My newest toy is a great buy
Storage, navagation, good software, fast file transfer, no buttons to gum up,sharp screen, powerful sound, lighted touch buttons and good equalizers.
could come with a better case, included charger and spare battery - I'd gladly pay more for a complete package with this player.
Posted Dec 24, 2005 - I got this for podcasting (I listen to net broadcasts that are auto-sent to me each day to my desktop) and I loved the fact that you can record FM, voice or streaming content directly into the unit. The radio is pretty good compared to most I have had packaged with CD Players and having so many record options really broardens this players abilities. I also enjoy music and the Zen booms-out really well into ANY HEADPHONES I have used. I have Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Reduction because I work in a high noise enviroment - the combination of the player, 8 equalizers (plus a custom one you can set) makes this a million dollar sound machine!!!! As you have read in other reviews, the touch sensitive buttons CAN be a little tricky, but once you master them, they really are sweet. I think the neatest feature is that ALL THE BUTTONS (plus the out-line of the player) are back-lit, so in total darkness, you can manipulate the player effortlessly. It even has enough glow to use as a close-area flashlight in a dark room - lol. The software is intensive too, although it has a learning curve, you still have a wizard screen which walks you through MOST operations. I like this player a lot. I would gladly have paid another $50 or so for a kit which included a nice case, extra battery and charger. It comes in a roped bag which you knot-tie at the top - it really isn't a ergonomic way to use the player. I got it for under $170 at Walmart, which beats all the prices I've seen online. I have used other mp3 players, helped friends and coworkers operate theirs and WITHOUT A DOUBT the Creative Zen Micro is the EASIEST navigation system of all the players I have handled.
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