Why is this much more expensive than creative zen vision w: Please can anyone tell me why is this product (creative zen vision) much more expensive than the w version, although it has a significantly bigger screen ( and its widescreen also) please can...
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I wondered about this myself, so I did a little research. The odd thing is, the Creative Zen Vision (no M, no W) is actually more expensive and OLDER than the newer Zen Vision W. AND the Vision W has a wider screen and SLIGHTLY different specs. I did a product comparison on the Creative.com site and discovered they were very similar. http://www.creative.com/products/comparechart/comparechart.asp So I don't understand Creative's logic in making a "lesser" product more expensive. I even went to Creative.com's discussion forum looking for an answer, but it didn't seem that anyone had a reasonable explanation for this. Actually, others are wondering the same thing. My recommendation is buy the Vision W, not the Vision. Creative.com does have a 'contact us' link for support if this doesn't help. One thing I did notice on Amazon's product description for Vision:W was that it had "Other features include a personal organizer that you sync with Microsoft Outlook". Oddly, the Vision doesn't mention this, so I'm assuming it does not have that capability. The Zen Vision 30GB is the same cost as the Vision: W 60GB on Target.com, and virtually the same on Amazon, if the one weren't on "clearance". Any logical differences between the two, for that kind of price difference, eludes me.
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The screen of the Zen is actually quite a bit larger than a postage stamp. The screen is a little larger than Apple's new ipod Shuffle. I have not put the two side by side and compared them, but Theoron is wrong when saying the screen is literally the size of a postage stamp. Also if you want to watch whole movies you would do better with a hard drive player. Something like the Zune or even the new ipod video.
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On August 31, 2006, Creative announced that the player will be available in a 60GB capacity. Also, this version has a USB host adapter cable, which enables users to transfer photos from a digital camera directly to the player. It is only available in black and white, and is a little thicker than the 30GB model. However, on March 11, 2007, the 60GB model was upgraded, with the same thickness as the 30GB version. The 60GB model is currently only available for purchase in Japan, although Creative foresees a North American release date by the end of 2007 or early 2008. SOURCE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_Zen#ZEN_Vision:M
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Got this reply from creative this week.... seem like the product is getting delayed a bit..."With regards to your enquiry, the Creative Zen 16GB is expected to be available in November at $249. However as we do not have any infomation on the exact date of availablility, I would recommend that you check back at our online store at http://us.creative.com/shop/shopcategory.asp?category=213&and you can click on the Notify Me button to drop in your email address in order to receive a notification when stock has arrived."
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as of this point seeing the viewsonic tab..is much better and more affordable...this tablet , might be the threat to the samsung galaxy?? with all the features and apps, android 2.2....hmmmm..........
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I've had the Zen Vision W for about 5 moths. Never had a problem simply dragging, dropping and playing .mp3 files. Viseo files need to be transfered using Creative Media Explorer. But the "The" will sit at the beginning of the filename, and sort with the T's.
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Dear Tech GeeksI am not that geeky but got a good panache for learning. Can you guide me to a website where I can find the software and the instructions to flash my viewsonic tab? I am a young faculty member using it for my teaching, and so I can work with tweaking it a bit!!
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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The Eyeclops only zooms in 200 times...older version and more expensive, go figure?!?!?! The Eyeclops Multiezoom magnifies up to 400 times and is the newer version but way cheaper.
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@ R. Barg. I directly compared the ZT with the F8500. The F8500's extra brightness was readily apparent in the high ambient light room I saw both sets set up in but I doubt you'd miss any brightness if you had the ZT or VT without a side by side direct comparison with the 8500. My ZT is plenty bright for my needs and during the day I have a bright living room in which its set up. In the very bright environment of the dealer's shop the ZT and VT Panasonics did look a little dimmer than the F8500 when they were all set to equal picture modes but the difference wasn't striking. The F8500 can be calibrated to be a lot brighter though if that's what someone is looking for. For me it was the ZT all the way. The VT60 and F8500 both looked really great no doubt about that and really they're all at the top performance wise but I wanted "the best" (to what I can afford) and from everything I've read, everything I saw when I saw them all in the same room and what I have experienced so far since purchasing the ZT, I made the right choice based on my preferences and how I watch TV. This TV displays gorgeous images, the better the source, the greater the picture quality. As for whites, they look truly white to my eyes on my ZT in all lighting environments, day/night. In the shop the whites did look "whiter" on the F8500 and the LCDs in the room but outside the direct comparison of that showroom, my ZT's white look brilliant. Hope that helps.
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If you mean the old model is more expensive, I believe 1.) it is harder to find for sale 2.) There are a lot of notes indicating the older model may have come from a time when the quality of the units were actually better. 3.) I am going to purchase an older model because I do not need high resolution, I want quality, and I am connecting to XP.
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Hi Darlene...sorry it's taken so long for someone to respond to your post! Anyway, I'm the proud owner of a Creative Zen V Plus, and I can honestly tell you that YES, the little bugger playes videos/movies. The player comes with a handful of Creative Zen commercials installed, including a really cute one with a panda! However...the size of the video displayed is REALLY small....literally the size of a postage stamp, maybe smaller than that. Do realize that a Zen V Plus is only slightly larger than Apple's iPod Shuffle, which is one of the smallest players around. If you want to rip DVD's to play on this thing, that I don't know about. I've been able to upload a "home movie" video that I made myself, and Creative has a ZenCast web site that has a bunch of FREE video downloads. If you are wanting to buy a player primarily to play videos, look elsewhere. The Microsoft Zune does a fantastic job with video for a pocket size player. Other than video display, the Zen V Plus is a great little device.
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No But...The next step up the EX6220 for 40$ more is 720p HD widescreen and compared to the 1080p 57" plasma I have in the bedroom we find our selves saying who cares about 1080p. The epson 6220 truly puts out an amazing picture. Foot ball games are incredible. You won't be disappointed I still have to say out loud this picture is awesome and I've logged over 150 hours on it.
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To Wastedyrs: I suggest the older model is more-expensive simply because it IS older....each new generation of chips, digital TVs, etc, are significantly cheaper than prior ones. No exceptions I know of, unless you account for higher functionality or features.
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i had the 4gb zen and i loved it so much, i sold it to get a bigger capcity. this is a very cool player and for the price, you cant go wrong. as far as the sd card goes, it is kept seperate from the internal library, which is good and bad. i personally like them to be intergrated, but sounds like you want to keep them separate, which is good for you. its like having two separate libraries! for example, i put over 800 songs on the Zen and i had a 2gb sd card ( only $15 on amazon) which i was able to put almost 200 songs and around 8 tv shows. so if i wanted to watch an episode of say, House, i select sd card on the menu and voila! now all the content i stored on my sd card appears. but if your playing music from the internal library and select "sd card" the music will stop and now your in the sd card library. pretty easy and straight foward player. i havent used the Unbox service, i just used Slysoft software called Clone Dvd Mobile to convert my own dvds to generic avi? i forget, but you have to select 320x240 res. or it wont work. that is the max resolution the zen can take. but its very sharp and clear and everything worked fine for me on the zen. but i can imagine if you press too many buttons at once, it could result in the player freezing up and i have done it before. not on this Zen, but on my old ZVM and ZV. so i learned to just be patient when dealing with any pmp or dap. hope this answers your question. ps: you might want to contact Amazon about the Unbox service and the ZEN. i read it was compatible.
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I would suggest this one. The Vision M is a lot bigger. I didnt think it was by the measurements until I saw one at Best Buy and the thing is huge. Bigger than a 30gig iPod
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Dear 'Saiko,' I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean. I do not have a web site. However, if you are referring to my review of the PT-AE4000U, then I hope it was of some help to you. It is very wordy and I apologize for that but, on the other hand, this is a very complex piece of electronics and it does take a fairly long time to learn. I tried to convey that. (Though it can be used fully satisfactorily right out of the box, most people will want to learn to 'tweak' its settings, something which is very rewarding.) After over a year, I am still completely satisfied with my projector and I stand behind everything I said in the review. So far it seems that no one has come out with a projector comparable to the PT-AE4000U in terms of performance, price, power adjustments for focus, etc., and the options for users to adjust the picture/lens settings, including the ones which are normally hidden. Even Panasonic has not introduced a "new, improved" model as this one is, in my opinion (and evidently theirs too), a superb video projector and is unlikely to be matched, much less improved, anywhere near its price by another one any time soon. Thank you for writing (even if the meaning of what you wrote is obscure, at least to me). Lawrence