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Creative Decks Out Zen Range with Patterned Mozaic PMP

Creative is clearly in some kind of rush to get new media players out into the world: first the X-Fi, then the Krystal and now the Mozaic. It's a pretty standard offering, with music and video playing function, a 1.8-inch screen, FM radio and voice recorder, but, like the Nokia Prism, it's its keypad that makes it a teeny bit different. It's a mosaic-themed one, which you may either think is a tasteful dash of creativity, or a daft way of confusing the controls. In black, silver and pink colors, it's in either 2, 4 or 8GB versions for $99, $129 and $unknown. [NothingbutCreative]

5:30 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,292 views, 33 comments

Latest by toyotaboy: Look at me! I'm a trendy mp3 player that looks like a dance club... and nobody cares Honestly I haven't used creative since the buggy (and horrible battery life) zen micro, and even now I don't even use my 4gb more »

zen crystal

Creative's Zen Krystal MP3 Materializes Out of Nowhere

It kind of looks like a Zen Stone, and it is certainly a far cry from the Zen X-Fi, but this little MP3 player has been discovered hiding on Creative's Hong Kong site. Apparently, the 4GB Zen Krystal is designed to be a sports player with a pedometer that functions similarly to the Nike+ line. It also includes games like "Hurdle Race, Catch & Dodge and Dice Roll" as well as a Blue 0.7" OLED, FM radio, and 10 hours of playback. A price and a release date have not been made available. [Creative via anythingbutipod]

1:39 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,555 views, 23 comments

Latest by FredicvsMaximvs: @Log1c: Yes, I know. I was trying to make it relevant to the double-posting issue. Guess I have to work on my delivery. ;) more »

pmp

Creative Zen X-Fi Gets Launch Timing, Price

We brought you some leaked info on Creative's upcoming PMP not long ago, and now it's official. The credit-card-sized player will come in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions, and the larger two will support 802.11 b/g wi-fi for wireless syncing of music, video and photos and an IM chat function. It's got a 2.5-inch, 320 × 240 pixel TFT screen and a SD/SDHC slot, for a max of 32GB of expansion. There's also an FM radio, some PDA functions, and a built-in speaker to support its alarm clock option. Sound quality is given special treatment with Creative's own "crystalizer" and "expand" options. Out in Japan at first mid-July for $166, $213, $307 for the 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions. [AV Watch]

4:56 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,987 views, 26 comments

Latest by kmanfactor: Why is this cheaper than the regular Zen? On Creative's site, the X-Fi 32GB is $280, the regular Zen 32GB is $300....? more »

Zen X-Fi

Creative's Zen X-Fi to Enter Ring Dominated by iPod Touch, Zune

New details have been leaked about Creative's answer to the iPod touch and Zune, a wireless music player with Wi-Fi media sharing capabilities called the Zen X-Fi. Pictures show the device sporting a chrome-and-black plastic look that's vaguely reminiscent of the iPhone, along with a nine-point directional pad. Besides certain internet features, X-Fi will also come with an SD card slot and a built-in speaker. More »

5:00 PM on Sun Jun 29 2008
By Elaine Chow
10,337 views, 47 comments

Latest by n/a: @SuperSan: Yeah, all those 'phone's that I see Creative producing really don't match Apple..... @kaneshadow: @Ubik2501: Take a listen to X-Fi, it doesn't really matter how it works, cos it sounds great, and will make a great Mp3 player. @shadowthief0: As a more »

update

Creative Zen Getting Bubblegum Pink Makeover

Looks like the Zune isn't the only PMP to be getting a color makeover, Creative's Zen is in on it too. The new model was spotted at Wal Mart, where it is retailing at $69.99 for a 2GB unit, with no other capacities listed. As far as we can tell, the pink Zen is ready for immediate shipping, despite the fact it is not available at Creative's own online store. The new addition has me thinking it is time for a pink gadget in my arsenal; admit it, you want one as well. [Wal Mart via Geek&Hype; Thanks, pickupjojo!]

11:30 PM on Sun Apr 27 2008
By Haroon Malik
2,007 views, 15 comments

Latest by n/a: @legacye: Ahh, I just looked, and you are correct. Thanks. Poorly planned product shot then... more »

ipoop

Does Apple Have the Balls to Sue Its Korean Namesake?

Poor the Apple. No sooner has the Cupertino conquistador de computadoras taken steps to protect its trademark against GreeNYC than another eponymous company pops up. This one's in Korea and it sells toilets and bidets which do all those flash things so beloved of Asian poopers. Did I really just write that? Oh dear, yes I did. Anyway, I'm looking forward to Jobs' riposte. Will he bring out something for the bathroom that includes shower function, heat seat, self cleaning and user memory? If I were him, I'd just send in the lawyers. [AppleZen via i4u]

9:45 AM on Sun Apr 6 2008
By AddyDugdale
5,532 views, 30 comments

Latest by 92BuickLeSabre: @Samifumi: That was kind of my initial sense too. Thanks for the take. more »

apple

Why No MacBook Multitouch: The Official Apple Non-Answer

I'm stoked that even though the new MacBook Pro touchpad looks the same and is the same size, it's loaded with multitouch! And LED backlights available across the range! But I was curious why the new MacBook (standards) don't have either. So I asked them. Here's the official Apple answer: The multitouch technology is a feature of the MacBook Pro and Air, but not the MacBook. Apple has already committed to transitioning all machines to LED backlights, and will do so when economically and technically feasible. UPDATE: Sources at iFixit have told us that the Broadcom BCM5974 Multitouch controller chip, the hardware component for multitouch in the iPhone and Macbook Air, costs only $2.95, so cost isn't the prohibiting factor when it comes to multitouch in the standard Macbook.

Very zen, but what does it mean?

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9:55 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Brian Lam
21,977 views, 58 comments

Latest by biofreak: weird, i always thought it was software emulated. damn my last gen mbp wont have multi touch =[ more »

mp3 players

Creative Zen Stone Upgrades Flaunt Integrated Speaker

The popular cheap-as-chips Zen Stone/Zen Stone Plus are set for an upgrade this year. The V2.0 devices will have an integrated mono speaker—pretty exciting, eh? Check out the gallery for some shots of the new MP3 players.
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7:19 AM on Wed Jan 16 2008
By Haroon Malik
3,342 views, 16 comments

zen so soon

32GB Creative Zen Available Now, Really?

A few weeks ago Creative confirmed that the 32GB Zen was coming, but sadly would not see the light of day till the second quarter of 2008. Well, it appears that Creative's US site is showing the 32GB Zen in stock and available for shipment. For some reason the Zen product page doesn't show the 32GB model in stock when selected in the drop down menu; but when placed in the cart, it shows that it is indeed available. So if you were planing on layin-down $349.99 on the largest capacity Zen when it was finally available, your time has come. Oh, and as a bonus you might actually be able to get this in time for Christmas, if you order soon. [Creative]

9:46 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Christopher Mascari
5,720 views, 45 comments

Latest by n/a: Yes, there are creative customers : ) all the way back to soundblaster. I've have my jukebox 10G for I can't even remember how long - definitely pre-ipod. Still working, still original batteries, still used every day. Huge compared to more »

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Dealzmodo: Refurbed 30GB Creative Zen Vision: M for $100, 8GB Zen Micro for $70

They're refurbs, which makes the deal less shiny than the crapload of cheap Zune 30s, but they come with decent warranties so don't let it put you off. The 30GB Creative Zen Vision:M is $100, which ain't too shabby dealwise. But the better one is the 8GB Creative Zen Micro for only $70—a good deal for a small player w/ that much storage. Naturally, there's far fewer of these in stock, so don't waffle around for too long. [Buy.com, Buy.com via Gadget Lab]

3:35 PM on Fri Nov 30 2007
By Matt Buchanan
3,438 views, 17 comments

Latest by formicae: I love my Vision M and am sad I can't get another one, they seem to have sold out. Rock solid music player with a great display, but the real selling point is that divx and xvid work flawlessly right out more »

bigger zen

Creative Confirms that its Zen is Coming with 32GB Flash Memory

Last week we showed that Creative was upping the memory of its Zen to 32GB — well, now it's official. According to the British version of Crave, the powers that be are still being cagey about the launch, but they did say this: More »

8:20 AM on Fri Nov 30 2007
By AddyDugdale
4,221 views, 14 comments

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32GB Creative ZEN Leaked?

Creative's Singapore product page for the ZEN is showing that the media player is available with a 32GB capacity. Since there is no other reference of the 32GB version, this could simply be a typo on Creative's part. [Creative via epiZENter]

4:20 PM on Wed Nov 21 2007
By Christopher Mascari
3,371 views, 7 comments

toys

Zen Design's SEE Toys Draw Power From Children

If I said we should use toddlers as an energy source to fuel personal electronics, you'd think I was psycho. But according to the Detroit News, Michigan inventor Sun Yu is unveiling SEE Toys with glowing LEDs and digital speakers that draw power from kids' energetic play. More »

12:12 PM on Tue Aug 28 2007
By Wilson Rothman
1,951 views, 10 comments

Wooden Creative Zen Stone Captain Ødegård created this Creative Zen Stone out of pine, although he seems to have accidentally scaled up the dimensions to a huge 8.25" x 5.5" x 2". Check out a video of it in use after the jump.

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The Creative Zen V Plus was bumped from 8GB to 16GB, making it the first to have that much Flash. Singapore only, for now. [Creative via Electronista]

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diy

How to Upgrade Your Creative Zen Vision W Hard Drive to 100GB

People have made the case for choosing a Creative Zen W over both the iPod or the Zune (16:9 display, DivX support, 4.3-inch screen), but the storage size has always been a little lacking, even in the 60GB model. By upgrading the drive to 100GB, you're one-upping the iPod in both space and screen size. The process looks fairly straightforward, and as long as you follow each step to the letter, you shouldn't have to worry about bricking your player. [OneMansBlog via MAKE]

2:00 PM on Mon Jul 23 2007
By Jason Chen
7,238 views, 6 comments

Latest by n/a: is this upgrade possible on the 30gb model? there is no indication what the hard drive size is before the upgrade. thank you more »

portable media

Creative Drops Zen Stone Plus, Doesn't Crush Foot

Weighing much less than a stone, the Zen Stone Plus updates the Zen Stone with twice as much storage (2GB vs. 1GB), a blue OLED screen (cheers at being able to see), more format compatibility, FM Tuner, and half an hour less battery life. More »

7:22 PM on Wed Jun 20 2007
By Jason Chen
6,221 views, 25 comments

clips

Creative Zen Wav: First Look Video

Still interested in that low-end speaker-enabled Creative Zen Wav even though its features are only mediocre at best? Then check out this video of it playing back Enya's greatest hits. Although in our opinion, her old stuff was a lot better. She totally sold out man. Sold OUT. – Jason Chen More »

5:00 PM on Sat May 26 2007
By Jason Chen
4,025 views, 11 comments

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