Creative Zen Micro 5 GB MP3 Player Pink

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Creative Zen Micro 5 GB MP3 Player Pink

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Micro-sized 5 GB digital-music player stores up to 1,250 songs at 128 kbps or 2,500 songs at 64 kbps (MP3/WMA)

Vertical touch pad simplifies navigation; body is curved to fit your hand

FM radio with 32 station presets for listening and recording; 10-hour voice recording through built-in microphone

12 hours continuous playtime using the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery; extend your listening using multiple batteries (sold separately)

Includes headphones, a belt clip, a stand, and an AC/DC power adapter

ASIN: B00067TTY0

Product Description

Introducing the most imaginative and eye-catching MP3 player to date! The exciting new Zen Micro carries 2,500 songs in a micro sized player and treats you to 10 electrifying colors to choose from, all with a captivating luminescent blue glow that will set you apart from the crowd.The size of your player shouldn't compromise the thousands of songs you want to listen to. Zen Micro's incredibly tiny size holds up to 2,500 songs, that's a whole weeks worth of music to enjoy and never hear the same song twice.And, with USB 2.0, you'll be able to transfer songs in a flash, spending less time at your computer and more time enraptured in your music.Only 3.3" high, this micro sized player stands tall against any other player. In such a tiny space Creative Technology has filled it with everything you'd want in an MP3 player and more!Zen Micro's contoured shape feels great when you hold it in your hand, scrolling through thousands of your favorite songs. The smooth round edges also let it slip effortlessly into your pocket. However, its stunning looks will probably make you want to keep it out where everyone can see it.Zen Micro, trimmed with a luminescent blue glow and back-lit buttons, boasts the most imaginative design of an MP3 player to date.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Zen Micro digital music player from Creative Labs packs an incredible 5 GB of storage capacity into a shell small enough to sit comfortably in your jeans pocket. It also rides nicely in your hand, with a palm-fitting profile and thumb-friendly front-panel controls. It's a bit shorter than an Apple iPod Mini, yet its rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 12 hours of continuous playback--50 percent more than iPod Mini's. The Zen Micro is compatible note merely with MP3s and WAV files, but with WMA as well. Toss in USB 2.0 connectivity and you're looking at one spiffy portable music player.

But playing isn't all the Zen Micro does. You can use it to receive FM radio (with 32 station presets to keep your favorites at the ready), and to record, either from the radio or from live sources such as dictation or lectures using the built-in condenser microphone.

Trimmed in a luminescent blue glow and with easily visible backlit buttons, this stylish pink player holds up to 1,250 songs (83 hours) at 128 kbps or 2,500 songs (166 hours) at lower-fidelity 64 kbps (MP3/WMA)--that's a solid week's worth of music listening, never playing the same song twice. Compatibility with Microsoft's WMA compressed-audio format grants access to over 2 million downloadable songs offered promotionally or for sale online.

Perhaps the Zen Micro's coolest attribute is its DJ feature, which will shuffle not only all the songs you've loaded or all the songs on a given album, but, at your discretion, only the tracks you listen to most or only the ones you rarely hear, taking the work out of selecting your favorites or hunting out all the music you're still getting to know.

Zen Micro's rechargeable battery is easy to replace.
For navigation, the device features a vertical, linear touchpad designed to make searching through songs or playlists easy, quick, and fun. The unit's blue, 160 x 104-pixel, electroluminescent LCD shows key functions and song details at a glance, and you can even customize the main menu to keep right at your fingertips the features that matter most to you.

Another of the Zen Micro's handy features is its personal organizer. You'll never forget an important anniversary with the onboard calendar, and it also includes a to-do list and a contacts list, all of which sync seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook (Outlook thus required for use of these features). In addition, the device offers a sleep timer and alarm so you can drift off to sleep to the strains of one playlist and wake to a completely different one.

The Zen Micro's removable battery is easy to swap with another fully charged battery (additional batteries sold separately), extending your listening by a half-day per swap.

What's in the Box
The Zen Micro player, stereo earbud headphones, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a USB 2.0 cable, an installation CD, a quick- start guide, and Creative MediaSource software.

Customer Reviews:

Not that great..........2007-09-13

We bought one of these for my daughter and within a month the thing would freeze up. She sent it back for repairs and left the battery in. They fixed it and sent it back without the battery and told her it would cost $40 dollars for a new battery. I was mad and wrote the head of their public relations department a letter and Creative called me the next morning and had a battery overnighted to my daughter. (hint: go to the public relations for fastest results). Then it happened again and they would send a new one (didn't have to call their PR after the first one). This happend 3 more times till my daughter quit using her sony sport headphones. Then after about 3 months the headphone jack started having problems, so she brought it to me and I fixed it. And it has worked fine since then. The same thing happened to my video zen:m using the sony headphones. Evidently there something with sony headphones and creatives MP3 players. Now my daughter has a ipod nano and seems really happy with it.

Good until..........2007-03-16

I bought my Zen Micro about a year ago. I loved it because it had great features at a great price. The music is pretty good and it holds a lot. The radio is good once you get it to tune. The way it is designed is great and the voice recording is useful.

A few weeks ago though, my problems with it started. If you charge the battery when it is half-way, it makes the battery last a LOT less. It started dieing very soon. I tried to charge it, but when you take out the battery and turn it on it goes to a recovery screen. You can't get out of it easily. It is helpful but never delete the firmware. It says you can reload it onto the player through a USB plug, but you can't easily at least. Since it was more than 60 days old, they wouldn't let me talk to them over the phone. Also, it was more than a year ago so they wouldn't even help me by e-mail. They left me with a small "knoledge database" that didn't help at all. They did say though that for $12.99 you could get a 30 minute session with a "Creative tutor." I took a search to finally find the phone number. Finally I got in contact with a person and told him my problem. He told me that I could send it in and get it repaired for $60 to $100 plus $12.99 for shipping back and whatever I pay for shipping to get there. Disgusted, I decided not to pay, and just got a new player.

So I am here to tell you that while the Zen Micro might be good, the service is absolutely terrible. Even Apple which I heard doesn't have great service has better service than Creative.

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Don't buy! Fine product with bad hardware problems........2007-01-20

I got this when it first came out and like everyone else, I had the headphone jack problem. Creative wanted me to pay 90 some dollars to get it fixed. Yeah ight, for a major defect that was THEIR problem and if you weren't under warrent then too bad?!?! Not only that but the software wouldn't let me well do anything. I had to go install a new media center just to sync music. This would have been the Ipod killer if it didn't have crap service and hardware problems. Don't waste your money on Creative.

Good Initially but Won't Work Now.......2007-01-18

I loved this little guy when I first bought it (about 18 months ago). Now, it won't connect via USB (maybe one time out of 10) and it freezes up when playing. I've tried everything to clean it up and correct the problem, but it still freezes. Sadly, I'll be buying a replacement from somebody else because I liked the software and easy of use.

Unusable ... but good while it lasted........2007-01-06

As with everyone else, I have to wiggle and jiggle my headphone jack to get it even remotely close to working. This makes it not only impossible to use when running, but even when just walking or moving at all. For the same price you could get an iPod or better.

Product Description

This Panasonic DVD player carries over the advanced performance features for the highest picture and sound quality. It features Progressive Video Processor that converts film source signals to 480P output for reproduction of recorded information that's more faithful to original. 10-Bit 4: 4: 4 Signal Processing Delivers striking color reproduction & flat luminance signal response for high resolution & minimal picture noise. Adjustable Gamma allows you to choose from three different gamma settings to bring out detail in dark scenes. Even though the DVD-H1000 outputs a 480P signal formatted for 16: 9 widescreen viewing, it can correctly display a 4: 3 image on a 16: 9 screen using the original scaling algorithm of a DVD disc designed for 4: 3 viewing. Audiophile Grade Components like the newly developed electrolytic capacitors and the high capacity copper film capacitors were chosen to assure superb sound reproduction. Outputs for DTS & Dolby Digital Decoders allow for connection to optional dts and Dolby Digital Decoders for 5.1 channel surround sound audio. R-core Toroidal Transformer minimizes power supply leakage flux for clean power supply operation that helps maintain treble clarity and bass solidity. 8-Block Isolated Chamber helps to avoid mechanical and electrical interference to further preserve audio and video signal purity. The DVD player also boasts Discrete Component Video Out that allows for the transmission of digital video to compatible video equipment with component video inputs and for connection to two monitors at a time. Hybrid Metal Construction effectively disperses and suppresses resonance peaks; with large BMC insulator feet helping to absorb external vibrations to further reduce unwanted noise. Virtual Battery Operation helps prevent AC power supply noise from entering the audio circuitry. Illuminated Universal Joystick Remote is included.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic DVD-H1000 DVD Player boasts a set of advanced features for the true audiophile or videophile. It offers a progressive video processor that converts film source signals to 480P output for reproduction of information that's more faithful to the original film. It can also convert interlaced to progressive scanning for an exceptionally accurate 480P signal. A 10-bit 4:4:4 signal processor converts recorded luminance and color-difference signals from 8 to 10 bits and "upsamples" color-signal data. Adjustable gamma allows you to choose from three different gamma settings to bring out detail in dark scenes. Even though the DVD-H1000 outputs a 480P signal formatted for 16:9 widescreen viewing, it can correctly display a 4:3 image on a 16:9 screen using the original scaling algorithm of a DVD disc designed for 4:3 viewing.

The Panasonic DVD-H1000 design incorporates audiophile-grade components like the newly developed electrolytic capacitors and high-capacity (0.1 microfarads) copper film capacitors. The R-core toroidal transformer minimizes power supply leakage flux for clean power supply operation that helps maintain treble clarity and bass performance. This player also offers an eight-block isolated chamber to avoid mechanical and electrical interference, further preserving audio and video signal purity. Its hybrid metal construction effectively disperses and suppresses resonance peaks, with large BMC insulator feet helping to absorb external vibrations to further reduce unwanted noise. Virtual Battery Operation helps prevent AC power supply noise from entering the audio circuitry.

This unit includes digital outputs for DTS and Dolby Digital decoders. Discrete component video outputs enable the transmission of digital video to compatible video equipment with component video inputs and for connection to two monitors at a time. Also included are an illuminated universal joystick remote and a warranty for a year on parts, 90 days on labor.

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Provides Up To 5-mile Range. 7 Gmrs/frs 1w Channels. 7 Frs.5w Channels. 8 Gmrs 1w Channels. 99 Interference Elimination Codes. 1w Power. 10 Audible Call Tones. Talk Confirmation Tone. Quiet Talk Noise Filter. Audible Low Battery Alert. Battery Meter Indicator. Audio Accessory Connector (single Pin). Vibracall Alert. Manual Advance Scan. Recargeable-ready With 2 Nicd Batteries 2-pocket Desktop Charger/transformer. 1-year Warranty. Fcc Gmrs License Required.

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Go the distance with this combination GMRS/FRS two-way radio. The T6400 two-way radio provides one watt of power on its GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels enabling communications at a range of up to 5 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). Power is automatically stepped down to 0.5 watt across its FRS only (Family Radio Service) channels enabling it to talk to all existing FRS two-way radios. FRS channels provide a range of up to 2 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions).

Amazon.com Product Description

Motorola brings together the power of General Mobile radio service (GMRS) with the convenience of Family Radio Service (FRS) in the TalkAbout T6400 two-way radio. Built rugged with a cobalt-blue finish, this radio is designed to be used indoors and outdoors and has a range of up to five miles on GMRS channels and one mile on FRS channels.

The TalkAbout T6400 has 22 channels with 38 privacy codes and features Motorola's Eavesdrop Reducer scrambling technology and QuieT6000 noise minimizer. Other features include voice compression for better sound at longer distances, plus clock, alarm, and stopwatch. The TalkAbout T6400 operates on AA alkaline batteries.

Important note to customers: All two-way radios that use GMRS frequencies require an FCC license. For licensing information and applications (form Nos. 605 and 159), call the FCC forms hotline at (800) 418-FORM or check online at www.fcc.gov. For questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at (800) CALL-FCC (225-5322).

Customer Reviews:

I have had FRS since the start.......2003-06-23

I started back when there was only one channel in FRS. I bought two radios from Radio Shack, they were the best of the whole bunch, but the dog chewed off the antennas one day. Ever since then I have not found a decent replacement. I bought other radios but had issues with them all. The good thing about these 6400's over other radios I have owned:
-rechargable batteries save a lot of $$$
-rubberized trim for protection
-auto-off to save batteries
-call beeps, we use them as "code"

-large display
-good size belt click with no need for a case
-the dog doesn't like the taste of these antennas. :>

I have two of these, I am buying a third for guests. I found the best radio!

nice features, mediocre sound.......2002-12-01

These radios have some great features like the automatic shut-off, but ultimately the sound quality is not that much better than the lower-end Motorola models. The voice scrambler is useless, it ends up making your voice sound like a robot.

I got mine from Office Depot for about the same price as the lower end T5300 series using a combination of store and manufacturer coupons. Otherwise, I'm not sure they'd be worth the extra money.

Not better than Midland G11C2.......2002-08-28

I bought one pair from BestBuy last month and tested them while taking a trip in Maine. FRS chanels works OK (good sound quality) but only gave me 1.5 mile in seashore area! GMRS channels disappointed me by merely 2.5 miles on open highway and 2.0 mile in the woods. But my friends were quite impressed by the looks and features. I accdently drop one to the rock from 6 feet height and you know what?-- not even a den--I considered myself lucky. In short, it looks better than it 'souds'...
They were returned to BestBuy for refund!
With license fee paid, I bought a pair of Midland G11C2. they are lightweighted/easyhandled, less fansy features but at least gave me 3 to 4 miles distance in a driving car and almost five miles at Jersey shores, though consuming battery fast. I think I will stay with them for a while before better models come out.

TERRIBLE Range.......2002-07-31

I can't get more than 1/4 mile range out of these things on a consistent basis. Line of site is not better than 1/2 mile. I plant to return them at my earliest convenience.

Not bad over all........2002-07-08

I bought two T6400 and tested them against my older motorola radios. I did find that in the two-mile range mode you didn't get two miles. More like a mile and half. My older two mile radios got at least two miles. However in the 5 mile channels I did get close to 5 miles. Sometimes I got over that depending on the terran. I took mine to the mountains to see what they could do and they actually worked better then in the city.
I wish they would have kept the weather channels but you can't have everything. Over all they aren't all that bad.

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Manufacturer: Madcatz
ProductGroup: Video Games
Binding: Video Game

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Product Features:

Comfortable, ergonomic earpiece headset

Ideal replacement for XBOX¿ Live

Lightweight, durable design

Crystal-clear communication and sound quality

ASIN: B00009XFNP

Product Description

The Mobile Earbud Premium headset is so stylish and practical, you'll take it everywhere you go. It comes with soft FlexLoop cushions in four sizes for maximum comfort and a snug fit even while you're on the move. The discreet, inline omni-directional microphone delivers crystal clear sound. You also get a convenient multifunction switch to quickly answer and end calls. And when you're finished, you can pack it up in the handy cable management system that fits easily in your purse or pocket.This headset model works with Ericsson phones using an HBP-10 connection.

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Manufacturer: Logitech
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Manufacturer: Logitech
ProductGroup: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

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