Creative Zen V Plus 8GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: An attractive 8GB flash-based MP3 player with a plethora of features, the Creative Zen V Plus shows even well-established players such as the iPod nano how things could be done with a little extra thought

Pros: Battery life ; FM radio ; Audible support ; simple interface ; small size ; line-in recording

Cons: Lack of support for other video formats ; plastic casing

Verdict: Kids and teens will love its curvy design and simple interface, and audiobook fans will enjoy the long battery life and Audible support -- overall, an excellent, lightweight little player for the price

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: When compared to the iPod shuffle the Zen already has twice the capacity at a price that is nearly identical. We're not doing a head-to-head comparison between the two products, but it is interest...

Pros: This thing is tiny, More features per dollar than most other players, Music quality and FM reception, Good battery life,

Cons: Video isn't something you'll want to watch for hours! nor can you, There are better UI controls out there,

Verdict: There isn't one big standout feature that makes the Zen V Plus a "must have"? product, but it does a lot of things that a lot of portable media players that cost over three times as much can't even do. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that I can't ...

Review summary: Lightweight and good looking, but is Creative's Zen V Plus the complete package?

Verdict: Ultimately, however, one can't help but feel the Zen V Plus is a missed opportunity. Excellent lightweight design and a decent feature set is let down by cheap construction, a clumsy 5-way joystick, awkward navigation and a poor quality display. Above ...

Review summary: The Creative Zen V Plus that is said to be an IPod Nano's competition

Pros: Amazing sound quality, excellent build quality of earphones, very customizable, user-friendly and a great software package.

Cons: Expensive for its capacity, file-transfer is similar to the IPod.

Pros: Wide range of functions, FM radio works well, good audio quality

Cons: Hard to navigate, pixilation on screen, poor headphones

Verdict: While the Zen V Plus isn't a ground breaking device, it performs quite well without any major problems.