1GB Creative Technology ZEN Stone Pink

Pros: Small, drag-n-drop file loading, inexpensive, easy navigation, good software.

Cons: No screen, slow to start up, finish scratches easily

The Bottom Line: Inexpensive, small, easy to use, the software is straightforward and functional. This is a winner. The only thing that can hold this player back is Apple's superior brand recognition.

Review: Note 11/9/07: Somehow the image attached to this review is now that of a set of creative brand speakers, rather than the MP3 player this is about. First off, the Zen Stone is a "Me-too" product, but a very well done one. As the appearance suggests, ...

Pros: Stylish and inexpensive, good audio quality, unique "folder skip" feature

Cons: Middling battery life

The Bottom Line: A wonderful and inexpensive player for newbies, or those looking for a companion to their hard-drive players.

Review: It's fairly remarkable that we've reached the point where a 1-GB mp3 player can reach the market at nearly an impulse-buy price ($40). What's even more remarkable about Creative's Zen Stone is the high quality of the product. Entering the market as a ...

Pros: Very,very competitive price.Decent audio quality.Great build quality.Creative product

Cons: No LCD.Battery life is so-so

The Bottom Line: This product is aimed at first-timers who are not-so-sophisticated.However,if you just need to listen to music and that's it then this product is just for you!

Review: Creative took a wise decision by releasing the Zen Stone which is basically a direct answer to the iPod Shuffle. I bought this product just out of curiosity.What really struck me first was the cheap price of this Creative product.But for this ...

Pros: Dirt cheap, small and simple, intuitive controls, drag-and-drop file transfer

Cons: Mediocre battery life, no screen/dedicated battery life LED, mediocre sound, no clip

The Bottom Line: This is an ideal companion for the minimalist and a much cheaper alternative to the iPod Shuffle.

Review: The mp3 player market has evolved like bacteria in a solid state form factor.  Manufacturers have deluged the consumer with more mp3 players than they can buy and discard in a single day.  So, you ask, "why is this the right product for ...

Pros: lightweight, super cheap

Cons: poorly placed controls, limited life due to non-replaceable battery

The Bottom Line: Hard to go wrong at this price and ease of use, although design flaw makes it not perfect!

Review: The previous reviewers have done an excellent job, but as an audio book listener, there are some additional things that you need to know! I've owned 2 MP3 players in the past 8 months. I keep ruining them (dropped one n the tub and fried one in bad ...

Pros: Easy to load songs, small, lightweight, easy to use

Cons: 3 week life span

Review: I've had my Zen Stone for two months now and I'm about to get my second replacement. For some odd reason, it lasts for a couple of weeks, then just stops playing music. I haven't dropped it or done any damage to it, so it's puzzling. The first time, I ...