XNJB: Transfer music to and from a MTP MP3 player on a Mac

When I switched to a Mac, I did not purchase an iPod for a few months. I previously had a Creative Zen Vision M media player. Unfortunately, this device was not mass storage, but utilised ‘Media Transfer Protocol’. Whilst several pieces of software on Windows provide the facility to move music to the device, OS X or iTunes has no integrated support. Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is utilised on a range of devices, but especially so by Creative. Creative Zens (and their variants) utilise the pro

XNJB: Transfer music to and from a MTP MP3 player on a Mac

When I switched to a Mac, I did not purchase an iPod for a few months. I previously had a Creative Zen Vision M media player. Unfortunately, this device was not mass storage, but utilised ‘Media Transfer Protocol’. Whilst several pieces of software on Windows provide the facility to move music to the device, OS X or iTunes has no integrated support. Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is utilised on a range of devices, but especially so by Creative. Creative Zens (and their variants) utilise the pro

How to make best videos/audios for Creative Zen/Zen Vision W/Zen Vision M/Zen Vision…..

4Easysoft Creative Zen Video Converter is an all-in-one Video Converter for Creative Zen software with high output quality and powerful video editing functions, which can help all the zen users to make the best video/audio effect. First of all, let’s make clear what kinds of videos/audios can get the best effect in the zen players. Video: MPEG, WMV, and AVI (MPEG-4 SP, DivX, Xvid), while MPEG-1, and MPEG-2 are supported, but must be transcoded with the included software. Audio: MP3, AAC

Creative Zen Vision M Sync Adapter

Creative Zen Vision M Sync Adapter

Adapter for the Creative Zen Vision:M / 3 ports – USB 2.0 for sync & file transfer – 5V DC for charging – Video Out for photo & video display on a TV

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Not really anything to rate
It’s a charge/sync/output connector. It works as advertised, and the seller delivered it quickly (faster than I expected, in fact). I had to order a replacement, since I lost mine. The one serious design flaw in an otherwise outstanding portable media player (the Zen Vision M), is that it requires this small, easily misplaced, doo-dad in order to actually do anything with it.

5 Stars Works perfect.
Needed a spare but now its always plugged in and I use it alto. Great service!

5 Stars Nescecary item
You really need this to be able to Charge/sync or play videos off a Zen Vision M. It is great that one can find this item if the one that came with a player gets lost.

PRO: Charges/synchronizes Has the ability to connect to a TV, Small, Ultra portable, Fast and reliable

Con: Need a USB cable that is not included, Power Pack not included, slides out very easily due to lack of locking mechanism , Video plug is not standard so one must buy a propitiatory cable, Small

5 Stars Just what I asked for
This product is great. Everything worked properly and I was fully satisfied. The only thing is this is my second one..The first originally came with the media player, and died out within one year, so hopefully this one will last longer.

5 Stars It works
Not much to say. Sucks that it is so spendy to relace a piece of plastic, but required to charge your MP3 player. Five stars because it worked.

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Invisible Shield Classic Shield Case for Zune 80 120 GB Clear

Invisible Shield Classic Shield Case for Zune 80 120 GB Clear

invisibleSHIELD for the Microsoft ZUNE 80 (Full Body)

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars I must have done it wrong.
This is a really cool product and it seems that those who have installed it correctly love it. I was quite careful and followed the directions the best I could and it still came out looking worse than the glass alone.

These are normally used on plastic surfaces and the Zune 80 has a glass surface. After two days of drying and setting, I didn’t like the way it looked and peeled it off. Peeling it off is very easy.

I’ll have another chance to install one on a plastic surface (Zune 30) and will comment on that when I get around to it.

2 Stars Not Good Enough
It doesn’t cover the areas that get hit the most. The sides are not protected at all. It only protects from light scratches if you drop it, it doesn’t help either.

5 Stars Best Protection Period
This is my second invisible shield, I got one for a Zen Vision M 30 Gb a couple years ago. I installed it the day my Zune 120 GB arrived. Not an easy installation but I got it. It got some small bubbles inside but within a day or two, they turned into microbubbles and afterwards they dissapeared. It fits nicely even though the corners don’t get a protection at all, but my main concern is the screen which is covered completely and perfectly. For the Bad reviews, some people think this is a magical invisible hard case that will be shock proof, IT IS NOT. Its intended to keep your Zune scratch free. With the Invisible Shield on you can get any case you want later, some may be good or bad and it won’t matter, but your Screen will be protected. This is the best accessory for your ZUNE, it won’t peel off or scratch for years. Try it and you won’t regret it. I didn’t even got an extra case for mine, my Zune looks like it was unboxed yesterday.

2 Stars Does Not Cover All of the Device
Although I believe the Invisibleshield does what it is supposed to do, it can only protect the areas it actually covers. The shield is actually short 3 mm or so along its height and width. The corners are completely uncovered, with about 1/2 cm wide gaps. There is some empty space around the buttons and pad as well.

Zagg puts much more detail into its Apple line of Invisibleshields. iPod shields include little wedge pieces that fit cover corners. The iPhone shield even has jagged cutouts to fit every nook and cranny. Take a look at the pictures on their [...]

The Zune is much more box shaped than iPods so I do not understand why they did not bother to come up with a design that actually fits and covers the whole device.

Invisibleshield is also incredibly noticeable on the front matte surface, but would look great on the back if it fit correctly.

Every non-iPod product is clearly only an afterthought for Zagg. I’m only leaving the Invisibleshield on because there is no trustworthy alternative.

5 Stars Awsome works perfectly!
I just got my invisible shield for the zune 80 and it is awesome. It was a little hard to install but once I got a hang of it, it was really easy to install.

After I let it dry for 12 hours it came out perfect. only a few tiny air bubbles but it doesn’t affect the view of the screen. overall this product is a must have for any portable device.

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