Creative ZEN VISION

195 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
design (236)
usability (115)
performance (42)
sound (39)
portability (36)

Negative
reliability (28)
headphones (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 reviews of Creative ZEN VISION. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and portability. The performance and usability also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the price. There are some less positive views about the headphones and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Creative ZEN VISION is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Creative ZEN VISION

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Creative ZEN VISION from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability. The price also gets good views. Comments about the size and design are mixed.

price, usability

64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Creative ZEN VISION

alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 user reviews of Creative ZEN VISION from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the battery and sound are generally positive. The performance and usability are also appreciated. Reviews about the size and price are different, and some have doubts about the reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Creative Zen Vision review

Creative's Zen Vision is a 30GB clever clogs, majoring in vision with a 3.7in widescreen and an AV-out jack

The Zen expertly handles fast motion and, overall, Creative’s bold vision pays off

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Will Head (techadvisor.co.uk)

Creative Zen Vision

Creative was one of the first companies to back Microsoft's Portable Media Center standard, with its Zen PMC (see Nov 04 issue). Now it's back with a new addition to its portable media player lineup, although this time the firm has decided to turn its...

The Vision improves on the PMC in some areas, but is lacking in others. The ability to play more video formats without conversion is welcome, but the screen is a letdown, despite its increased resolution. At £300 it's cheaper than the PMC but still...

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Zen Vision Review

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

Support for all common video and audio formats, coupled with a sleek, lightweight design and improved user interface help make Creative's Zen Vision, a top-notch media player - provided you have a Windows PC.

Sleek design, wide format support

Windows only

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Creative Zen Vision

Radio: Yes, Recording, Voice: Yes, Recording, Line In: No, Weight: 8.4 oz, Screen Size: 640 x 480 pixels, Capacity:...

Large, high-resolution screen. Good included earbuds. Strong headphone output. Video and photos look great. Decent battery life.function Video(mypage, myname, w, h, scroll) {var winl = (screen.width - w) / 2;var wint = (screen.height - h) / 2;winprops...

Narrow viewing angle. No line-in audio recording. No repeat for slideshows. No sequential playback or playlists for video. Inadequate documentation ; See the Creative Zen Vision in Action

With a big, beautiful screen, the Zen Vision offers a compelling audiovisual experience, but it's not without its drawbacks.

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com)

Creative Zen Vision review

Creative Zen Vision The Zen Vision, Creative's latest effort to craft the ultimate portable video player (PVP), improves on its predecessor, the Zen Portable Media Center , in almost every way. Though it's smaller and more elegant, it packs a larger...

Gorgeous high-resolution screen; beautiful, compact design; excellent interface; plays and records FM radio; supports TiVo To Go and limited movie downloads; syncs with Outlook; removable battery; CompactFlash slot; reasonably priced.

Limited viewing angle; no line-in audio or video recording; doesn't display album art; can't schedule radio recordings; no kickstand; no easy way to watch DVDs; TiVo To Go requires file conversion and third-party MPEG-2 decoder; incomplete...

The Creative Zen Vision, a dazzling but occasionally frustrating personal media player, handles video and music with aplomb, all for a tantalizingly low price.

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com.au)

Creative Zen Vision

The Creative Zen Vision is a refreshing take on the portable video player.

Gorgeous high-resolution screen ; Beautiful, compact design ; Excellent interface ; Plays and records FM radio ; Syncs with Outlook ; Removable battery ; CompactFlash slot

Limited viewing angle ; No line-in audio or video recording ; Doesn't display album art ; Can't schedule radio recordings ; No kickstand ; No easy way to watch DVDs ; Incomplete documentation

Creative promises up to 4.5 hours of movie playback time and 13 hours of music from the Zen's removable lithium-ion battery. An optional extended-life battery, available in white or black, promises to double playback time. We'll update our review with...

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : wubayou (devhardware.com)

Creative Zen Vision Review

Look out iPod; Creative has once again outdone itself with the introduction of the Zen Vision:M, a viable competitor to the Apple collection of MP3 players which boasts a superior screen, a plethora of features, and a wide variety of colors to choose...

The Zen feels stout in your hands and not as frail as the iPod. It can fit easily into any pocket. For those with differing aesthetic tastes, Creative offers the Zen Vision:M in the following colors: white, black, blue, green, and pink. If you are...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Tweak News (tweaknews)

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Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : New Zealand PC World (pcworld.co.nz)

Creative Zen Vision

Support for all common video and audio formats, coupled with a sleek, lightweight design and improved user interface help make Creative's Zen Vision,...

Sleek design, wide format support

Windows only

Sep, 2005

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