Creative Zen V Plus 8GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A high-quality flash media player with a good range of features

Verdict: Creative's latest assault on the digital media player market is the Zen V series.

Review summary: The appliance we reviewed was based on a standard Supermicro hardware package similar to that used for other vendors' systems....

Review summary: Creative are just weeks away from the UK launch of their iPod Nano rival. Lordpercy.com got a sneak peek at the chubby challenger that boasts a 4gb memory, FM tuner, direct encode and 18 hour battery life.

Review summary: Light, capable audio player is a viable iPod Nano alternative that does video too.

Review summary: Sure, Apple iPods dominate the MP3 player market, but don't write off rivals such as Creative. The new Creative Zen V Plus is a very strong offering that could cut significantly into Apple's slice of the flash-based MP3 player pie. Available in ...

Pros: Lots of features. Very good audio quality. Cute design. Easy to operate and navigate. Good on-device file and playlist management features, including letter and keyword search.

Cons: OLED screen isn't very sharp, and color isn't accurate. Interface is sometimes sluggish. Video conversion and transfer require proprietary software. No power scrolling or scroll acceleration.

Verdict: Overall, the Creative Zen V Plus is a very satisfying and reasonably priced device for mainstream consumers. It is jam-packed with features, and though the photo and video functions aren't particularly impressive, the audio features are sure to please.