Let me get this straight. Creative is getting sued for supposedly lying about the true capacities of their HDD-based MP3 players, and as punishment they are going to reward customers who bought such products made between May 5, 2001 and April 30, 2008 with either a 50% discount on a new 1GB player or 20% off any item purchased at their online store? Apparently, a few “concerned citizens” thought of throwing out this class action suit, which if approved by the court would force Creative to “make certain disclosures regarding the storage capacity of its hard disc drive MP3 players,” aside from the aforementioned “monetary” rewards. So it seems being creative isn’t always all that helpful, no? We’ll find out soon enough, since applications are due by August 7, 2008. Don’t forget to bring your authentic serial numbers now, ok?
Read [Creative HDD MP3 Settlement] Via [Engadget]
Even though each "victim" isn't getting much I hope it costs Creative a fortune in legal fees. I'm tired of all of these companies claiming any bs they want about their products and getting away with it. Without these class actions, it would truly be Caveat Emptor – buyer beware!
I believe the 1GB ZEN Stone currently costs $49. The most expensive thing in their store is probably a $600 item. The hardly get hurt by their settlement offering that is for sure. The only way this would hurt them is in legal fees and another black mark against their name.
Can we be sure the 1GB is really 1GB?