Posted by T-bone on 12/25/06 20:31

"Liam" <news@celticbear.com> wrote in news:1166650454.781716.36010
@n67g2000cwd.googlegroups.com:

> I'm trying to decide between a Creative Zen Vision: M or a Zen V Plus.
> The Zen V I like because it's SMALL and doesn't have to compete so much
> for pocket space with my Pocket PC I carry as well.
> It's only 4 or 8GB at best, but, that's just OK with me.
>
> I like the Vision because the 30 or 60GB is better, certainly!
> But, it's a hard drive. Meaning moving parts that WILL eventually fail.
> The Zen V being a RAM drive _theoretically_ will never fail. But with
> the Vision, any drop, vibration, jostle, bang will increase its chance
> of failure greatly. I do plan on working out with my player now and
> then, take it in the car and to work and back again every day so it'll
> be moving around _a lot_. But, 30 or 60GB....
>
> So basically, anyone with any good information on the lifespan and
> durability of the Zen Vision?
> Thanks!
>

Decent sized capacity flash based players are so cheap that you may wish to
consider getting a 1-2gb model specifically for rough duty, working out,
jogging ect.
Certainly would not want to do much of that with a hd model.

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