Creative zaps FM recording feature in the Vision:M

Edvarcl Heng | Oct 16, 2006

Creative apparently listens to its users. The new 1.50.02 firmware for the award-winning MP3 players adds new features like video zooming and added language support. But for what Creative giveth, it also taketh away. The new firmware will also strip away the FM recording function of the Zen Vision:M, much to the chagrin of users. According to readers in the forums, this is due to US licensing issues from the RIAA.

In a response to our email query, a spokesperson for Creative Asia, confirms the same firmware revision is applicable to both Asia and the US. However, at the current moment, units in Asia will still be using firmware version 1.41.01 till further notice.

Bottomline? If you want to keep your FM recording feature, don't patch.

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