Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
This is a nice machine. Clear screen, reasonable price. After owning one, I would look at another creative product.

Strengths:
This is a good little unit. The color screen is remarkably clear, and video play seemlessly. Once you are in the desired playmode just kick back and listen to the groove. Incredible amount of storage capacity. I have put my whole music library on and still have plenty of room.

Weaknesses:
The navigation control is very finicky. Even when set to lowest sensitivity, the scrolling requires a delicate touch. It's hard to control on the go, you must be stationary or chances are you will end up in the wrong menu. Set the play feature before heading out.

Price Paid:  $299.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
Finally, the perfect MP3 player. Tops the iPod 60gb by far. Far superior software. Does Podcasts (RSS feeds), Audible.com audiobooks, video, audio, photos.

Big beautiful screen. Awesome audio quality. Excellent features and navigation.

I have owned many mp3 hard drive players since the pre-iPod Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox. This is the best.

Best mp3 player available now.

Strengths:
1) Battery Life

2) Connector. You plug in the charging adapter connector, it connects USB, or power, or audio/video output!

3) Does RSS feeds (Podcasts). GOTO Zencast.com .

4) Does Audiible.com audiobooks.

5) Excellent video and screen.

6) Great controls, features, and navigation.

7) Accessories available.

8) Pairs well with Grado SR80 headphones, the best for portable use...big, but awesome.

9) Excellent and usable software. iPod video support seems to be an afterthought on the iPod. Redchair Software makes Notmad which is compatible and excellent. though not free.

10) Comes with AC adapter, unlike the iPod, which does not.

Weaknesses:
Price.

Must use supplied "adapter" to use USB, charger, or audio/video output. Minor detail. Spares are available.

At this time, no portable direct connect amps available (Mid 2006).

Similar Products Used:
Creative Labs Jukebox, and Jukebox III. eDigital Treo. iRiver. Archos. Creative Labs Zen Xtra. Creative Labs Zen Micro. iPod Nano 2gb. iPod 60gb video. Minidisc.