Creative's Impressive ZEN V Plus Is Coming Soon

Creative's latest effort - the ZEN V line flash-based player is aimed right at Apple's popular iPod nano line. The ZEN V and ZEN V Plus come in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities.

In both lines, each model includes a voice recorder (iPod nano doesn't have), a line-in jack, and a 1.5-inch OLED screen (iPod nano uses 1.5" LCD screen) that displays photos with great clarity indoors but doesn't offer the best outdoor visibility. The V Plus also plays video and has an FM tuner (iPod nano doesn't have both functions). Both the ZEN V and ZEN V Plus work with Plays For Sure subscription content and handle the standard complement of MP3, WMA, and Audible files.

While the ZEN V models are about twice as thick as the iPod nano, they are also shorter, just as light, and very comfortable to use. They should be coming soon to New Zealand, but no date confirmed yet. Below are summarized features of Creative ZEN V Plus for your information. For other available models of MP3 players, click here.

• Scratch resistant OLED screen - Small and trendy, ZEN V Plus features a brilliant full color 1.5" OLED display. Your photos are clearer and more vibrant than ever, thanks to its 128 x 128 resolution.
• Line-in encoding - No computers necessary. Record music directly from your CD player or other playback source with the supplied Line-In cable instantly, in few simple steps.
• Your lifestyle tool - ZEN V Plus does much more than play music or display photos. Use it to display the time, as a handy alarm clock, or even to view your calendar, task and contacts. Maximize it as an external storage device that stores your important files and document.
• One touch navigation joystick - Its ergonomically designed 5-way joystick enables easy access to all menus. You can even start voice recording with just a click of a button.
• Set your tone - ZEN V Plus comes with 8 presets and custom EQ settings to bring out the best in your music.
• Easy transfer - Simple drag and drop your data files between ZEN V Plus and your computer. No complicated or messy driver installations necessary.
• Full access to online music stores - Select from more than a million songs from a myriad of online music stores - Napster To Go, Yahoo! Music Unlimited, Rhapsody To Go, and so much more. With PlaysForSure support, you will always be able to play any digital music purchased or subscribed to.
• Views from all angles - Rotate your screen and orientates to your preferred viewing point.