Compare Prices : Creative Zen Vision W (30GB, Black) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Among the variety of gadgetry that drops through PCF's letter box, there's little more covetable than a PMP. So when a good-quality portable player arrives, we sit up and take notice

Pros: Excellent viewing angles, Superb codec support

Cons: Poor supplied software, Reduced resolution

Verdict: For the moment we prefer quality over aspect ratio

Review summary: Creative's widescreen update of the Zen Vision line is a solid choice for users who just need the basics.

Pros: • High-quality video playback • Good control layout • Intuitive menus • Supports many file formats

Cons: • No DVR option • Lacks video playlist support • Mediocre audio battery life

Review summary: creative zen vision:w review: The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision:W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording.

Pros: Beautiful wide-screen display, Durable design, Intuitive interface, Holds up to 60GB, Supports wide array of video formats, Plays FM radio, Syncs with Outlook, Removable battery, CompactFlash slot is nice for photographers, Good value for a widescreen ...

Cons: Bulky body that's just a tad heavy, No line-in audio or video recording, No kickstand

Verdict: The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision:W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording.

Review summary: Creative has literally expanded its Zen Vision line with the new Zen Vision:W portable media player: the W stands for widescreen. Unfortunately, the player isn't particularly sleek, and its audio battery life is shorter than it should be for a device ...

Pros: Nice-looking 16:9 screen. Good video quality and format support. Powerful built-in speaker. Intuitive interface. Removable battery. Supports PlaysForSure and Audible. TV output at 720-by-480. Excellent viewing angle.

Cons: No kickstand. Short audio battery life. Body feels bulky. No DVR feature. No video playlists or sequential playback.

Verdict: This is a solid product with lots of features, good audio/video quality and a decent price, but its bulk and somewhat disappointing battery life keep it from shining.

Review summary: Short clips and music are a breeze, but downloading longer video files will definitely trouble your serenity.

Verdict: For those of us who don't think we spend enough time in front of a screen, Creative (CREAF) has introduced the Zen Vision W. This is the company's latest attempt to scale Mount St. iPod, and it has a certain appeal. Available in 30 GB ($299.99) and 60 ...