Amazon.com Product Description
Ready for remarkably thin and powerful performance from your portable music device? The Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player is the ticket. Incredibly thin and lightweight, it's packed with the latest features to meet all your needs. Enjoy amazing, skip free, audio quality when you're listening to your MP3 and WMA music. The Nano Plus is much more than just a music player; it includes an FM tuner, voice/FM recording, and line-in encoding for direct connection and recording from any audio source. Use the Nano Plus to record music directly from your CD player, without a computer.
Of course, if you do have a computer you can transfer audio and data files in seconds with "drag-and-drop" ease -- and without software -- using the player's USB 2.0 connection. Meanwhile, the Auto Synchronization feature makes it easy to transfer your favorite songs and albums from CDs through the line-in port. Battery life is outstanding, allowing you to listen to music for up to 18 hours on a single AAA battery. Now you can keep the tunes rolling all day long, and do it in style, as the Zen Nano plus comes in ten fun, vibrant colors. The 1 GB model's flash memory can store up to 500 songs (WMA-encoding, 64 kbps).
The FM tuner lets you tune 32 stations. As mentioned, you can also record FM radio so you can catch your favorite tunes or talk shows later on. The built in microphone lets you record voice conversations -- great for those long lectures at school. You can also use the Nano Plus as a portable mini hard drive, allowing you to store data files such as photos and presentations. The unit's LCD is even reversible for left or right handed operation. Last but not least, the Zen Nano sports equalizer presets (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock) that make your music sound better.
What's in the Box
Zen Nano Plus, high quality earphones, AAA Battery, USB 2.0 Cable, line-in cable, quick start booklet, installation CD and neck strap.
Product Description
The Zen Nano Plus 1GB MP3/WMA Player blends functionality wth style, for a practical MP3 player that fits your life. This slim, trendy MP3 player was designed to fit perfectly in a pocket or backpack, or on your armband. Bring your favorite tunes with you everywhere, without having to lug around space-eating CDs. Frequency Response - 20Hz-20KHz Harmonic Response Output -
<0.1% Requires 1 AAA battery System Requirements - Windows 98SE to XP, Pentium 350 MHz or AMD 450 MHz processor Dimensions(WxHxD) - 1.32 x 2.58 x 0.51 Weight - 0.8 oz. (without battery)
Customer Reviews:
Better because it's cheaper.......2007-01-04
This has turned out to be one of my favorite toys. It works nicely as an mp3 player, and it's a surprisingly decent radio and voice recorder as well. I've gotten my money's worth and much more out of this. My wife has the 512 mb version, and she's just as happy with hers.
Pros: Tiny; drag-n-drop file transfer; mp3 and WMA format; replaceable battery.
Cons: Controls and interface take some figuring out; plastic body might not last forever.
problem with XP recognizing.......2006-09-03
I just recently received my Nano plus in the mail... I set it up on my work computer fine, but am having no luck on my laptop. Nice little player, but from reading some of the other reviews I gather I'm not the only one experiencing difficulty in getting Windows XP to recognize its existence...
Get an iPod nano for free instead!.......2006-08-13
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod nano 4GB for Free! I got mine from this web site: ilikethis.info/ipod-nano
Very Good MP3 Player - but is it right for you?.......2006-08-11
[Note: When I postd this, the seller was charging a lot more than the retail price for this unit, which is just under seventy d0llars. If you order from Creative or buy at a Cambridge Soundworks store, you may be able to get a better price. Creative's site stocks all colors.]
I would have given Creative Zen Nano Plus (abbreviated "CZNP") 5 stars, except for two small deficiences: it does not have gapless playback (see #10 below), and the build quality and controls are kind of cheap (see #4 below). Assuming it lasts, it seems a very good unit for the money. Here's why I bought mine, and some questions to ask yourself when you're choosing. [Updated 8/28/2006]
0. Do I want to make a fashion statement with my MP3 player?
Some people will only buy a trendy iPod. Buying a lesser-known unit like CZNP makes a different statement, and you can choose from 10 colors. I prefer function over form, but CZNP offers some of each. I bought an orange one because it is easy to find in my black bag.
1. Do I want to play more than just sound?
The CZNP is a basic MP3 player, FM Radio, and recorder. It has a simple monochrome display and controls that make it a good choice for playing music, podcasts, and ebooks, and listening to local radio stations. It can record from the built-in mike or radio, or from a line input, which may be handy for some.
Some players can play videos, show pictures, etc, and cost a lot more because of the required color screen and larger memory. I don't need these things and prefer not to spend the money needed to get them.
Of course this player can STORE any kind of content, just like a thumb drive, but it only plays audio.
2. Will I be listening to mostly music or mostly spoken content?
When you switch off a unit while it is playing, or pause it and it turns off automatically after awhile, some units will resume at the beginning of the current track, and others (e.g. CZNP) resume exactly where you left off. If you are playing music, you usually prefer to start the song over again. For ebooks or long podcasts, I need to resume where it was turned off (like CZNP does), because it is hard to fast-advance back to where you were.
3. What kind of accessories can I get?
Creative has a set of speakers tailored to the CZNP, and there are many generic accessories that will work with it. By comparison, there are entire catalogs of accessories tailored for optimal use with an iPod (and may not work with others). I have what I need, but pine for some things available for iPod only.
The best accessory of all is a cable that has a 1/8" stereo plug (like the headphone plug) on one end, and two RCA plugs on the other. Plug one of these into the auxiliary or CD input of all the stereos you use, and you can quicly plug this in and play on the speakers. Such cables are available at Radio Shack and most places selling electronics products.
4. How convenient is it to use?
MP3 players vary considerably on how easy they are to use. The iPod is famous for ease of use, though it does not do everything I want to do. The CZNP has relatively cheap controls that work well enough, and does what I want. You don't have to be a computer whiz to use it or its software.
I have been using it while driving with reasonably good results. It is easy to pause and start it, turn it off, adjust volume, skip or repeat tracks, back up or move forward in the current track, and small enough to hold in your hand and still be able to hold onto the steering wheel.
But if you want to skip to a different album, you have to skip, wait, listen, and skip until you find the first track of the desired album. Of course there is a menu way of getting there more easily, but you can't use menus while driving.
It is small and light. About like a Bic cigarette lighter except twice as wide. So far I have found the size very convenient; I don't think I would want it any smaller. But being small, it might be easier to lose - which is why I bought an orange one.
5. How long will it last?
On Amazon, click the link "See all ... customer reviews", then look for the dropdown "Show:" and choose "Lowest review first" and click the Go button. There are a number of reports from people who had problems with their CZNP, some bad enough to throw it away. Some are real problems, others might be a lack of understanding how to use the player.
Despite these complaints, the average review is high. You'll find about the same mix of reviews for most players.
I decided to take a chance. My unit will be well-cared for. If I have a problem, I'll update this review.
6. Can the battery be replaced?
CZNP uses an AAA battery which is said to last for 15 hours and can be changed easily.
The iPod Nano has a rechargeable battery that is not designed to be replaced, which means the iPod Nano becomes landfill when the battery no longer takes a charge in a couple of years. There will be millions of iPods being thrown away simply because the owner cannot make them continue to work, which has an impact on the environment. There are now battery replacement kits for iPod, with tools and instructions, so this concern is lessened for DIY people, but most won't bother.
7. How does it sound?
The CZNP sounds very good to when when I use good earphones like Koss "The Plug", or when plugged into a stereo.
The free headphones you get with it won't give you the best sound, and you should not judge any player on how it sounds with the included headphones. Go buy quality earphones for any new player, as this will make a huge improvement in your enjoyment at relatively low cost.
8. Does the player use flash memory or hard-disk for storage?
CZNP uses flash memory. Flash memory is more expensive per MB/GB than hard disk memory, and flash memory players are smaller than hard disk players. I would not want a hard disk, which I think is too heavy and too fragile for a portable player. Get a hard disk player if you want to carry a lot of content, but make sure you have a backup. Get a flash memory player if you want to hold the content you will listen to today or this week.
9. Does the player have enough memory?
I use Highest Quality VBR, which gives me MP3s usually 200-250 KBPS, and I get about 10 hours of MP3 music. For podcasts or other material recorded at lower quality, you'll get a lot more. With that much space I can have some new or favorite albums left on the player, and have plenty of room for content that changes (like podcasts). If you don't use a computer regularly, you might want more memory, maybe even a hard disk, but 1GB is very convenient for my purposes.
10. Does the player support gapless playback between tracks?
Some albums have music that flows continously from one track to the next. Examples: Radiohead "OK Computer", Dandy Warhols, Moody Blues. The listening experience is disrupted if the tracks have a gap as the player switches from one track to another.
I don't know of any portable MP3 player that offers gapless playback (without Rockbox), though it's bound to come. The CZNP has a brief gap with no clicks, but it is still somewhat disruptive. One solution is to rip the album as one continuous track. The Rockbox open-source technology essentially replaces the firmware on your player, and it features gapless playback. It is supported on a few players, including some iPods, but not CZNP.
11. Does the player require proprietary software or hardware?
CZNP includes software, but since it also works like a USB drive, you can manage content with Explorer / Finder if you want to. All connectors are industry-standard and you can find matching cables in electronics and computer stores.
iPod can only load music using iTunes, and other players require software supplied with the unit, or with Windows. The iPod and others also use proprietary connectors, so replacing a lost cable is more expensive. I would not be happy with such restrictions. Open standards promote flexibility and interoperability. On the other hand the iPod is widely supported and it's easy to find compatible accessories.
For me, at a minimum, the player needs to look like a USB drive when I connect it to the computer, so that I can load it by dragging files to the player's file system, and the CZNP does that. I want to have a program automatically create a custom listening program of various short podcasts that play in a particular order to support Radio on Demand, and I want that to happen by simply connecting the device to the computer, with no keyboard or mouse interaction involved. I have not found such a program, and may have to write it, but I can do that if I want to. With an iPod I have no choice but to use iTunes (or replace the firmware with Rockbox). iTunes will not do what I want it to do, and there is no option to use my own or third-party software.
12. Is the player file-based or tag-based?
The CZNP is file-based: it will play songs in alphabetical order for a given folder. Naming songs with a two-digit sequence number at the beginning of the filename ensures they play in the correct order. It also has shuffle play, etc.
I had tried the SanDisk Sansa, but returned it because all content is organized and played on the basis of tags, exclusively. While my music has tags correctly set to play the way I wanted, podcasts don't use tags consistently enough to play them in a particular order that I chose. With the CZNP you can at least control the order by putting a sequence number at the beginning of each filename.
Tag-based may have some advantages over file-based (though not for my uses), but only if all of the content you want to play is properly tagged.
Bad Batch!!.......2006-04-28
There is a "bad batch" of Zen Nano Plus MP3 players. I unfortunately got one of them. I changed batteries and when I tried to play my songs that I downloaded from WalMart it kept shutting off! I e-mailed the company and they told me to run a program on the MP3. It deleted all of my songs but I had them backed up. I tried it again and it did the same thing. I called customer service and got a very helpful customer service person. He told me there was a "bad batch" of players out there that won't play the WalMart downloads if there is a new battery in them. My options are to deplete the battery first or use rechargable batteries. After 9 hours of messing around with this thing and depleting the battery I got it to work again. They said they might have a solution to the problem at the end of the summer but until then I am supposed to use low juice batteries. If you purchase this player download from another music store besides WalMart. Good luck!
Average customer rating:
- HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT
- So far so good
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PANASONIC DVD-RA60K DVD-Video/Audio Player (Black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
 DVD Players
| Home Video
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Product Features:
- 54MHz/10-bit Video D/A conversion
- Color signal data is upsampled for balanced 4 - 4 - 4 signal with striking color and accurate luminance level
- Shrink function allows 4 - 3 interlaced images to display properly on widescreen TVs
- Component Video Out
- DVD-Audio 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion, with Digital Re-Master Processing to extend frequency range of your conventional CD collection!
ASIN: B00005Y4QM |
Customer Reviews:
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.......2002-04-07
I expected this player to be extremely cool, but it isn't. Not only could I not get the full advanced resolution DVD-Audio to work, but this thing wouldn't even play most of my CD's, including the brand new Ozzy Osbourne remasters. I was very disappointed. The picture quality was also [poor]compared to my old player, and I was using a gold plated S-Video cable. My old player is a Panasonic, and I am very happy with it, which is why I bought this one, I just don't know what happened. Now it is possible that I received a defective product, but I would think twice when buying this item, and if you do, be sure to save your receipt.
So far so good.......2002-02-20
After my Panasonic A110 died after three years, I started thinking about another Panasonic non-progressive player (no digital TV for me yet), but was put off by the frequent on-line user comments about the dreaded "H02" error message, which also translates as "Your player is shot." People were getting these after only a few months, and let's face it, getting these puppies serviced is no picnic. But along comes the brand-new RA60, and, think I innocently to myself, maybe they've gotten the bugs out by now. Checked a few on-line reviews and comments, and everything seemed positive, so I gave it a shot, along with a three-year retailer warranty, to ease the pain of any future problems. So far (one day!)the unit's a champ. DVDs look and sound great, the features are nifty, and the MP3 player has played everything I've thrown at it (something my Philips Expanium hasn't done). There are no MP3 tags displayed, so you have to know what's on the disc, but navigation is simple. Supposedly there are MP3 tags shown on the newest Pannie (priced significantly less than this one), but the A/V specs aren't as high. If this unit starts acting up, I'll be back posthaste to edit this review, but so far so good.
Product Description
Enables wireless printing from the COOLPIX P1 and P2 to any PictBridge-enabled printer
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One of the rugged "Sports Series" of up to 5-mile range, two-way radio models designed specifically for serious outdoor enthusiasts and active families. Combining General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) technology with Motorola engineering, this radio is ideal for active outdoor communications.The Talkabout T6500 has rugged rubber grips to protect the radio, so it's suitable for any activity. It also comes in an eye-catching yellow color designed to make a statement. NOAA Weather Channel For the latest weather conditions, tune into the NOAA channel (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) which provides continuous weather broadcasting.The Talkabout T6500 has full 22-frequency capacity, and unlike our competitors, it has 99 Motorola exclusive codes, so there are more channel combinations than ever. "Priority Scan" helps you quickly find the most private channel in crowded environments to give you a chatter-free channel. And when you enable the Talkabout's exclusive QT noise filter, radios from other manufacturers can't be heard on your channel.The VibraCall silent vibrating ringer is especially useful for sportsmen - and for those locations where ringing can be intrusive. This feature is also great when the roar of the crowd drowns out your ring tone.The Talkabout T6500 has a special feature - "companding" - a sophisticated digital technology that filters out the static hiss between words. This not only extends the effective range of the radio but also delivers a noticeably clearer transmission quality.This model has an accessory connector for headset operation, as well as a no-accessory hands-free capability - so you can use your radio speakerphone-style.
Product Description
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".PRODUCTS FEATURES: 13" Remote Color Monitor/Receiver; Metallic light blue cabinet; QuadraSurf total remote control; Front A/V-headphone jacks; 13" black matrix picture tube; Onscreen clock with daily alarm; 240-minute sleep timer.
Customer Reviews:
I expected more from Philllips.......2001-10-18
Teerible tv. It has a terrible picture. I bought this tv a couple of weeks ago and I dislike it. The day I got it I happy because I have very little to do in my small college room, it was ok the first day, then the next day the tv did not respond. I changed the channal and it took 5 seconds before it respond, the 20 seconds before the sound came out. The voulme it took 10 seconds before the volume changed. I had to unplug it for it to work again. I am not the only one 3 of my friends bought this same tv and they have the same problems I was the only one who bought it online the rest in a retail store. I think it is ok it is only for college but if I had bought it for my home then I would have return it, the other person to rate this pruduct says this tv is a good one i think it is terrible, I did not gave this tv a one becuase it was sufficiently good to keep.
But don't buy if you are planning to get a tv. I wish now that some one would have advice me this.
I like everything white..........2001-09-11
So of course I love this TV. I put it in the kitchen but I think I'll get another for my bedroom. The front jacks make it easy to hook up my game systems. I also like the earphone jack so I can crank up the volume and not bother anyone.
Blue TV has great picture!.......2001-09-11
This is a great looking television! The blue finish is sort of metallic which gives it a different look than ordinary black TVs. I put it in my bedroom and it is the best picture in my house. It has a remote that is easy to use and a lot of automatic features that I love! Great gift for someone!
13" with a lot of features!.......2001-06-23
I love all the automatic features on this little television. My favorite is the auto picture feature so you can watch sports, movies, games, etc. and get the best possible picture for each. It has a similar setting for the sound that actually will lower the sound of loud commercials. I thought these features only came on larger more expensive TVs!
Product Description
Based on an architecture designed specifically for mobile computing, the Intel Celeron M Processor delivers a balanced level of mobile processor technology and exceptional value for sleeker, lighter notebook designs. Weighing under 4 pounds and only 303(L) x 225(D) x 26,28(H) mm, the MSI S250 notebook combines an ultra-compact form factor, and it provides perfect balance of performance and portability, which is ideal for business professionals, commuters, students.High resolution, wide screen viewing brings the home theater experience to you through the adoption of a 16: 10 aspect ratio.Connect without limits to your office network or the Internet with integrated Ethernet LAN, modem, and wireless LAN (802.11g). The LAN port has a fast 10/100 Mbps transfer speed to provide high-speed connection to your office network, or broadband Internet connections such as cable modem, DSL line or digital satellite signal. The 56 K V.90 modem lets you connect while you are on the road or at home by using a regular telephone line if a LAN port is not available. The MSI S250 notebook is not shy of connections. A VGA out connector allows the notebook to be connected directly to a projector or monitor for presentations or desktop use. An IEEE 1394 port for high-speed transfers of large digital video and data files from devices from such as digital video cameras. Three USB 2.0 ports expand the total number of devices that can be connected to the notebook including pointing devices, keyboards, floppy drives, printers, scanners and/or speakers.
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MINOX DD1 Diamant - Digital camera - 2.1 Mpix / 3.0 Mpix (interpolated)
Manufacturer: MINOX
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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All Digital Cameras
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Under 4x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras
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ASIN: B0002EA26G |
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MINOX DD1 - Digital camera - 2.1 Mpix / 3.0 Mpix (interpolated)
Manufacturer: MINOX
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
All Digital Cameras
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ASIN: B0002EA25W |
Product Description
Just like the legendary MINOX spy camera, which stands for fine mechanical precision in miniature size, the new MINOX DD1 also creates excitement through its unique design and technology concept. The 5-element multi-coated glass lens guarantees pin-sharp definition and brilliance. In combination with the 2.1 megapixel chip and the refined electronics you can be sure of brilliant images with natural rendition.This basic principle also applies to the MINOX DD1. All major functions are ergonomically designed and incorporated in the "mode" button on the back of the camera. No need to spend all your time looking up the operating instructions and you can get down to sheer photographic enjoyment straight away.The body of the DD1 is shaped as a round and flat basic form. The heart of the camera - the lens - is the core element and also forms the major component in the quality chain. The stylish shutter release, battery compartment and USB connection are arranged as marked features on the outer edge of the camera body and award the MINOX DD1 the distinguished and unmistakable character that makes a classic camera. This extremely compact digital camera, which weighs just 120 grams / 4.23 oz and measures a mere 75 mm / 2.95 inches in diameter, is designed to become your very personal chronicler, which accompanies you wherever you go to record those moments that have to be captured.
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Magenta Toner Cartridge forc9000 Series
Manufacturer: Okidata
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
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Laser Printer
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Product Features:
- Selling Qty: 1 EA
- Assembly Required: N
- Color: MAGENTA
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- Post Consumer Waste: 0%
ASIN: B00006B8BA |
Product Description
Designed for exact compatibility with OKI products, only OKI consumables ensure maximum performance, longevity and ultimate cost-effectiveness. OKI's ribbon cassettes, inkjet heads, toner and EP cartridges and other consumables are an integral part of the fundamental design of OKI's printer and fax products, combining with other key elements of their design to deliver optimum durability, reliability and print quality.
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Linksys-Cisco ETHERFAST CABLE/DSL VPN ROUTER ( BEFVP41-EU )
Manufacturer: Linksys
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
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ASIN: B0001YQQNA |
Electronics:
- Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (Green)
- Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (Light Blue)
- Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (White)
- Creative Zen Nano Plus 512 MB MP3 Player (Black)
- Creative Zen Sleek Photo 20 GB Multimedia Player (Aluminum/White)
- Creative Zen Touch 20 GB MP3 Player
- Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (Black)
- Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (White)
- Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (Pink)
- Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (White)
Electronics
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Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)
Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (White)
Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (Blue)
Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player Red
Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP3 Player (Blue)
