Creative Zen Vision:M SD or the "Vision:M Lite"

Creative

By: Grahm Skee on May 17, 2006 8:42 AM

In efforts to cut costs Creative will be offering a version of the Vision:M without the AC adapter through Amazon JP. For those who had thier eye on the green, blue, or pink Vision:M you are out of luck; the color choices will be limited to black or white. At the moment it is a Japan only deal, but I would suspect it to hit the EU and US at some point. The ZVM is already selling typically for $300 and with a price drop it would be well below the 5G iPod. Even now, sales on the ZVM drop below the $300 mark. More features, better screen; how can you loose?

[JP Press Release via GenerationMP3]

Comments

Cliff on May 17, 2006 11:56 AM

I'm confused. Does this version of the Vision:M use an SD card or is it just without an AC adapter?

ssjmichael on May 17, 2006 3:00 PM

No SD Card. The US version is already missing an AC Adapter btw so in reality we already have the SD version here and for the same price as the regular version.

Inflatable Dragon on May 17, 2006 10:48 PM

Mine came with an AC adapter. Though I think it was the more expensive one, I got it before the announced price drops.

Banig on May 18, 2006 3:22 AM

SD is misleading. Does it mean Save Dollars? lol

alex on May 23, 2006 7:10 PM

i paid 300 for mine in march w/the adapter

Ben on May 24, 2006 11:49 AM

I just got mine for 221 USD through a price match at staples. It has the AC adapter, although it was not listed on the box.

monkeyplague on May 26, 2006 6:12 PM

SD means super duper

Curatard on June 2, 2006 6:08 PM

This thing rocks, I listen to this at work all day instead of doing my job. And I still get more done than my coworkers.

Streeks on June 25, 2006 2:20 PM

Wait what? I just paid $300 for my Zen Vision:M and I didn't get an AC adaptor with it. Did I get ripped off? O_o'

Joe Blo on July 5, 2006 8:23 PM

Same with me. When I went to Circuitcity to buy it, I noticed the box was small...too small. I shrugged it off, and lo to behold, no AC adaptor! I was soo pi$$ed...If I didn't use it for my Xbox 360 so much for music, I would be forced to pay 30 simoleans for it. (since I wouldn't want to keep wasting electrisity to turn the computer on just to charge it)

STM on July 6, 2006 7:02 PM

How much did you pay for your ZVM in Citcuitcity?

saitoh on August 2, 2006 2:23 PM

Yo WTF.... I ordered mine from Buy.com, and it didn't come with an A/C adapter. I check the site, Buy says it comes with a power adapter, but then I go to the Creative site, and the "what's included" doesn't include a power adapter!!

Another thing... I can't seem to find the ac adapter as an optional accessory on the Creative site. What gives??

Jesse on August 7, 2006 2:12 PM

anyone know if the zvm at amazon.com for $270 usd comes with the ac adapter, e-mail me @ gamerjdawg@aol.com if u know

hrth on August 22, 2006 6:21 PM

i dont think so. because the adapter is not listed on the site. probably all orders made now will not have the adapter.

D on August 23, 2006 12:18 AM

hey whats the program that the vision m uses called?

ChiPPy on August 26, 2006 4:18 PM

I found at Best Buy here in Canada, an older version black ZVM in a BIG box, and it had the power adapter. I didn't like the black player because the finger prints were nasty, so I returned it and purchased a blue ZVM, in a box about 2/3 the size, but NO power adapter. Strangely though, neither box had the power adapter listed on the box contents, and both were the same price. I have since picked one up on eBay, and it plugs directly in to the ZVM, without the need for the dongle, so I'm happier with that solution anyway.

jon on September 12, 2006 7:43 PM

how do you charge the creative zen vision:m without the power adapter? the plug doesn't fit into the walls. is there a way to charge it for the first time with the usb cable because it's not working for me. help please.

123456 on October 25, 2006 4:36 PM

i was wondering if since the box doesnt come with the AC power adapter, if u can still buy them at the store u bought it. I got mine from futureshop.

Hans on November 17, 2006 5:06 AM

Just bought a new Zen Vision on ebay for $202 shipped!! No power adapter, who cares? For anyone who doesn't know, the USB cable charges it, just not very fast. It'll go about 12 hours on a charge as near as I can tell. Is that enough?

Hans on November 17, 2006 5:11 AM

Oh, may I add...
Make sure you have USB 1.1 or higher (preferably 2.0), make sure you connect to a powered USB hub or a USB port on your computer. This is all spelled out in the instruciton manual.

chris on December 22, 2006 1:36 PM

hey for all of you out there you can get them for 200 with free shipping on amazon in any color

John on January 2, 2007 5:41 AM

Uhh I just bought my zvm at wallmart for 200$ *cha ching* but no ac adaptor... how can I tell my zvm got the better screen thoe? How can I tell I REALLY got the best deal... if the screen materieal is really better is it safe for me to take off the protective cover with no worries?

Brycen on January 6, 2007 7:25 AM

ATTENTION: i really need help with my ZeN Version M , i have used it once untill the battery ran out , i was in qld and tryed to charge it on my cousins computer and it said it was charging but i left it overnight and i came back and nothing happened , i turned it off and now i cant turn it off , i try and a blue light flashes at the top PLEASE HELP I GOT THIS FOR CHRISSY OF MUM AND IM HEAPS UPSET

Justin on April 3, 2007 11:10 PM

I have the same problem as Brycen but im at home and its now not charging. I want to know what is going on?

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