| | |  | Headphones | Home » » ZEN X-Fi2 32GB | | | | | | | Description: | | Touch the sound of perfection Go Deluxe & Save!Save $40 when you buy ZEN X-Fi2 32GB Deluxe that include ZEN X-Fi2 32GB, USB Power Adapter, A/V cable, and pack of 3 screen protectors. Your savings will be shown and automatically deducted when you reach the order confirmation page during checkout. Buy the bundle or learn more. The ZEN X-Fi gave you the sound of perfection. Now we've gone ahead and made it even better. Engage the subliminal sense of touch with the first ever touchscreen digital media player from Creative - the ZEN X-Fi2. No fussy buttons involved, simply let your fingers work their magic across the 3" TFT LCD screen and gain access to all player features instantly. The ZEN X-Fi2 now allows you to experience stellar X-Fi technology even with your stored movies and FM radio1, restoring audio to even higher levels of clarity than before. Immerse yourself in a natural listening experience as the state-of-the-art X-Fi technology intelligently moves the earphone stereo source away from your ears, simulating an audio experience from a pair of high-end stereo speakers. Take in rich detail from nifty guitar strumming and crisp cymbal clashes and complete the whole experience with the bundled EP-630 in-ear earphones. These premium earphones are designed to block out external noise and even come with three different sizes of ear tips to offer you the most optimum comfort. Besides a bigger screen size than its predecessor, the ZEN X-Fi2 supports multiple audio formats including the much desired Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC), which delivers audio without compromising on its original quality. The player also supports iTunes® Plus (unprotected AAC format) which compresses audio data much more efficiently than older formats. Indulge in true pristine audio where you hear your music played the way it was meant to be heard. Choose from a player capacity of 8GB/16GB/32GB and if you need more memory, simply add a microSD memory card into the built-in slot. Enjoy that much more music, photos and videos at a mere touch! The ZEN X-Fi2 also supports RSS feeds offline and video out where you can share your videos and photos on the big screen TV.  | Touch and go
The digital world is now at your fingertips. The intuitive 3" TFT LCD touchscreen allows you to navigate with ease and responds to your every touch. |  | Pump it up with X-Fi technology
Apart from normal audio files, you can now experience the prowess of X-Fi technology with your stored movies and FM Radio1. The adjustable X-Fi Crystalizer allows you to experience the very essence of music perfection as it intelligently restores detail lost during file compression with just one touch. Take in also the most acoustically natural sound staging in headphone audio available from a media player with the X-Fi Expand technology. |  | Lossless Audio Support
You can now enjoy your music even in lossless audio formats such as FLAC files. In addition, the player also supports iTunes Plus (unprotected AAC format) besides other conventional formats such as MP3, WMA and Audible4. Use the Creative Centrale to rip, transfer and manage your media content easily. |  | More fun on the move
Bored while waiting for your next appointment? Stimulate your mental prowess when you embark on a challenging game of Sudoko! View other games and fun apps. |  | App developers wanted!
Maximize your coding talents and develop exciting apps for the ZEN X-Fi2. Find out more. |  | Video out in X-Fi
Enjoy movies in X-Fi or share images with your family and friends on a large screen, when you connect the ZEN X-Fi2 to the TV (A/V cable available separately). |  | Expandable memory to provide more media content
Enjoy the flexibility of having unlimited content accessibility on your player. This means you won't have to worry about not having enough onboard memory for content. Simply slot in a microSD card to enjoy more music, movies and pictures! Click here for the list of microSD memory cards supported. |  | RSS feeds supported
RSS feeds are downloaded in their entirety with both text and images. Just sync the player via the USB connection and download RSS feeds from your computer and read them on your ZEN X-Fi2 on-the-go. |  | Share your music out loud
With the built-in speaker, share rock ballads or soothing overtures with your friends anytime you want. |  | High-quality earphones
Customized to block out external noise, the EP-630 in-ear earphones comes with the player and offers the listener optimum fit for long periods of audio use. It comes with three different ear tip sizes as well. |  | A lightweight masterpiece
With its sleek curves and polished finishing, the ZEN X-Fi2 weighs a mere 75g and fits snugly in your pocket or bag. Bring it about with you easily on the go and let it be your choice for first-class digital entertainment. |  | Never miss the latest hits
Be on top of the music scene and get the latest news with the integrated FM radio. Take your pick from the 32 preset stations in the player. |  | Keep your life organized
With the built-in alarm, calendar, tasks and contacts, you'll never have trouble waking up or missing an appointment again! |  | Good listening practices
Creative cares about your hearing. The ZEN X-Fi2 comes with a Restrict Volume feature to limit the maximum volume output. Learn more on how to listen smart. |
1 Performance of X-Fi depends on quality of the radio reception | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.98 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.45 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 86 reviews |
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 Not Impressed with this unitFeb 09, 2010
I purchased the device in Dec 2009. It was a highly anticipated purchase as I had previously owned the Creative Zen M. Upon using the device for a little over 2 months, I have found that they screen is not as easy to manuever as advertised. I have found the sound quality much less appealing than the Creative Zen M. The application feature is cool and the sudoko game is fun; but, the screen recognition is not as user friendly as I would have liked.
 Not worth the price at allFeb 06, 2010
Unfortunately, my 16GB Sandisk Sansa View went walkabout and that meant I had to get another MP3 player...and fast. Since basically rediscovering music a few years ago, I cannot go anywhere without some in my ears. I originally bought the 16GB Sansa View after my 8GB e280 became just too small for my needs. The 16GB View was filling up nicely just before I lost it. So, with that in mind I decided I would settle for nothing but a 32GB MP3 player and not have to worry about space again. Or, at least not for a long while anyway.
The 32GB Sansa View was my first choice, but Amazon's idiotic shipping policy meant that I couldn't actually order it as they wouldn't deliver it to me! This meant that I had to look for the view elsewhere and failing that choose another player.
Anyway, after some deliberation, I decided to go with the 32GB Creative Zen X-Fi2 after reading many positive reviews on its sound quality. Frankly, I care nothing for its (alleged) ability to play movies or audio books, or anything else it can supposedly do. I simply wanted a ton of space and great sounding music...I was to be disappointed on the latter.
The main problem with the Zen's sound output is that it's geared toward the higher end of the sound scale. Even with all the equalizer bands set to -12, except for the 80 Hz (bass) on the graphic equalizer settings, the sound still leaned toward the high end. So much so, that getting a nice warm full sound from the Zen is next to impossible, regardless of what music is being put through it. Or, what headphones are being used with it. Even my Sennheiser CX 300 II "Enhanced Bass" earphones were impotent in the face of the Zen's washy cymbal crashes and overstated hi-hats.
It's impossible to get away from the Zen's artificial sounding treble. It sounds positively cartoonish at times and overwhelms the music, so that some tunes are unlistenable. It ends up being splashy and irritating.
Worse still is when the X-Fi settings are switched on. The "Crystallizer" and the "Expand" absolutely destroy the sound and these enhancements are nothing of the sort. They simply distort the music creating a very weird experience. The "Crystallizer" just makes the sound washier and the "Expand" seems to create a 'bucket on the head' type experience. In short, ironically, the sound of the Zen X-Fi2 is better WITHOUT the X-Fi employed.
In addition, the often criticised touch screen truly is a headache of epic proportions even with the latest firmware installed. Plus, changing the volume or forwarding a track requires the user to take the device out of the pocket and concentrate on the task. Players with a volume wheel and a proper button interface for skipping tracks are far easier in this regard and can remain in one's pocket while changing music on the move.
So at the end of it all, the pity of it is, I am forced to go back to my old 8GB Sansa e280 because I am unable to find a seller that actually stocks the Sansa View 32GB any more...which says it all really.
How do you add a WAV file that the player actually recognizesFeb 05, 2010
I really like this player. My main problem is I would like to add a WAV file. I have tried using MediaMonkey and Winamp. The WAV shows on the F drive that it is actually in the Zen player....However when I go to locate my WAV file through the X fi 2, it is absolutely nowhere to be found in any folder on the player itself. AAAGGGHHH Help? I would use FLAC but it has an issue currently with random skip noises.
If I am starting from scratch downloading all my music cds, what is the best format to put them in...(mp3)aac,flac? any suggestions. I wish there was a point by point instruction manual for making this player easy to use.
If there is anyone out there nice enough to help this novice user, I would appreciate it.
Ron
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 Very nice but...Feb 03, 2010
The product itself is quite pleasing to the eye and the fact holds true for the packaging. The item comes to you in a plastic case that is quite sturdy and reusable speaking of top-shelf price point.
The XFi2 (this model) has 8GB's internal memory and can support additional external storage via a micro SD card. The package includes a set of Creative's quality ear buds and several promotional fly-outs like trials to Napster.
The player sports a multi-function 3.5mm audio jack that can also be connected via an adapter to stream A/V feeds right to your television. It has many audio settings that bring in-depth audio quality but, with that quality comes a bit of complexity and may take several tries to get the settings where you like.
The biggest let-down with this item is a fairly uncooperative touch screen. The player's unlocking mechanism, which is triggered by the selector button at the right of the player screen, prompts the user to press and slide a "lock" icon to the bottom of the viewing screen. Simple enough but, it feels as though you might have to press a bit too hard. These players are bargains but, they still cost a pretty penny. Menu navigation with this device can be tedium as well with the, seemingly unresponsive, characteristics of the PMP's touch screen.
I suspect that the player needs refinement programmatically to support a touch screen more efficiently. I would suspect that the issues are due to the user interface threading models and not the on-board RAM memory or processor; the music plays uninterrupted while engaging the touch screen at any point during playback.
This player thumps for the price and it is updated with newer drivers very easily so, with that in mind it gets four stars. The touch side of the device is a pain sometimes but, it is still manageable. The product is also manufactured and warrantied by an established, reputable company and not some fly by night import re-branding hole in the wall.
So, there you have it.
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Pretty Solid PlayerFeb 01, 2010
I've used the Zen X-Fi2 for a few months now. Very solid player. Great sound. The touch screen is bright and works well, too, except for one issue (mentioned in a moment). I love that I can connect this to both PC and Mac and drag and drop files to it without any music management software. The only trouble with the video player is probably due to the encoding of the AVIs that I watch on it (tv shows, some movies): at times the audio and video get out of sync. Usually when I back out of the video and then go back in (no loss of play position in the video) it corrects itself. Like I said, I think this is due to the encoding of the individual files. Coming from a previous player that required me to convert and optimize every video before transferring it, I can live with this.
The player is very light. Compared to an iPod, with its metal backing and heavier internal construction, this would probably be preferable for runners who like to use Velcro arm bands. Instead of a metal backing, The X-Fi2 has an attractive silver grey plastic with a slightly coarse texture. Make sure you get the custom adhesive screen protector for this player; it perfectly fits the whole front side of the Zen, and with fairly careful use you won't need any case or silicone skin. But if you're someone who practically dropkicks your tech, play it safe and go for a cover.
My one big criticism is that there is no dedicated volume knob. There is a dedicated button to access the main menu (frankly, an odd decision since it's easy to get there from most any section of the device), but I think the player experience would have increased had that been a volume dial. It's very cumbersome to discover a song is playing at a loud level, then calling up the onscreen menu, tapping the volume icon and THEN toying with the touch-sensitive screen to slide the volume down. Not to mention having to make an appointment with the ear specialist. I have big hands, so maybe this is less a problem for some people. But I find the volume will jump up or down a few levels more than I intended. Finding that "sweet spot" with the volume control can be tricky. Maybe a stylus would improve this, but I'm not a fan of having to carry around a small item just to control volume level.
If there were a dedicated volume knob, I would give this player 5 stars across the board. SO CLOSE, Creative...
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