Editorial Review
Enjoy up to 2,000 of your favorite songs with this compact 4GB MP3 player.- 4GB hard drive holds 2,000 songs
- Also plays video clips
- Listen to FM radio stations
- Records directly to your MP3 player
- Direct Line-in recording from CD player or other source
- 1.5" OLED display
- 1-touch 5-way navigation joystick for easy access to all menus
- 8 preset and custom EQ settings
- Supports subscription services, synchs with Microsoft Outlook and has a built-in voice recorder
- 1-year limited warranty
This lightweight, easy-to-use MP3 player is the perfect pocket companion for taking tunes on the go.
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Customer Reviews
Stay away 
2008-05-13
I have bought several of these units and in each and every instance they have failed after a few months.
They haven't failed because of abuse. They were all gently used, strictly to listen to audio books.
Once a unit fails it is a hassle to return for an exchange, through Creative Labs.
Great Product 
2008-05-11
This product exceeded my expectations. It's small and yet packed full of features. It's durable with great looking graphics.
My first mp3. Am very pleased. 2008-05-10
I researched the Internet for days to be sure I would buy the device I needed for audio books, podcasts, and music. I've found it in the Creative Zen V. Have no complaints. It is easy to use, quite user friendly and meets my needs which is to hold a few music cds and several books. Currently have four unabridged books, two one-hour pod casts, and several music albums and still have some memory. I'm not interested in the video, but it has some capabilities there. I recommend this product.
Dennis
Does not work well for books 2008-05-08
I've had lots of problems with this MP3. Forget about customer service, you can only find FAQ, which are not what you need. Problems:
1) The endless menus are annoying
2) Bookmarking takes more than four screens
3) WATCH OUT! If you let the battery drain it will be dead FOREVER and new ones cost $44.
4) These units go dead dead dead, you have to reset, losing everything
5) They have tried to do way too much with this little thing. We'd much rather have a player that SIMPLY WORKS
6) You can't recharge them with AC, you have to use USB connection that is very lengthly
7) It is very difficult to find a good MP3 for audio books-- either the library sites are not compatible with them OR they are very hard to bookmark.
Works Just Fine... Until It Doesn't 
2008-05-03
I bought the Zen V Plus because I wanted a player that could also record, something the iPods don't let you do. I discovered that it records at such a puny sound level that it's of very little use. That was fine, I still had a good mp3 player. But nope. After a few months, it suddenly locked up: none of the buttons would work. Not even the power button! There was no way to turn it off, and the battery wound down to nothing. Connecting it into my computer was no help, because the computer couldn't detect it. Creative's website has no troubleshooting tips, and neither does the owner's manual, so when your Zen Plus dies, it's gone, along with your money. I'll never buy anything from Creative again.
Great idea, badly executed 2008-04-28
Enjoy up to 2,000 of your favorite songs with this compact 4GB MP3 player.- 4GB hard drive holds 2,000 songs
- Also plays video clips
- Listen to FM radio stations
- Records directly to your MP3 player
- Direct Line-in recording from CD player or other source
- 1.5" OLED display
- 1-touch 5-way navigation joystick for easy access to all menus
- 8 preset and custom EQ settings
- Supports subscription services, synchs with Microsoft Outlook and has a built-in voice recorder
- 1-year limited warranty
This lightweight, easy-to-use MP3 player is the perfect pocket companion for taking tunes on the go.
Not enough Memory + Amazon stinks! 2008-04-28
There's not enough memory in this unit + other problems. When I tried to return in and purchase a more expensive one from Amazon, Amazon was just HORRIBLE! Since I opened the box, I would lose 50% of the unit price, lose the shipping charges and would pay for the shipping back to Amazon. I now have a unit that I'm VERY UNHAPPY WITH! Beware if you're going to shop with Amazon. I learned and will try to AVOID THEM IN THE FUTURE. Sincerely, Barry
Love the Zen 2008-04-23
I love this jukebox. Since the price dropped, i picked up 2 more. Since im not an Apple fan, these are a great alternative. The battery will last about 3 or so days if let it play through. Though, if you skip through song after song...battery life is about a day. In regards to the the player stopping in mid song...yeah it happens. But its that big of a deal for me. I updated the firmware...and it hasnt happened since.
The software that comes with the zen is pretty good. The podcast thingy is good too. Ive already found some good music casts from it.
Over all...im pretty happy with the zen. I recommend the zen to anyone who doesnt want an iPod
GREAT DEAL AND PRODUCT, BUT FROZE ALREADY? 
2008-04-21
This product has been great since I have owned it for about a month. Once I figured out how to use it and get it all set up with my computer and a music-to-go site it has been great. It just froze on me completely though and I am hoping it is just a firmware upgrade that is needed, had to restart the whole thing loosing all the music and pictures that I have put on. I'll be keeping my figures crossed that that fixes it! Overall, it is a good product, and at a great price at that.
Great MP3 Player 2008-04-21
This little player is a great "step into the 21st century" player. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and it has worked flawlessly. It's easy to use and rip music to the device. The capacity is just right - I have albums that have some lengthier tracks on them and I have 566 songs on it with 1.6 gig to go. It's great to know that you can shuffle your songs according to album or random all. Many of my coworkers have become interested because of the quality and the price - it's an excellent value that isn't jacked up because it's an Ipod. I can't recommend it enough
