The latest iPod is a hit because Ap...

The latest iPod is a hit because Apple Computer added video-playback features to an already very warm product. But that doesn't mean the top handheld music device forward the market is the best player for everyone

Creative Technology's recent video-playing Zen Vision:M generally matches the iPod, feature for feature and adds tricks the minimalist Apple gizmo lacks.

thus which is right for you? Here's the religious and bad in each device:

PORTABILITY, turn the thoughts AND FEEL: The iPod is as extended and wide as its precursor, yet thinner. The Vision:M is similar, if a bit heavier, and fulness portable. Both players are well designed, yet the Vision:M comes in five colors to the iPod's couple

SCREEN QUALITY: one as well as the other have superb screen quality. The displays are fine for watching shorter clips nevertheless a bit tiny for taking in feature films.

COMPUTER COMPATIBILITY: Windows users