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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)
Abstract: A few months ago Microsoft made a commitment in providing a competitor to the Apple iPOD. Mobility Today has had the wonderful opportunity to receive a Zune for review in which we will go over all the aspects of the Zune. Please note this review will g...
Great interface
Elegant design
FM radio support
Well-implemented ecosystem
Gorgeous display
Zune Marketplace
Xbox 360 support
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...
The Zune is quite a compelling product, but it shows a strange schizophrenia of spirit. The detail work on the device is elegant and illustrates the thoughtful care lavished on the product, but basic functionality is crippled or poorly implemented. Whe...
Abstract: Microsoft thinks it may finally have an iPod killer in its Zune MP3 players. But there are certain uncanny resemblances between the Zune and the iPod. Should the software giant have given a little more thought to its plan of attack?Microsoft Zune In t...
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Published: 2006-11-14, Author: James , review by: cnet.com
The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; 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...
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); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi ...
The Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; 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...
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); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi ...
The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
Abstract: Next week, Microsoft Corp. will launch the most serious challenge ever mounted to Apple Computers iPod and iTunes juggernaut in digital music. The software giant is introducing a portable player called the Zune, an online music store called Zune Mark...
Abstract: Posted AT 3:29 PM EST ON 14/09/06 Print E-mail Comments (15) Share this article Microsofts Zune ALLISON LINN Associated Press SEATTLE ? Microsoft Corp.s effort to compete against Apples iPod juggernaut will focus on the idea that people want to be a...
Good audio quality - on a par with the most recent iPods and Creative players, Excellent interface and display, Crisp video
Limited Wi-Fi, Early synchronisation glitches, Volume could be louder The Final Word The Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. Its a nice-looking player offering good audio quality. However, its features (particularly the Wi-Fi...
The Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. Its a nice-looking player offering good audio quality. However, its features (particularly the Wi-Fi) dont go as deep as they should. Theres currently nothing to suggest that the birt...
