Creative MuVo V100 2 GB MP3 Player (White) | 
| Brand: Creative Labs
List Price: $69.99
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Rating:  118 reviews
Sales Rank: 4398
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 1 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 0.6 x 2.9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 70PF190509000
Model: 70PF190509000
UPC: 054651138384
EAN: 0054651138384
ASIN: B000JFN1XY
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight 2 GB flash audio player with support for MP3 and WMA formats | | • | Reversible, blue backlit LCD flips for viewing in either direction; holds 1,000 WMA songs | | • | Built-in microphone for voice recording; doubles as portable mass storage drive | | • | Integrated USB 2.0 connection plugs directly into PC; runs for 18 hours on AAA battery | | • | 5-band equalizer; measures 2.93 x 0.59 x 1.44 inches (W x H x D); 1-year parts warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Listen to your favorite music on the go with the Creative MuVo V100 MP3 player. Sporting a handy two-piece USB flash drive design, the 2 GB player can hold up to 1,000 songs in WMA format or 500 songs in MP3 format, more than enough for a cross-country road trip or international plane flight. It's also notably compact, with a sleek white housing that measures 2.93 by 0.59 by 1.44 inches (W x H x D) and weighs only 1.16 ounces. And left-handed listeners will love the reversible, blue backlit LCD display, which flips around for easy viewing from either side. The MuVo V100 is more than just an MP3 player, however. It also offers a drag-and- drop interface that lets you store text files, pictures, and more when connected to a PC. Simply slide the player apart, insert the USB plug into your computer, and transfer your music or data files onto the flash memory. As an alternative, listeners can record voice files via the built-in microphone. The voice recording function is the perfect way to capture seminars, meetings, song ideas, or even voice memos of your grocery list. And should you need to chase the blues away on a rainy day, you can turn to the lyric display function, which lets you sing along with your favorite artists (requires LRC files). The MuVo V100 is outfitted with several audio extras, including a customizable five- band equalizer with four playback presets (jazz, rock, pop, and classical), a Favorites folder that shuffles all your favorite tracks while on the go, and AudibleManager support that lets you download, burn, organize, transfer, and listen to Audible audio content on your player. Other details include a volume restriction option that protects your hearing and an extra-long 18-hour runtime per AAA battery. The MuVo V100, which requires a minimum Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD Duron 1 GHz processor running Windows 2000 or XP, is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor. What's in the Box
MuVo V100 MP3 player, earphones, one AAA battery, installation CD, quick-start guide.
Product Description
Skip free playback and ultra light, MuVo V100 is perfect for listening to your music on the move. With its hassle-free functionality, you can now listen to all your favorite music tracks wherever you go. MuVo V100 features a built-in USB connector, so you don't need a USB cable to connect it to a PC. MuVo V100 also features blue backlit display, built in voice recorder and displays lyrics. Simply drag and drop data and music files from your computer to your MuVo and you're ready to get your groove on. Holds up to 1000 songs Direct USB connection - no cables needed Displays lyrics Voice recorder Stores data files such as photos and presentations System Requirements - Intel Pentium II 350MHz or AMD K6-2 450MHz, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, 128 MB RAM, 170MB free hard disk space, CD ROM Drive, USB 1.1 Dimensions - Width 2.93 x Height 1.44 x Depth 0.59 inch Weight - 1.64 ounces
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 Here we have one of thee greatest MP3 players to date. Here's why: November 2, 2006
D. Logan (SLC, UT)
294 out of 297 found this review helpful
About this reviewer: I listen to music a lot, but about 95% is books. I use this Creative Labs V100 MuVo mp3 player about 20 hours a week.
PRO:
1. Flash based: Meaning no HDD spinning around thousands of times a minute, movable parts=easily breakable or they wear down. Meaning you can also jog with it. I'm from the computer world, and us cats know that all HDD's fail, period. *Especially* if you're moving it all the time. We, who want something that lasts, universally stick to solid state; ie FLASH based mp3 players. 2GB is also quite nice as well. They make a 1GB version too. That's enough for most before they can get to a computer again... which brings us to:
2. Connectivity: You don't need any stupid dock, any proprietary cable; USB or Mini-USB or any cable whatsoever. :) You just pull it apart and it becomes a thumb drive, just detach and plug in any standard USB port. It really is ingenious.
3. Size: This thing is small, there are various pictures here, this one is about 1mm smaller on all sides than the CL's Zen Nanos. About the size of a 17-stick pack of gum, but thinner. This is great for jogging, it's weightless. Slip into your shirt pocket as well, without any huge bulge or weight.
4. Compatibility. You DO NOT have to use some weird 3rd party DRM CRAP software like iTunes or Windows Media crap (like you do with Ipod's or IRivers) just drag, drop & GO! If you want some of your friends songs, you don't have to load up itunes, then some hack, or your mp3 players proprietary software cluttering up your friends computer to get his or her songs. I recall a conversation I had with a friend trying to get the songs of another mp3 player "FREAK, it took me 40 minutes to find the right software that world work to get the songs off" and that's not some novice. All the software to use this mp3 player is one just about every computer on earth.
5. Storage: You plug it in you not only drop any of your mp3s/WMAs on it, you can throw some pictures, some huge files, documents, anything, and use it just like a thumb drive. And still listen to your music, it just skips the non-audio files, etc.
6. Mic. The mic is great for recording class, or conversations, just throw it on your desk or shirt pocket and there you go. Much better than the previous N200 and other Muvo's which were terrible. It's as good as the current Zen Nano's. One can easily record a class lecture by sitting it on your desk. One must crank the volume to listen to it a bit, but it's defiantly workable.
7. NON-proprietary battery: Good old AAA Normal battery, throw a few recharables in your bag, you're good to go. I don't have to "dock" it or some crap like that. They do last a VERY long time, I've gotten over 20 hours of play all the time, just listening to books with a single alkaline. With the standard Alkaline AAA batteries this runs you about $0.025 an hour. 2.5 pennies an hour to run. Use rechargeables and your cost almost disappears. I can't not emphasize enough how important this feature is! Who are you going to go to when your ipod's batteries die, and the last few months? You need to limp along not wanting to fork out a huge percentage of the current value to get it shipped to somewhere and sent back, all at your expense.
8. Yeah it has other features I don't use much, WMA playback, flip screen, customizable 5-band equalizer, playlists, Audible playback support, volume restriction option, nifty navigation scroll, blah, blah, blah.
CON:
-No Radio: The Zen Nano's have a radio, if you are so inclined, which while I have the Zen Nano as well, I never use it.
-No Bookmark feature. I listen to books for 20 hours a week. This would be nice, as I could have used it a few times. Creative! This is just a software item, make it into it!
-No Line in. If you want Line in, get a professional recorder or the Zen Nano. I just never used it, but it would be nice to have, I suppose. More is better, right?
-Doesn't come with armband like the Zen Nanos. I'm sure you can get one cheap if you want one on ebay. I use my old one, works perfect.
-Wish it came in other colors. I mean come on now CL, we get your stuff because we don't like ipods, why you gotta make the first one white! It's white against black here, give us black! I'm sure this item will be fixed soon. It's November 2006 when this was written.
I have no comment on the earbuds. They are little bit better than most, but I'm 6'6" and figure that's why no earbuds anyone has ever made, did anything but hurt my ears and/or fall out randomly. So I have my own (Sony MDR-EX81LP/B Bud-Style Stereo Earphones - Black). As most people who are serious listeners do. (have their own earbuds) I got there here, they are great; but earphones are a matter or personal physiology and audio-snob preference. :)
I don't hate ipods, they are really sessy, but they are just not for me. I could list reasons why I can't like ipods but they are just too freaking expensive for too few bells and whistles. I mean, if you look at my "pro" list, the ipod nano is somewhat small and flash based, but that's it. I don't want to use some crap software, crap dock/cable, expensive battery, short battery life span, can't store anything else, and I don't need to see stupid 200X200 pixel color screen, sucking down the battery all the time as well, I just need to know what's playing and navigate around. (The V100 screen is simple & nice with a back-lit blue screen) Why should I pay twice as much more for an ipod, when it doesn't even get close to HALF the features?
So, I will give it a 9.5/10. But in reality, nothing else touches it. The bookmark feature is the only thing I miss, but that's because I listen to books 95% of the time.
My iPod is now a paperweight November 21, 2006
Dee R. Kellan (Moberly, MO)
76 out of 78 found this review helpful
I purchased a 20 gb iPod about two years ago and have listened to it pretty much non-stop since then. It does hold a lot of music, but let's face it- that thing is big. In spite of myself, I started to miss having a simple flash mp3 that is, well, small. I almost purchased another iPod product, but then the new iTunes update ate up my music library. Yes, you read that right. It's all gone.
So now I'm back to mp3/WMA/WAVE format for my music and glad to be back, that's for sure. The Creative Labs MuVo is perfect for what I use it for, which is just about everything. I listen to it when I work out, when I run, while I'm riding my motorcycle, driving in my car, shopping, sitting in class, enduring a wedding ceremony, you name it. If I'm awake (or trying to appear to be), then chances are good that I'm listening to music. The MuVo goes everywhere, easily. It's SMALL, about the size of a butane cigarette lighter, but weighs less. It uses plug-and-play technology, meaning that you simply pop off the cap, plug it into your USB port and can drop and drag your music, or data files, or whatever onto it. It's SIMPLE. Even my mom could figure it out, and she's not exactly "in to technology" if you know what I mean. It does have some good features, such as being able to organize your music into folders, change the graphic equalizer to suit your taste, a microphone that actually records lectures pretty well, and best of all, it's not proprietary, meaning that you don't have to dedicate your entire existence to Apple or whoever in order to upgrade it or just use it. Seriously, it's so intuitive and user-friendly and versatile that you can go to a friend's house, plug it into their USB port and simply drag and drop music onto this player. Also, it uses a single AAA battery, which is truly nice. I remember having to ration my time spent listening to my iPod because I didn't pack along all of my recharging stuff, and I didn't want my battery to run down. That's no longer a concern with the MuVo- I just pack along an extra AAA battery and voila, I can listen to it however much I want. By the way, the AAA battery in the MuVo lasts a LONG time. I'd estimate about 20 hours or so. It doesn't have the fancy color screen that can show videos or pictures or anything like that, but it does have a perfectly functional black and bluish screen that is backlit, easy to read and doesn't drain a lot of battery juice to run. Basically, the MuVo is a no-nonsense music player/flash memory that works flawlessly and is easy to use. It's inexpensive, compared to what else is out there, and is so small that you can stick it in the little tiny jeans pocket there on the front right hand side- the little square one, and never know it's there. It actually comes in a 1 Gb model as well, and it costs about $48 at WalMart. Looking for a stocking stuffer for your kids? Hint hint. The only thing I can think of that would make it even better would be if it came in any, ANY other color besides white. Since it's white, it looks too much as if it's trying to be some sort of iPod knock-off, which I dislike. Why can't it be blue, or red, or lime green? I'd have purchased two or three at that price, if it came in other colors. Besides THE COLOR, it's perfect. Highly recommended, especially if you're new to the whole mp3 thing and want something that is fool-proof.
 Not an Upgrade over the Nano Plus January 17, 2007
Tells It Like It Is (Brooklyn, NY United States)
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
I own the Creative 1GB Nano Plus with FM tuner, and it is one of the best flash players out there. It is small, beautifully designed, and full of features. The only problem was that I outgrew the 1GB size, so I thought what could possibly be better than having a later version of it and a 2GB size? Well, this MuVo works like an earlier generation of Creative's mp3 players, not like a newer generation.
- I was warned about the transfer speed, but I figured I only transfer music onto the player once every 3 or 4 months. It takes about 90 minutes to transfer 1.85 GB (that's the maximum capacity). My 1GB Nano Plus took about 15 minutes (so 30 minutes if a 2GB version of it existed).
- For some reason, my Nano Plus also sounds far better than this player. The sound is flat on this player. I tried adjusting the custom equalizer to match my Nano Plus's custom EQ settings, but the sound is inferior compared to the Nano Plus.
- I'm not a fan of the default folders labelled A, B, C, D on this MuVo. On my Nano Plus, I created my own folders. I can also do that with the MuVo, but anything outside of the lettered folders is considered part of the root folder, and I can only keep a combined 500 files outside of the lettered folders. In other words, you'll have to keep at least some files in the lettered folders, and you'll have to remember whether your audio book is in generically labelled Folder B or C. When you select one of the labelled folders, it automatically plays the first file of the first folder by default instead of letting you select the subfolder within the lettered folder before playing. Not as easy or intuitive to manage your folders as the Nano Plus.
- The player is lighter than the Nano Plus, but it is also slightly wider and longer. And the plastic feels very cheap. The USB drive that detaches from the battery is not easy to remove, and you have to crush the LCD screen to even get a grip on it.
- The only positive of this player over the Nano Plus is that there is a "favorites" option where you can tag any track that is playing (by holding down the scroll wheel for a few secs) as a favorite. This acts like a built-in favorites playlist which can span across folders.
- I suggest you buy the Nano Plus if it's still available and you don't need 2GB (2GB holds about 600 songs with an average VBR of 128kps in WMA format for me). And the Nano Plus also has an FM tuner which this MuVo lacks.
 not entirely as advertised November 30, 2006
Jason Kelley
27 out of 45 found this review helpful
First I love Creative products and the fact you need no cables, just connect it.
There are issues with this one to be aware of before you buy.
1- False advertising, it says it is USB 2, it is not. You can use it one an usb 2 connection, but it does not have the speed of the 2.. It took almost 1 hour to load 2gb onto it.
2- Cheap feel and look with the plastic batter cover, questionable long life capability.
3- Volume restriction. Its max volume is lower than normal, most players will blast my ears, this one does not seem to output as much. Especially in a vehicle.
4- The software/firmware seems like a step back, slower startup, slower or less controls.
Overall it is a cheap buy, and you get what you pay for. It will work and like fine for you. I gave it a 1 star because the false advertising. It is so slow to load music on. Yes it will still work fine, just in todays age, I expect everything to be an advancement in forward progression, getting better. This seems like they are candy coating it saying look 2gb, usb2 and cheap price. But it feels like a first generation mp3 player, not the revised product you expect.
Dont let me talk you out of it, but weigh your options, read reviews of people who use it, and check the creative web site to see any problems or annoyed customers. Normally I do, but this time I jumped at the candy coating and it left a bad taste with me.
Best wishes
jk
Great Player (But They Shouldn't Have Messed With a Good Thing) March 7, 2007
Janet Boyer (Pennsylvania)
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I've had two Creative MuVo players before this one: Creative MuVo 1 GB player (the red one) and 512 MB version (blue). My husband accidentally destroyed his (the blue one) so I gave him my red one.
Well, I was finally getting around to replacing mine, and I was looking for the red 1 GB player. Unfortunately, it's discontinued. Should I buy the new V100 2 GB, I wondered? (One of the reasons I didn't because it was white. What a let down compared to the great-looking previous versions. Ugh.)
I impetuously bought a Philips 1 GB player, but after looking at it in its package once I got home...I just couldn't open it. It was chunky looking--a gray rectangle the size of an extra-large Wrigley's chewing gum package. Plus, the USB wasn't connected to the player like the Creative MuVo's.
So I returned it to Stuff Mart...and then bought the MuV100 2 GB. I've been using it for a few days now and it plays just as great as the older version in terms of sound. In fact...I think it plays better. I'm listening to all my Rush songs and, I swear to God, I'm hearing things I've never heard before!
However, navigation is a pain. I can't figure out how to arrange the folders--they've added extras like "favorites" and such...ack. I just wanted a simple player to arrange my music by folder!
I've even tried to mess with the Creative Media Solutions that comes with it to organize the music, and I can't figure it out. So I just went back to burning, going to My Music, and sending to my J: Drive.
I love the fact that the USB part disassembles and goes directly in the port, as opposed to having to use cables (which is what most, if not all, MP3 players other than Creative use.)
There is supposedly a feature where you can get lyrics, but I don't plan on using that feature, nor the recording features.
The earbuds are large like the other ones--and not very comfortable. I'll no doubt be switching to my other headphones.
The reason I gave this MP3 player four stars is not only because of the color and frustration with navigability, but also because of the lack of the rubbery plastic holder that came with previous versions. That's right--there is NOTHING provided for hooking your MP3 player to your pants or belt.
However, my husband happened to save the holder from the MP 3 player that he dropped/broken--and it works fine with this MP3. Whew!
Light as a feather with good sound, the Creative MuVo V100 is a fine MP3 player. I just wish Creative hadn't messed with a good thing by complicating the menus...
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