Creative Strikes First With Zen
Creative is set to release the new Zen, easily their best looking/functioning digital media player to date. The Flash-based portable comes in three storage configurations, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, and sports a bright, full color 2.5-inch display, FM-tuner and SD slot for memory expansion. It also features voice recording, USB 2.0 connectivity, EQ, and a personal organizer.
Features:
• Capacity: 4GB / 8GB / 16GB
• Size: 55 x 83 x 11.3mm
• Weight: 65g
• LCD: 2.5″ 16.7 million color TFT LCD 320 x 240 pixels
• Battery: Embedded Li-ion battery
• Battery Life: Up to 25 hrs (claimed audio playtime)
• Up to 5 hrs (claimed video playtime)
• Video Playback Formats: MJPEG, WMV9, MPED4-SP3, DivX3 4/5 and XviD3
• Audio Playback Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC4 (.m4A), WAV (ADPCM), Audible 2,3,4
• Photo Formats Supported: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF
• FM Radio: 32 preset stations
• EQ Settings: 8 presets and 5 band custom EQ
• Organizer: Calendar, Contact, Task List
• Power Charging: Yes
• Album Art: Yes
• Voice Recording: Yes
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• SD connection
The credit card-sized Creative Zen will set you back $149, $199 and $299 respectively. More information on the new Creative Zen. Amazon is taking Creative Zen 8 GB pre-orders now.
