creative zen micro (5 gig)$171 at mwave

[metalangel]

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=3625313

you might be able to use this in conjunction with a staples price match / coupon combo to get it relatively cheaper. havent tried it so good luck if you do.

this

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1568003&enterthread=y

is the link that describes the whole price match / coupon combo.

and no I dont want to hear anyone thread crapping about how the ipod is a superior machine etc etc etc. Just use the post or get out.

 

[shelaby]

i actually jjst bought it from there, you can get another 10$ off if you are a new customer so it will come to 161 + shipping from there. I didnt have any luck PMing but 161 is still a good deal for that player

 

[mercanucaribe]

Wtf.. Is it bigger than an iPod??

 

[Flair]

I love mine... plays and records the radio, plays wma as well as mp3..

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Wtf.. Is it bigger than an iPod??

Its shorter than an iPOD Mini, but a little big thicker. It's nice and small.

 

[Funkertosh]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Wtf.. Is it bigger than an iPod??

2" x 3.3" x 0.7" / 51mm x 84mm x 19mm for the zen micro

3.6" x 2.0" x 0.5" for the iPod

-Funkertosh

 

[Tarheelsuperman]

I absolutely love mine. Some people have made custom cases for them out of altoid tins, that should give you a nice frame of reference for the size.

 

[operaghost]

I bought mine from Mwave (but not at this great price!).

The Micro is a great player once you get used to the interface. The touchpad is way too sensitive in the default setting. Once you adjust the setting it's real easy to use and with 5Gb of space you can stuff a ton of music onto it.

If you are after accessories though, there aren't many. Go to Fry's and you see a row of accessories for the IPod but nada for the Micro. Though there really isn't much you need anyway.

OG

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: operaghost
I bought mine from Mwave (but not at this great price!).

The Micro is a great player once you get used to the interface. The touchpad is way too sensitive in the default setting. Once you adjust the setting it's real easy to use and with 5Gb of space you can stuff a ton of music onto it.

If you are after accessories though, there aren't many. Go to Fry's and you see a row of accessories for the IPod but nada for the Micro. Though there really isn't much you need anyway.

OG

I LOVE my micro. I take to work everyday It's a great little player.

The interface was easy. I'm not sure why people think that it's hard to get used to? I mean you select Album/Artist..then select the Artist/Album..then hit play. It's simple?

 

[MesaMirageII]

If you do the firmware upgrade, this player works with yahoo music which allows you to fill up that 5GB drive with all the music you want for $4.99 a month.

Note that the $4.99 with yahoo music account allows you to download music on up to 3 portable players, both my boys have the Zens and I use my Axim for my music. Not a bad deal for $5 a month!

SD

 

[jasonja]

I love mine too. I use it with Yahoo music and think it's great. I bought the silicone sleeve for mine and then I use a Altoids tin too. The silicone tin keeps it from rattling around in the tin but still lets it close.

 

[Bartokomus]

does anyone know at what point it is supposed to offer you a discount @ Mwave if you're a new customer? My finger hovered over the checkout button, but the new account i created didn't qualify for any additional $10 off

 

[imported_chuckey]

You have to sign up for their newsletter:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/signupcoupon.asp

They're suppose to give you a 24hour, $10 off coupon after this

 

[bman46]

kool