video camera shopper - great selection of camcorders and camcorder accessories
Search Advanced SearchView Cart   Checkout   
 Location:  Home » Flash Memory Camcorders » Flash Drive-Based » Creative Zen X-Fi 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)  
Video Camera Shopper
Video Camera Home
Search Camcorders
Contact
Categories
Flash Memory Camcorders
Hard Disk Camcorders
High Definition Camcorders
Professional Camcorders
Analog Camcorders
Digital DVD Camcorders
Digital MicroMV Camcorders
Digital MiniDV Camcorders
Digital Tapeless Camcorders
Digital8 Camcorders
Microdrive Camcorders
Camcorder Accessories
Related Categories
• Flash Drive-Based
MP3 Players
Audio & Video
Categories
Electronics
• MP3 Players & Accessories
Creative Labs
Custom Brands
Custom Stores
Specialty Stores
• New in Electronics
Specialty Stores
Electronics Features
Electronics
• Qualifying Audible Devices
Specialty Stores
Electronics Features
Electronics
• 2 to 5.9 Inches
Digital Frame Display Size (feature_three_browse-bin)
Digital Cameras (281052)
Refinements
Electronics
• Zen
Creative
Player Compatibility (feature_two_browse-bin)
MP3 Players (172630)
Refinements
• Video Playback
Digital Player Functions (feature_four_browse-bin)
MP3 Players (172630)
Refinements
Electronics
• Photo Playback
Digital Player Functions (feature_four_browse-bin)
MP3 Players (172630)
Refinements
Electronics
• 16GB & Above
Memory Size (size_browse-bin)
Memory Cards (516866)
Refinements
Electronics
• 20" & Under
Display Size (size_browse-bin)
TVs & HDTVs (172659)
Refinements
Electronics
• Cell Phone
GPS Features (feature_two_browse-bin)
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics
• MP3 Player
GPS Features (feature_two_browse-bin)
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics
• Photo Viewer
GPS Features (feature_two_browse-bin)
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics
• Video Player
GPS Features (feature_two_browse-bin)
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics
• 2 to 2.9 Inches
GPS Display Size (feature_three_browse-bin)
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics
• 2008
Update Year
GPS Units
Refinements
Electronics

Creative Zen X-Fi 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)

Creative Zen X-Fi 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)

zoom enlarge 

Other Views:
Brand: Creative Labs
Category: CE

List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $181.25
You Save: $18.74 (9%)



New (16) Used (3) from $130.42

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 80 reviews
Sales Rank: 431

Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 2.5
Size: 16 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.5

MPN: ZXFI16GBBK
Model: ZXFI16GBBK
UPC: 054651157873
EAN: 0054651157873
ASIN: B001CB0RSG

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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: 16 GB (4,000 songs or 60 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

Accessories:

  • Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter
  • iHome IHM4S Portable Speaker Case for iPod and MP3 Players
  • Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (White)
  • MACALLY IceTune Stereo Speaker and Charger
  • Maxell P-13 Stereo FM Transmitter

Similar Items:

  • Creative Screen Protector for Zen (Clear)
  • Creative Labs Leather Case for Zen X-Fi (Black)
  • Creative Power Adapter for Zen Players (White)
  • Creative Labs Silicone Skin for Zen X-Fi (Clear)
  • Slim Carrying Case for Creative Zen X-fi 16 Gb 32 Gb Video Mp3 Player + Screen Protector Kit

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
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. Build 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 in 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 16 GB, installation CD, quick start guide, wireless function quick guide, EP-830 noise-isolating earbuds, USB 2.0 cable


Customer Reviews:   Read 75 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars exceptional product   November 29, 2008
This is a great device. I use it at ballgames because of the FM radio and the fact that it fits comfortably in my pocket. The videos play well and the available storage and SD card slot means I have plenty of ways to carry my picture along to share. The ear buds have a great sound because of the X-FI technology. I have been very pleased with this and all of the products I have purchased from Creative. Creative is a very economical alternative to the I-pod.


2 out of 5 stars Counterintuitive   November 23, 2008
 0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have never in my life had to read the instructions to figure out how to adjust volume..until now, and that was one of the easier features to figure out. I'll admit that I am not a computer buff, but my bf is, and not even he could figure this thing out.

The software is another thing I had probs with. It loaded half the time, but I was never able to transfer lists I made on the computer to the player. I was also unable to make lists on the player manually, so the music was disorganized. I'd have to sift through the list alphabetically to get to another tune I wanted to hear at the time..very irritating

Oh ya, and the volume. One thing is for sure...and that is that you wont go deaf by listening to music with this. ALL of my other players had higher volume than this even old CD players

Very complicated and not fully functional

Big disappointment



1 out of 5 stars Disappointing audio quality   November 23, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Very disappointing unit. Neither the Bass Boost nor equalizer settings worked at all. Regardless of whether those functions were switched on or off the audio flowing through the headphones sounded very similar in range to that of the the external speaker on the back of the unit. Not recommended.


3 out of 5 stars Horrible Software and couldn't play MP4 video!!!   November 21, 2008
 0 out of 6 found this review helpful

My main reason for buying this was because of all the positive review about the sound quality and yes it's OK but that what i expected. It sound just a TINY bit better than my 30 GB video ipod when playing mp3. The processed i had to do through to open it and set it all up was over 30 minutes, which is just annoying and frustrating.

The sound is not all that great as they made it to be. My ipod sound just as good... by the way i do use the seinheinsser CX500 earbud.

The earbud that they put with this isn't that great either, wouldn't fit my ear and stay in. Sound was ok from it.

Im returning it but before i do im just going to give it one more chance and convert my mp4 files to avi and see how it sound compare to ipod.



3 out of 5 stars Just OK   November 20, 2008
 0 out of 4 found this review helpful

When I first got my 32 gb X-fi, I was very satisfied with it. I was pleased that I got it to work with my Mac through xnjb and loved the external speaker. I liked the assignable short cut button and managing my library (such as deleting songs and editing playlists) through the player was convenient. However, I found that the bass sounded very distorted, whether it was the included earbuds or the player itself, I'm not sure. I tried many genres of music and various audio settings including the crystalizer, but no change. When the battery started running low, it would crash many times and I would have to reset it. Button navigation was mediocre, especially scrolling through artists, though using the alphabet on the side did help a little. I didn't think the wi-fi capabilities were all they were cracked up to be. Plus the instant messaging was pointless. In the end, I decided to return it after about 2 months and got a refurbished iPod Touch which was only about $30 more.


The products that are offered for sale throughout these pages are done so In association with Amazon.com. When you purchase these products, the transactions are handled via amazon.com and are covered by all of their security and safe shopping policies. You can rest assured that your transaction will not only be safe, but also secure. Plus you will also be able to take advantage of the great shipping deals amazon.com offers. Enjoy the shopping! © 2008 Video Camera Shopper.