So I need some opinion and such. I had a nano iPod for some times, and I think it's time for something new..I'm seriously getting tired of iPod and such. So I was planning to get a MP3 player instead, been looking around and found two that are pretty good. But thing is when it comes to choosing which one is good and such I totally suck at it...so I need some advice and help. I have narrow it down to the Creative Zen and of course the Philips GoGear Aria I like both of them..but of course I can only get one lolz....so which one is better?


Creative Zen

Key Features & Benefits:
- 4 GB flash memory
Stores up to 1000 four-minute songs recorded in the MP3 format at 128 kbps or up to 15 hours of video
- 2.5-inch LCD screen, 320 x 240 pixels
Shows what's playing, what's available and other information
- File format compatibility
Plays MP3, WMA, WAV, non-protected AAC and Audible audio formats plus JPEG, MJPEG and WMV9 files
- FM radio
Receives news, music, sports and talk radio stations that can be recalled with 32 presets
- Built-in voice recorder with microphone
Records quick notes or lectures
- Interface
Provides a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for your computer
- Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
Plays up to 25 hours of music or 5 hours of video on a single charge


Philips GoGear Aria

FullSound restores sonic details to compressed MP3 music so you hear fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. You can download online videos to the Aria and easily navigate content on its 2" full-color display.

* FM radio with RDS and 20 station presets
* Built-in microphone for voice recording
* Plays MP3 and WMA files or DRM music from subscription services
* Equalizer with seven settings
* High-definition headphones for precise sound
* 176 x 220 screen resolution
* Up to 25-hour music or 5-hour video playback
* Direct charging from PC via USB 2.0 port

i have a sony mp3 because i don't like ipods, soo many people have them... and i think the creative zen looks pretty. and it plays more music files that the philips gogear aria
but i don't know it's your choice.

I've had no experience with Philips mp3s but I already had two creative mp3s (Zen Stone and Zen Mosaic). What I can say about Creative is that they're pretty good snatch for a cheap price. The only thing I don't fancy is the small memory. Well, I don't know if 4GB will be ok for you, but it seems lacking to me. But anyway, I'll pick Creative any day.

I have that Creative Zen for a while and it still hasn't have any problem.
I think it work good and pretty.
Alot of people from my school thought it was a camera haha.

Get the zune.
You can 'steal' songs from other zune users and it's features are nice & pretty affordable.



but if i'd have to choose between these two, it would be the creative zen

I had that exact creative zen and it doesn't work anymore. A month in to it it just stop turning on. Frustrating thing. That wasn't the first time I had used a zen, before I had a mp3 zen years back, it had some sort of malfunction and i couldn't hear anything from it. I don't know if it was just my bad luck, but I haven't looked twice at a zen after those two incidents. I don't know much about the Philips. I would personally use either the zune, or ipod.

The Zen has multiple problems:
1. The SD card does not integrate with your main library
2. White screen of death gets really annoying especially with the black zen =T i owned a black zen and exchanged it for a red zen and had no issues
3. The entire player is plastic therefore not very durable
4. Battery can run out quick fast
5. Screen can be scratched easily if not careful

Overall, I was pretty impress with the Zen's sound quality and customization.

+1 although i dont know about #2
the part about the sd card not integrating gets REALLY annoying... although i doubt the philips is any better. get the zen, philips isnt even known for their music players.
oh wow that philips has an aweful screen... 2inches with crappy resolution. seriously i wouldnt buy that thing for $30

If you're getting a zen, why not trying zen x-fi? that one's awesome. It's a better version of the old zen.

the creative looks nice. bigger screen for videos. yup, i like that specifications on that one. ^o^
hope this helps