MP3 Players : Creative Zen Nano Plus Blue(1 GB)

I wasn't sure if I wanted to invest in an IPod since I wanted other options than just listening to downloads. I like the option to listen to the radio the Zen Nano offers as well the recording capabilties when I am in class. I am very pleased with this product. Hide Full Review

I really enjoy this product because my parents don't let me buy music off the internet so if I got an Ipod I wouldn't have that much music. Also all I have to do to synchronize my music into the MP3 is conect it to the slots. Not having that much memory is okay because then I'm not tempted to fill the whole thing up with my money and with the Creative Zen Nano plus I can fill it up with music I already have. Best thing is that it's cheap, but great quality. Hide Full Review

bought this MP3 player for listening to downloaded archived radio stations on my way to work. This required attaching the output of the zen nano plus to an FM transmitter device for listening on my car radio. After a week I gave up on creative's software and switched to windows media player. I have yet to figure out exactly how the small dial control operates the filing system. Anyway, I managed to figure enough of this out to get what I needed. Perhaps this is operator inefficiency on my part? If I had to do this all over again, would I buy creative's zen nano plus. Have to say I really don't know. Hide Full Review

I just bought this Nano Plus 1GB and within a day I am very pleased over my purchase. First off, compare prices online (Wal-Mart vs Circuit City) before going into the store. The stores will not only match the online price but will match the lower advertised price. The software is difficult to use when you can't find a tutorial. First, I just downloaded my list of songs using the Sync on the Windows Media Player...Works fine, just remember to use shuffle folder and your songs will play at random. Secondly, I downloaded the software included in the package. Creative Media Source is the only file one will need to use for music. If you are an audio book fan, then use the Audible manager is for you. Other than that everything is extra. If someone has music and just wants a fast playlist without thought, you would use the Media Explorer. When in the Creative Media Source, you format your player, then click New Folder, name it and make your folder what you want. I have one for working out, one to relax, and one for driving. Once downloaded onto the player, you can click into the folder you want and play just that folder or play normal which is all song (no matter what folder) in alphabetical order according to artist. I set my player on the folder I choose and play random. My songs are played randomly in the folder of choice. If you choose the Windows Media option, the songs are just listed and no folder is created. With so many options...this little player packs a severe punch. One will have to upgrade to new earplugs. I personally think the supplied ear buds are loud enough but are uncomfortable for long periods of time. I love using a AAA battery. You can always buy rechargeable batteries if you want to save money. You have to be willing to play with the player to find out all the options. I read through the manual, which can be downloaded from Creative's website or downloaded from the software included. The choice is up to you. My player came with ear buds, the player, a nice rubber belt clip case, software, FM tuner, and sport arm band for $59.99. A great deal compared to the little iPod shuffler priced at $79.99. 32 preset FM tuner is fabulous for the on the go person. Also, you can set the Tuner for you various locations or just keep scanning away. Fabulous is great description. Con: Even though advertised as having mulitple color options, after a search...blue is the only color I could find. All other colors are sold out and sometimes priced higher. (Ex. Red priced at $139.99 and out of stock) Ebay has a couple of different colors but make sure to contact the seller before buying based on the picture shown. Good luck and happy music playing. Hide Full Review