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4GB Zen Micro Photo Coming Soon?
comment: 17 | Thursday, March 30 (2006) 03:06AM | Posted by Michael
A member over at epiZENter recently posted a link to an online retailer (J&R Computer World) that has posted a pre-order page for a 4GB Zen Micro Photo.
Specs:

  • Unit Size WxHxD: 2" x 3.3" x 0.7" / Weight: 3.8oz with battery
  • 160x160 OLED screen resolution
  • MP3,WMA, and WAV
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: up to 98dB
  • Choose from 8 different backlight color options (fire, jungle, pastel, romantic, peace, cool, earth, and vibrant)
  • FM radio, FM Recorder and voice recorder
  • Store and view contacts, calendar and tasks
  • Customizable main menu
  • Has USB 2.0 compatible interface for rapid transfers

The dimensions are the same as the 8GB version, so it doesn't sound like they've moved to flash memory. Everything else also seems to be the same, although I don't recall seeing multiple color backlights being listed for the original ZMP. The pre-order price is listed at $179.99. For comparison the 8GB ZMP is retailing for $229 but you can actually get one right now from J&R for 169.99 after rebate. We might hear an official announcement for this later today.


LINK (via epiZENter.net)

Thanks, WeeManFoo!
Comments

koppite1

Comments: 248
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:11AM  

So it'd be better to get the 8gb if you shop from J&R

Some may go for 4gb but I don't really feel it...esp when you have several 4gb flash choices



zip22

Comments: 1817
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:13AM  

what if it is flash....



Michael
Location: New York City
Comments: 2798
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:15AM  

It could be, but I would've expected the dimensions to be smaller. Flash would be more attractive to people.



koppite1

Comments: 248
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:18AM  

It could be flash...and Creative are too lazy to change the casing



undesign

Comments: 802
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:37AM  

for a dap that thick it should last much longer than its rated battery life time. imo, that > nano mainly because the battery is removable on the fly.

regardless, it is a very nice dap, if the battery lasted 25+ hours and everything remained the same, id definately consider it.



enigman

Comments: 216
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:39AM  

Or they could add larger battery



Michael
Location: New York City
Comments: 2798
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:45AM  

Yeah, I didn't see any battery info listed. Probably the same though. *shrugs*

edit: nevermind, it's listed in the paragraph above the specs.


[ edited Mar 30 (2006) 03:51AM ]



zip22

Comments: 1817
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:47AM  

its in the top paragraph, but all the specs are just from the 8GB
"It also uses less power to give you longer Battery life (up to 15 hours of use per charge)."



Michael
Location: New York City
Comments: 2798
 		Mar 30 (2006) 03:48AM  

I was just about to edit what I wrote after looking again, lol. Thanks though.



Lacene
Location: Standing Here, Confused By Your
Comments: 830
 		Mar 30 (2006) 09:50AM  

this seems pointless to me...they should just make the 8GB model at the $179 price, add the different lighted piping colors, & leave it alone.

OR, they could bring out a 2nd generation ZMP that's flash memory - 4GB to 6 or 8GB, with a smaller form factor, still the 262k screen, & obviously improved battery life - 20-25hrs at least - due to the flash mem.

the ZMP is already a very small DAP with the exception of the thickness - it's really not that thick but relative to newer DAP's it is. To just put out a new/same version with less storage at a lesser price, when the prices of micro HDD DAP's are already dropping, seems pointless to me.



gunner

Comments: 16
 		Mar 30 (2006) 10:51AM  

Listed as having a 4GB Hard Drive here.



Digitalbath83

Comments: 87
 		Mar 30 (2006) 10:58AM  

This is very pointless. The worlds moved to 4gb flash. nuff said...



Steve

Comments: 1197
 		Mar 30 (2006) 06:02PM  

Makes no sense if it's not flash or if it doesn't cost half the price. Even if it's $50 less, who wouldn't spend $50 to get an extra 4gigs? This needs to be flash or it doesn't need to be.



3284lmm
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Comments: 358
 		Mar 30 (2006) 07:39PM  

depends on price, still pointless though



Allen
Location: Dub Vee Ooo
Comments: 1511
 		Mar 30 (2006) 07:47PM  

Wow... this isnt new... Creative not being creative and reinventing one of their players.... again...



JediBaja

Comments: 2
 		Mar 30 (2006) 10:19PM  

The different backlight option colors are probably equivalent to the different color themes you can chose from on the 8GB ZMP.



qoOo

Comments: 3
 		Apr 02 (2006) 10:26AM  

Er... Allen ... Creative is being creative in reinventing one of their players....and yes, they did it again:-). Well, not quite yet. This could be just another rumor.



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