Mobile Devices
  Home arrow Mobile Devices arrow Page 3 - The Creative Zen V
Dev Hardware Forums 
Computer Cases  
Computer Processors  
Computer Systems  
Digital Cameras  
Flat Panels  
Gaming  
Hardware Guides  
Hardware News  
Input Devices  
Memory  
Mobile Devices  
Motherboards  
Networking Hardware  
Opinions  
PC Cooling  
PC Speakers  
Peripherals  
Power Supply Units  
Software  
Sound Cards  
Storage Devices  
Tech Interviews  
User Experiences  
Video Cards  
Mobile Linux 
APP Generation ROI 
IBM® developerWorks 
Weekly Newsletter
 
Developer Updates  
Free Website Content 
 RSS  Articles
 RSS  Forums
 RSS  All Feeds
Write For Us Get Paid 
Request Media Kit
Contact Us 
Site Map 
Privacy Policy 
Support 
 USERNAME
 
 PASSWORD
 
 
  >>> SIGN UP!  
  Lost Password? 
MOBILE DEVICES

The Creative Zen V
By: jkabaseball
  • Search For More Articles!
  • Disclaimer
  • Author Terms
  • Rating: 5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars / 6
    2008-01-15

    Table of Contents:
  • The Creative Zen V
  • Design
  • Compatibility/ Usage
  • Battery/ Conclusion

  • Rate this Article: Poor Best 
      ADD THIS ARTICLE TO:
      Del.ici.ous Digg
      Blink Simpy
      Google Spurl
      Y! MyWeb Furl
    Email Me Similar Content When Posted
    Add Developer Shed Article Feed To Your Site
    Email Article To Friend
    Print Version Of Article
    PDF Version Of Article
     
     
    ADVERTISEMENT


    The Creative Zen V - Compatibility/ Usage


    (Page 3 of 4 )

    Compatibility

    With the RIAA cracking down on people that are illegally sharing music, it is important to have some sort of compatibility with an online music store. The Zen V shines in this spotlight. It seems like you are stuck to a certain store with a certain MP3 player. If your family has different players, you could end up buying the same song a few times just for everyone to be able to listen to it. The Zen V works with multiple stores, which shocked me. You can choose from the likings of Play For Sure, both download and subscription, AudibleReady, and Yahoo's Music Unlimited To Go.

    Getting music to the Zen V isn't hard at all. You can load it up using many different means. I first tried through Windows Explorer; it was very simple and worked the same way any Windows Explorer interface does. Next I tried the Zen V Media Explorer. This is pretty much the same thing as Windows Explorer. Finally I tried Windows Media Player. Being able to use Window Media Player's features made this the easiest way to put songs on the Zen V. I actually have grown attached using Windows Media Player. iTunes has some major hiccups, and Windows Media Player works, and works efficiently.

    Usage

    Using the Zen V is fairly easy. Everything is organized based on the tags on every song, such as album or artist. If you have ever used an MP3 player before, then you will have no problem finding your songs.

    After a period of continuous use, my thumb got sore from the navigator joystick. I also found it annoying that the screen would shut off to save battery when not being used. I would rather concede the battery life to keep the screen on. 

    The volume buttons were very easy to use. Skipping to the next song, however, was slightly harder than I expected. By moving the joystick right one could skip to the next song. I found it a slight problem sometimes to move the joystick right.

    One part I was quite pleased about was that the device didn't get any scratches. I'm sure over time it will eventually, but normal everyday use didn't leave any scratches on the device. The protective coating on this device is very strong and is definitely an added bonus. It's a cheap and tiny device that will probably be used in work outs and other activities that will cause this player to take a beating.

    More Mobile Devices Articles
    More By jkabaseball


       · My name is sierra and I have a Creative Zen. I am charging it as I speakand its...
       · To make it charge, just simply make the drivers detect it and it will kindly...
     

    MOBILE DEVICES ARTICLES

    - Microsoft Zune HD (32GB)
    - Nokia 5130 XpressMusic for T-Mobile and the ...
    - Motorola Debut i856 for Boost Mobile
    - Nokia N86 8MP Smartphone
    - Nokia 7705 Twist for Verizon
    - Google and Verizon to Make Android Phones: B...
    - Garmin Nuvifone G60 GPS Smartphone
    - Dell`s First Smartphone: What Can You Expect...
    - The Samsung SPH-M240 and the Samsung SPH-M33...
    - Samsung Intensity SCH-U450 for Verizon Wirel...
    - HTC Touch Pro2 from Sprint
    - Samsung Rogue SCH-U960 Cell Phone from Veriz...
    - Prepaid Nokia 2680 GoPhone for ATandT
    - Samsung SGH-T659 for T-Mobile and HTC Snap f...
    - Samsung Glint SCH-u350 from Alltel and Veriz...






    © 2003-2009 by Developer Shed. All rights reserved. DS Cluster 1 Hosted by Hostway
    For more Enterprise Application Development news, visit eWeek