery charges via USB connection.
  
  Cons: Touch-sensitive controls take some getting used to. Weak FM reception. Noticeable distortion under some conditions.
  
  Verdict: The Creative Zen Micro is still the value leader among small hard drive players, and in terms of sound quality, it is also a performance leader.
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- - Creative Zen Micro (5GB) Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: asia.cnet.com
- November 2004
  Creative Zen Micro (5GB)
  By Sean Portnoy
  
  Review summary: The colorful and versatile Zen Micro will make lots of users happy.
  
  Pros: Built-in FM tuner/recorder ; voice recorder ; excellent sound quality ; a wide array of color choices ; removable battery ; built-in PIM syncs with Outlook
  
  Cons: Touch-pad navigation won't impress everyone ; records voice and FM tuner in WAV format only ; no dedicated volume control
  
  Verdict: Following in the Technicolor tradition initiated by the original iMac, the Creative Zen Micro's range of 10 color choices includes bright and sassy hues such as purple, red, pink, and orange, and more subtle colors such as silver, black, and dark blue ...
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