Introduction
What does $40 USD get you in today’s consumer electronics world? How about a decent USB flash drive? How about a cheap portable DVD player? While neither may interest you all that much, Creative is betting their recently released Zen Stone portable audio player will grab your eye and wallet. This no-frills MP3 player is set to compete against the more expensive Apple iPod Shuffle. Does Creative’s pretty new skipping-stone-of-a-player have the budget muscle to take down the shuffle? Read on to find out.
This player will serve especially well for those on a limited budget or those who desire something simple...

by Donna Antekeier on January 15, 2008:
“Started working out at the gym and needed music! Discman does not cut it - ha-ha! This little gadget is so small and easy to use. All the info you need comes with it or is online. My daughter (who has a Nano) said it's easier to upload music onto this than...” More...