Creative has launched a good competitor for the iPod. It is called Zen Stone. If you take a look, the Stone seems like a replica of the 2G Shuffle iPod. It weights 18.3 grams and is a little heavier than iPod. The 1GB model retails for $40 only.

Zen Stone is available in six colors: black, blue, red, pink, green (they say, because I see it yellow) and white. Creative did a good job. The little gadget could be a serious competitor for the iPod Shuffle. The Stone player supports MP3, WMA, WAV and Audible music formats. The battery goes up to 10 hours of continuous playing. Pre-orders are available at Creative’s website. - MIHNEA BOIANGIU

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