The mp3 players have become one of the most common portable entertainment tools today with the relatively recent outburst of technological advancement.  They are growing increasingly smaller in size with an internal memory from 128 megabytes to 80 gigabytes.  Music files, most often in mp3 format can be stored on these players and sometimes even pictures and videos.  Various Zen players, made by Creative Labs, are among the most popular brands of mp3 players.

Creative Labs has introduced their line of Zen mp3 players into the technological race. The players in this line vary from 512MB, such that we see in the Zen Nano Plus, to the Zen Vision W which holds 60GB. The Nano Plus and the Stone series are products created for simple music listening. On the other hand, the a Vision W or the original Zen player might be more desirable for watching videos since they have bigger screens. If you are looking for a player made for music and videos, try the Vision: M or one of the players from the V series. Every user has a vast variety of products to choose from based on their particular needs and desires.

There are many reasons why someone would choose a Zen mp3 player over an iPod. The software would be the first.  The enjoyment of being given the choice with the Zen players to either use Windows Media Player ir Creative Media Explorer.  iTunes software must be used with the iPod.