Creative Labs touts 60GB audio player

Creative Labs announced Thursday that starting in May consumers will be able to buy its 60GB Nomad Jukebox Zen digital audio player. The Milipitas, Calif.-based company said the hard drive-based player can hold up to 16,000 songs and will sell for $399.99. Songs can be transferred from a PC to the device via a USB 2.0 connection and can run for 14 hours on a full charge of its built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The company is offering an optional wire remote control with a built-in FM tuner and microphone for the device.