Creative Labs NOMAD IIc 128 MB MP3 Player

Creative Labs NOMAD IIc 128 MB MP3 Player

Creative Labs NOMAD IIc 128 MB MP3 Player

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
The Creative Labs Nomad IIc 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 IIc's most overlooked feature is that it is a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad IIc 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 IIc to your PC.

From an audio perspective, the Nomad IIc couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. 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 delivering skip-free music. To test the Nomad IIc, 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, with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (but beware--the Nomad IIc isn't scratch-proof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad IIc offers 8 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 IIc has 128 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'll be at a loss.

MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, Creative Labs ships the Nomad IIc 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 IIc 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 IIc 128 MB MP3 Player
Creative Labs NOMAD IIc 128 MB MP3 Player
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This One Packs A Punch!!
  • Works great for my workouts.
  • Battery Killer
  • Good for a Beginner
  • Quite simply, perfect!
 Creative Labs NOMAD IIc 128 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
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Accessories:
  1. NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player
  2. Viking 64 MB MultiMedia Card
  3. Aiwa HP-V061 Headphones
  4. Sennheiser HD433 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones
  5. Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub

Product Features:
  • 128 MB onboard flash memory
  • Doubles as a voice recorder for capturing classes, meetings, seminars, and notes
  • 4 presets and 1 custom setting; bass and treble control
  • Up to 10 hours playback on 1 AA battery
  • Includes USB cable, headphones, installation CD-ROM, and AA battery

ASIN: B00006A7AY

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 IIc 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 IIc's most overlooked feature is that it is a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad IIc 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 IIc to your PC.

From an audio perspective, the Nomad IIc couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. 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 delivering skip-free music. To test the Nomad IIc, 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, with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (but beware--the Nomad IIc isn't scratch-proof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad IIc offers 8 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 IIc has 128 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'll be at a loss.

MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, Creative Labs ships the Nomad IIc 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 IIc for years to come. --William O'Neal

Pros:

Cons:

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars This One Packs A Punch!!.......2007-02-28

This is a good MP3 player, and has the ability to have it's memory doubled with inserting of a card, to 256 MB. The sound is wonderful, and your choice how to set up music play. Well worth the money.

4 out of 5 stars Works great for my workouts........2005-02-17

A nice MP3 player for the price. Sure, the design is a little long in the tooth now, but it still gets the job done. I use mine for listening to music for workouts -- works great. It seems to be durable too. I've bounced it off the floor several times without apparent harm. The software works okay for me under 98SE, though I don't change the music selection that often. Added a cheap smartmedia upgrade no problem. The display is clear and the menus make sense. I don't use the headphones that came with it, so I can't really comment on those. Volume is fine with the Radio Shack earbuds I use. I use rechargeable batteries, so I don't worry much about the battery life. It actually seems pretty reasonable anyway. If you can get this player for the right price and don't need a huge song capacity, you could do a lot worse.

3 out of 5 stars Battery Killer.......2004-10-21

Great little MP3 player for the money.
The side jack rubber cover is extremely awkward to open.
Fresh AA battery will NOT last the entire play list of 32+ songs.
Tried every possible battery type, with minimal volume.
IF you buy it - get the 128 flash memory for it.
Otherwise, our next MP3 is going to be much more power efficient.

4 out of 5 stars Good for a Beginner.......2004-09-13

Since I was just getting into digital music and my budget was somewhat limited, I went with the Nomad IIc about a month ago as opposed to a more technically-superior, but expensive iPod. So far I've had good results with the Nomad.

Sure the sound quality isn't the greatest, but then again the MP3s I'm ripping probably aren't at the best quality anyway. Sure 128MB isn't the 20GB or whatever the latest Apple is offering, but I've found it on average to be about 32 songs, which if you think about it is the better part of 3 CDs. Sure the Nomad doesn't have all sorts of nifty features like a radio, but that also keeps it simple for those just starting out like myself.

I thought the software was easy to use and the player works fine with my clunky old PIII desktop using Windows 98. I only have a USB 1.1 connection, but it was still very quick to transfer the files. I actually spend a lot more time deciding on and arranging what I want to upload than actually uploading the songs.

The drawbacks are that this thing sucks down the juice like nobody's business. I haven't timed it exactly, maybe 5 or 6 tops. I'd recommend investing in some rechargeable batteries and keeping some extra on hand if you're out on a run or anything. The other problem is that the LCD display should stay lit longer or I should be able to turn it on and keep it on for as long as I like.

But the bottom line is that the Nomad IIc is a decent little player, good for those new to MP3 players who don't have hundreds to spend on the latest and greatest. So far it's lasted a month and a few drops even, so it's worth what I paid on Amazon. It's too bad they aren't offering it here anymore.

5 out of 5 stars Quite simply, perfect!.......2004-09-05

As I'm writing this review Amazon is showing this item as no longer stocked. I don't understand why unless it is just temporarily sold out due to popularity. I've had mine for about 3 months and I use it every single day. I use it in my car with a cassette adaptor for skip-free music on the way to and from work. I use it in the gym lifting weights, on the treadmill, and for running outdoors. It's so small and light I hardly notice it's there. The headphones are well designed and sound great. I purchased a Viking 128mb smart media card to go along with this so the memory is doubled. I'll probably get one more 128mb card soon for a quick change out. You can program your own bass/treble settings, you can set it to drive headphones or lineout, it even has a clock built in. It's got selectable repeat track, repeat all, random (shuffle) or no repeat. There is also an a>b repeat that allows you to select a starting & stopping point for your repeat. The voice recorder sounds fine although I haven't found a use for it personally. I also like how it runs on only one AA battery. As much as I use it I think I go through 3 batteries per month. I use this think a lot though. As for durability, I've dropped it a few times and it looks, sounds, and functions like new. Once I accidentally slammed a 35 pound weight into it. I thought for sure the LCD screen would be messed up if not cracked, but it wasn't! I shopped around before choosing this one, and I'm not disapointed in the least. It's a great value in my opinion. Get it.

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