The Register has taken a look at Creative's MuVo NX MP3 player. The device is a hybrid device which means that it's basically an USB Flash storage drive that happens to play MP3 and WMA files. The device is a keychain drive and thus it's ultra portable with dimensions of only 5.2 x 2.2 x 1.3cm (2 x 0.9 x 0.5in). The MuVo NX is available in two versions, 128MB (US$ 150) and 256MB (US$ 200). Our thanks goes to GristyMcFisty for spotting this review:

The MuVo NX isn't the most feature-packed of MP3 players, but it is one of the best. It is one of the smallest players we've seen that plugs straight into a USB port - and one of the lightest. Its drag-and-drop approach to file transfer makes it ideal for anyone who doesn't use Windows, so it scores points for its cross-platform support - though Creative loses a few for only bundling Windows software. If Rio's parent, Digital Networks, can at least bundle iTunes, so can Creative. We'd also like to see support for the AAC audio format. The NX isn't bad looking, either. Not as stylish as some of the newer Rio players, but more colourful than many of the no-name players coming out of the Far East. And at least Creative provides buyers with an alternative colour scheme with the second bundled battery holder. Most MP3 devices offer decent playback these days, but the NX has a better sound quality than most and while Creative's earbuds aren't entirely to our taste, they're nevertheless better than some of the cheap pairs bundled with too many portable music machines these days. In all, a very fine micro MP3 player. And with on-the-street prices at under £100, good value too.

Source: The Register