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Creative PlayDock Z500 Speakers

By: Jenn K. Lee on November 20, 2006 6:48 PM

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The last time we saw this speaker dock designed for the Creative Zen Vision:M and Zen V (Plus) DAPs was when it was called the TravelDock Z500. Although it's now dubbed the PlayDock Z500, the system's specs haven't changed since then. It still features high-performance drivers, Creative's Wide Stereo Effect, and an integrated subwoofer with bass control.

The Z500 can be powered with eight C batteries (16 hours of continuous playback) or with the included power adapter (unlimited playback if you're on top of your utility bills). Like the TravelSound Zen V system, the Z500 is equipped with an antenna to take advantage of the FM tuner built into the Vision:M and V Plus players.

Available in Singapore on Black Friday, the PlayDock Z500 is priced at $200.

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Comments

rockinamigo on November 20, 2006 8:21 PM

8 C batteries?! holy crud. the remote also looks a little....funny?

slaughterMYdaughter on November 20, 2006 8:57 PM

The remote does look a little funny,almost like tetris.

Utew on November 20, 2006 11:16 PM

With plenty of power, this should have some decent output.. hopefully this won't take another year to arrive in stores here in the US.

alex on November 25, 2006 9:51 PM

for 200 i'd rather get some bitchin 2.1s for it

justin on December 1, 2006 1:04 PM

I am interested buying a speaker for my Zen M, any suggestion? what is 2.1s??

RIcci on December 1, 2006 4:54 PM

2.1 is a 2.1 speaker system
2 satelites and 1 subwoofer

@alex the X-Fi Sound System Z600 is a 2.1 system for the vision m
look at the creative website for more information but it should cost about 400$

tony dean on December 24, 2006 9:05 AM

is there any other systems that will dock with the zen m at £142 pounds its an extortion if i new the add ons where going to be that dear i would have bought an I pod

Joe on January 13, 2007 1:38 PM

Tony, the official iPod one is going for over £200, dont go bitching 'cos non of the third parites make nothing but iPod accessories!

cara77 on June 10, 2007 6:56 AM

Does anyone have experience with the Playdock? What's the sound like? Last year I bought a Zen Vision M, and I'd really like to get speakers so I can use it at home as a normal stereo

CRAW on July 9, 2007 7:02 PM

I too would like to read some reviews on the Playdock - thanks.

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