Creative Zen Stone (1GB, Blue) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: As MP3 players go, shuffle devices are among the cheapest and most convenient options around. Perfect for exercise, they're smaller than a box of matches, they keep your playlists fresh and unexpected, and they're light enough to strap to an arm for ...

Verdict: Tiny, light and enticingly affordable, it ticks all the boxes for a shuffle MP3 player.

Review summary: For use as external memory and for 30 euros less than the Shuffle, the Zen Stone becomes a serious rival. The only thing is that design has a lot of influence on a product of this type. You will either like the Zen or not...

Review summary: The design, ease of use, folder support and low price tag make the Zen Stone an attractive and superior alternative to the iPod shuffle.

Review summary: For Creative, competing with Apple must feel like playing tennis against a team of cloned Roger Federers on steroids. But with the Stone, the company has smashed a tremendous return into Apple's court.

Pros: Great value, Easy to connect and use

Cons: Sound errs towards treble

Verdict: A strong all-rounder that really does have the measure of the iPod shuffle

Review summary: The Stone is a small and extremely light weight MP3 player.

Pros: Small and light weight, Easy to use, Files can be copy pasted

Cons: No EQ settings