FreeLists / blindipod / [blindipod] Re: a new ipod shuffle clone from Creative , the Zen Stone

[Jeff Samco <jsamco@xxxxxxx>]

Below is a portion of a recent DealNews.com email 
advertising this MP3 player for $40 from Buy.com. 
There is a very thorough and favorable review of this player at
http://www.buy.com/articles/loc/64231/channeltype/2/channelid/115/subtype/2/554.html

Buy.com offers the Creative ZEN Stone 1GB MP3 
Player in Black for $39.99. With free shipping, 
that's $8 below our last mention and the lowest 
total price we could find. Features include an 
.88-oz. weight, up to 10-hours of playback per 
charge, USB 2.0 connectivity, and support for 
MP3, WMA, WAV, and Audible music file formats.
<http://dealnews.com/deals/Creative-ZEN-Stone-1-GB-MP3-Player-for-40-shipped/168582.html?ref=alert>Click 
here for updates or to snap up this deal now


At 11:06 AM 5/17/2007, you wrote:
> Hello friends,
>
> I don't know if this was mensionned here, if so, I'm sorry...
>
> Well, Creative have made a kind of ipod shuffle 
> clone, so it's a flash mp3 player with not screen with limited functionalities.
> it's sold for $49.99 I think, but it's pehraps not yet available outside Asia.
>
> here are the specifications.
>
>
> Featuring plug-and-play capabilities, simply 
> connect via USB to your computer to transfer 
> music or data files, manage your ZEN Stone's contents or perform
> other essential functions. Passionate owners of 
> ZEN Stone can also download Creative Media Lite 
> for free, and access a host of useful tools including converting
> audio CD tracks into MP3 files!
> One touch navigation control
> One touch navigation control
> Access all your player's functions right at your 
> fingertips with the ergonomically designed controls.
> Quick play mode switch
> Quick play mode switch
> Switch play modes as easily as sliding a toggle 
> switch! You can quickly skip to the next song or 
> folder and randomly play all songs in your player. Easy
> transfer
> Easy transfer
> Simply drag-and-drop your music and data files 
> between ZEN Stone and your computer. No drivers are needed.
> LED indicator
> LED indicator
> Multi-color LED to indicate charging status and playback status.
> Playback time
>
> Playback time1 Up to 10hrs of continuous music 
> playback. Good listening practices
> Good listening practices
> Creative cares about your hearing. Learn more on how to listen smart.
>
> 1Actual battery life will vary with use
>
> Feature
>
> Description
> Capacity: 1GB
> Song Capacity: 500 WMA/ 33hrs (64kbps), 250 MP3/ 16hrs (128kbps)1
> Battery Life/ Playtime2: Up to 10 hours for continuous audio playback
> Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (Embedded)
> Size: 53.67 x 35.34 x 12.82 mm
> Weight: 18.5g
> Audio Support: MP3, WMA, Audible
> Mass Storage Device: Yes.
> Connectivity: USB 1.1/ 2.0
> Supported Music Services: Audible (2 and 3)
>
> 1 Based on 4 minutes per song. 1GB = 
> 1,000,000,000 bytes. Available capacity will be 
> less, reported capacity will vary.
> 2 Actual battery life will vary with use.
>
> REQUIREMENTS
> Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 1 or 
> higher) / XP 64-bit, Microsoft® Windows Vista?
> 128MB RAM (256MB recommended)
> 40MB free hard drive space
> USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended)
>
> PACKAGE CONTENTS
> ZEN Stone
> Earphone
> Quickstart Leaflet
> USB 2.0 cable
>
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