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
Rating: - A good little mp3 player
It's compact, cheap, and easy to use. You might just end up using your windows explorer to load/offload songs to it rather than the included software, but to each their own. Battery life is good. Display is on the small size but perfectly functional. No reason I wouldn't buy this same thing again.
Rating: - Thumb drive with a player, nothing more
I purchased the V100 as a very basic player with easy connection and management. Overall, I believe I got just that - the connection is easy, and management is simple file management: copy the files you want. Where it gets interesting is the folder structure; most people organize by folders if they have a library of any size - Artist\Album\. This structure CANNOT be copied over to the V100 unless you want to navigate to each directory...which isn't practical. For a 2G unit, this lack of folder capability makes the product unusable as you'll need to navigate your online storage to copy files over, and then lose any type of order on the MuVo...it's just one big pile o' music.
If your interest is in a thumb drive with a player, then this is your baby. If you're looking for a portable player that will carry some of your organized library, look elsewhere.
Rating: - Great Player (But They Shouldn't Have Messed With a Good Thing)
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...
Rating: - Connecting the MuVo 100 to the Computer
After a whole day of attempting to connect the MuVo 100 to my Dell computer using a USB connector on the Dell front that I use routinely for many peripheral USB connectors, I tried a USB connector on the rear of the hardware case. It worked and everything fell together smoothly. Why? I can't begin to guess.
But this MuVo is really neat and loads about as fast as my previous tiny portable MP3 player that died after years of use. The sound is excellent and the size is just right.
Creative MuVo V100 2 GB MP3 Player (White) Reviews
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