Creative Zen

In the world of portable music players, the Creative Zen player is often overlooked. Some of the flashier players have infiltrated the popular consciousness, eclipsing lesser known brands; however, the Zen line of players has a lot to offer. Best of all, Creative Zen MP3 players are often quite a bit cheaper than their more mainstream counterparts.

The Creative Zen player is a 20 GB machine that features a linear touch pad for easy scrolling and song searching. Additionally, the Creative Zen has an unparalleled 24 hours of play time. You can literally listen to music for a full day without having to recharge. With 20 GB, you can store up to 16,000 songs on this tiny music player.

In terms of sound quality, the Creative Zen is top notch as well. It features a 97 decibel signal to noise ratio, which is the same as you would find in a larger, high-end sound system. This ensures that the sound quality of the songs you import to your Creative Zen is of the highest discernible quality.

If you are looking for a smaller portable music player, you might want to check out the Zen Micro line. These tiny machines come in four, five, or six gigabyte versions, holding up to 1,000, 1,250, or 1,500 songs respectively. They come in a wide variety of "hip" colors, and they can last up to 12 hours on a single charge. The Zen Micro also has a unique "DJ" feature that allows you to shuffle your songs for diverse playback