Creative's TravelDock Z500 for Zen Vision: M/V Plus

The first pics of Creative's upcoming TravelDock Z500 have surfaced courtesy of the COMEX Convention brochure, with the unit looking a lot less like a lunch box than some of Creative's earlier TravelDocks. This one will rock support for both the 30GB and not-yet-released 60GB Zen Vision M players, as well as the Zen Vision V Plus with the aid of an interchangeable faceplate. As you can see, it also comes equipped with a handy remote control, and will obviously work as a charger in addition to pumping out the tunes, but it looks like we'll have to wait for the official announcement to get any further deets -- most importantly, pricing and availability.

[Enzo @ Sep 1st 2006 12:32PM]

"deets" is the dumbest abbreviation I've ever heard.

[sracer @ Sep 1st 2006 12:43PM]

Usage of the non-word "deets" can't die soon enough.

The more I hear about the Creative Zen Vision:M the more I like it!

[sirenslayer @ Sep 1st 2006 1:03PM]

I've never used a zen player, so maybe its just me...but doesn't it look like the iPod interface showing up on their player?

[Ian Jardine @ Sep 1st 2006 1:05PM]

It's English "slang". He probably had "sarnies" for lunch:)
I too like my VM:)

[Rex Haugen @ Sep 1st 2006 1:11PM]

@ sirenslayer

Apple copied the Creative interface and just lost in a lawsuit By Creative so Apple has to pay the for using there menu system. So yes you do see an iPOOD menu because Creative created it.

But NTL. the next player I will get is probably going to be a Zen Vision:M.

[dave95 @ Sep 1st 2006 1:11PM]

Looks like iPod interface? Sure does! Not to confuse it with their hierarchy patent though!

[dave95 @ Sep 1st 2006 1:33PM]

Apple 'may' have copied their hierarchy patent (it was not proven in court), but they did not copy their interface. Creative copied the look & feel of the iPod UI instead. Green battery on top, blue color bar, white color, white earbud etc.

Repost:

This was the player the patent originally was pertaining to - Original Nomad Zen, look at the UI:
http://www.x-computers.sk/data/cennik/mp3/info/img/full/zen_xtra.jpg

This was the original iPod UI, not much change today (x Color):
http://www.theistore.com/images/ipodmodels/shopby_1st.jpg

And this is the iPod next to the Zen Vision: M today. As you can see, the Creative UI started to Morph into Apple's UI while the iPod UI stayed the same, just added color.
http://blog.fotogenia.info/wp-content/ipod-vs-zen.jpg

[Ben @ Sep 1st 2006 1:46PM]

@Rex Haugen

Get a clue.

[sid @ Sep 1st 2006 2:22PM]

as a zen vision:m owner, all i can say is, it's about bloddy time they came out with a proper accessory


there are several colour themes for the zvm, and yes one looks exactly like the ipod's ui

[Rex Haugen @ Sep 1st 2006 2:26PM]

I guess I misinterpreted the information on the whole Apple VS Creative suit. Thank you for correcting me dave95.

Peace

[south @ Sep 2nd 2006 9:59AM]

You're doing really well Creative!!
Keep Trying!

[dOOLEY @ Sep 2nd 2006 1:07PM]

ah finally a dock for the VM!, now I wish I only had the patience to wait for the 60GB.

[patrick @ Sep 3rd 2006 12:38PM]

I'm partial to the Creative Zen Vision PMP. Finally some accessories being developed too. Beltclip case available from Medge (http://www.buymedge.com).

[The S @ Sep 3rd 2006 4:35PM]

I have a ZVM and man does it ROCK! Hopefully this dock has a line in, though so I can use it on my DIY surround sound as the center speaker; I'm making 5.2.

[Trenquil M @ Sep 11th 2006 10:00PM]

OOooooh I cant wait till the dock is available ( my booty is prime for shakin' ) I'ma put that sucker on blast FEEL ME !!

[peter @ Aug 11th 2008 3:52PM]

i got my zen vision M at www.consumerdepot.com it was at a graet price and it was well worth it.

[bruno.schiro @ May 19th 2009 5:53AM]

HI I have a Creative Playdock Z500 for Zen Vision:M to sell.
The device is new. If you are interested just call me
I live in Dublin and my number is 0852896297
my mail is [e-mail]