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| Manufacturer | Creative Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable media player |
| Lifespan | 2007-present |
| Operating system | ZEN UI 1.20.02 |
| Storage | Available in 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 GB flash memory |
| Display | 2.5" backlit TFT LCD Screen 320 × 240 resolution 24-bit color depth (16.7 million colors) |
| Input | 4-way directional pad, 9 buttons, Power/Hold slider |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
The ZEN is a portable media player designed and manufactured by Creative Technology. The flash memory-based player is the de facto successor[1] of the ZEN Vision:M and was announced on August 29, 2007, to be available in capacities of 4, 8, and 16 GB, as of September 14.[2] A 32 GB model was announced on December 4, 2007, setting a record for storage capacity among flash players,[3] as well as a 2 GB model.
The player has a width of 3.26 inches, a height of 2.16 inches and is 0.44 inches thick - making it the slimmest ZEN player and the second slimmest Creative player (other than the MuVo Slim[4]) so far. Because of its dimensions, the ZEN is advertised to be the "size of a credit card".[5] This is the first Creative player to have an SD card slot (enabling the support of SD and SDHC cards - an optional adapter is needed for microSD and miniSD cards), support for unprotected AAC (in a ".m4a" extension), as well as a 24-bit TFT LCD screen, which is 2.5 inches long diagonally in QVGA. The player includes a built-in FM tuner and microphone, and the ability to synchronize organizer data from Microsoft Outlook. The ZEN is not to be confused with the ZEN Micro-based player of the same name.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 GB |
| Memory type | Flash-based |
| Dimensions | 8.2 × 5.4 × 1.1 cm / 3.26 × 2.16 × 0.44 in. |
| Weight | 65 g / 2.3 oz. |
| Screen | 2.5" TFT LCD |
| Screen resolution | 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA) |
| Color depth | 24-bit (16.7 million colors) |
| Battery life | Audio playback > 25hrs Video playback > 5hrs |
| Video formats | MJPEG, WMV, and AVI (MPEG-4 SP, DivX, Xvid), while MPEG-1, and MPEG-2 are supported through transcoding |
| Audio formats | MP3, AAC (unprotected ".m4a"), WMA (including protected and lossless), WAV, and Audible 2, 3, and 4 formats |
| Photo formats | JPEG (Other formats would be transcoded) |
| Battery | Non-removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Up to 97 dB |
| EQ types | Pop, Jazz, Rock, Disco, Vocal, New Age, Classical, Acoustic & 5-band custom setting |
| Album art source | Folder.jpg or from ID3 tag |
| Recording input quota | 10hrs |
| FM radio presets | 32 |
| Connection type | USB1.1 / 2.0, SD Memory Card |
| PIM | Syncs with Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks |
| System requirements | Windows Vista or XP (Compatible with Windows 2000, Me, and 98SE when this driver is installed. For Linux, see libmtp.) |
Firmware releases
A number of firmware updates has been released since the player's launch. Both updates have reportedly caused players to occasionally result in a literal white screen of death.[6][7]
Version 1.10.05 was released on October 23, 2007. Thai language support was added, while video playback was improved. Adapter charging and startup time were quickened.[8]
The current version,[9] 1.20.02, was released on December 19, 2007. Transferring content via the SD card slot is enabled, though only image files are viewable.[7]
See also
External links
- Official product page (Singapore)
- Official product page (US)
- Official specifications (Singapore)
- Official specifications (US)
References
- ^ France, Jasmine (2007-08-28). "Sweet new Creative Zen coming soon". CNET.com. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Creative ZEN Reviews and Specs". MP3.com. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ "Creative Introduces the World's First 32GB Flash Memory-based Portable Media Player with the Latest Credit-Card sized ZEN™" (Press release). Creative. 2007-12-03. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
{{cite press release}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "MuVo Slim Product Page". Creative. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
- ^ "Creative Introduces the Credit Card-sized ZEN™ with a Stunning 2.5-inch Colour Screen for Music, Video and Photos" (Press release). Creative Technology. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
{{cite press release}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Lemon (2007-12-14). "ZEN owners experiencing the White Screen of Death, Here's how to Fix it". epiZENter. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b dreimanis (2007-12-22). "New ZEN Firmware (1.20.02) adds limited SD-card Importing". epiZENter. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ RJZen (2007-10-23). "Creative ZEN Firmware 1.10.05 Now Available". epiZENter. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "ZEN Firmware download". Creative. Retrieved 2008-01-13.