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The editors liked
High resolution screen thats easy to view even in sunshine
Large number of codecs supported
Supported by a variety of useful accessories
Quality solid build
Outstanding audio quality
Brilliant audio/video out functionality
Mains and/or USB cha...
Beautiful high-res screen
Sleek design
Easy to use
Supports several video formats
CompactFlash slot
Large
High-resolution screen. Good included earbuds. Strong headphone output. Video and photos look great. Decent battery life.
The editors didn't like
Software support is a bit limited (video conversion capabilities arent great).
Sub-par graphics
Doesn’t record video
No album art
Slow boot-up time (in preproduction model)
Narrow viewing angle. No line-in audio recording. No repeat for slideshows. No sequential playback or playlists for video. Inadequate documentation.
Abstract: Gorgeous high-resolution screen; beautiful, compact design; excellent interface; plays and records FM radio; supports TiVo To Go and limited movie downloads; syncs with Outlook; removable battery; CompactFlash slot; reasonably priced.
Abstract: We can only imagine the conversations with Microsoft that took place when Creative decided to ditch Redmond’s Portable Media Center platform in favor of its own homebrew interface (“It’s not you—it’s us”). But it was a smart move. The Zen Vision is far...
Abstract: Creatives Zen Vision is a follow-up to the popular Portable Media Centre, but represents a fundamental redesign that eschews Microsofts portable media centre design in favour of a fresh interface. Instead of relying on Windows Media Player to transfe...
Gorgeous high-resolution screen, Beautiful, compact design, Excellent interface, Plays and records FM radio, Syncs with Outlook, Removable battery, CompactFlash slot, *
Limited viewing angle, No line-in audio or video recording, Doesnt display album art, Cant schedule radio recordings, No kickstand, No easy way to watch DVDs, Incomplete documentation
The Creative Zen Vision, a dazzling but occasionally frustrating personal media player, handles video and music with aplomb. ...
Abstract: The Zen Vision is pricey, but its a great way to play music and video files on the go. Its a very desirable gadget. With the newspapers full of Apples new video iPod, its easy to forget that portable video players have been on sale for a while. C...
Detailed screen; easy to use; perfect Windows Media Player integration
Highly reflective screen; no recording options; limited hard drive
Against the Archos AV500, the Zen Vision just loses out thanks to a lack of TV recording and a 4:3 screen. However, it is much easier to use and offers a pleasant picture quality, even if the screen is far too reflective. It also looks like a premium ...
