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Creative's response to Apple's iPod Shuffle is the Zen Stone. A tiny device that holds 1GB of storage and comes in a variety of colors. The Zen Stone is a bit heavier than the shuffle (0.88 ounces versus 0.55 ounces), and is also bigger - the zen stone dimensions: 2.1 inches x 1.4 inches x 0.5 inches. However at the price point ($39), it's half the price of the similarly spec'd iPod Shuffle. The playback features are standard and include single song repeat, ordered playlist, and random.

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cheap
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long battery life
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no clip
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slightly larger than the 2nd gen shuffle
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Only 1 Gigabyte
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Note: It does not have a built-in clip, however Creative created different carrying devices for the Zen Stone including a keychain, clip or armband (which can be purchased separately)

Comparison with the iPod Shuffle

Spec Zen Stone iPod Shuffle
capacity 1GB 1GB
weight 0.88 ounces 0.55 ounces
height 1.4" 1.07"
width 2.1" 1.62"
depth 0.5" 0.41"
battery life up to 10 hours up to 12 hours

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3 comments about Creative Zen Stone

1.  avatar Erik  May 03, 2007 2:52pm

I don't know, but I've been on an anti-Apple kick later. (see iclix). At $40, this is a pretty impressive piece of technology on the cheap. I would love to show this to a caveman (before he clubbed me to death).
2.  avatar dialupinternetuser  May 03, 2007 3:20pm

I'm not big into apple either, but a 1 gigabyte mp3 player is pretty much worthless. The only reason I would get this is if I wanted a smaller spare to put only my favorites on when I went somewhere. At least it is only $40, but at GameStop for $40, I could get 8 games.
3.  avatar Erik  May 03, 2007 3:46pm

I know what you're saying duiu, but I actually don't mind the 1 gig. If you want a durable, lightweight mp3 player while for running, this (or the shuffle) can't be beat. At 1GB it can still hold 15 full-length albums; and it's way more affordable than larger capacity players. I think there is a market.
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Key Features:

Capacity 1 GB
Manufacturer Creative Labs
Price $39.99
Release Date May. 14, 2007

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