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Creative Labs Lowers Price On Zen Micro

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Every Zen Micro player features:

  • MP3 and WMA and Music Subscription Service Support — The Zen Micro lets the listener choose MP3 or WMA music, ripped from CDs or downloaded from online music sites;
  • Micro-sized — At only 3.3″ tall, the Zen Micro is small yet powerful;
  • Curved to fit — Nestles in the palm of your hand and slides smoothly into your pocket;
  • Mesmerizing blue glow — Luminescent blue glow comes alive with a single touch;
  • 10 electrifying colors — A full spectrum of vibrant colors to suit every style and personality;
  • Up to 12-hour battery life — Enjoy your music all day long on a single charge;
  • Removable, rechargeable battery — Unique ability to extend playtime by another 12 hours with a spare battery;
  • FM radio and recorder — Listen to and record crystal-clear FM radio with 32 preset station settings;
  • Voice recorder — Use the built-in microphone for voice recording;
  • Vertical Touch Pad control — Touch-sensitive controls and intuitive vertical scrolling for easy navigation;
  • Access over two million downloadable songs – Choose from the widest selection of downloadable songs on the Internet through MSN Music and other Zen-supported music services, such as Napster, MusicMatch, and the Wal-Mart music download store.

Pricing and Availability
The Creative Zen Micro 4 GB and Zen Micro 6GB MP3 players can be preordered now on www.us.creative.com. The new Zen Micro 4GB MP3 player is priced at a market leading US$179.99 after a $20 mail in rebate from the suggested retail price of $199.99. The Zen Micro 5GB MP3 player is priced at $229.99 and the Zen Micro 6GB is priced at $249.99.

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