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Creative Zen (16GB)

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Release date          September 16, 2008  September 15, 2008 






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$179-$186
from 4 stores
 






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Review summary We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites. Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados.






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Basic Specs
Product name Compare Creative Zen (16GB)
Creative Zen (16GB)
Compare Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)  
Compare Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)  
Compare Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
Compare Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)  






Product type Digital player / radio
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Digital player / radio
Digital player / radio






PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
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Hi-Speed USB , Wi-Fi
USB






Flash memory installed 16 GB Integrated
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8 GB Integrated






Digital storage None
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Built-in 120 GB Hard disk drive
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Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA , WAV , ADPCM , Audible , MP3 , AAC
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WMA , WMAPro , Audible , MP3 , AAC
WMA , WAV , Protected WMA (DRM) , MP3 , AAC






Digital player signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB
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Weight 2.3 oz
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4.5 oz
1.6 oz






Battery technology Lithium ion
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Lithium ion
Lithium ion






Color Black
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Black
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30 hour(s)
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Included accessories USB 2.0 cable , Earphone
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6 ear tips
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Software type Creative ZENcast Organizer , Creative Media Explorer , Drivers & Utilities
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Service & support type 1 year warranty
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Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
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2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
1.7 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in






Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
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2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
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Audio system sound effects Info unavailable
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Clear Stereo , Clear Bass






Audio system built-in display TFT
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LCD
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Diagonal size 2.5 in
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3.2 in
2 in






Resolution 320 x 240
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320 x 240
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Video playback support WMV9 , DivX 4 , MPED4 , MJPEG , XviD3 , DivX 5
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Still image format JPEG
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Equalizer type Built-in
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Equalizer factory presets Vocal , Classic , Disco , NewAge , Rock , Jazz , Acoustical , Pop
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Heavy , Custom , Jazz , Unique , Pop






Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
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Radio tuner
Digital Radio tuner






Headphones type Binaural
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Binaural
Binaural In-ear ear-bud






Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
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1 x Data cable - External
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Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
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None
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Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Lithium ion Rechargeable Integrated
Lithium ion Rechargeable Integrated
Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated






Product name Creative Zen (16GB) Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)   Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)   Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)  






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Price range   Check latest prices
$140-$319
from 14 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$269-$319
from 10 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$209-$229
from 11 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$224-$282
from 13 stores
 
  Check latest prices
$179-$186
from 4 stores
 






 
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