Creative Zen X-Fi 32 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)
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Manufacturer: CreativeBrand: Creative
Edition: Electronics
Model: ZXFI32GBBK
Color: Black and Silver
Publisher: Creative
Studio: Creative
Music Label: Creative
Product features:
- A firmware bug could result in the player locking when playing the FM radio; to fix the problem, upgrade the latest firmware (1.04.08) posted on support.creative.com
- Capacity: 32 GB (8,000 songs or 120 hours of video); up to 30 hours of continuous audio playback or 5 hours of continuous video playback on one charge
- 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 320 x 240 pixel resolution: 16.7 million colors
- Supports MP3, WMA, AAC5, WAV (ADPCM), Audible 2,3,4 audio formats; MJPEG, WMV, MPEG-4 video (including DivX and XviD); and JPEG photo formats
- 1-year limited hardware / 90 days service warranty
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Customer Review: Zen X-Fi 32GB rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
Summary: the Creative Zen X-Fi 32GB MP3 player provides incredible quality in sound even without 'X-Fi Crystalizer' and/or 'X-Fi Expand' enabled. I've owned several MP3 players (and borrowed others from friends) one of which is the Creative Muvo T100 but this is by far the best sounding player I've listened to, bar none. I have not tried the wireless feature yet so this review does not cover it.
Pros: Sounds excellent with or without the X-Fi stuff enabled. Big storage space even if you rip songs @ 320 bit rate like I do. You can also add a SD flash memory card to increase storage space even more. Considering the size of SD cards out today, storage space will not be a concern. Cool interface that is intuitive and easy to use without needing a manual. Size is small, about the size of a credit card but obviously thicker. Controls are adequate even when driving and not looking at the buttons.
Cons:
- A bit pricey.
- Occasionally after a full battery recharge, the player won't boot. Thankfully the ez fix is to depress the reset button. Again, thankfully nothing is lost during these periodic events. If you buy this player now, it ships with the updated firmware that obviously makes this defect much more tolerable than some of the older reviews you'll see on this site and others.
- X-Fi Crystalizer/X-Fi Expand settings enabled...results in a dramatic volume increase right after a quiet period in the song or at song starts. If you have the volume cranked up, get ready to have your eardrums blown out. Say you're listening to a hard driving, loud rockNroll song with a quiet period in the middle followed by a loud finish...the volume will auto-increase way high during the quiet period. This is a downer when you're not ready for it. If you can get past this odd problem, the X-Fi settings really do enhance the sound quality and depending upon configuration can make the song sound like a live recording. Thankfully, this player really sounds incredible without the X-Fi settings enabled. Rip your songs with a high bit-rate and you really won't need what X-Fi has to offer.
- The Creative software that goes on your PC to allow import and management of the MP3's and playlists is at first non-intuitive. But keep at it and you'll figure it out. To make things easier, I use Windows Explorer to copy/paste songs into artist_name/album_name folder structure in the player. Then use the Creative provided software to manage playlists, genres etc.
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Description of Creative Zen X-Fi 32 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)
Experience your MP3 music as the artist originally intended with the Creative ZEN X-Fi--the first player to restore the quality of compressed music with award-winning X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity Audio technology. Indulge in rich, crystal-clear audio when you listen to your music, as the detail that?s lost during file compression is now beautifully restored and played through premium-quality, noise-isolating EP-830 earphones. Creative ZEN X-Fi, built with X-Fi technology and wireless LAN--the sound of perfection. Click to enlarge. |
 A pocket-sized player that weighs a mere 2.4 ounces, the ZEN X-Fi sports attractive curves with a graceful finish. Click to enlarge. |
 The included EP-830 earphones provide optimum comfort with excellent noise isolation. Click to enlarge. |
 A control/feature schematic. Click to enlarge. |
 Immerse yourself in the brilliant 2.5-inch TFT screen with 16.7 million colors as you watch your movies and view your pictures. Click to enlarge. |
Sleek Beauty
A pocket-sized player that weighs a mere 2.4 ounces, the Zen X-Fi sports attractive curves with a graceful finish. Immerse yourself in the brilliant 2.5-inch TFT screen with 16.7 million colors as you watch your movies and view your pictures. Built with X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity Audio technology, the player lets you experience the very essence of music perfection as you listen to audio in crystal-clear clarity. Hear your music the way it was always meant to be heard. Plus, the included EP-830 earphones provide optimum comfort with excellent noise-isolation capability. Or, be the life of the party as you share your music out loud with the powerful built-in speaker.
True Mobility
You can now stream music and photos wirelessly from your PC to your player within a home network. With the ZEN X-Fi, experience the sound of perfection wherever you go.
Stay connected with friends on Yahoo Messenger or Windows Live Messenger on the go (at region-specific public wireless LAN hotspots).
More Content, Endless Enjoyment
Listen to your music in multiple supported formats such as MP3, WMA, and (non-protected) AAC (m4a) from iTunes Plus. Download Creative Centrale to rip, transfer, and manage your media content easily. Enjoy the ultimate collection of free video and audio podcast channels on www.zencast.com. Manage all of your favorite subscriptions with ZENcast Organizer, and experience the best of the free-to-share formats available. Tired of your own music? Switch to the FM radio. The 32 station presets let you switch stations with ease. Increase the size of your portable media library with an SD or SDHC card. Transfer your files easily to enjoy more videos, music, and photos on your player.
Packed with Features
Record your important meetings or personal audio memos with the integrated voice recorder. Set audio effects to enhance your overall music-listening experience. Choose from eight EQ presets or customize your own EQ and enhance it all with bass-boost and smart-volume controls. Start the day on the right note with your very own alarm tone. You can even set the alarm for any day of the week.
What's in the Box
Creative ZEN X-Fi 32 GB, installation CD, quick start guide, wireless function quick guide, EP-830 noise-isolating earbuds, and USB 2.0 cable.
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