The stylish Creative PlayDock Z500 is designed as a docking speaker for the Creative ZEN Vision:M and Creative ZEN V/ZEN V Plus players. Users can charge the player while listening to music or ZENcasts. The speaker system uses high-performance drivers to create a balanced listening experience and accurate reproduction of music. Its Creative Wide Stereo Effect feature produces superior stereo sound imaging, thus creating a big soundstage. In addition, it comes with a built-in subwoofer with bass control for superior accurate bass response. Being magnetically shielded, the Creative PlayDock Z500 can be placed near any TV or computer monitor without causing any interference. The digital amplifier (12 Watts RMS per channel) allows the speaker system to be more efficient and have a longer battery life.The Creative PlayDock Z500 speaker system even has a built-in handle for convenient transportation as well as a built-in telescopic antenna to obtain clear FM reception when paired with the Creative ZEN Vision:M or Creative ZEN V Plus players.
With the included wireless IR Remote, users can control the Creative PlayDock Z500 and MP3 player remotely. Photos and videos stored on the Creative ZEN Vision:M can also be shared and viewed on the big screen using the audio/video out connection for audio and video files. The stylish Creative PlayDock Z500 measures 17cm x 36cm x 16cm, weigh 2.4kg (without batteries) and will be available from November 24th for US$199.00.