Editing Creative Zen (section)

=== ZEN Neeon ===
[[File:zen neeon.jpg|left|upright|thumb|ZEN Neeon]]
The ZEN Neeon was released on May 17, 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Creative-Labs-Zen-NEEON-5-GB |title=Creative Technology Zen NEEON (5 GB, 1200 Songs) MP3 Player Specs |publisher=DealTime.co.uk |date=2005-05-19 |access-date=2010-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090114174417/http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPF-Creative-Labs-Zen-NEEON-5-GB |archive-date=2009-01-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is a throwback to the old Zen Xtra, but in a much smaller size. The 5&nbsp;GB model has an [[Signal-to-noise ratio|SNR]] of 98 [[Decibel|dB]] and a battery life of 16 hours (19 hours with new firmware version). The front has a piano black finish, and the back is [[anodized aluminium]] that comes in ten colors. and the LCD screen has a 7 color backlight.

The Creative ZEN Neeon was criticized highly at the time of release for having a slow interface, more specifically slow start-up, menus and song switch. As well, the first released models came with a Windows virus.<ref>[https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/virus-infected-creative-zen-mp3-players-found/ Virus-infected Creative ZEN MP3 Players found] CNET - September 1, 2005</ref> A later firmware update provided a much quicker start-up time and interface.

Like the Zen Micro, this unit has an FM tuner and a [[microphone]], but also has a line in record function. This model does not use proprietary USB drivers; it is a standard [[USB mass storage device class|USB mass storage]] device.

On November 17, 2005, the microdrive player was updated to 6&nbsp;GB and a new flash range was launched in capacities of 512&nbsp;MB, 1&nbsp;GB, and 2&nbsp;GB.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.creative.com/corporate/pressroom/?id=12260|title=Press Relations|website=Creative.com|access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> The revised device is equipped with a dual-tone [[Organic light-emitting diode|OLED]] screen. The device is also accompanied by a new marketing campaign, ''Put a Face to Your Music'', with emphasis on a whole new range of customizable "Stik-Ons", which are decal stickers that can be placed and removed from the face of the unit.