Creative Singapore has just announced updates to the Zen Neeon series of MP3 players with two new models.

	The original Zen Neeon Click for larger image

Besides now offering flash-based units at 512MB, 1GB, 2GB capacities, as well as a 6GB hard drive-based Neeon which is beefier than the previous 5GB model released in May, Creative has oddly chosen to collectively brand the players as Zen Neeons. Only the memory capacities are imprinted at the back of the model name, serving as indications of their technical differences.

This could be due to the fact that the new Neeons, regardless of memory size, will sport similar physical dimensions.

Alongside the new hardware, the Singapore-based company has revealed that it will be releasing a total of 28 new Stik-Ons to commemorate the new Neeons. Twelve of these will be limited-edition "Face" Stik-Ons which are individually packed with matching Neeon slings. The other 16 will form part of four new series (four-piece packs) entitled Bold, Classic, Gutsy and Chic.

Noteworthy features in the flash-based Neeon run the gamut of a duo-tone OLED screen to a rated playtime of 32 hours--twice that of the 5GB Neeon. The 6GB Zen Neeon remains essentially the same as the 5GB version.

The new Zen Neeons will initially be available only in Singapore.

Model Names	Availability	Strong suit	Price
Creative Zen Neeon (6GB) (see larger image)	Now	It's just the same as the older Zen Neeon. But if you got an extra 1GB worth of MP3s lying around, it might be worthwhile to get this one instead..	S$369 (US$271.68)
Creative Zen Neeon (2GB) (see larger image)	Now	Too bad it didn't get any smaller despite the memory downgrade. However, if you are looking for a skip-free Neeon with some OLED, this is the critter for you.	S$349 (US$256.95)
Creative Stik-On (see larger image)	Now	Get groovy and chic. Get a bit of style onto the Neeon.	S$15.90 (US$11.71)

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