Introduction
MP3 players are definitely among the hottest products in consumer electronics today. Folks often divide the players up into three categories. The smallest players, having less than 1 GB capacity, and using flash memory (internal or on removable cards), are the most affordable. The largest capacity players have capacities of over 20 GB, and are the most expensive. In the middle, we have these 2 to 10 GB players which account for the middle ground. They blend the mix of enough space for plenty of tracks, with a price tag that won’t prompt a phone call from your credit card company. While this middle portion appears to be squeezed on both sides, it has prospered as most folks only have about 4 GB of tracks on average. Therefore, for the majority, these middle players are “just right.”
Creative has been manufacturing digital music players since the beginning of MP3’s. They have a full MP3 player line including flash players, and larger capacity players. In addition, they make many computer audio products, including sound cards, and speakers. This review will look at the Creative Zen Micro player. Just for the record, this is the first hard drive player we’re evaluating here at Live Digitally. With a 5 GB capacity (4 and 6 GB are also available), this player strives to hit the “sweet spot” of capacity and affordability. Let’s see how close it gets.
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