Headphone jack problems? I've heard the headphone jacks on all Creative players have problems. Can any owners of this player jump in with their input on the subject? Also, I read this has been discontinued by Creative... according to CNET anyway. Sounds like a good bargain all around, honestly, when this one with the color screen is only a few dollars more than the monochrome version here on Amazon as I write this. Headphone jack problems? I've heard the headphone jacks on all Creative players have problems. Can any owners of this player jump in with their input on the subject? Also, I read this has... » Read More Headphone jack problems? I've heard the headphone jacks on all Creative players have problems. Can any owners of this player jump in with their input on the subject? Also, I read this has been discontinued by Creative... according to CNET anyway. Sounds like a good bargain all around, honestly, when this one with the color screen is only a few dollars more than the monochrome version here on Amazon as I write this. « Show Less
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I just got it and I love it. Sound is great. I've had no headphone problems- the earbuds are a bit big but that's such a cheap thing to replace it's a non issue. It probably is discontinued- it's on clearance. Screen is great.
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I had problems with my headphones jack about 11 months after I got my Zen Touch. But considering I dropped mine at least once a week during those 11 months, I can say that those problems were probably my fault ^^;
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I've had the Zen Micro for about 18 months, and about 2 months ago the headphone jack started acting up. The headphone connection neads to be at a perfect angle, which make the player near useless when you are moving. However, 18 month isn't too bad and I am considering buying another Creative.
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i had this for about two months and the headphone jack completely fell apart. the metal pieces fell out plus the plastic which was holding it into the player. a few weeks before it completely fell apart, i had to rotate the headphones so i could hear with both earphones. i was never rough on it and only changed it to the headphones from the radio transmitter in my car about once a day.
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I have had a Zen Micro for over a year. I'm pretty rough on it. The headphone jack started acting up about a month ago. The left channel works intermittently if I rotate the jack. Other than that it has been flawless. Screw Ipod, I'll buy another Creative product.
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My experience with some older players Like a JVC just wont play the recording ! Try contacting JVC !
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Thanks, I think you're right. After checking out some reviews and the manual, this seems to be normal. But otherwise the player works great.
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No. I bought this player also and soon found out the same. Return it if you can.
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My experience is that it's not reliable, I've had mine for 10 months & I'm having connection issues(crackling/static) with the phone jack that started about 3 months ago. The jack is rarely used , about 10 times before the issue started. Also, I just recently starting having issues with the volume control (crackling/static + drop-out in the right channel.) The volume knob is also rarely used as I control volume with my source...
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My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER have a problem with it ! My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER... » Read More My player quit playing . Would not start playing CD;s or would skip tracks. (It is 6 months old) I took it in to authorized TEAC dealer who told me it would be $151.00 to fix unless I could show proof of purchase receipt. I purchased it in May 2015, however when we checked the plate on the back of the unit, it showed it was manufactured in 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! Been sitting on a shelf for two years ???? . Now I have to find a proof of purchase to cover warranty or pay for repair out of pocket. Looks like it is cheaper to buy new one !I have a model RW-890 player/recorder and NEVER have a problem with it ! « Show Less
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I Just got a sansa e260 from Amazon.com Thurday... It keeps losing one channel or the other,over and over again . You don't have to touch a thing and it drops off on about a quarterof the songs.. It looks like I got a defective player. If I do I'll get a refund . Seem like all Sandisk products are defective in some way...
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I'd like to know the same. It happened to me exactly you described and my headphone only plays on one side and it's very disturbing to have to fixed it every other stroke. If you find that out let me know. Tks Claudia
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I have had mine for over a year and play it every day and have no problems. Have you tried contacting Sony for some tech support? That would be my only suggestion.....sorry I couldn't be more help.
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It has really, really, horrible onboard speakers. They are worse than the cheapest speakers you can plug into an mp3 player. I am not exaggerating. I think the only way to get it to play through better speakers would be to plug it into a receiver or TV. It is absolutely too cheap to bother trying to get it to play through good speakers; I ran it through my TV sound system and the sound was horrible. I beg of you, do not buy this! It is the absolute cheapest thing they could manufacture and still have it work. It is really toy-like. Save another 150 bucks and get something that works OK for around 250 or so. It has really, really, horrible onboard speakers. They are worse than the cheapest speakers you can plug into an mp3 player. I am not exaggerating. I think the only way to get it to play through better speakers would be to plug it into a receiver or TV. It is absolutely too cheap to bother trying to get it to play through good speakers; I ran it through my TV sound system and the sound was horrible. I beg of you, do not buy this! It is the absolute cheapest thing they could manufacture and still have it work. It is really toy-like. Save another 150 bucks and get something that works OK for... » Read More It has really, really, horrible onboard speakers. They are worse than the cheapest speakers you can plug into an mp3 player. I am not exaggerating. I think the only way to get it to play through better speakers would be to plug it into a receiver or TV. It is absolutely too cheap to bother trying to get it to play through good speakers; I ran it through my TV sound system and the sound was horrible. I beg of you, do not buy this! It is the absolute cheapest thing they could manufacture and still have it work. It is really toy-like. Save another 150 bucks and get something that works OK for around 250 or so. « Show Less
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Thanks, Vee. My husband looked at the pdf manual yesterday afternoon and wrote this from work: "This is their page, and on the `support` tab you can see the entire manual in pdf form. I glanced at it, it does not have a headphone socket, but it has a digital audio output socket. You can get digital audio headphones for about $25-30.?"So I think we are getting somewhere now. We are going to look at the actual television at a local store, talk with the salespeople, then probably come back to purchase from Amazon, which has the lowest price.My husband is not an electronics expert, so going to see for ourselves will be the best confirmation, yet. Thanks, again, Vee. Thanks, Vee. My husband looked at the pdf manual yesterday afternoon and wrote this from work: "This is their page, and on the `support` tab you can see the entire manual in pdf form. I glanced at it, it does not have a headphone socket, but it has a digital audio output socket. You can get digital audio headphones for about $25-30.?"So I think we are getting somewhere now. We are going to look at the actual television at a local store, talk with the salespeople, then probably come back to purchase from Amazon, which has the lowest price.My husband is not... » Read More Thanks, Vee. My husband looked at the pdf manual yesterday afternoon and wrote this from work: "This is their page, and on the `support` tab you can see the entire manual in pdf form. I glanced at it, it does not have a headphone socket, but it has a digital audio output socket. You can get digital audio headphones for about $25-30.?"So I think we are getting somewhere now. We are going to look at the actual television at a local store, talk with the salespeople, then probably come back to purchase from Amazon, which has the lowest price.My husband is not an electronics expert, so going to see for ourselves will be the best confirmation, yet. Thanks, again, Vee. « Show Less
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I have a similar problem with mine. When I plug the player in, the software doesn't recognize it. I've tried different ports , too. (USB1&2) I never get the green audio lines on the graph. I tried reinstalling several times. In my review I stated that I payed for nothing more than a Walkman.
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That's a good question because I've proposed that very same idea to the manufacturer HeadphoneMate to produce more colors, but have not received a response yet. As of now we only offer black and red, although the red looks more orange to me. :-) What color would you prefer? I will be glad to pass that information on to HeadphoneMate. Personally I think yellow would be pretty cool. Regards, Ron Harding Ron's Electronic Sales support@ronselectronicsales.com 800-9392639 Ext 1
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I disagree about Creative Labs being "excellent player". I have had a CL Zen for a year now and I'm ready to replace it. The Zen locks up once a week. The controls seem to respond randomly when you press the main function key. I had a great offer for a Zune, but after reading all this crap (pro and con) I have decided to live with the Zen for another 6 months ...
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@ Peter DeMars, I'm with you. I don't see these issues as a "major flaw." I enjoy the picture quality and the excellent sound. Good menu navigation too. I'm happy with this player.
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Do you guys own it? is it worth to get this player? I have not seen any actual reviews from people about this player yet.
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I'm glad you warned me. I notice there are firmware upgrades on their site. But why would I have to upgrade a brand new player? One of them said it was necessary to listen to audible books? I hope not. I may very well get back to you with questions. Thank you again!