Creative Technology Ltd today announced the launch of the Creative ZEN Style M300 music, photo and video player with Bluetooth wireless audio playback. Just 55 x 44 x 12 mm in size, the Creative ZEN Style M300 is packed with features including a microSD card slot and 1.45” TFT screen with Touch Buttons, and it is priced from only 39.99.
Key Features of the Creative ZEN Style M300
Wireless Connectivity with Bluetooth 2.1
This allows users to enjoy music from the player wirelessly from all compatible stereo Bluetooth headphones such as the Creative WP-Series, which includes the ultra affordable Creative WP-250, and Bluetooth speakers such as the all new ZiiSound Dx Series and Creative D80, as well as Creative’s existing line-up of wireless speakers
Additional Space for Music with microSD Card Slot
Users can add up to 32GB of music on top of the player’s built-in memory
Touch Buttons
The player’s touch sensitive control buttons let users navigate through the player’s menus easily and comfortably
FM Radio
The built-in FM Radio lets users add up to 32 preset stations
The Creative ZEN Style M100 was also launched today, offering the great design and features of the ZEN Style M series of players without Bluetooth connectivity and FM Radio.
Both the Creative ZEN Style M300 and Creative ZEN Style M100 feature Audible support, giving users the option of enjoying a wide range of audio content that includes books of all genres. Both players also come pre-installed with a complete edition of Alyson Nol’s Evermore, the first book in her thrilling Immortals series.
Creative ZEN Style M300 and Creative ZEN Style M100 are available in a choice of four colours: black, white, red or yellow.
Technical Specifications of the Creative ZEN Style M Series of Players
Creative ZEN Style M300 Portable Media Player
Display: 1.45″ TFT (262K colours)
Capacity: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 wireless technology (supports A2DP & AVRCP)
FM Radio function with 32 preset stations
Battery Life: Up to 20 hours (based on128kpbs, 4mins/song, MP3 file)
Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA (DRM9),WAV (IMA-ADPCM),
Audible Format 4, Audible AAX
Supported Picture Formats: JPEG
Supported Video Formats: Transcoded SMV (requires respective codec pre-installed on PC)
Built-in microphone for voice recording
Additional feature: Clock display
Creative ZEN Style M100 Portable Media Player
Display: 1.45″ TFT (262K colours)
Capacity: 4GB, 8GB
Battery Life: Up to 20 hours (based on128kpbs, 4mins/song, MP3 file)
Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA (DRM9),WAV (IMA-ADPCM),
Audible Format 4, Audible AAX
Supported Picture Formats: JPEG
Supported Video Formats: Transcoded SMV (requires respective codec pre-installed on PC)
Built-in microphone for voice recording
Additional feature: Clock display
Pricing and Availability
The Creative ZEN Style M300 and Creative ZEN Style M100 portable media players will be available at the online store at www.creative.com/shop in UK from June 2011 onwards at the following suggested retail prices:
Creative ZEN Style M300 4GB 39.99
Creative ZEN Style M300 8GB 59.99
Creative ZEN Style M300 16GB 79.99
Creative ZEN Style M100 4GB 34.99
Creative ZEN Style M100 8GB 49.99
For in-store availability, please refer to local authorised dealers.