The good: Improved video battery life and brighter screen; gapless playback; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent overall value. The bad: Still no FM radio; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone. The bottom line: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. Read full review of the Apple iPod (30GB; fifth generation update)
The good: Great battery life for video playback; good audio fidelity; widescreen display; vibrant colors; organic UI. The bad: Thicker than the original; no TV recording; only a mono speaker. The bottom line: The Zen Vision W is an excellent improvement over the Zen Vision. Though it missed improving certain features, its beguiling screen, GUI and battery life won us over. Read full review of the Creative Zen Vision W (30GB)
The good: Fast transfer speed; wide video codec support; brilliant screen; improved vertical scroll. The bad: Stiff keys; bothersome sync adapter; thicker than the iPod. The bottom line: There is a lot going for the Zen Vision: M, and true to form, Creative has just created yet another iPod killer to take on the incumbent. Read full review of the Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB)
