Creative Zen V Plus 4GB MP3 Player Reviews
121 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
This MP3 player is a good all rounder.
“It is a good portable size and provides a great sound. the functions also support…”
Yvonne, Richmond, North Yorks
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121 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Yvonne, Richmond, North Yorks
Score 10.0/10+ It is a good portable size and provides a great sound. The functions also support video and pictures which is an added bonus. It's really easy to use especially to transfer music onto the device. I love it!!
- There is limited volume range and can sound a little quiet
purchased 27 Jul 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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value
sound quality
size
easy to use
- sometimes it freezes
purchased 20 Oct 2007
D, Grove Park
Score 8.0/10+ I don't have any experience of other MP3's or iPods so can't make comparisions but this one in particular is very good. Easy to use with a sound. Also sounds great through the speaker/docking station.
- Not enough docking station options but that's the same with all MP3 players. Had quite a few teething problems to start with. I had a Zen and I got one for my dad. Both froze a couple of times and I even had to take one back. Touch wood, all's well so far.
purchased 03 Oct 2007
ben, leamington spa
Score 9.0/10+ very small and good sound quality.
- small joystick can be slightly fiddly.
purchased 04 Oct 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10+ its really small in size, but fits quite a bit of music on. syncing music to it is also easy.
- the battery charge doesnt last that long, and there is no portable charger that comes with it. i had to buy one extra.
purchased 29 Jul 2007
The Boghopper, Shropshire
Score 8.0/10+ The joystick control is ... a joy to use. Uploading via the supplied software was straightforward, although I do not have any past experience to compare with. The FM radio actually works!
- Lack of control over screen brightness - like a lighthouse when the wife switches it on in the dead of night, invisible on a sunlit beach - but only a minor problem.
purchased 08 Oct 2007
Lorna , Glasgow
Score 9.0/10+ Ease of use, It is so tiny but great souond.
- Lack of accessories available, ie speaker docking stations etc. Most are compatible only with Ipods.
purchased 18 Oct 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
+ Reviewer left no comment
- Not easily usable with a Mac
purchased 02 Aug 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 6.0/10+ Reviewer left no comment
- too small
purchased 22 Nov 2007
Martin, Redruth , “Aged 50+”
Score 7.0/10
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Ease of Use.
Works with Napster (Key Point)
- Low battery life.
purchased 08 Dec 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10+ Really easy to use and has never frozen
- None
purchased 13 Dec 2007
Taku, Nottingham , “Cool Funny and Confident”
Score 9.0/10+ Creative have really outdone themselves this time with a small easy to use mp3 player, packed with so many features I'm sure they defied the law of physics. Great for walking around and listening to audiobooks too, loud enough to make sure your deaf when your older this was definitely a good buy. This is still one of the few production mp3 players with a line in especially at 4GB. In this range I would definitely say it was at the top of its class.
- Its beginning to show a few functional bugs, like it pauses halfway between a song and needs to be paused and replayed but I work with a lot magnet a lot so that probably affected it. I would have preferred a mic input socket (it was hard enough to find a modern mp3 player with line in I accepted it.)
purchased 25 Dec 2007
Alan, Worthing
Score 9.0/10+ bought this product on a whim.after reading a excellent review in a hifi mag.amazed how good it sounds ,and how easy it is to operate.
- as I have over 40 hours of music on it.I have to recharge about 4 times.
purchased 26 Dec 2007
Anonymous verified purchaser , “I love Music ”
Score 9.0/10+ Small enough to use on a daily basis. Good battery life especially for long journeys in the car.
- The screen is a bit small so video playback is not a regularly used function.
purchased 16 Dec 2007
Di, Cumbria
Score 6.0/10
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This product is very portable and does the job well enough, My Ipod is still
a better player
- keeps freezing, this happens at least once a week and it has to be completly reset.
purchased 15 Sep 2007
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Product Features
Hard Disk Capacity in GB
 
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4 |
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MP4 Playback
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Yes |
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Built-In Radio
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FM Radio |
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Colour
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Multi |
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Touchscreen
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No |
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Music Playtime (hours)
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15 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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1.5 |
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Screen Resolution (pixels)
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128x128 |
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Weight (g)
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43.5 |
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Colour Screen
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Yes |
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Photo Viewer
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Yes |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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Built-In Microphone
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Yes |
| Memory Type | Built-In Memory |
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WMA Playback
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Yes |
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WAV Playback
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Yes |
| OGG Playback | No |
| AAC Playback | No |
| WMV Playback | No |
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DivX Playback
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No |
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Dimensions (mm)
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43.5x67.5x15.9 |
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Release Date
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1 Aug 2006 |
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Waterproof
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No |
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Bluetooth
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No |
Also known as: Creative ZEN V 4GB
MP3 Players Buying GuideManufacturer's Description
Music, photos, radio, video – in style.
Creative’s Zen V Plus is the symbol of style and object of desire. It has a glossy black finish, with subtle colour highlights and a neat rounded shape that fits comfortably in the hand. Available in three memory sizes, it can store from hundreds to thousands of songs and photos and includes an FM radio with 32 presets. A bright colour screen and Creative’s famous interface make it easy to use, and it supports multiple audio formats including MP3, WMA and Audible Audio. The Zen V Plus can record straight to WMA without a PC, and it has a built-in microphone for voice notes. It can also play video clips. Its rechargeable battery supports playtimes up to 15 hours.
- Shapely, ergonomic design in glossy black, with subtle colour highlights.
- 1GB model in black/orange stores up to 500 songs*; 2GB model in black/green stores up to 1000 songs;* 4GB model in black/blue stores up to 2000 songs;* 8GB model in black/blue stores up to 4000 songs*. All models support MP3, WMA and Audible Audio.
- Built-in FM radio with 32 presets. Microphone for live voice notes. Records from line-in direct to WMA without a PC.
- Intuitive Creative interface with joystick control makes navigation through content natural and easy.
- Plays video clips on the bright 1.5-inch OLED screen.
- Rechargeable battery supports up to 15 hours playtime.
General Specifications
- Dimensions: 43.5 × 67.5 × 15.9 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 43.5g with battery
- Capacity: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB
- Power Source:
o Battery: 1 x Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
o USB bus powered when connected to a power outlet or powered USB port on a computer - Playback Formats:
o Audio playback formats: MP3 (Up to 320 kbps), WMA (Up to 320 kbps), WMA with Digital Rights Management (DRM) 9 or later, WAV (PCM and IMA ADPCM)
o Picture format: JPEG
o Supports transcoded video format - Recording Formats:
o Voice (via built-in microphone): IMA ADPCM (8 kHz, Mono)
o Line-in Recording: WMA (128 kbps and 160 kbps) - FM Radio:
o Stereo and Mono, Up to 32 preset stations
o FM region support: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz, 100 kHz intervals - Display: 128 × 128 pixel OLED display (262K colour)
- MP3 Playback Performance
o Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 90 dB
o Channel Separation: Up to 65 dB
o Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
o Harmonic Distortion Output: <0.05% - Line-in Input: 2.5 mm (1/10") stereo minijack
- Input Voltage: 850 mVrms (max)
- Connectors:
o Headphone jack: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack, 5 ~ 7 mW per channel
o USB 2.0 port: Standard USB mini-B receptacle
o USB 2.0 (High speed)
o USB 1.1 (Full speed) - Firmware Support: Upgradable via USB (firmware upgrades are available from www.creative.com)
- Earphone Specifications
o Frequency Range: 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
o Sensitivity: 112 dB ± 3 dB (I/P Level:1 mW)
o Impedance: 32 ohm ± 15%
o Plug: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo minijack
Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
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