[real-eyes] Re: FW: New Accessible Screenless MP3 Player for $40
- From: "Duyahn Walker" <themusicman1@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 11:05:57 -0400
I would even like to try it to see how accessible this is. It sounds good
for the price that it is listed for.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimberly Morrow, PhD" <morrowmediakc@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 11:00 AM
Subject: [real-eyes] Re: FW: New Accessible Screenless MP3 Player for $40
>I take it you can purchase this player at places like Best Buy off the
> shelf?
>
> Also, if you can't "transfer files", then how do files get onto the
> player?
> Since we can't drag and drop, I presume we just go to "my computer", copy
> the file, then paste it into the removable disk option.
>
> Also does this player have FM radio? Most of Creative's players do.
> Kim
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Jose
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> Subject: [real-eyes] Re: FW: New Accessible Screenless MP3 Player for $40
>
> hay I sent this along to Cathy cause I think this should be one of the
> prizes at the picnic.
> From Jose
> "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will
> counsel you with My eye upon you."
> Psalm 32:8
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Reginald George
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> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:11 PM
> Subject: [real-eyes] FW: New Accessible Screenless MP3 Player for $40
>
>
> This player does remember where you are in files and has the unique
> ability
> to get you easily to your folders. It also has a rechargeable battery
> and
> the price is very right for a almost throw away player with a lot of neat
> accessible features!
>
> * Review of Screenless MP3 Player
> Date: Mon, May 21 2007 6:04 pm
> From: "Parker at Vip conduit"
>
>
> Since we receive frequent requests for accessible MP3 Players we are
> passing
> this on. This is all the information we currently have.
> Subject: Creative Screenless Zen Stone MP3 player
> Creative Zen Stone Review
> By: Grahm Skee - Anything But iPod
> Published on: 5/10/2007 11:13 PM
> Creative Zen Stone 1GB MP3 Player- Black
> Creative dropped the Zen Stone seemingly out of nowhere to
> compete head-on with the iPod Shuffle,
> doing so at half the price with more to offer. Creatives
> screenless player is a very basic offering - only audio playback
> and data storage. However, the
> player does step out of the current Zen lineup feature
> set by offering up true MSC drag and drop, catering to all
> operating systems.
> The Zen Stone makes a great secondary player to your audio
> arsenal, handy for the gym or any
> place you need a simple, truly portable music solution.
> Read on for a look at all the features Creative has managed to
> pack into this player, as well as
> a peek at the Stones insides, disassembled for all to see.
> Quick Specs
> list of 8 items
> . Size WxHxD: 2.1" x 1.4" x 0.5
> . Weight: 0.88 oz
> . Storage Capacity: 1GB (250 songs 4 minutes per song at 128
> kbps mp3)
> . Battery Life: Up to 10 hours continuous playback
> . Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion Polymer
> . Playback Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible
> . Connect Type: UMS/MSC
> . Available Colors: Black, White, Pink, Blue, Red, Green
> list end
> Accessories
> Included in the package is the bare minimum: the Zen Stone
> itself, a pair of earbuds, standard
> USB cable, and a quick start guide. Creative is also rolling
> out a few accessories to go along with the Stone, like an arm
> band, neoprene keychain holder,
> speaker dock, and silicone clip case. Third parties will
> be releasing their own cases and accessories as well, so you
> wont be short changed on available
> accessories.
> Design
> The Zen Stone is coated in a hard, smooth plastic giving it the
> feel of a nicely polished river
> rock. The plastic is the same material found on the Zen
> V Plus and is fairly scratch resistant; it will scratch but not
> easily under typical use. It is
> pleasant to hold in your hand and lends to a very useable
> design - small but not too small to use for bigger hands.
> A nice touch added to the left side of the player is a place to
> connect a lanyard for wearing
> around your neck. The standard USB plug is found on the bottom
> with the headphone jack located on the top. On the left face of
> the player is an LED that will
> indicate the status of the player and the battery level
> with various flashing sequences and LED colors.
> Controls
> Controls are very basic. The center play button operates as the
> on button, as well as the off
> with a long press. The directional up operates volume and
> the directional left and right operate the skip/scan forward and
> backward. On the top is a switch
> that allows you to select either standard track-by-track
> play or shuffle-all-music play. The switch also slides to the
> right, which advances you to the
> next file folder. This is a very nice touch for allowing
> better control and organization on a screenless MP3 player.
> (More on this below under Music
> Playback.)
> Transferring Music
> The Zen Stone is MSC (UMS) meaning that it will work with any
> modern operating system without
> installing software, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. Music
> is as simple as dragging and dropping music files and/or entire
> folder directories of music
> files. I have zero complaints about this method; it is the
> purest, easiest way to get music onto an MP3 player. If you are
> interested, Windows Media Player
> will also work with the Zen Stone, as it's compatible
> with any type of removable media. This may be useful for using
> features that will shuffle or
> randomly select 1GB worth of music to the player. [Also note
> that since the player is MSC, you are able to use the player as
> a flash drive to store documents,
> photos, and other file types.]
> Creative Media Lite Software
> Although not packaged with the Zen Stone, Creative Media Lite
> software can be downloaded for free
> on Creatives website. The lite version of their Creative
> Media software is designed for the player to transfer music, rip
> CDs, organize folders, and
> manage some extra features you could only do on a player with
> a screen. The main screen shows you the percentage of battery
> left on the player as well as the
> firmware version, which is also updated though the software.
> There is also a volume limit feature that allows you to set the
> maximum volume limit and
> password-protects the ability to change it. This is useful for
> protecting your childrens hearing.
> Disassembly
> Cracking into the Zen Stone without damaging it may be a bit
> difficult. The face of the player is
> snapped into four places near each of the corners. However,
> all of the edges seem to be glued or fused together. I was not
> able to get it apart without
> causing serious cosmetic damage to the outside casing. There
> is nothing user-serviceable, so breaking into the Zen Stone is
> merely for the sport of it,
> anyway.
> Music Playback
> There are two different play modes: repeat all and shuffle all.
> Repeat all simply plays all the
> files on the player in order. The order is alphabetical
> by track title but also by folder title. For instance, if you
> have a few folders and a few songs
> in the root directory, the player will start with the
> tracks in the files in the root directory (files not in a
> folder) then move through the folders
> alphabetically. The Zen Stone has no limit to the number
> of folders but limits the depth of the folders to three. There
> is also a file limit of 1000 total
> files.
> The player has a folder skip button that is activated by sliding
> the switch to the left. This
> will allow you to skip though one folder at a time. This is
> nice for when you want to load entire albums onto the player
> where the button will allow you to
> flip though the 10-12 CDs you ripped to the player. It
> could also be nice to make folders for different mixes. For
> instance, you could make a folder
> just for the gym or a folder for a party mix.
> Sliding the switch to the right will put it in shuffle mode.
> This will shuffle through all songs
> and all file folders.
> Sound Quality
> Sound quality is pretty good and typical of Creatives line of
> Zen players. I found that the
> frequencies are well balanced, having a flat response. EQs are
> always nice, but the Stone can get away without having one.
> Conclusion
> The Zen Stone is an extremely basic screenless 1GB MP3 player.
> Without a screen, Creative added
> some nice features that allow you to easily and blindly
> navigate your tunes. The Zen Stone works with all modern
> operating systems and doubles as a
> standard data flash drive, making loading music and other files
> as easy as it gets. I really have a hard time finding a
> reasonable complaint for a screenless MP3
> player priced at $40. If you need a simple music solution
> or something to accompany your other player, pick one up. You
> wont be disappointed.
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