Creative Zen has brought out the ever formidable Zen that’s always looking promising with a few tweaks here and there with each new version. This one’s called the X-Fi 2 and derives its name from the X-Fi audio enhancing technology that has been added to the player. Besides the quality of audio output, it also provides support for numerous file formats such as WMV9, MPEG4-SP, DivX** 4/5, XviD, MP3, WMA(DRM9), Audible4, AAC, FLAC and it can also read JPEG and BMP images. It will be available in three versions 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB. Other features include microSD expansion, built-in speaker, microphone, FM, preloaded tracks, synch support with MS-Outlook for contact information and a very spacious 3 inch TFT touch screen.

The Creative Zen X-Fi 2 will cost $329 for 16 GB and $399 for 32 GB. They will be available in Singapore from October. The 8GB model will have its pricing and availability known later.

[HardwareZone]