Creative Zen 8 GB I have a Creative Zen 8 GB and I really like it. The only problem I have is trying to put movies onto an SD card to play in the Zen.I can put them on a SD card (Sandisk 2 GB or 4GB). They are on the card and will play through my computer, but when I put them into the Zen it doesn't recognize the SD card. I formatted the card (it's FAT32)What am I doing wrong? Creative Zen 8 GB I have a Creative Zen 8 GB and I really like it. The only problem I have is trying to put movies onto an SD card to play in the Zen.I can put them on a SD card (Sandisk 2... » Read More Creative Zen 8 GB I have a Creative Zen 8 GB and I really like it. The only problem I have is trying to put movies onto an SD card to play in the Zen.I can put them on a SD card (Sandisk 2 GB or 4GB). They are on the card and will play through my computer, but when I put them into the Zen it doesn't recognize the SD card. I formatted the card (it's FAT32)What am I doing wrong? « Show Less
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make sure the format of the video/movie is compatible - Creative Labs specifies there are incompatibilities if you use other software to convert
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I can't get my Zen MX to start where I left off on audiobooks,am I missing something?
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did you use the zen software to convert ? and was card in your zen or computer when you did it?
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If your videos are DRM-protected (e.g., any of Amazon's digital movies/TV shows, or the free digital copy movies that sometimes come with a purchased DVD), you have to save it to the player itself for it to run. The SD card does not have the DRM controls that will allow it to run. I finally broke down and bought the 32GB zen a week ago for that very reason.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us.Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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Interesting. I never even knew that standard SD (not SDHC) were available up to 8 gig. I thought that they maxed out at 2 gigs. good to know. Wish the thing DID read SDHC at the card slot. Still, it's a pretty nice device.
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By lack of moving parts, he means the hard disk drive (HDD) that's used by most 60GB portable media players. A HDD consumes more room, eats more power, and- in my opinion- is far less reliable than flash memory. Without a drive eating power to spin and read a disc, you get far more battery time, and a thinner player profile for travel.The nice thing about the Zen is the SD slot, though; for about $130, you can get a 32GB SDHC card and it should work in the slot, effectively making this a 64GB flash player.
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I'm sure you got it figured out by now, but to anyone else, I use a CLASS 10 SDHC 8GB card with no problems. Key is that it is CLASS 10. And the video length can be changed in settings.
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They may release a 64GB flash version of zen x-fi in the near future, but don't bet on it. I find 32gb of great value and you can use SDHC expansion, wifi streaming from wifi server or PC for unlimited usage. I don't think Creative will release any HDD player anytime in the near future. But there could be a larger screen zen x-fi wifi version, that's my bet.
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Well i tried with two 8gig and it worked fine. I have one 64 gig and when i combine it with sd cards under 32 it does not works properly so my advice is that you try it with low capacity sd cards to be shure and both cards have to be same capacity. And on a side note i have a friend who have this same product and it does not work i tried so to purchase this is a bit of a gamble. If you buy it and try it with two 64 gig sd cards let me know in the product rewiew.
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I put my Windows 7 ISO on it and installed a new computer this weekend from it, works perfectly. The microSD has to be formatted as FAT32. So if its larger then 32Gb you have to use a fat32 formatter tool. FAT32 does not allow files larger then 4gb, so you have to use the tool from their website to upload the ISO to it if the are larger then that, because it splits it up for you.
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Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a thousand shots. I don't know what I'd ever use a 32GB card for.Just something to consider. Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a... » Read More Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a thousand shots. I don't know what I'd ever use a 32GB card for.Just something to consider. « Show Less
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Folders are nice but take some time a get a 32Gb or 64 Gb card for the Zen. Then you can build folders if you want too or you can just place your music in position that you want. The Zen is a tremendous entertainment tool and will bring many hours of pleasure. Above all, do not limit yourself to possibilities. Happy Listening. Gramps.
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It takes the "micro" size. I have several 8gb micros for mine. Mine are "SanDisk" brand that go on sale all the time. I have loaded them with different styles of music since you cannot see specific lists or tracks with the speaker and must listen in the sequence that you load on the card. To get the content from a conventional size card to the micro, make sure and buy one that comes housed in a "garage" that will fit a standard port on your computer. P.S. - everyone who hears this speaker is impressed with the quality of the sound. I am not an agent of SimplyVibe, just a satisfied customer. It takes the "micro" size. I have several 8gb micros for mine. Mine are "SanDisk" brand that go on sale all the time. I have loaded them with different styles of music since you cannot see specific lists or tracks with the speaker and must listen in the sequence that you load on the card. To get the content from a conventional size card to the micro, make sure and buy one that comes housed in a "garage" that will fit a standard port on your computer. P.S. - everyone who hears this speaker is impressed with the quality of the sound. I am not an agent of... » Read More It takes the "micro" size. I have several 8gb micros for mine. Mine are "SanDisk" brand that go on sale all the time. I have loaded them with different styles of music since you cannot see specific lists or tracks with the speaker and must listen in the sequence that you load on the card. To get the content from a conventional size card to the micro, make sure and buy one that comes housed in a "garage" that will fit a standard port on your computer. P.S. - everyone who hears this speaker is impressed with the quality of the sound. I am not an agent of SimplyVibe, just a satisfied customer. « Show Less
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You must have a Class 4 for it to work properly. I done the same thing with a 32 mb, Class 10 and got the same result, "mass storage". I ordered a Sandisk, 16mb, Class 4 from WalMart with their site to store to make sure it was a Class 4, cost less that $15. I worked perfectly. I hope this helps, get a Class 4 mini SD card up to 32mb max.
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Hello. Please make sure that the USB thumb drive, or SD card is no larger than 16GB. Also ensure that it is formatted for Fat-32, and it does not contain more than 99 folders and subfolders total. We only recommend using .Avi and .M4v file formatted video.
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I put a MP3 file on my 32GB SDHC card, played fine. The next size up, 64GB, requires SDXC which is a different file format, haven't tested.
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I thought the Transcent SD card is to transfer to your Zen and not from your Zen to the card. Am I wrong?
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I just purchased this player... it works fine, but I have put two different 64gb cards in the player and it does not seem to read the music. What type of formatting is required to match the player?
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