The Creative Zen Vision W thread

[acemcmac]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102012

I don't have a laptop or any kind of portable video player. I have a business trip coming up in a few weeks that I don't want to approach without something <shudder>

Why is the W so much cheaper than the regular model? Is that just because of the standard price discount that wide screen lcd's get over regular LCD's?

Update: A few of us got in on the Best Buy deal... $250+tax w/ free shipping. Details about the device are scattered through out the thread. I'm typing while listening to mine now

Good reference

 

[michaels]

Dood ipod is teh best!!!111!1!

 

[yllus]

Possibly wait for the Microsoft Zune? It's coming out on November 14th.

 

[Aharami]

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/55-102-012-07.JPG
the bigger connector to the right looks like an ipod connector. This takes an ipod connector? If so, I can get this for my gf instead of the ipod video. I was only looking at the ipod vid cuz she needs for it to connect to her Alpine headunit's ipod connector

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: Aharami
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/55-102-012-07.JPG
the bigger connector to the right looks like an ipod connector. This takes an ipod connector? If so, I can get this for my gf instead of the ipod video. I was only looking at the ipod vid cuz she needs for it to connect to her Alpine headunit's ipod connector

Interesting, I hadn't noticed that.

The manual calls it a "Docking connector" and says "Connects to a docking station (available separately)."

 

[Kelvrick]

Resolution is a little low for me and I'd wait for the zune to come out.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Resolution is a little low for me and I'd wait for the zune to come out.

Zune: 3-inch QVGA LCD screen, with a resolution of 320×240

vs

Zen W: 4.3" High Resolution Color Screen at 480 x 272 pixels



The Zen is the same resolution and size as the PSP. I was really really really impressed with the PSP screen.

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: yllus
Possibly wait for the Microsoft Zune? It's coming out on November 14th.

bingo. A buddy beta tested this bad boy, and let me just say - you'll be blown away.

 

[uhohs]

creative and ms need to release 80gb+ players. 30gb isn't enough for super pirates like me. :Q

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Resolution is a little low for me and I'd wait for the zune to come out.

Zune: 3-inch QVGA LCD screen, with a resolution of 320×240

vs

Zen W: 4.3" High Resolution Color Screen at 480 x 272 pixels



The Zen is the same resolution and size as the PSP. I was really really really impressed with the PSP screen.

I meant it as two separate statements.

To clarify, for the size and aspect ratio of the zen, I expected just a slightly higher rez, maybe 640x360.

That, and I'd wait for the zune just to see how everyday operations compare to the zen, like actual battery life, ease of file transfering and such.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: uhohs
creative and ms need to release 80gb+ players. 30gb isn't enough for super pirates like me. :Q

It'll hold up to 6 seasons of most shows at a time. Have you thought about how many charge/recharge cycles that is? If you were ever on a trip that long, you'd have a PC with you to sync with. 30 gigs is plenty for me.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Resolution is a little low for me and I'd wait for the zune to come out.

Zune: 3-inch QVGA LCD screen, with a resolution of 320×240

vs

Zen W: 4.3" High Resolution Color Screen at 480 x 272 pixels



The Zen is the same resolution and size as the PSP. I was really really really impressed with the PSP screen.

I meant it as two separate statements.

To clarify, for the size and aspect ratio of the zen, I expected just a slightly higher rez, maybe 640x360.

That, and I'd wait for the zune just to see how everyday operations compare to the zen, like actual battery life, ease of file transfering and such.

I see. If you've ever seen a PSP, you'd see why the res isn't that big of a deal. This screen is almost identical in spec to the PSP and the PSP is showstoppingly beautiful.

 

[j00fek]

creative>apple

id buy one of those

 

[uhohs]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...vision+w&type=product&id=1157068456383

:Q

 

[acemcmac]

Mine just shipped

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Mine just shipped

Give us a review qith live pics. I just may ditch my Vision:m for this bad boy.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Mine just shipped

Give us a review qith live pics. I just may ditch my Vision:m for this bad boy.

I'll be a really bad reviewer as the last piece of portable electronics I bought was a Sony mp3 cd player, but I'll definitely try

I remember seeing a bunch on google....

http://www.epizenter.net/comment.php?comment.news.208

 

[alembic5]

Originally posted by: j00fek
creative>apple

id buy one of those

Couldn't agree more. I got the Zen Vision:M and absolutely love the thing. Excellent audio quality, great little screen! Although I recommend a headphone upgrade... I got these and wow... what a difference. Comfortable, excellent sound isolation, and $250 cheaper than the Shure E5C's...

That Zune does look pretty sweet though.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Mine just shipped

Give us a review qith live pics. I just may ditch my Vision:m for this bad boy.

I'll be a really bad reviewer as the last piece of portable electronics I bought was a Sony mp3 cd player, but I'll definitely try

I remember seeing a bunch on google....

http://www.epizenter.net/comment.php?comment.news.208

You presonal impression would be fine As soon as it's on sale again, I'm getting one.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Mine just shipped

Give us a review qith live pics. I just may ditch my Vision:m for this bad boy.

I'll be a really bad reviewer as the last piece of portable electronics I bought was a Sony mp3 cd player, but I'll definitely try

I remember seeing a bunch on google....

http://www.epizenter.net/comment.php?comment.news.208

You presonal impression would be fine As soon as it's on sale again, I'm getting one.

No problem- I'd be honored.

mugs is in for one too.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: AnyMal

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Mine just shipped

Give us a review qith live pics. I just may ditch my Vision:m for this bad boy.

I'll be a really bad reviewer as the last piece of portable electronics I bought was a Sony mp3 cd player, but I'll definitely try

I remember seeing a bunch on google....

http://www.epizenter.net/comment.php?comment.news.208

You presonal impression would be fine As soon as it's on sale again, I'm getting one.

No problem- I'd be honored.

mugs is in for one too.

I am jealous I absolutely love my Vision: M You simply can't underestimate the beauty of having a drag and drop PMP with a native support for most every popular video/audio codec.

 

[mercanucaribe]

CF card support should make it popular with digital photographers.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

mugs is in for one too.

Mine hasn't shipped yet.

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
CF card support should make it popular with digital photographers.

That was enough to convince my wife it was a good purchase.

 

[tbike06]

I really want one of these...

 

[mugs]

Hey, does anyone know where to buy a spare battery for this thing?