Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra 40 GB MP3 Player

Average customer rating:

Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware

Dead after 1 year 5 months

A Reliable Product from a stellar company

bought it liked it, but trashed it

Newest Firmware Upgrade Destroys Player

Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra 40 GB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

40 GB storage lets you bring up to 10,000 WMA songs (80 kbps) or MP3 songs (128 kbps) everywhere you go

Use AudioSync to synchronize your music on your player with your PC at work, school and home or on the road

Load a song a second with ultra fast USB 2.0 port, compatible with USB 1.1 too

Removable, high-capacity Li-ion battery -- up to 14 hrs continuous playback per charge

Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

ASIN: B0002AZNKA
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Product Description

Creative Labs Nomad Zen Xtra - Among the smallest MP3 players available, the Nomad Zen Xtra has huge 40 GB storage for thousands of songs. With USB 2.0-1.1 connectivity, data transfers are swift and easy. 9.5-ounces with built-in Li-ion battery Complies with SDMI Reprogrammable firmware supports MP3, WMA, uncompressed WAV plus additional future audio playback formats and software extensions Sound spatializer for enhanced playback performance Stylish anodized aluminum case Includes stereo headphone, AC adapter, carrying case Integrated, removeable rechargeable battery Up to 14 hours continuous play per charge

Customer Reviews:

Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware.......2007-06-01

Please Don't buy this product unless you plan on working pro bono as a tech for yourself on behalf of creative. The Player will eventually freeze up and attempts to fix officially using creative updated "play for sure" firmware software will "destroy your player for sure". Simple. I just wish i had read a little about this before attempting to upgrade the software and i might have salvaged what little was left of the player. The good reviews are simply from people who just haven't heard trouble with their products, It's not a question of if but when. You've been warned.

Dead after 1 year 5 months.......2007-05-29

My wife & I bought two of these for Christmas in 2005 and loved them (our first MP3 players). Mine died 5-28-07 (5 mos out of warranty) and Creative's attitude is "so sorry, too bad, pay us for service, including online support or just fix it yourself." Read the postings on the Creative forum before you buy ANY of their products - CAVEAT EMPTOR. They have posted a firmware "upgrade" that frequently destroys the player. Woe be to the owner who hasn't backed up his ripped files. I have, and am shopping for another player, but it won't be made by Creative, I guarantee. We still own 2 Zen MicroPhotos (8 GB) and her Zen Xtra still works, who knows for how long? BTW, Creative's software is junk; you would be much better served to buy Notmad Explorer.

A Reliable Product from a stellar company.......2007-02-10

To begin with, I really do not recommend that anyone buy this product now (unless you can get it really cheap) because there have been so many advances since this came out. I have had mine for almost two years with absolutely no problems. I love this player. Around the time I bought it I could get the most memory for it for the lowest price. Yeah it was bigger and not as sleek, but it was definitely the right decision. In general I feel that Creative as a company is superior. All their products are well priced and of high quality. So if you are going to buy an MP3 player go with Creative over Apple. The Zen Vision M is cheaper and better overall. Just go to c/net to look at the reviews. While the 5th gen iPod scored slightly higher (.3 of a point)on the site review, the user satisfactory rating for the Zen Vision M was nearly 2 points higher. Take your advice from the owners. Creative does not disappoint. And while Apple may be the giant, I feel that unless you want to conform to society go ahead, but Creative provides unique and better choices.

bought it liked it, but trashed it.......2007-01-24

i bought this along time ago and had it a good while, but one day it fell in the toilet yes i know, it was in my pocket and fell out and boom short circut but it was awsome lol.

Newest Firmware Upgrade Destroys Player.......2006-12-28

It's that simple. The newest firmware upgrade for this player halts mid-install, not completely installing. The player will not start, Windows will recognize the player, but because there is not a complete set of firmware on the player, Creative's own software will not recognize it (thus not allowing me to run another firmware upgrade on the player). Do not buy this product.

By the way, I'm not alone with my complaint. The creative forums are plagued with complaints of this.

Creative Nomad Jukebox ZEN XTRA - Digital player - HD 40 GB - WMA, MP3 - silver

Average customer rating:

Buy it!
Very nice player
So-So
Great MP3 player, great customer service.
Great MP3 Player for the money

Creative Nomad Jukebox ZEN XTRA - Digital player - HD 40 GB - WMA, MP3 - silver

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Description

Featuring a large, hi-res, blue backlit LCD, the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra builds on the industry-leading music features of the NOMAD Jukebox Zen product line. Simply transfer all your music into the player with Creative MediaSource or the new NOMAD Explorer using ultra fast USB2.0, press the play button and get set to enjoy high-fidelity music. With advanced features such as Quick Scroller Navigation, Find, Playlist Creation and automatic ID3 tag categorization, managing and organizing your music will be a breeze.And the NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra doubles up as an external hard drive for storing all your photos, documents and other data files. Simply open NOMAD Explorer (integrated into Microsoft Windows Explorer) and drag and drop data files into the data folder or music files into the music library.

Customer Reviews:

Buy it!.......2007-07-19

I've had my Zen for over 4 years now (hard to believe I've had it that long). I still haven't filled up the memory on it, I've never had a day's trouble with it, and it's easy to use. I'm starting to find it a bit bulky now in comparison to some of the smaller, sleeker-looking players on the market, but I still have the attitude "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". The zen is superb, it's reliable, it's solid and easy to use, and I just don't see the point in changing to an ipod purely for aesthetics. I love my zen, and I wouldn't be without it.

Very nice player.......2006-12-05

Before I bought this I read reviews at Amazon, Cnet, and other places. Some unkind things were written. I have been living with this player for three weeks and have nothing but positives. Being new to portable music I didn't want to shell out $$$ for an iPod, but I wanted the massive storage space. I have no desire to watch videos, listen to FM, or share files, so this Zen Nomad seemed perfect.

What it has going for it:
1) Better price bargain than any competing device (I got it at an after-Turkey Day promo for under $100.)
2) It sounds great. The included ear buds sound ok, but the fit seemed insecure. I spent more for Bose In Ear TriPorts. WOW! The combination is superb and better than I thought possible with portable devices.
3) The build seems solid. My case has not popped open. It doesn't skip (but then, I don't jog with it), and the display is easy to read.
4) I can replace my own battery, thank you. I don't need to send it off and pay $50 - $100 for a replacement. Of course, it's possible the player won't outlive the battery.
5) The software is pretty easy to figure out. But I must admit that people who aren't computer savvy might be hopelessly frutstrated. There really should be a section in the next-to-useless booklet that explains step by step exacly how to transfer an album to the player and then play it. I shouldn't have to go to Creative's website to get this information.
6) Ok, it's heavy compared to an ipod: and uglier, too. BUt hey, I figure since it's not the toy everyone else wants, it's theft proof.

So-So.......2006-02-18

First, the pros:

The battery is easily removable and replaceable ($20), compared to an iPod which requires service from Apple if the battery dies. The same goes for the hard drive - I bought a Zen xtra with a broken 30G hard drive, and was able to easily swap it out and replace it with a standard 60G laptop hard drive that was sitting around. After installation of the firmware and operating system (available from Creative's web site), I was good to go with 60G of storage.

The cons:

Software, software, software. Creative's PC software is HORRENDOUS. Get used to long delays and frequent freezes and crashes, especially if you have many songs. My Zen has 22G of music on it in one big folder, and it takes minutes to load the folder up. You can't even browse the device as a hard drive: you have to use special Creative software that provides a pseudo-explorer-like interface. The cd-ripping software froze about half the time for me, and the sync tool didn't seem to work.

In short, if you're concerned about hardware and you're willing to put up with the hassle of getting this truly awful software working, get a Zen...otherwise just sped the few bucks extra to get an iPod.

Great MP3 player, great customer service........2006-02-05

I bought this for my spouse for Christmas...he absolutely loved it. A week later he closed his car door on his jacket pocket - the pocket containing his Jukebox. It was busted, would not work at all. We were devastated. After a few emails back and forth with Creative, they gave me an authorization for repair; I sent it to them and received the repaired unit, like new, in about a week. Fabulous! No problems since. If you don't care about the "ipod" name brand, I highly recommend this one!

Great MP3 Player for the money.......2005-12-30

I bought this MP3 player about 6 months ago, and love it. I got an upgrade to expand the hard drive to 80GB and I can't even see myself filling half of it anytime soon. The menu structure is very intuitive, and the screen is very easy on the eyes. I have seen other MP3 players that hurt the eyes when you're looking at the screen for too long.

The only issue I have with the player is a short battery life, but I usually have it plugged in with the AC adapter anyway. All in all, if you're looking for a large capacity MP3 player that won't break your bank, this is the one to get.

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Cute, but not pratical

Looks Great, Quality terrible

I love this phone!!

Cute, but it just isn't practical...

Motorola's Disney 53670 "Princess" 2.4GHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

2.4 GHz analog operation

Handset page with Disney character voice

Caller id with visual call waiting

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Last number redial; voicemail waiting indicator

ASIN: B00006JBJF
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Product Description

Favorite Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, inspire this product's soft pastel colors and enjoyable features. Motorola's Disney-branded 2.4 GHz analog cordless phones are perfect for families with children.Special ringtones include characters and sounds from: Disney's Beauty and the Beast, "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (The Magic Song)", "Under the Sea" and Ariel singing from Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Customer Reviews:

How Unprincessly! I detest these phones.......2005-10-18

We've had these phones for 3 months. we needed new ones, and thought the kids would get a kick out of them. They have been a nightmare. 1/2 the time, they won't dial out the numbers you input. Also, if any appliances in the house are running, the phones are staticy. the worst, though, is the battery life. 30 to 40 minutes talk time or s few hours standby is all!

Cute, but not pratical.......2004-11-18

i purchased this phone as an '03 princess themed christmas, and it's still "working". i'm just happy my daughter is only 2, becasue the phone is only for looks, i'm not too sure about the quality as some of the other reviews, because i don't get to talk on it long, being i hang up on everyone that i talk too (as the buttons are so out of place)....so if you're buying this as a decorative piece to sit near the lamp on the night stand, go right ahead, because it is definately CUTE

Looks Great, Quality terrible.......2004-11-16

We bought this phone for our daughter to have in her room. How cute we thought... Well it is very cute to look at, but to use as a phone its terrible. The sound quality is awful. We actually get echoes when talking on it. And we are constantly hanging up on people as is our daughter as the hangup button is right where you would have your cheek on the phone. So for looks its great, for a phone not so good.

I love this phone!!.......2004-06-09

This phone is great! I got the Princess cordless phone yesterday, and I love it! It's an adult sized phone, it has many features (some that kids wouldn't understand), and it's very nice to look at, it's not a "babyish" phone at all! Best of all, it has "Princess" tunes that play as the phone's "ring"! These include "Under the Sea", Ariel singing (Ahh ahh ahhhhhh), "Bibbity Bobbity Boo", "Beauty and the Beast", as well as a normal sounding ring. I absolutly LOVE the rings, it's a really great phone, I recommend it to everyone! I agree though with the people who complained that if your face hits the side of the phone, you accidentally hang up on who your talking to. I hung up on my friend today, so I realize that it can be a slight annoyance. That is the only drawback, I still think the phone is great and worth it for anyone who likes classic Disney songs and/or princesses. Some other fun features include storing up to 10 "speed dials"(and including their name on the display!), and if you misplace your phone, push the button on the base to hear Ariel's voice call you (she says "Hey, it's over here!") until you find the phone. Since Ariel is my favorite Disney character, I'm very pleased to hear a lot of "Ariel" on this phone! But anyway, this phone is really fun for the young and the young at heart. If you choose to buy it, you shouldn't be disapointed!

Cute, but it just isn't practical..........2004-04-19

I bought this phone to use in my bedroom. It was just so cute I couldn't resist. But it has several major problems. First the sound quality is awful. The only place you can hear without a ton of static is in the room where the base is. Also it's very easy to hang up on the person you are talking to because of the position the buttons are in. I've hung up on people 2 to 3 times in one conversation. Overall I am not satisfied with this product. I don't recomend it.

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Nikon - N75 Super Outfit - Includes Over 25 Items!

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ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Type of Camera: Integral motor autofocus 35mm single lens reflex with electonically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight

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ASIN: B00012IRN4

Product Description

Designed for budding photographers who enjoy taking great pictures and want to advance their creative potential, the N75 integrates sophisticated new advanced technology with Nikon's intuitive design and proven features. The N75 is sophisticated enough to empower photographers to create pictures with stunning color and exceptional sharpness, while offering them a choice of simplicity and ease-of-use, or full personal control. The N75 incorporates an extensive set of new and intelligent features including an easy-to-access Three-Mode Focus Area Selector switch, an all-new 25-segment Matrix metering system, 12 Custom Functions, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and three cleverly engineered Dynamic Autofocus modes that ensure crisp, sharp pictures.Nikon recognized the need for a camera that is simple enough that it won't intimidate budding photographers, yet sophisticated enough to fuel creativity, imagination and expression among those who have a strong interest in photography with personal control. Nikon's N75 strikes that balance by masking its sophisticated technology and features within a highly user-friendly and easy-to-operate design. The design of the N75 allows photographers to develop their picture taking abilities at their own pace, while they take advantage of the numerous options available from Nikon's Total Imaging System. At the same time, simplified features such as the Vari-Program scene modes enable users to take brilliant pictures.

Product Description

Castelle's LANpress family is a set of multi-protocol print servers that makes network printing fast, convenient, and more efficient. With the broad range of LANpress sizes and models, you can locate your printers anywhere. Castelle LANpress print servers are compatible with Hewlett Packard JetAdmin and Web JetAdmin print server management tools. Now users can manage both HP and Castelle print servers from one utility interface. JetAdmin support makes Castelle LANPress print servers a valuable second source for Hewlett Packard JetDirect print servers. All LANpress models simultaneously support multiple network protocols, which include TCP/IP, DHCP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, Novell Directory Services (NDS), NetWare Bindery, AppleTalk, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and POP3.

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Peripheral Enhancements APLPM00128MIMAC Edge 128MB Apple iMac 233/266/333 & Powerbook G3 Wallstreet/Lombard

Manufacturer: Peripheral Enhancements
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Up to 128 MB | Mac Memory | Memory | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

128 MB memory upgrade for Macintosh

Manufactured 100 percent to Apple specifications

Every module has been double-tested to insure performance

All products made with tier 1 components

Guaranteed 100 percent compatibility with listed systems

ASIN: B000031KAQ

Product Description

EDGE memory products provide maximum power, speed, quality and reliability. The distinctive blue EDGE is Peripheral's assurance that users have purchased a high-quality and reliable memory upgrade. EDGE memory allows users to maximize system performance resulting in quicker document rendering, faster Internet downloads, quicker saves and loads, and rapid game play.EDGE memory upgrades are the fastest way to upgrade your computer system and are perfect for virtually every computer system.This memory is designed for the following systems: Apple iMac 233/266/333 & Powerbook G3 Wallstreet/Lombard.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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The Little 2-Way Radio's that Helpd Me Save live's.

Motorola T4800AA GMRS / FRS 2-WAY Radio

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Pack of two GMRS/FRS two-way radios with up to 3-mile range

7 combined GMRS/FRS, 7 dedicated FRS, and 8 dedicated GMRS channels

38 interference eliminator codes

Five call tones, talk confirmation tone, battery indicator, transmit LED, and backlit display

Each radio powered by 3 AA batteries (not included)

ASIN: B00024DIFI

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep everyone in communication when out hiking or spelunking at the local mall with this affordable, reliable pair of Motorola T4800AA GMRS/FRS two-way radios. They feature 22 total channels (7 combined GMRS/FRS, 7 dedicated FRS, and 8 dedicated GMRS) and they offer a range up to 3 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions, making this two-way radio a great choice for hikers, fishermen, and people playing outdoor sports. Other features include 38 interference eliminator codes, five call tones, talk confirmation tone, battery indicator, transmit LED, and backlit display. Each radio is powered by 3 AA batteries (not included). It's backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
Two T4800AA radios, two swivel belt clips, printed operating instructions

Product Description

The Talkabout T4800 has both Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies, providing more channel combinations. One of the rugged "Fun Series" of two-way radio models, the upgraded, restyled Motorola Talkabout T4800 offers an enhanced up to 3-mile range - ideal for neighborhood communications for the family who likes to keep in touch. The Talkabout T4800 is designed to match your lifestyle - in looks, as well as in basic operations. The rugged housing protects the radio, whether it's being used on the playground, in the neighborhood or at the mall. The Talkabout T4800 has full 22-frequency capacity and 38 private codes for communication with added privacy.

Customer Reviews:

The Little 2-Way Radio's that Helpd Me Save live's........2004-10-23

Well it all started on a trip to visit my Grandma In Oregon, We where getting ready and packed to go, And on the way I asked my Mom to stop at Wal-Mart so I could pick up some 2-Way Radio's on the way, So I saw these Motorola T4800 so I thought I Might Try them,Little did I know We Where going to see a Fatal accedent On a Nevada High way 1 Van Accedent 3 kid's 2 adults the Mother and the father were ok but 2 of the little boy's has fatal injery.So I turn my Radio's on having Doubt because they only reach 3 Mile's well I decided to try I got a hold of somone with a cell-phone and I told them to bring Help at Mile Marker 352 the 2 little boy's survived with Helicopter Help. But the thing is After a little research,I remember the guy telling me after this was all over on the Radio."God Is Just" And after that I never heard from him again, He said his name was Almutha J, Godichilae, and i have been searching for him ever since And I Cannot find him anywere no records of his birth nothing. But anyway it all happen'd on this little Motorola Radio, if you have any info About the man I am searching for plz E-Mail Me at Colton_Alexander2003@Yahoo.com. I would reccomend you Buying a 2-way From Motorola radio or CB radio for the high way meybe he might show up again or even save you'r life. I'm Woundering If it was an Angel it has really opened my eye's to the world.

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Mace Group USB 2.0 MOBILE HDD ENLCOSURE ( CA2-805PUH-M )

Manufacturer: MACE GROUP - MACALLY
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Host Bus Adaptors | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00070EJO6

Product Description

Macally's mission is to provide its customers with the highest quality and value product which exceeds their expectations and provides an effortless and pleasant interface with their PCs. Macally is achieving its mission through excellence in design, manufacturing and service.

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