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Creative Zen Mozaic EZ300 8GB Review
Creative Zen Mozaic EZ300 8GB 4 Star Rating: Cheapism Good Pick
Summary:
Creative’s Zen Mozaic EZ300 has a lot of storage and a good feature set, though its control set-up isn’t as clear as similarly-priced models. Users and experts have found themselves rechecking the manual to figure out simple operational functions. However, the reliability and price point appeal to buyers.

In a Zen Mozaic review, PC World declares that the EZ300's sound quality is decent and the body seems sturdy, if a bit flimsy. PC World also says the controls can be confusing and take some time to master, although a user posting a Zen Mozaic review on Amazon reports that the EZ300 is simple to use. The user also praises the quality of the voice recording and prefers the EZ300 to an iPod. Many users posting Zen Mozaic reviews at Amazon recommend the Zen Mozaic for audiobooks, noting that its listed battery life is more than 30 hours of audio..

At 8GB, the Creative Zen Mozaic EZ300 offers a lot of storage for the price and comes in several colors. Extra features include FM radio. Its 1.8-inch screen with a resolution of 128x160 doesn't measure up to the competition. But given that none of the MP3 players on our list is optimal for video viewing, this is a solid choice.

By Cheapism editorsNovember 25, 2010
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