Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox Zen NX 20 GB Digital Audio Player

Average customer rating:

Five years and counting....

the biggest let down

Not a fan of harddrive based players

Excellent sound, does what it's supposed to do

Too heavy and difficult to operate

Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox Zen NX 20 GB Digital Audio Player

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players & Accessories | Creative Labs | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Viking 64 MB MultiMedia Card

Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub

Product Features:

Stores approximately 6,000 high fidelity MP3 or 6,000 WMA encoded songs

Music is automatically indexed by ID-tag so you can quickly find any song, album or artist

Create playback lists and edit songs easily

Also stores data and uncompressed WAV files

Creative's EAX technology provides Smart Volume Management, Advanced EQ (with presets and customized EQ), Time-Scaling (adjustable playback speed) and environmental effects

ASIN: B0000BVUYQ

Product Description

Carry all your favorite digital music in NOMAD Jukebox Zen NX with total style! With ultra-fast USB 2.0 connection, you just transfer all your music into the player with Creative MediaSource, hit the play button and you're all set to enjoy high fidelity music. NOMAD Jukebox Zen NX also comes with advanced features like the integrated clock feature, powerful navigation tools and EAX audio technologies to elevate your digital music experience. More than a digital music player, NOMAD Jukebox Zen NX is also an external hard drive for storing all your photos, documents and other data files. Cased in anodized Aluminum with a choice of storage capacity, the feature-packed NOMAD Jukebox Zen NX is not to be missed.

Customer Reviews:

Five years and counting...........2006-05-09

Don't know what all the negative reviews are about. I've had my Nomad mp3 player for five years now, and it's NEVER quit on me. I've never had a problem with it, period.
I love the fact that I can plug it into my computer and transfer song files, create playlists, and fix it up just for my use. Since it's got a huge memory, I use it as a backup for the songs on my computer's hard drive, just in case the computer conks, which it has! Got a new computer, and since I had all my songs on the Nomad, I just did a quick transfer, and voila!
I wouldn't give up my Nomad for an Ipod ever.

the biggest let down.......2005-08-21

When i got this mp3 I thought i was getting a great substitute for an I pod because I pods are kind of expensive. Also I wanted to get an mp3 I would have for at least 2 years (that was cut short). When I was riding my bike 8/20/05 (3 months after i bought it) the mp3 all of a sudden stoped working. When the battery gets low a screen pops up that says that it has a low battery. That is what I thought happend but, if the screen popped up the player wouldn't have shut off. About 3 hours later I brought the mp3 home to see what went wrong. When i turned it on the screen fizzled out. Well tech support said to put a paperclip in the reset button. After putting the paper clip in the reset button 10 times the mp3 would not return to normal. So I took it as a loss and now I am getting an I pod. DON'T GET THIS MP3 YOU WILL HAVE IT FOR 3 OR 4 MONTHS AT BEST.

Not a fan of harddrive based players.......2005-02-18

I've had a couple of nomads and they've all died
on me. The last one was the NX. It only lasted
a couple of days and croaked.

Excellent sound, does what it's supposed to do.......2004-12-10

I bought a refurbished one of these off of eBay directly from Creative Labs. It only had a 30 day warranty, so once it ran out, I took out the 20GB hard drive that came with it and put in a 40GB one. I also got a second LiIon battery for it for under $20 on ebay.

The player does what it's supposed to do -- play back MP3 files in high fidelity sound. The Zen NX has a nice headphone amp and drives studio-style headphones without problem. The EAX DSP settings do a nice job with EQ'ing sound and also normalizing volume when you have it on shuffle. It also has virtually gapless playback -- this is, for me, a must. The included software is actually halfway decent. I use Red Chair Software's Notmad Explorer -- far better.

Complaints: no included car adapter, job dial feels a bit flimsy, no firmware support for Audible files (although you can get around it -- do a search on www.nomadness.net), making playlists without the computer is bothersome. The included earbuds are low-fi, get a set of Koss PortaPros or something similar.

Now, this being said, this player is good enough that the complaints are not enough to drop the rating below 4 stars. YMMV.

Too heavy and difficult to operate.......2004-10-07

I bought one in September 2003, it worked fine for a while, then I had to throw it away. It froze, and there was no way to bring it back to life, couldn't use it even as a storage device. It's heavy, the buttons are placed in awkward places and the menu is really hard to read. The aluminium face plate also breaks loose easily. The software can be a bit cumbersome. I wouldn't buy one again. And I hate to say that i bought an G4 iPod 20GB, and it works perfectly, the firmware is easy to use and the device is light and easy to operate. I am happy with mu iPod.

Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox Zen 20 GB MP3 Player (1394 Firewire)

Average customer rating:

stopped working after 4 months use....
lots of space, heavy to drag around.
one year and (knock wood) no problems
Creative "Engineering"
The Zen Jukebox 2.0

Creative Labs NOMAD Jukebox Zen 20 GB MP3 Player (1394 Firewire)

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Product Features:

Bring over 8,000 songs (in WMA at 80 kbps) or 5,000 songs (in MP3 at 128 kbps) everywhere you go
Sleek, stylish, anodized-aluminum body fits in your pocket or can be clipped to your belt in the included travel pouch
Transfer your songs and other files in a flash with SB-1394/FireWire--10 times faster than USB
Use AudioSync to synchronize the music on your player with your PC at work, school, and home
USB port provided for file transfer with most PCs (includes USB battery charging)

ASIN: B00006LHO7
Release Date: 2002-11-01

Product Description

NOMAD Jukebox Zen supports Windows Media Audio (WMA) 9, enabling users to enjoy the highest quality audio in the smallest file sizes. Now you can carry more high-quality music with you right in your pockets. The pocket-sized NOMAD Jukebox Zen is the smallest hard-drive based digital music player that offers both USB 1.1 and SB1394 (iEEE 1394 compatible) connectivity. With its 20GB hard drive, the NOMAD Jukebox Zen holds about 8, 000 songs using WMA or about 4, 000 songs using MP3. In addition, NOMAD Jukebox Zen features a high-quality sophisticated metal casing, outstanding audio quality at up to 98dB, on-the-fly music management with easy Scroller navigation, and over 12 hours of continuous portable playback powered by a built-in quick-charge LiON battery.

Amazon.com Product Description

If you've been searching for a compact player with massive MP3 storage, your search is over. Get up to 20 GB of music on the Nomad Jukebox Zen, and then listen to it anywhere for up to 12 hours at a stretch using the quick-charge battery. Want to create a playlist on the go? No need to be at a computer--just select songs, create and save the playlist, and you're ready to tune in.

The Nomad Jukebox Zen offers the same powerful features and flexibility found in a large-capacity MP3 player, but delivered in a smaller and sleeker package. Use the fast, 10x transfer rate anywhere via SB1394/FireWire or use a USB plug-in for basic transfers. Load an entire music collection and your data files onto the stylish Zen in a flash--up to 20 GB--then pop it into your pocket or bag, and share information easily between computers. When traveling between home and work or school, the Zen becomes a portable hard drive. Its sleek aluminum body makes carrying music even more fun.

The included Creative PlayCenter 3 lets you rip CDs and transfer tracks between player and PC. Now you can quickly create or edit playlists, or organize music, either at or away from your PC (the first player to offer this flexibility). The unit uses a simple but powerful icon-driven interface with Creative's Quick Scroller navigation.

Customer Reviews:

stopped working after 4 months use...........2007-08-02

This is how I found out about their 3 month warranty, and how Creative has such little faith in their products that they dare not warrant their products for more than 3 months.

Defective product from a defective company.

lots of space, heavy to drag around........2007-05-22

I bought this off amazon for under 100 dollars including shipping, which is a great deal for 20GB of space. However, the software is terrible. You're better off installing the drivers off a freeware site and using mediamonkey to move files onto it.

It's a harddrive disk, not a flash drive like newer players. It also has a hard and heavy aluminum casing.

It breaks down and you have to stick a pin in the side to reset it constantly. I feel like every time I turn it on, it's busted again. Sometimes it just shows random lines on the screen, other times it just locks up on the shut down screen. When you reset it, you don't lose the music you already loaded, but I'm sure it wears on the hard drive to constantly be rebooting.

PROs
The sound quality is great
Lots of space for the price

CONs
Heavy.
Locks up and needs to be reset.
Takes hours for music to load onto the player.
Can't go jogging with it - take your flash drive player instead.

Overall, I'd say you should get a flash drive based player so it's more portable. But at this price, the amount of space is hard to beat.

one year and (knock wood) no problems.......2006-12-14

Any headphone jack or cheap headphone issues must have been resolved by the end of 2005, I've seen no signs of jack trouble and the 'phones included were made by Sennheiser (I've worked in radio & recording studios for 30+ yrs and Sennheiser is the industry standard).

The Software complaint is still legitimate, By all means save yourself the trouble and download Red Chair's Notmad, it's a user-friendly dream. (the only thing Creative's software is good for is overwriting a previously loaded but corrupt track with a fresh copy).

If you want cover art jpgs or video, you're not serious about the music, so buy something else. If you want a handy palm-sized box that'll hold as much music as you can cram into it, you'll have a hard time filling the 60gig model to it's capacity, especially if you convert 128kbps MP3s to 81kbps WMAs. The quality difference is negligible to most human ears and so far I'm right at ten thousand songs and only one third of the way to full.

The fact that Stop and Power on/off are the same button is a bit of an odd design choice, but it hasn't created any operational troubles. If you dont want to hear a track, just toggle the forward key and jump past it.

As for breakdown issues, I'll cross my fingers and report after one year not problem one. I did buy a two year full replacement warranty just in case and everything is backed up twice in both MP3 and WMA form, but so far that's just assuaging my personal paranoia. I use this beautiful toy every day and often sleep with it playing and for my money, it's the coolest and handiest gadget since the internet itself.

Now I'm wondering how long I should wait before I buy a replacement battery as an emergency backup.

This unit is a nice pairing with JBL's 'On Tour' external speaker set as well, (unless you have an unhealthy need for earsplitting volume over crystal clarity).

Creative "Engineering".......2005-05-23

I bought a Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox Zen 20 GB Digital Audio Player in November 2002 and loved it up until April 2005 when it simply decided to stop working. I had taken great care of it over the 2+ years I owned the player with no bumps, spills, or other jolts. So there was nothing that would have caused it to self-destruct other than poor Creative Labs "engineering". To make matters worse, despite having been very disciplined for the 2+ years in terms of backing up my 700 songs that I had on the player, I bought a new laptop last month and gave my old one to my father. In doing so, I decided to delete the 700 songs backed-up on the old notebook and recopy them to my new notebook later. Nice timing! Two weeks later when I went to turn on my Zen...nada!! Creative said the power unit was gone and there was nothing they could do about it. They said that they could return the paper weight to me for $40 or I could dive deeper into the abyss and buy a refurbished one for $115. I couldn't help but laugh at their gall. They are pathetic.

It was my fault for not having a 24/7 backup of my songs! The iPod god must be in the air! Bottom line, I will never buy anything from Creative Labs again!

The Zen Jukebox 2.0.......2004-11-25

The Zen Jukebox 2.0 is a must have for the average consumer. This player fits value with an affordable price. With its small price tag and great features I recommend. I recently bought one and have had no problems! Heres Pros, and cons.
PROS
> Great price!
> 20 GB Storage
> Small enough to fit in most pockets
> Sound quality is amazing!

CONS
> Software is horrible
> Headphones included are bad

Average customer rating:
Mitsubishi Diamond Scan 70M 17" Multimedia Monitor

Manufacturer: NEC-Mitsubishi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

17-inch CRT Monitors | NEC-Mitsubishi | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
All Monitors | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
17-Inch | CRT | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)

Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)

Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Belkin F2N028-06 VGA Monitor Replacement Cable

Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector

Product Features:

17-inch (16-inch viewable) display

1,280 x 1,024 resolution at 65 Hz

0.28-millimeter dot pitch

Headphone jack and a pair of 3-watt front-firing speakers

Free optional Macintosh adapter

ASIN: B00004Y74I

Product Description

As business becomes more and more competitive, companies seek ways to combine quality and affordability. NEC Computers International has responded with its expanded family of Diamond Scan color monitors. Providing cost-conscious customers with superb image quality, optimum performance, and advanced features, the Diamond Scan monitors are perfectly suited for all word processing, database, and office applications. All Diamond Scan monitors provide a sharp, clear image that is complemented by a high-contrast, optical-quality, anti-static, anti-glare CRT coating that allows high-resolution images to retain their intended vibrancy and clarity.An easy-to-use, feature-packed display for general business and multimedia applications. The Diamond Scan 70M offers rich, sharp pictures with simple on-screen controls at a very affordable price. The Diamond Scan 70M also includes a headphone jack and two three-watt front-firing speakers integrated with the bezel for multimedia applications.

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Mitsubishi Diamond Scan 70M, both small business owners and home office users will appreciate a 17-inch (16-inch viewable) display, both for its simple operation and its advanced features. Power and functionality are key to the Diamond Scan 70M's superiority over similar monitors. Screen images reach their true potential with the monitor's Invar alloy shadow mask, 0.28-millimeter dot pitch, and 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution with a 65 Hz refresh rate (100 Hz at lower resolution). Images remain brilliant and clear with the monitor's high-contrast, antiglare, antistatic coating. The Diamond Scan 70M enriches your multimedia experience with two 3-watt front-firing speakers and headphone jack.

Utilizing microprocessor-based onscreen controls, the Diamond Scan 70M lets you set contrast, geometry, brightness, color, and color temperature. It is straightforward to use and compatible with both PC and Macintosh systems. An optional Macintosh adapter is available for free from Mitsubishi. The Diamond Scan 70M is backed by a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

Average customer rating:

Great Camera

Nikon F100 35mm Autofocus SLR Camera Body - Refurbished By Nikon U.S.A.

Manufacturer: Nikon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

All | Nikon | Camera & Photo Brands | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
Film Cameras | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics
All | SLR Cameras | Film Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
All Film Cameras | Film Cameras | Camera & Photo | Categories | Electronics
Nikon | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Body made from durable magnesium alloy

Dynamic Autofocus knows where the subject is

AF Technology - Focus Tracking with Lock-On to 5 FPS w/optional MB-15 High Speed Battery Pack

5 Area Cross Array Autofocus System includes 3 Cross Type AF sensors

Cross-Type AF Sensors operate with every AF Nikkor lens

ASIN: B0009U56TG

Product Description

Nikon's F100 stands out as one of the great professional working cameras, renowned for its reliability, performance and flexibility. The front body, top and bottom covers are magnesium alloy, making it both sturdy and lightweight. Its Multi-CAM1300 AF sensor module provides swift, precise autofocusing coverage that integrates seamlessly with the whole AF Nikkor range, including the finest AF-S lenses. Nikon's famous 3D Matrix Metering, in conjunction with Programmed Auto Exposure Mode, is quick and easy and gives exceptionally accurate automatic exposure control, even in difficult lighting. Full manual exposure override is also available. And you can choose from 22 custom settings to tailor the F100 to your own particular requirements. An excellent choice for the most demanding professional.

Customer Reviews:

Great Camera.......2007-08-06

Just in the past 2-3 years, I have gone all digital. I bought a Nikon D200, and never loooked back. I love digital, but one day, I longed for the good old days of film, and I remembered the Nikon F100 camera. So, I looked all around, and came to Amazon, and found a seller, with a price tag of $350.00, and it was a demo model, new condition, So I said what the HEY, and jumped on the deal. Now, I have a GREAT film SLR for my black and white photography, and a digital for my other. I feel I have the best of both worlds now, and didnt spend an arm and a leg to get it. The Nikon F100 is highly recommended.

Average customer rating:
Motorola Radio - 2-watt VHF XTN #XV2600

Manufacturer: Motorola Radios
ProductGroup: Home Improvement
Binding: Misc.

All Two-Way Radios | Two-Way Radios & Accessories | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Two-Way Radios | Radios & Communication | Emergency Preparedness | Custom Stores | Specialty Stores | Home Improvement | Home & Garden
Product Features:

1500 mAh NiMH Rechargeable Battery

10-Hour Plug-In Charger

Swivel Belt Holster With 3" Spring Clip

Accessory Brochure. User Manual

One Year Limited Warranty

ASIN: B000MFKV3Y

Product Description

The Motorola XTN Series of professional two-way radios is designed for heavy duty, everyday industrial use. The lightweight XTN Series is perfectly suited for construction, manufacturing, property management, security, retail, and more. Operating on FCC frequencies reserved exclusively for business use, these powerful two-way radios help businesses keep operations on schedule, maximize job shift productivity, enhance security, and increase overall customer satisfaction.

Average customer rating:

Don't waste your money

Motorola Quality not worth paying for

Looks, Feels, Works Great!

cute phone, poor qulity

Will Purchase Again

Motorola's Disney 53669 "Classic" 2.4GHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Novelty Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Kids' | Cordless Telephones | Telephones | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Motorola | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:

Southwestern Bell FM112 Caller ID Unit (White)

Monster JI PJMO HPR-5 Ultra-High Speed Internet Phone Cable Using RJ11 Connection (5 ft.)

Coby CX-CD282 Portable CD/Radio/Cassette Player

Sprint 89011 Line Cord, Ivory (15 feet)

Sprint 89020 Line Cord, Ivory (50 feet)

Product Features:

Handset page with Disney character voice

Caller ID with visual call waiting

10 speed dial presets

Last number redial

Voicemail waiting indicator

ASIN: B00006JBJE
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Product Description

Beloved Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, inspire this product's bright primary colors and fun features. Motorola's Disney-branded 2.4 GHz analog cordless phones are perfect for families with children. Unique ringtones include character voices and sounds, such as: "The Mickey Mouse Club March", "It's a Small World (After All)", "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" and Mickey Mouse singing.

Customer Reviews:

Don't waste your money.......2007-01-26

A piece of junk waste of money cute but useless. Problems started within a week of purchase.

Motorola Quality not worth paying for.......2006-08-03

I own the Motorola Disney Telephone. Liked its looks and thought Motorola would be a good make.
What a disappointment. The Telephone has cute ring sounds etc. but doesn't function well.
I can only dial calls if I put the Telephone number in first then turn on the phone. I I turn on the phone and proceed to dial anything the phone doesn't work. I tried to turn the dial feature from Tone to Pulse and that didn't help either.
I have also owned Motorola Cell Phones and the Quality with them also stink. I guess Motorola just produces alot of junk....
I wouldn't recommend anything made by this manufacturer

Looks, Feels, Works Great!.......2006-05-25

I've had mine for over three years and it's still on my home office desk. Whimsical but functional, it does all that I need and has been as reliable as any other I've had.

cute phone, poor qulity.......2005-12-15

delay ringer
low volume
caller ID always shows miss call even it was already answered
phone get disconnect when leaning on shoulder/ ear
have to recharge the phone after each call

end up my baby loves playing w it.
bad product. whoever designs this phone should be fired.

Will Purchase Again.......2005-11-30

I purchased this phone three years ago as a Christmas gift for my 21 yr old daughter. She has been very pleased with its performance. Excellent range and reception. Loves the style and ring tones. Looking to purchase another one this year - keys beginning to stick - however this happens with most cordless phones over time. An excellent phone for the price.

Product Description

Minolta introduces the RIVA ZOOM 90 - a lens-shutter camera featuring a convenient 2.4X 38mm - 90mm zoom lens and a very compact, lightweight body with a sophisticated design. Moderately priced, this model highlights imaging performance generally found in higher models; the 2.4X zoom, a precise autofocus system with up to 200 focusing steps, and extensive flash system incorporating five different flash modes and a red-eye reduction function. In addition, the traditional external design with elaborate details adds a spirit of sophistication. With its handy 2.4X zooming ratio, light and small body, and superb imaging performance, the RIVA ZOOM 90 is sure to please.

Average customer rating:
LSI Logic MegaRAID IDE 100 - Storage controller (RAID) - 2 Channel - ATA-100 - 100 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 10 - PCI

Manufacturer: LSI LOGIC
ProductGroup: CE

Host Bus Adaptors | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009MILV4

Product Description

The MegaRAID IDE RAID Controller is a PCI short Adapter card that provides two IDE channels with Ultra ATA/66 (MegaRAID IDE) and Ultra ATA/100 (MegaRAID IDE 100) capability. MegaRAID IDE provides a simple and cost effective way to improve the performance and reliability of your storage subsystems. MegaRAID IDE offers high transfer rates, and fault-tolerant data redundancy during high performance applications by using low cost Ultra ATA drives in desktops, workstations, or low-end servers. You can connect from one to four drives to this card using IDE cables (Ultra ATA drives need special IDE cables) and configure these drives using a simple setup menu embedded in the MegaRAID IDE BIOS. The card supports the following drive modes: PIO 0-4, DMA 0-2, and Ultra DMA 0-5. In addition, it supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 10. You can use striping (RAID 0) to improve performance or mirroring (RAID 1) to improve data security. RAID 10 provides both RAID 1 (disk mirroring) and RAID 0 (data striping).

Average customer rating:
Microtel Desktop PC AM150 (800 MHz VIA, 128 MB RAM, 10 GB Hard Drive)

Manufacturer: Generic Brand
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Categories | Electronics | Accessories & Supplies | Audio & Video | Camera & Photo | Car Electronics | Computers & Add-Ons | GPS & Navigation | Home Automation & Security | Office Electronics
Accessories:

Targus NW03BM Noteworthy Optical Screen Scroller Mouse

Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router

Netgear WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter

ASIN: B000083GM5

Electronics:

Electronics

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