Looking for information about a MP3 player

[Byte 2.0]

Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox ZEN XTRA 30GB MP3 Player

I have read some reviews of the 20 GB verison that stated it would be nice if it had a replaceable battery.

Then following a link from a site selling the 30 GB took me to creativelabs.com that says the Zens Have a removable battery.

http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=3&subcategory=21&product=9288&nav=features

Newegg sells this and before I buy one, I want to be sure the battery is replacable.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?DEPA=0&description=55-102-127&ATT=Portable+MP3+MPEG+Au&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r

I like many of the features for the price if and only if the battery is replaceable.

[Byte 2.0]

I think I found it just now. I believe the "Xtra" in the name is the difference. i FOUND the battery
http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=8997

Knowing a replacement battery a year down the road for about 50 dollars isn't horriable I guess.

[Hi Ho]

The player you linked to does have a replacable battery. I have used one and opened it up to see how difficult it was to replace. It is very simple. Also, I don't think you will have to replace the battery every year. Some of the Ipods had battery problems that made the batteries die prematurely (within a year) and the big deal was, and still is, that it's very difficult to replace the battery.

[Byte 2.0]

yea, the one year think was a bad example. Just knowing it does not turn to a paper weight after the battery dies is good.

[Byte 2.0]

I ordered it. I did something I normally don't do. I extended the warranty as well. I read one or two reviews that said the hard drive may fail. But everything else seems good about it.

[ric449]

Sorry for hijacking your thread, but how long does an ipod battery last on average? Its just I don't want to buy an ipod if the battery dies within a year.

[Byte 2.0]

Sorry for hijacking your thread, but how long does an ipod battery last on average? Its just I don't want to buy an ipod if the battery dies within a year.


1 to 2 years.

That is one of the reasons I was looking for a player with a replaceable battery

[inflames988]

Wow- for a $300+ player, thats rediculous...i wanted an iPod but man...

[Byte 2.0]

Wow- for a $300+ player, thats rediculous...i wanted an iPod but man...


I am afaird I don't follow you, which player are you saying is rdiculous? the Creative is $219 plus shipping for 30 GB.