Zen Sleek???

[LFC_SL]

UK are typically charged say at least $50 more than US price. Thats no exaggeration

If I emigrated to US, I could easily afford for example an iaudio X5 and PSP + 2 games. But my money in UK is only worth one of the two

 

[Divad1]

Yer we get charged a lot more here in the UK. There are numerous places in the UK selling creative sleek in the UK for around £190-200, which is about about $380 so that ebay 360 dont sound such a raw deal now does it

A new colour ipod 20 gig is like £190, $365 ish and an iaudio x5 20 gig is £250, $470 ish.

David


Note: i guessed the exchange rate in my head give or take 10 dollars so dont tell me my prices were a couple of dollars out

 

[LFC_SL]

No the prices aren't out. If anything, you're being too kind

 

[calvinhobs]

Allright...

I just got off the phone with Creative and they're saying the Sleek will most likely be available in the midle of September.

I asked about pricing and they were unable to give me any info. I'm guessing the 20GB unit will be $280 give or take a few bucks... I think I might have to wait until September and get the Sleek!!!


Though I was reading on the Creative web site forums and a few people posted with the Sleek experience...one guy had the Sleek in his pocket which had a little bit of dirt in it and he said a lot of it got behind the screen...that sucks. Is this a problem with a lot of players and this guys shouldn't have done that or should the Sleek not be doing that?

 

[GSTom1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electric_Mofo I dont understand why people say this is old technology, its got more features than the ipod or most DAP's to be honest. The only thing it doesnt have is a colour screen which drains the battery anyway. Im ordering one of these next week from www.play.com

The technology is not old, but compared to its main competitors (Apple, iRiver, Cowon), the Creative Zen Sleek is missing a lot of features that other players have. They include the following:

- Color screen
- View photos and album art
- Video playback
- Support for a wide variety of codecs: OGG, ASF, FLAC, AAC
- Crossfading
- Gapless playback
- Line in recording
- Line out playback

Creative is getting closer. Add a color screen (got to have one to keep up with the Jones - it's a big selling point even if only a few really need it), support for more codecs and add a lineout and you've got a winner!

 

[calvinhobs]

Though, I think the biggest thing creative has going (based on wide spread opinion) is its supperior sound quality.

After all, it is music that MP3s provide and Creative seems to manage to do the best job at producing it. Everything else is icing on the cake imo...I'm just going for the best quality music.

 

[notnormal]

Creative is known for it's sound quality, but it is by no means superior nor is it the best. Additionally, your not going to get the best if your using a lossy codec.

 

[calvinhobs]

Quote:

Originally Posted by notnormal Creative is known for it's sound quality, but it is by no means superior nor is it the best. Additionally, your not going to get the best if your using a lossy codec.

In your opinion, what's the best? Cause I'm interested!!

 

[Guitarmarama]

I've always considered iRivers to be the best all-round, but I just love my Zen Xtra too much... With my Shure e3c's it blows anything away.

 

[calvinhobs]

The Zen Sleek is now available for pre-order on the Creative US webpage...the price is $269.99.

http://us.creative.com/products/prod...&product=13599

I can't tell if this unit has dedicated volume buttons...

 

[shaq365]

It doesn't - same as Zen Micro using the touch pad to adjust volume.

 

[outsidelookingin]

anyone outside the U.S. own one of these? Id like to see how they compare up to the Zen Micro as far as features. I think they're basically the same....however, are they buggy, freeze up often, or good solid player? Just any insight, anyone..

 

[calvinhobs]

http://www.costcentral.com/

They have a pre-order for $238.20 plus about $8 shipping. Not bad...

 

[Orestes]

i saw it at a bestbuy store here in sf. they had 2-3 in stock. they're selling them for $249.

 

[ScubaSteve87]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSTom1 The technology is not old, but compared to its main competitors (Apple, iRiver, Cowon), the Creative Zen Sleek is missing a lot of features that other players have. They include the following: - Color screen - View photos and album art - Video playback - Support for a wide variety of codecs: OGG, ASF, FLAC, AAC - Crossfading - Gapless playback - Line in recording - Line out playback Creative is getting closer. Add a color screen (got to have one to keep up with the Jones - it's a big selling point even if only a few really need it), support for more codecs and add a lineout and you've got a winner!

using the dock just like ipod you can get line out playback, maybe someone will be kind enough to make a cable like sik din for us?
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...?product=13747