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Review summary: At last: someone has come up with a navigation system for an MP3 player that doesn't involve a control wheel or four-way directional buttons.

Verdict: That bold black-and-lime-green colour scheme may put a few people off, but we think most will appreciate the Creative Zen V's simple, clean look - not to mention its convenient controls, attractive price tag and decent battery life. It can be a bit ...

Review summary: The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.

Pros: Cute, pocket-friendly design ; OLED display is viewable from any angle

Cons: Joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it ; screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight ; no UMS support

Verdict: , though its small size makes the style a bit more toylike (in a good way), almost reminiscent of a Tamagotchi. Also, The Zen V isn't available in the same color palette as the Vision:M. Instead, you choose from white or black versions, and you get ...

Pros: The Creative Zen V offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player packs in some nice features, such as voice and line-in recording, photo playback, and ...

Cons: The Creative Zen V's joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it, and we wish Creative had included all the buttons found on the Vision:M. The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight, and there's no UMS support. Also, you don't get the ...

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