Creative 60gb zen xtra for $355

[thedon]

http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=10909 seems like a decent alternative to the ipod but i think its quite a bit larger

don't know what they usually go for but this seems like an ok deal

[etcbq]

Just returned from a trip to the far east. Heard that Creative will be having a sale soon. Don't have any other details, though. Maybe it has already happened? I checked the prices of goods where I visited (Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand) and they were all much higher than what we have here in North America (at least for electronics) . All I bought were 2 LED flashlights, very good prices, but gave them away there to people who were impressed!

[coolpc]

i would rather go for an ipod..

[look30]

i would rather go for an ipod..

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Weight : 1.00KG

[Roninvancouver]

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Weight : 1.00KG

are you trying to be funny or just like to threadcrap?

zen 60gb has way better sound than Ipod, better interface and works excellent with windows machines...I've heard both units...it's is very very light and at $355 this is a hot deal.

it weighs no where close to 1kg...in fact it ways about 250-300 grams with battery....so do us a favour and go thread crap in the toilet where it belongs. thanks.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...weight&spell=1

[HughG]

i came to the realization that ipod is over rated.
ive heard of more ipods breaking (ie not functioning) after a year or so then any other hd based player.

i have a 3 gen 10 gb and its hd stopped working after about 8 months.

I have a few friends who were in the same boat.

[jcutner]

i can vouch for the zen xtra, i bought one on boxing day from best buy for $260 after rebate, the 30GB zen xtra. it's really awesome, never had any problems with it, and all my friends with ipods were complaining how theirs were messing up

[Calmuser]

great price for a zen! love mine! I payed about this price for my 30gb about 2 yrs ago!

[canadian trader]

The sound quality on the zen xtra is awesome. I can hear background sounds and more detail in music that other players simply cannot pick up. And its not that heavy, certainly not gym/running capable but perfect for commuting or walking to school.

[Talula]

are you trying to be funny or just like to threadcrap?

zen 60gb has way better sound than Ipod, better interface and works excellent with windows machines...I've heard both units...it's is very very light and at $355 this is a hot deal.

it weighs no where close to 1kg...in fact it ways about 250-300 grams with battery....so do us a favour and go thread crap in the toilet where it belongs. thanks.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...weight&spell=1

I don't think he was trying to do either - he was apparently just quoting the specs at the link provided.

[pswart]

So, they look and sound better, are more durable, and are cheaper.
My choice is made.

[d_jedi]

Let's see.. a 60GB iPod photo costs $569. A 20GB regular iPod costs $379.

Can anyone justify why Apple's prices are so much higher (ie. technically.. not "because they can and the idiots will buy it" - because I already know that's true )

[turanuk]

Let's see.. a 60GB iPod photo costs $569. A 20GB regular iPod costs $379.

Can anyone justify why Apple's prices are so much higher (ie. technically.. not "because they can and the idiots will buy it" - because I already know that's true )

that's pretty much it. Brand recognition lets them charge more. They're just factoring the cost of their "user interface". As I've mentioned in other threads, apparently the iPod is for people who can't drag and drop to a removable storage device. That's what the extra $ is for .

[x-batman]

are you trying to be funny or just like to threadcrap?

zen 60gb has way better sound than Ipod, better interface and works excellent with windows machines...I've heard both units...it's is very very light and at $355 this is a hot deal.

it weighs no where close to 1kg...in fact it ways about 250-300 grams with battery....so do us a favour and go thread crap in the toilet where it belongs. thanks.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...weight&spell=1

Umm, ok the creative does have better sound I'll give you that. (I have owned both so I know what i'm talking about) iPod DEFINITELY has a better interface than the zen, and they both interface fine with windows.

Also although it is not much bigger than the ipod, it does get QUITE bulky with its case on, which is not the case with the iPod.

And as far as quality goes, I have had my 30gb iPod (3g) since it came out and has been working PERFECTLY since. Same goes with my zen (but i sold my zen, but last I hear it was working fine too) And I have taken both everywhere with me, both have had bumps, falls, etc... and both lasted.

[kashirat]

that's pretty much it. Brand recognition lets them charge more. They're just factoring the cost of their "user interface". As I've mentioned in other threads, apparently the iPod is for people who can't drag and drop to a removable storage device. That's what the extra $ is for .

I don't think the Creative has smart playlists or a rating scheme like the ipod does either. I love my smart playlists (in itunes, in ipod). I've been rating all my songs, and I have playlists to play all my 3-5 star songs in random order. You can have weighted rating playlists as well, with a little bit of work.

You would be surprised how much 'small annoyances' can frustrate a person, regardless of ability to work said machine.

Having said that, this is a good price, for what it is.