Creative Zen VISION:M Expert Reviews

Creative squares up to Apple with a nifty video-playing jukebox.

Great video playback; Good battery life; Excellent screen

Navigation is still a bit cumbersome; Slightly bulky size

Not as user-friendly as the iPod, but it has better battery life and video support

The company that created the digital music player market now snaps forever at Apple's heels, but it's close to drawing blood. Creative has suffered a few embarrassing misfires, so it's great to see it back on track with the Zen Vision range

Great video playback quality, Versatile and easy to use

Awkward touchstrip

Superior technology, but so-so design

The Vision:M is a perfect all in one device for any media requirement.

Good sound / Video quality, Quick conversion of videos, Doesn't require conversion for all video formats, Easy to use PC interface, ,

Some options not easily accessible, Scroll bar is over sensitive, ,

The Vision:M, though it has a few small kinks is still a good deal. Priced at approximately Rs. 14,000, for great video, music and Image quality, the Bottom Line, I'd have to say, is it's worth it! Excuse me while I go out and get mine.

The market for MP3 players is set to double up to 2009, amid strong demand from consumers and hundreds of vendors striving to follow the success of Apple's iPod. By 2009, analysts expect the total market to surpass 100 million units. ...

Choice of colours ; excellent screen ; music, video & photo playback ; FM recording ; great audio & video quality

Can't drag-&-drop files ; gapless & lossless not supported ; requires dongle

A definite iPod video alternative

The Creative Zen Vision:M does Music, films, TV, radio and photography with a 30GB hard drive and high-res colour screen

Creative's assault on the PMP market looks like a winner.

There are other minor gripes I have with the Vision:M, like the fact you can't change the battery, or the total absence of a wrist or neck strap loop, but that doesn't alter the fact that it remains Creative's best attempt to date and a worthy ...

A superb screen highlights this capable iPod alternative. PC World Canada rating: 84 Very Good.

"It's like an iPod Video, but not made by Apple." Creative, along with other Apple competitors, has been struggling against this perception since the iPod defined the market. Yet despite bearing more than a passing resemblance ...

The Creative Zen Vision:M beats the iPod Video hands down at video format support and screen quality. Although we wouldn't recommend watching entire movies on it, it's perfectly acceptable for TV and home movie clips. Once you've mastered the ...

Let's get past the fact that it looks like the iPod. The Creative Zen Vision:M, drenched in features, is a refreshing breath of fresh air in the MP3 market.

Stylish looks, Excellent colour LCD screen, Long list of features, including FM Radio, video playback and recorder, Easy to use interface, Music and video playback outstanding, FM radio a cinch to use

Touch pad can be a little sensitive, Dock connector dongle a tad unnecessary, Music battery life lower than competitors, Too many pieces of software to control the player, Must use an adapter for transfers and power, meaning that occasionally you need ...

An intuitive and easy to use interface, impressive list of features, stunning LCD screen and top performances in music, photo and video playback make this Creative Zen Vision M an outstanding choice.

Great design, awesome screen, unparalleled file support

Average touchpad control

The Creative Zen Vision:M blows the iPod Video out of the water and stands over its broken visage with a gleeful grin. If you are looking for a reasonably price Portable Media Player, this is the one to get.