Creative MuVo

[RecklessLeper]

Hi,

Just bought the 64MB version of one of these, and I must say, I'm very impressed!

The sound quality is far, far better than I expected (and I'm not a great fan of bundled earphones, so this says something), and it's as light as anything!

Anyone else got one?

Jon

[ris]

looks cute rl, how much that set you back?

[RecklessLeper]

£79.99 from Selfridges. Got to be worth every penny for the functionality, sound quality, and the fact that I don't have to create a different CD everytime I want to listen to something different every time I'm at work Plus it only takes 1 AAA cell!

[ohyeahar]

i got one of those too! also love it...so small...the only thing i wished it had was a repeat function...and they should ditch the bundled earbuds and just lower the price perhaps by a couple dollars....

[davidstone28]

I'm thinking about getting one as well. Just noticed that they've brought out a 128mb version. Here's Dabs' price list:-

Nomad MuVo MP3 Player/USB Flash Drive
Mfr code: 7300000000007
Quicklinx: 245ZWS
60 1-3 days £57.00 (£66.97)

Muvo - 128MB
Mfr code: 7300000000011
Quicklinx: 2CH0WS
195 1-3 days £97.00 (£113.97)

Just in case you feel a bit indignant about the prices, just bear in mind that Dabs charge postage, so its only about a fiver or so difference.

[davidstone28]

BTW, how long does it take to download say 64mb of music onto that thing?

[ohyeahar]

Originally posted by davidstone28
BTW, how long does it take to download say 64mb of music onto that thing?

i'm not sure if u'r being sarcastic or if u really just want to know the transfer speed...the transfer speed is a weakness of the muvo compared to other usb key drives since it doesn't support usb 2.0 speeds...takes about 4 min to transfer...

[davidstone28]

I was actually being serious....I seem to be getting a bit of a reputation around here

I did want to know because I am seriously thinking about getting a 128mb version. 4mins for 64mb seems pretty reasonable to me and I guess about twice that for the 128mb version right?

[davidstone28]

Another quick Q:

What is the actual capacity - I guess its slightly less than 64mb?

[RecklessLeper]

Windows reports it as 60MB

[ris]

scan are flogging them cheap today, something about 65 quid or so. they also got 128mb versions for those so inclined.

[ohyeahar]

just a tip for buyers...i would recommend you go for the 64mb version unless the 128mb is just slightly more $$...since the muvo can also play *.wma files, u can compress u'r *.mp3 files into half their size w/o losing sound quality....this means u can hold about 2 hrs of music onto the 64 mb....this is a matter of personal taste but i think 2hrs is way more than u'll ever need...so, i would rather spend my money on the 64mb and then go get a pair of good headphones....

[Marvt74]

ah but does it have the ability to record via built in microphone?

always a handy function if you by chance lose the cable to connect to your pc

hold you mp3 player next to you speaker anyone

works fine but you get poor quality and the background noise of me typing

[ohyeahar]

Originally posted by Marvt74
if you by chance lose the cable to connect to your pc

ah...there are no cables u c....the unit plugs right into a usb port....

[Marvt74]

god damn it
ive been thinking about saving for a creative zen but anyone know of a lower (cheaper) capacity model?

they seem to be just jukeboxes but look sooooo good its awesome


heres my beauty
it was so sleek but being dropped its lost its beauty