The MP3 Players

Finally, the Creative Zen Micro Photo is gonna for real! It is expected to hit store in the end of September or early of October. It seems that Creative has made some changes on it. But what are they?

• It has more capacity now! Not just 5GB or 6GB but 8GB!
• It is cheaper than the priced announced before, US$249.
• Lower power consumption, up to 15 hours of playback rather than 12 hours.

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Again, Creative has made sudden move! With no official announcement, it released its award winning Zen Micro Photo into UK retail market. Someone told Engadget that it is on sale in UK.

The delayed Zen Micro Photo was supposed to be available by this month. Without any notice, it is put on shelf in UK at the price £219.99 (approx US$387).

I wonder how many people will still interested on it after such long-waiting! Well, if you still like it, you may get it here!

{ via Engadget }

Maybe you have noticed that Creative had introduced the new Zen Sleek. And now, it is available for pre-order in UK! Its price tag is at £199.99, including VAT and shipping fee.

Many people were confused by Creative’s moves, and so do I. Why it makes the Zen Sleek to be available only in European market? Where is the Zen Micro Photo? Hey Creative, are you fading out of the market?

Anyway, if you interested on Creative Zen Sleek , here are some info you may need to know:

• Capacity: 20GB
• Format Supported: MP3, WAV, WMV, WMV with DRM
• FM Radio: Stereo and Mono, Up to 32 preset stations
• FM region support: International: 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• Dispaly: 2 inches display with blue LED backlight
• Firmware Support: Upgradable via USB
• Dimensions: 59 x 101 x 17.1 mm
• Weight: 157g

More info here

{ via Anything But iPod }

It seems that people would prefer iRiver’s U10 rather than Zen Micro Photo. Will it still a iPod Photo-killer? Some words for Creative: “Don’t be too late!”

{ via iMP3.net }

Even though the price of Zen Micro Photo was annouced at CES 2005, the company spokesperson told the medias that the pricing is not confirmed yet. Creative had proposed the retail price of US$299 for 5GB version and US$349 for 6GB version. However, Apple introduced the 30GB version of iPod Photo at the price of US$349, which as at the same line as the Zen Micro Photo.

Creative’s Zen Micro Photo is the award winner of “Best of CES” in the “Audio to Go” category. The device comes with 1.5″ OLED screen, which captures 262,144 colors. It allows users to watch and share slideshows of photos while playing the music at the background.

{ via BetaNews } { Product Page }

Update: More pictures of Creative’s Zen Micro Photo