Creative Labs ZEN X-Fi2 8 GB MP3 and Video Player with Touchscreen and Built-In Speaker (Black)

Engage the subliminal sense of touch with the first-ever touch-screen digital media player from Creative--the ZEN X-Fi2. This 8 GB player offers plenty of space for your music and movies. There are no fussy buttons involved; simply let your fingers work their magic across the 3-inch TFT LCD screen and gain access to all player features instantly.

1. The X-Fi2's tiny size makes it easy to carry.
2. A microSD slot lets you add more storage.
3. The widescreen LCD is perfect for movie watching.
4. Connect the X-Fi2 to your TV for group viewing.
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Touch the Sound of Perfection
The Creative Labs' ZEN X-Fi gave you the sound of perfection. With the ZEN X-Fi2, perfection just got better.

ZEN X-Fi2 now allows you to experience the sound of perfection even with your stored movies and FM radio, thanks to X-Fi technology that restores 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.

Pristine Audio Across Multiple Formats
The latest player from Creative is a step up from its predecessor, the popular ZEN X-Fi. Besides a bigger screen size, 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 as well as 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.

To satisfy your download needs, the ZEN X-Fi2 is compatible with DRM-free services, including Amazon's MP3 downloads, eMusic, Napster downloads, and iTunes Plus. [NOTE: The ZEN X-Fi2 is not compatible with DRM9 or DRM10 services such as Napster-to-Go and Rhapsody].

Video-Out Feature for Big Screen TV Display
In addition to this 8 GB version, there are also 32 GB and 16 GB versions available. And if you need even 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 a big screen TV.

Premium Noise-Blocking Earphones
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 optimum comfort.

	Touch and go Your digital world is now at your fingertips. The intuitive 3-inch TFT LCD touchscreen allows you to navigate with ease and responds to your every touch.		Pump it up with X-Fi technology ZEN X-Fi2 now brings the power of X-Fi to bear on more types of entertainment! Building on the ZEN X-Fi, ZEN X-Fi2 now allows you to experience the sound of perfection even with your stored movies and FM radio--with X-Fi technology that restores audio to even higher levels of clarity than before.
	Supports multiple audio formats You can now enjoy your music even in Free Lossless Audio Codec formats (FLAC files). In addition, the player also supports iTunes Plus (unprotected AAC format) besides the other various formats such as MP3, WMA, and Audible 4. [NOTE: The ZEN X-Fi2 is not compatible with DRM9 or DRM10 services such as Napster-to-Go and Rhapsody].		Video out in X-Fi Enjoy movies or share images with your family and friends on a large screen, when you connect the ZEN X-Fi2 to a TV (A/V cable available separately) and enjoy your movies in X-Fi!
	Expandable memory to provide more media content Get more songs, videos, and pictures through the built-in microSD card slot. Transfer files easily to enjoy more media content in your player!		RSS feeds download supported RSS feeds are downloaded in their entirety--including photos--and not just article headlines with a few lines of text. Just sync via the USB connection and download RSS feeds from your computer, then read them later on your ZEN X-Fi2 when you're 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 come with the player and offer the listener optimum fit for long periods of audio use. They come 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 70 g 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.
	Record it now Never miss out on meetings and lectures. Capture important speeches, or whatever you fancy, with the integrated voice recorder.		Keep your life organized With the built-in alarm, calendar, tasks, and contacts, you'll never have trouble waking up or getting to an appointment on time again!

Included with this Product
ZEN X-Fi2 player, quick start leaflet, EP-630 in-ear earphones, and USB cable.

Intuitive touch controls make the X-Fi2 a breeze to use.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I've owned many MP3 players incl. Creative's Muvo, Zev V, and Zen. What drew me to the X-Fi2 was the larger screen, the video out, the RSS, plus the touch interface and speaker somewhat. Display: Very pretty, 400 X 240. Good quality video and images look sharp and bright. Audio Quality: I did A/B comparisons between the Zen and the X-Fi2, and the X-Fi2 wins. The top end is smoother, and the bass is tighter and deeper, and the overall sound is more open. They're similar in max volume, but the X-Fi2 sounds better. X-Fi: I don't use it. Creative Centrale: Install it, then forget it. Audio Storage: Album art is a problem. The art has to be "embedded" in the ID3 tag for it to appear, it's possible Windows Media Player automatically does this. This can also be done with an app like "Mp3tag". Which meant going back and doing that to all 350 albums I had on the old Zen. Note that I don't use any services like Rhapsody, or files with DRM, so for me playback itself was fine. Viewing Photos: Some jpgs don't show up except as "?" marks. Not sure why. Videos: Nightmare. With the avi or wmv that worked fine on the Zen, the audio would break up or the vids wouldn't be recognized. Creative Central was unreliable and slow, and coverts vids to wmv. I tried about 6 other converters, and either audio or video was messed up, or just not recognized (XVid, Divx, or wmv). Finally tested Handbrake, and the X-Fi2 was happy playing those XVid files, with very specific settings, about 90% of the time. And when it works, it looks great. Video Out: Works surprisingly well, but no one will think it's a DVD. RSS: Run a sync program from the X-Fi2 when it's connected to your PC. Kind of a pain, but it works. Battery: Seems like the charging time and life are on par with the Zen. Interface: Not easy. A quick light touch mostly doesn't work. Pressing down a larger area takes longer to process, so sometimes the fingernail trick is best. And sometimes it just takes a long to to respond in general. It also misinterprets gestures frequently. But with practice, it's usable. The volume control is not immediately accessible (3 steps) on most levels, and not at all from the main menu. So trying to quickly turn it down on a sunny day (hard to see the display) is almost impossible. Trying to do things one-handed is difficult (e.g. walking to the train, X-Fi2 in one hand, coffee in other). Summary: It feels that the X-Fi2 was launched before development was complete. The touch interface is quirky, the video support is very finicky, and the menu design needs refinement. I'm hoping further firmware updates improve things. ITMT, the average user will NOT be happy.