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The editors liked
Scratch-resistant case
Unique glowing edges for the different colours
Excellent sound quality
Nice display
FM Radio
Video playback
Slick modern interface
Good battery life
Zune Unlimited Subscription service.
Large
Scratch resistant color screen
Good sound quality
Intuitive interface
Includes FM radio and video playback
Im down with brown
Baby
Great interface
Elegant design
FM radio support
Well-implemented ecosystem
Gorgeous display
Zune Marketplace
Xbox 360 support
Great deal from Geeks.com
30GB of space for your music
Movies
And photos
Wireless 802.11b/g connectivity
Interface is easy to learn / use
High quality audio and video
Good choice for Apple haters and those who pull for the underdog
Easy-to-use player and software
Durable
Scratch-resistant design
Large display
Simple to share music via Wi-Fi
Lots of available accessories
Nice design. Easy-to use. Three-inch screen. Wireless music & photo sharing with other Zunes. Good integration with software.
Attractive packaging
Competitive price
Large display
Great industrial design
Large bright screen
Built-in Wi-Fi
Excellent navigation and UI
Nice FM radio.
The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio
Video
Intuitive and colorful interface
Good FM radio with RDS
Works well with Zune Marketplace software
Integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos
Ma...
Bright screen
Attractive and responsive interface
The editors didn't like
Quite large and bulky for a 30GB player
Navigation pad may scratch easily
Rather awkward Zune desktop software
WiFi isn’t used to its full potential and imposes annoying restrictions. Reviews on different topics prove quite useful for the re...
Ridiculous Zune Marketplace points system
PlaysForSure doesnt PlayAtAll
Mediocre battery life
A bit heavy and clunky (compared to youknowwhos player)
No variable bit rate encoding support in the Zune software
The social isnt quite here yet—WiFi functionality is lacking
Software bugs and sync problems
Cant import music from other music services
Cant use the Zune as a portable hard drive
Compressio...
More like a brick than other slick
Stylish media players out there
Geeks.com's stripped down package includes just the Zune and USB cable
Not a good choice for those who fear / hate Microsoft
Long setup process
Bulky design
Nonsensical points purchasing system
Three-day song sharing limit applies to Zune Pass subscribers
No video store
Small hard drive. Non-replaceable battery. Weak Battery Life. No PlaysForSure support. No Podcasts or Video offering in Zune marketplace.
Boring aesthetics
Poor quality ear buds
Closed system
Not compatible with PlaysForSure songs
Credit purchasing system is a joke
Limited codec support on device and player software
No podcast support
No TV or movie service
No Vista support.
The Microsoft Zune is not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9
Weak native video support (cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace
Cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support)
Great deal from Geeks.com, 30GB of space for your music, movies, and photos, Wireless 802.11b/g connectivity, Interface is easy to learn / use, High quality audio and video, Good choice for Apple haters and those who pull for the underdog
More like a brick than other slick, stylish media players out there, Geeks.com's stripped down package includes just the Zune and USB cable, Not a good choice for those who fear / hate Microsoft
I have been using the Microsoft Zune for a little over a month now, and I am really enjoying it. I would not recommend it for those who want a super portable media player, but if you want to transport a fairly large collection of audio and video files ...
Abstract: The Zune is Microsoft’s attempt to compete with Apple’s iPod, and it’s now closer than it has ever been to its competitor. The second generation is sleeker and comes in a variety of different colors: pink, red, black, and Green. The leader of the pack ...
Abstract: Video Review: Microsoft enters the portable media player market with their Zune Player. The Zune Player is a portable video and MP3 player that also lets you share your media with other people with Zune players, adding a social twist.The Zune player c...
Abstract: In 2006, Microsoft introduced its latest attempt to take over the field from the iPod, with the Zune 30 GB. On the surface, this MP3 player looks good, and the specifications look good also. Does it have what it takes to push the iPod off the mountain?...
Scratch-resistant case, unique glowing edges for the different colours, excellent sound quality, nice display, FM Radio, video playback, slick modern interface, good battery life, Zune Unlimited Subscription service.
Quite large and bulky for a 30GB player, navigation pad may scratch easily, rather awkward Zune desktop software, WiFi isn’t used to its full potential and imposes annoying restrictions. Reviews on different topics prove quite useful for the re...
Ed note: This review is a collaborative effort between Jenneth, Judie and Mitchell. Jenneth’s remarks will be in black, Judie’s will be in italicized blue, and Mitchell’s in italicized green.] Designing a music player to topple th...
Abstract: Update: Check out Brads podcast review of the Microsoft Zune at WhiteRoofRadio.com.Its time to settle the debate. iPod or Zune? Did Microsoft kick the pod where it counts or is the mighty whitey still the king of the ring? Each player is loaded with ...
After spending several months with an iPod and a Zune, one thing has become clear: the Zune is not an iPod killer. Sure, its a decent personal media player, but its not going to convert the masses away from the iPod. At least not yet. That doesnt ne...
Abstract: Introduction Microsoft advertises the Zune with the catchphrase "Welcome to the Social." So what is "The Social?" Judging by televised Zune commercials, it appears to be quite the party. Commercials often depict snowboarders riding on chairlifts or kid...
Large, scratch resistant color screen, Good sound quality, Intuitive interface, Includes FM radio and video playback, Im down with brown, baby
Ridiculous Zune Marketplace points system, PlaysForSure doesnt PlayAtAll, Mediocre battery life, A bit heavy and clunky (compared to youknowwhos player)
Ill get straight to it! Should you buy a Zune? Well of course that decision will have to be based on several factors. I will approach this from 3 different scenarios. First, Ill start with myself, naturally. Im the sort of MP3 user that will rarely,...
