Creative ZEN X-Fi Gets Real, in Asia

For a flagship MP3 player of a company, Creative ZEN X-Fi brings a several firsts. For starters, the ZEN X-Fi offers onboard WiFi, which isn't limited to just instant messaging on Yahoo and MSN with its nine-button interface, but also wireless streaming and downloading tunes from a PC. The WiFi 802.11b/g module is exclusive to 16GB and 32GB, however. We aren't entirely sure if Creative will lose the keypad on the WiFi-less 8GB model in the absence of the online options.

The DAP as the name suggests is also the first to feature the company's patented X-Fi - a two-way audio enhancement that restores lost detail due to file compression and that adds range effect to the audio. Creative's premium in-ear EP-830 earbuds are bundled to make the best out of the X-Fi acoustic experience. Unfortunately for a flagship player, the ZEN X-Fi's 2.5" screen is rather smallish. You'll find an onboard speaker, SDHC expansion slot and FM radio/recorder included in the ZEN X-Fi.