[Vault]

I wanted to get some people's thoughts on a product comparison. I live in Singapore so prices for Creative gear is always a little cheaper but this is what I'm faced with:

iPod Nano: Looks gorgeous, is small (I travel a lot so this is important) and around SG$436 for a spanky new black 4gig.

Creative Zen: Looks.. hmm jury out on that, is a lit thicker so not as pocketable, BUT is only SG$371 for a whopping 20gig.

(Both prices are from Bluetin).

I wanted to get some feedback from the gurus, especially if you've had expreience with the Zen. I could really do with the extra storage, but if I had to list what I'm looking for I would rate the following in order of importance:

1. Sound
2. Battery life
3. File management - I'm familiar with iTunes - what's Creative's like?
4. Portability

I know I don't need 20gig for my flights, but it would save room on the laptop and require less syncing.

Ta!

 

[MIKEp]

I would just go for the nano because of the flash. I have regretted buying a hard drive player since i got my zen micro. The flash is just so much more durable and lasts so much longer.

edit: I dont mind the creative software but i have no comparison because the only other program i have used is sonicstage(HORRIBLE).

 

[discord]

From what I heard, the Zen has good battery life and sound but its heavier than usual HD players. I can't comment on the software though.

 

[Vault]

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Originally Posted by MIKEp I would just go for the nano because of the flash.

Thanks MIKEp. I have a bit of a quality issue with Creative. I know the Micro had a lot of issues around the headphone jack. I'm more familiar with flash players so your advice is appreciated. I think I can be a bit rough at times with my gear.

 

[nikongod]

i liked the software and actually hardware of my zen. i also like the frequent option of user-changable battery.

but if you want to run with the player that is no place for a hdd.

 

[azncookiecutter]

Hm, I would take the nano, just because it looks so damn sexy (especially black). But if you need the capacity, get the Zen.

 

[scorpian007]

The Creative software isn't as bad as its made out to be. It works well, is fast and does everything you need with ease.

If you need the capacity, get the Zen. If you want something small, get the Nano. But you said you're a big rough with your gear so you'll need to be careful with the Nano

 

[haxyer]

vault theres someone looking to offload his zen touch at SGD$200 in very good condition

http://www.vrforums.com/showthread.php?t=37356

 

[Vault]

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Originally Posted by scorpian007 But you said you're a big rough with your gear so you'll need to be careful with the Nano

This is part of the problem. I was hoping the Nano would be bullet proof and steer me in the flash direction rather than a HD based player. Seems like it's fragile one way or another.

 

[MIKEp]

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Originally Posted by Vault This is part of the problem. I was hoping the Nano would be bullet proof and steer me in the flash direction rather than a HD based player. Seems like it's fragile one way or another.

u must not have seen the nano tough test

http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/nano.ars/3

its amazing

 

[RedLeader]

how about all the stories of cracked lcds and scratches if you look at it crosseyed? For toughness I'd stay away from the nano.

 

[Ypoknons]

No contradiction. The nano's curcuitry and flash memory can stand up to forces that will kill a hard drive player ... It's screen, however, is thin. Very thin. And scratchable.

 

[ColStripe]

Easy, the Zen. No way I'd sacrifice that much capacity for more $$$.

 

[rob1031]

zen- battery life, guarantee that its more durable (seen so many ipods die so quickly, ), and 2 gig

that made me choose the zen touch