Creative Labs Nomad II ''C'' 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)

Creative Labs Nomad II ''C'' 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)

Creative Labs Nomad II ''C'' 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
The Creative Labs Nomad II C is one of those gadgets that are so much fun to play with, you find yourself forgetting they're useful, too. When portable MP3 players first hit the market, they were relatively simple devices good for one thing: playing MP3 files. Now, as companies have learned customers want more than just that, today's devices can no longer be described as just MP3 players.

The Nomad II C's most overlooked feature is that of a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad II C can record up to four hours' worth. This feature is perfect for dictating messages to yourself or for the fledging journalist recording interviews, and you can even upload voice files from the Nomad II C to your PC.

From an audio perspective, the Nomad II C couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. Furthermore, a wired remote control and bass-enhanced, behind-the-head headphones completed the package.

MP3 players are great for music lovers on the go. Because they have no moving parts, they're well known for skip-free music. To test the Nomad II C, we loaded it up with some hip-hop and headed down to the local BMX spot in San Francisco. With the player clipped to a belt, we put it through its paces over a multitude of jumps and with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (though beware--the Nomad II C isn't scratchproof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad II C offers eight to 10 hours of playback) did performance degrade. But this was easily remedied by dropping in a new AA battery.

This version of the Nomad II C has 32 MB of onboard memory, but it does include a slot for SmartMedia memory cards. As additional memory is still relatively expensive, and most of us don't have extra cards lying around the house, there will come a time when you'll tire of the songs on the device. And without the presence of your PC--and no additional SmartMedia cards--you're at a loss.

MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, the Nomad II C ships with reprogrammable firmware that should enable it to support digital-audio formats and software extensions as they emerge. So, you should be able to enjoy your Nomad II C for years to come. --William O'Neal

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Product Description:
With the versatility of removable flash memory, you can enjoy your favorite MP3 and WMA digital audio anytime, anywhere with NOMAD IIc compact digital audio player. NOMAD IIc offers voice recording, upgradeable technology, and plenty of features designed specifically for your active lifestyle. NOMAD IIc supports standard MP3, WMA, and WAV digital audio formats and it is geared for access to future audio formats, too. SDMI-compliance offers standards support and potential access to label-released content. Upgradeable technology allows new features and enhancements to be downloaded to it when available. With NOMAD IIc, you can keep up with the ever-evolving world of digital music and be on the cutting edge of digital audio technology.

Creative Labs Nomad II ''C'' 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)
Creative Labs Nomad II "C" 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great little player
  • Great player... while it works
  • Nomad II "C" Series
  • Software doesn't work
  • Best player for the money!
 Creative Labs Nomad II "C" 32 MB Digital Audio Player (Silver)

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & RecordersCD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
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  1. NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player
  2. Koss KTX-Pro Portable Stereophone
  3. Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones
  4. SanDisk 16 MB SmartMedia Card (SDSM-16-490)
  5. Viking 32 MB SmartMedia Card (SSFDC3/32)

Product Features:
  • 32 MB of built-in flash memory
  • Plays both MP3 and WMA files; upgradable to future formats
  • USB interface for fast digital transfer; compatible with Windows and Mac
  • Expandable using SmartMedia memory cards
  • Comes with one AA battery and USB cable; does not include docking station, carrying pouch, wired remote control, or headphones

ASIN: B00005ICD1

Product Description

With the versatility of removable flash memory, you can enjoy your favorite MP3 and WMA digital audio anytime, anywhere with NOMAD IIc compact digital audio player. NOMAD IIc offers voice recording, upgradeable technology, and plenty of features designed specifically for your active lifestyle. NOMAD IIc supports standard MP3, WMA, and WAV digital audio formats and it is geared for access to future audio formats, too. SDMI-compliance offers standards support and potential access to label-released content. Upgradeable technology allows new features and enhancements to be downloaded to it when available. With NOMAD IIc, you can keep up with the ever-evolving world of digital music and be on the cutting edge of digital audio technology.

Amazon.com Review

The Creative Labs Nomad II C is one of those gadgets that are so much fun to play with, you find yourself forgetting they're useful, too. When portable MP3 players first hit the market, they were relatively simple devices good for one thing: playing MP3 files. Now, as companies have learned customers want more than just that, today's devices can no longer be described as just MP3 players.

The Nomad II C's most overlooked feature is that of a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad II C can record up to four hours' worth. This feature is perfect for dictating messages to yourself or for the fledging journalist recording interviews, and you can even upload voice files from the Nomad II C to your PC.

From an audio perspective, the Nomad II C couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. Furthermore, a wired remote control and bass-enhanced, behind-the-head headphones completed the package.

MP3 players are great for music lovers on the go. Because they have no moving parts, they're well known for skip-free music. To test the Nomad II C, we loaded it up with some hip-hop and headed down to the local BMX spot in San Francisco. With the player clipped to a belt, we put it through its paces over a multitude of jumps and with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (though beware--the Nomad II C isn't scratchproof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad II C offers eight to 10 hours of playback) did performance degrade. But this was easily remedied by dropping in a new AA battery.

This version of the Nomad II C has 32 MB of onboard memory, but it does include a slot for SmartMedia memory cards. As additional memory is still relatively expensive, and most of us don't have extra cards lying around the house, there will come a time when you'll tire of the songs on the device. And without the presence of your PC--and no additional SmartMedia cards--you're at a loss.

MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, the Nomad II C ships with reprogrammable firmware that should enable it to support digital-audio formats and software extensions as they emerge. So, you should be able to enjoy your Nomad II C for years to come. --William O'Neal

Pros:

Cons:

Amazon.com Product Description

The Creative Labs Nomad II C is a compact nonmechanical player designed for crystal-clear, skip-free digital audio, no matter where you take it. Built to be the next-generation portable digital audio platform, the Nomad II C is futureproof, offering reprogrammable firmware to support multiple digital audio formats and software extensions.

The Nomad II C includes 32 MB of built-in flash memory and is expandable using SmartMedia memory cards. It supports both MP3 and WMA file formats and is upgradable to future audio compression standards. Additionally, the Nomad II C includes a voice recorder, allowing you to store up to two hours of spoken-word recordings on the 32 MB memory.

You can manage, access, upload, and download content to your Nomad II C player in seconds using the included software: PlayCenter 2 for Windows and SoundJam MP for the Macintosh. Both enable you to encode, decode, and archive high-quality MP3 files and WMA files, as well as convert CD tracks and compile them by preference.

The Nomad II C offers USB interface for lightning-fast data transfer between your Nomad II C and your PC or Macintosh. It includes one AA alkaline battery and a USB connector cable. Note that the Nomad II C does not include a docking station, carrying pouch, wired remote control, or headphones.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great little player.......2002-05-12

I've had the Nomad IIc for about three months and couldn't be more pleased. It's extremely light weight, it's durable, dependable, easy to operate and the quality of the sound is wonderful. The software was easy to load and easy to use. Downloading into the IIc is a snap. I had a 128m card in the desk drawer when I got the IIc and immediately filled it will music. I also had a couple of 64m cards from a previous I-Jam player that I gave away (piece of junk) and I filled those. Changing genres is easy...jazz on one care, blues on another, classic rock on yet another. Using the 128m card, plus the onboard memory, I can get about 3 hours of music into the little guy. You can pay a lot more and not get the features and quality of the IIc. It's a great product from a great company. If you get one, you will not be disappointed.

2 out of 5 stars Great player... while it works.......2002-03-02

I actually bought this as a gift for a friend, and she loved it. The player was small, light, had decent sound, and was working great until just a short while ago. The player just spontaneously died (just sitting on a desk... it wasn't being jostled around while running or anything). To my horror, I've discovered problems with the Nomad II line are fairly common ... To top it off, the unit was past its short 90 day warranty, so there's a [monetary fee] (plus shipping) just to have Creative examine the player for repairs. After they assess the problem, they'll charge extra money for repairs. For all that time and money, you may as well just buy a new player from another company. Stay away from this product. It seems like a great deal, but they are manufactured cheaply and prone to break down. Creative itself doesn't even have enough faith in their own product to back it up with a better warranty.

5 out of 5 stars Nomad II "C" Series.......2002-02-03

This is the BEST MP3 player out there. It is my 1st one and i am completely satisfied with it. I got it for my birthday about 5 months ago. It still works well without any problem.
I use MusicMatch to put music onto my Nomad IIc. With MusicMatch i can compress the audio files so i can get 73 songs onto mine with a 128Mb memory card plus the built in 32 MB. If anyone doubts this player, DONT, buy it its the BEST player for the money...
Much better than a MiniDisc Player. Don't buy one of those.

1 out of 5 stars Software doesn't work.......2002-01-26

We did a lot of research before buying this and saw that a few people had trouble with the software, but didn't hear it from others. Well, we can't get it to work at all, and there's no custoemr support available from Creative since you can never get through on their 800 number - and it took 20 minutes to even find a phone number, it's extremely well hidden. Terrible disappointment!

5 out of 5 stars Best player for the money!.......2002-01-13

I'll keep this short...I did fairly extensive research on portable digital audio players, particularly after trying several other products at the suggestion of friends and colleagues (don't even get me started on Rio...which is a Harvard case study on a company that has excellent packaging/design and absolutely now QC.)

I finally purchased the Nomad IIc (64 MG)and have been 100% thrilled with it's performance. The software, while simplistic and somewhat ham-handed, actually WORKS - and the player delivers on its promise. Bottom line - this is a nice entry level player with plenty of memory for a run, workout, or chill time.

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