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Nomad Jukebox Zen : The Zen Master of all MP3s?
by yusakugo | Oct 28 '02
Pros: 20GB drive, size, sound, accessories, style, and the low price!
Cons: Bigger than iPod, loses all input options, no USB 2.0, headphone output only

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Product Rating: 4.0



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im gonna sue them (Reply to this comment)
by zenmachado
for using my name


well my middle name




:^


ZeN
Nov 01 '02
9:42 am PST

Re: An Excellent Review! (Reply to this comment)
by yusakugo
Thanks Ron!

Rich
Oct 28 '02
6:47 pm PST

Re: MP3 (Reply to this comment)
by yusakugo
One of the things I also use the Jukebox3 for is recording voice memos as well as data from computers in the office and the hospital for my patients. I always keep a 3.5 floppy and a 3 inch CD-R with the files to allow transferred into the JukeBox3. The Zen has proven to be quite useful in data storage and transfer... although I wished it had voice recording abilities from the start. I had used a Nomad II MG with a 64 or 128 MB SmartMedia card for voice memos but I needed data storage too. There aren't many easily portable CD-RW out there that can play MP3s as well... so. (I am not counting the outrageously priced DataPlay disks... now defunct. or the Imation RipGo mini CD-R MP3 player/recorder).

So, it really depends on your use of the item. If you want plain music playback... the best value in my opinion is the iRiver Slim-X (iRiver is about to release a new high end model). I still use my Nomad II MG for exercising and short jaunts from the house... but the Jukebox3 and Zen have proven quite useful for many situations.

For pure MP3 playback... I don't think I could justify anything above a CD/MP3 player at this time. It is the best value for your buck.

Rich
Oct 28 '02
6:47 pm PST

An Excellent Review! (Reply to this comment)
by surferdude7
Hi Rich!

I have been wanting a portable MP3 player but I am afraid once the new is worn off it wouldn’t get much use from me.

This one is worth looking at!

Great review as always!

Ron
Oct 28 '02
4:55 pm PST

re: you've got all the right stuff..... (Reply to this comment)
by cntaur5, cntaur5 is an Advisor on Epinions in Electronics
I enjoyed reading your review of the Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen MP3 Player, you've got all the right stuff in it that consumers look for when making a purchasing decision.

cntaur5
Keep writing well!
Oct 28 '02
8:06 am PST