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The Creative Zen X-Fi2 is a relatively inexpensive multimedia player released in late 2009. It offers a 3" TFT LCD touchscreen that is expected for modern players released around that time. One nice feature that the multimedia player offers is the built-in speakers which are great for sharing music with friends. The Creative Zen X-Fi2 handles lossless audio formats such as FLAC files, and also supports iTunes Plus (unprotected AAC format) along with the standard MP3, WMA, and Audible4. It comes with Creative Centrale to help the consumer rip, manage, and transfer media content without too much trouble. Unlike other similar multimedia players, the Creative Zen X-Fi2 comes with a microSD card slot meaning that if the 8, 16 or 32GBs aren't enough the consumer can use a microSD card to fit even more.
MSRP $129.99
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- Capacities: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB
- Size: 4" x 2.2" x 0.5"
- Weight: 2.6 ounces
- 3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD, 262k colors
- 400 x 240 pixels resolution
- Battery Life: Up to 25hrs2 of audio playback, Up to 5hrs2 of video playback
- Adjustable Crystalizer / Expand effects
- Video / Audio Out: PAL / NTSC (via A/V cable sold separately
- microSD memory card support
- Displays RSS content feeds offline
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Creative Zen X-Fi2 | 8GB
• Creative Zen X-Fi 8 GB Video MP3 Player with Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)
• ZEN X-Fi 8GB MP3 Player - Black
UPC: 054651158535
EAN: 054651158535
MPN: ZXFI8GBBK
Creative Zen X-Fi2 | 32GB
• Creative Zen X-Fi 32 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)
• ZEN X-Fi 32GB MP3 Player - Black
UPC: 054651157903
EAN: 054651157903
MPN: ZXFI32GBBK
Creative Zen X-Fi2 | 16GB
• Creative Zen X-Fi 16 GB Video MP3 Player with Wireless LAN and Built-In Speaker (Black/Silver)
• ZEN X-Fi 16GB MP3 Player - Black
UPC: 054651157873
EAN: 054651157873
MPN: ZXFI16GBBK
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Creative Zen X-Fi2 is ranked 5th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $199.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
Cons
- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
- no camera
Creative Zen X-Fi2
0%
vs.
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
MSRP $299.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
Creative Zen X-Fi2
0%
vs.
Apple iPod Touch
100%
MSRP $200.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- dual core processor
- affordable and competitive price
- large touchscreen
Cons
- no mention of WIFI or internet browser - included on ipod touch
- no third party software
- software will not be as modular or as well supported as the iPod Touch software
Creative Zen X-Fi2
vs.
Cowon S9 Curve
MSRP $219.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
Creative Zen X-Fi2
vs.
Microsoft Zune HD
MSRP $399.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- active noise canceling
- stunning OLED touchscreen display
- attractive and slim form factor - more pocket-able than the iPod Touch
Cons
- no open source OGG or FLAC format support
- late to market - years or months behind directly competing products
- expensive
Creative Zen X-Fi2
vs.
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
Reviews
November 8, 2009
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Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
- large 3" touchscreen display
- standard capacities: 8, 16 and 32GB
- built-in microSD card slot for storage expansion
- affordable price next to the competition
- good battery life
- nice user interface
- WiFi
- adjustable screen brightness
- now supports lossless formats
- affordable prices - especially for the higher capacity models
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- poor included software
- no 64GB model
- WiFi media access requires you to use their proprietary / crappy software
- no physical volume control
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October 4, 2009
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Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
- large 3" touchscreen display
- standard capacities: 8, 16 and 32GB
- built-in microSD card slot for storage expansion
- affordable price next to the competition
- good battery life
- nice user interface
- adjustable screen brightness
- now supports lossless formats
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- no 64GB model
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October 19, 2009
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Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
- large 3" touchscreen display
- standard capacities: 8, 16 and 32GB
- built-in microSD card slot for storage expansion
- affordable price next to the competition
- WiFi
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- poor included software
- WiFi media access requires you to use their proprietary / crappy software
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X, Fi, 2, XFi, Fi2, XFi2
