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Creative Zen Micro 6GB - Reviewed

As part of our look over what has been a large number of currently available MP3 Players the Creative Zen Micro 6GB made the selection list.

Creative Zen Micro We feel that the Creative Zen Micro 6GB is worth a closer look (as are the other products reviewed) as its overall features add up to what is a good overall package.

To help you compare the models from Creative and as far as possible with the other manufacturers listed, we have collected data that is consistent across all the MP3 players listed on this site.

The features applicable to the Creative Zen Micro 6GB are:

Dimensions:
Imperial: 3.15 x1.97x0.79 inches.
Metric: 8x5x2 centimeters.

Item weight inclusive of batteries (as applicable):
Imperial: 3.8 ounces.
Metric: 108 grams.

Main features
  • Type of Headphones? - In ear .
    We would say the cable length for the headphones is adequate .

  • The software supplied with the Creative Zen Micro 6GB is available for Windows but what about the Macintosh? - unfortunately - no .
  • Music is held locally on Miniture Hard drive with a storage capacity of 6Gbyte .
  • The Creative Zen Micro 6GB has the usual 'hold function', which ensures the controls are not activated when you're least expecting it.
  • The Creative Zen Micro 6GB has an internal F.M. radio and also provides an F.M. radio recording capability .

So what does the Creative Zen Micro 6GB support in terms of music formats? you have the option of : MP3 - WMA (not DRM) - Audible

  • Can you display photographs on it? - No.
  • What about a built in microphone for recording? - Yes.
  • Rechargeable batteries? - Yes.
  • Approximate time to recharge is close to - 2.5 hours .
  • On a battery that has a full charge, you will typically get around 13 hours with fairly average use.
  • Rated Battery life is hence average.
Connectivity & Transfer rates
  • Is an USB cable supplied? - Yes. On uploading a mixed music file 250MB in total size it took 1 minute and 20 seconds to complete the upload although this is also a function of how speedy your PC is.
 

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