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

Review summary: It doesn't take much to figure out who Creative is slinging this Zen Stone at, and Anything But iPod seems to think Creative has scored a direct hit. The player is comfortable in the hand, features a switch to toggle between track-by-track or...

Pros: The Creative Zen Stone is an exceptional bargain, and it comes in a choice of six colors. It offers good sound quality, is easy to use, and includes a standard mini-USB port for syncing and charging. It supports Audible files and has a Skip Folder ...

Cons: The Creative Zen Stone has no screen, no extra features, and no built-in clip like that of the iPod Shuffle. The rated battery life is unimpressive

Verdict: The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag.

Pros: The Creative Zen Stone is an exceptional bargain, and it comes in a choice of six colors. It offers good sound quality, is easy to use, and includes a standard mini-USB port for syncing and charging. It supports Audible files and has a Skip Folder ...

Cons: The Creative Zen Stone has no screen, no extra features, and no built-in clip like that of the iPod Shuffle. The rated battery life is unimpressive.

Verdict: The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag.

Review summary: The Zen Stone from Creative is basically an iPod Shuffle for those who don't use iTunes-- yet sells for just half the price.

Pros: Half the price of iPod Shuffle. Small and lightweight. Good sound quality when earbuds are replaced. Simple and easy to operate.

Cons: Can't play while charging or loading. Lousy earbuds.

Verdict: The Zen Stone from Creative is basically an iPod Shuffle for those who don't use iTunesyet sells for just half the price.

Review summary: Money changes everything. It can make or break a company, and can sway the attitudes of those running them. Upon the release of the Apple iPod Shuffle in January 2005, Creative CEO Sim Wong Hoo had this to say about it in an interview: "Actually, to ...

Verdict: I suggest to a friend who has the iphone the sony X-series and he said he may get one