The Creative Nomad II C is a device within Creative's PDE Internet solutions. Unlike other MP3 audio
The Creative Nomad II C is a device within Creative's PDE Internet solutions. Unlike other MP3 audio players, this product features a unique active lifestyle design offering the most future proof upgradeability, and the widest feature set on the market. This model features a secure and attractive clamshellpackaging, designed specifically for busy retail.
Summary: Creative Nomad II SUCKS
- DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!! -
-Where do I start?-
The FM tuner only works when standing next to the Radio Broadcast Station. I live in a downtown area close to several radio stations and this thing will not hold a complete signal for more than two seconds unless I'm standing next to the Radio Broadcast Station.
-NEXT-
The cheap little buttons break far too easily, I have pushed in a couple of buttons by just simply touching them. Once they are pushed in they become unuseable.
-NEXT-
Tech support is a FU$#ING JOKE! I waited for two and a half hours until some kid picked me up, only to have no knowledge behind this product. The Supervisor was a twenty four year old with less knowledge. BTW, this support call is long distance at your expence.
-NEXT-
I suggest everyone BOYCOTT Creative Labs and thier shotty products and lack of service.
-DO NOT BUY CREATIVE LABS PRODUCTS-
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Rating Reviewed by: Jane Friedman(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 7, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 Year
Visitors rate this review 3.50 of 5,
2.00 votes
Review 3 of 19
Price Paid:
$280.00
from online store
Model Reviewed: Nomad II
Summary: I bought this particular MP3 player because it's one of the few that include FM radio. It's also the perfect size for runners -- and that's how I primarily use it -- sports-related activities. It's been great in all aspects except one: the remote control wires/headphone wires aren't that great. I had to replace them in less than a year. Also I have occasional trouble with it not turning on -- and I suspect it has to do with sweat trickling down into the components. Of course I didn't expect it to be waterproof, but I do wish some one out there would make a MP3 player that will withstand a decent amount of sweat without going to pot in a few months.
Strengths: - FM radio - lightweight -- great for sports activities - storage capability
Weaknesses: - headphone/remote wires don't hold up well under stress - should be more water-resistant (sweat-resistant), but under normal, non-sweaty conditions, probably fine
Similar Products Used: None.
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Summary: With features like Voice Recording, Radio Playback, Radio Recording, and MP3 and WMA support this tiny litle unit has everything I need.
More than once I've sat on, laid down on, dropped, etc. this player (the II MG) while working out and never have I experienced even a hint of a problem.
And the WMA support makes a big difference, as a WMA encoded at 64kbps sounds almost as good (and more than good enough for a work-out)as an MP3 encoded at 128kbps, so I can usually fit almost 30 songs on the on-board 64MB or memory.
Strengths: Size Weight Battery Life
Weaknesses: Button Placement
Similar Products Used: RIO 300
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Rating Reviewed by: Ryan Fujikawa(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date July 27, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Used product for 3 months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.75 of 5,
4.00 votes
Review 5 of 19
Summary: I have the Nomad II mg 64mb and I've upgraded it with a 128mb memory card. My brother has the Rio 500 and we both agree that the Nomad sounds better. I also think it's better looking for what it's worth. I've used the software with windows 98 and 2000 with no problems whatsoever.
Strengths: Size, built in tuner, higher quality case than most mp3 players.
Weaknesses: Like all mp3 players you can't store as many songs as you want to.
Similar Products Used: Diamond Rio 500
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