Creative launches the Zen MX

Kelvin Low | Apr 30, 2009

(Credit: Creative)

If you think you've seen this player before, you're right. It looks exactly like the Zen that was first introduced in 2007. In fact, like the Zen, the Zen MX is also equipped with a 2.5-inch, 320 x 240-pixel display and an SDHC expansion slot.

The only difference between the two players is under the hood. The Zen MX supports playback of MP3, WMA, Audible 4 audio formats, JPEG photos, and Creative's own CMV video format, while its more expensive twin, the Zen is compatible with a wider range of file formats including MPEG4-SP3, DiVX3/4/5, GIF and WAV.

The Zen MX comes in 8GB and 16GB sizes and is being released in Japan first, which is odd for a company that is based in Singapore and usually targets the US markets ahead of Asia. The models are priced at 9,800 yen (US$102) and 13,800 yen (US$144), respectively. The original Zen currently retails at 11,800 yen (US$121) for the 8GB, and 17,800 yen (US$183) for the 16GB models. Word is that Creative will be launching this player outside of Japan over the next couple of months.

Kelvin Low is CNET Asia's very own go-to intern for Music & Play. When he's not fiddling with gadgets or setting up new PC rigs, he can be found hitting the dirt tracks on his mountain bike. Kelvin is currently studying mass communications at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. Email Kelvin.

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