Tech Shout!

On June 20, Creative Technology Ltd., worldwide leader in digital entertainment products introduced its latest music and video player- the ZEN V Plus. This device includes a 1.5 inch color OLED screen and is small enough to fit in the coin pocket of your jeans!

Amazingly small and lightweight, the ZEN V Plus is ergonomically designed so your music, pictures and video are right at your fingertips. Besides, the ZEN V Plus has such great curves and contours and is so lightweight that you’ll almost forget it is there, if not for the phenomenal sound quality that this awesome player exudes. Its beautiful 1.5-inch color OLED screen displays stunning digital photos, video and color menus.

The Zen V Plus is also PlaysForSure compatible, meaning it supports subscription music services including Yahoo! Music Unlimited, Urge, Napster To Go, and Rhapsody To Go, in addition to supporting Audible audio books and pay-per-download services including Soundbuzz. The player also includes a line-in port for direct recording from audio devices and FM radio, and a voice recording feature.

“We developed the Zen V Plus with a look and a user experience that create the true feeling of Zen,” Creative chairman and CEO Sim Wong Hoo said. “Photos and videos and our patented Zen user interface look so vivid on the stunning color screen and the sound quality is awesome; it’s surprising for such a tiny player.”

The ZEN V Plus will be available in August for US $229.99(Rs.10,586) for the 4GB model in glossy black with blue accents, US $169.99(Rs.7826) for the 2GB model in glossy black or white with green accents, and US $129.99(Rs.5984) for the 1GB model in glossy black or white with orange accents.

In addition, Creative has also made available a model called the Zen V. The lower-end player does not have video or FM radio support. Both Zen V models come in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. Available in July for only US $199.99(Rs.9207) for the 4GB model in glossy black with blue accents, the ZEN V is also available for only US $149.99(Rs.6905) for the 2GB model in glossy black or white with green accents. A 1GB model in glossy black or white with orange accents will be available for only US $119.99(Rs.5476).

Additionally, Creative plans to make accessories including cases, skins and power adapters available in July as well. With Creative’s latest offering, it might just be a small and beautiful way to find your Zen!