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January 2008
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The editors liked
Bright screen great for movies. Excellent UI. Very well built. Wi-Fi lets you share music.
Gorgeous looks. Great navigation and interface. Good sound. Excellent software ...
The editors didn't like
Desktop software doesn’t support podcasts. Online store lacks movies and TV. You need to buy blocks of credit in advance to buy music. Shared music can only be listened to three times. No PlaysForSure support.
Small screen. Not WMA DRM-compatible. No UK music store. No gapless playback...
Easy-to-use device and software, Large, bright screen, Simple device synching, Easy to share and update music via Wi-Fi
Large, bulky size, No included AC adapter, Available only in black, No over-the-air downloads
We can confidently say that times are changing for the Zune. The underdog of portable music players has pulled up a seat at the cool kids table alongside Apple’s iPod fleet. The 80GB Zune boasts a bigger screen than its predecessor, a new wireless s...
The first flash-based Zune is a sleek little number with hot features like video playback, wireless sharing, and wireless sync. The glossy plastic body measures 3.6 x 1.6 x 0.3 inches and weighs just 1.7 ounces—not bad for a gadget that packs an FM...
Published: 2007-11-12, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The flash-based 4GB and 8GB Microsoft Zune MP3 players feature a 1.8-inch glass LCD, an easy-to-use interface, exceptional navigation control, audio and video podcast support, and FM radio. It also includes wireless syncing and sharing, revamped Zune M...
The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still dont support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zunes USB connection is proprietary, theres no Wi-Fi musi...
The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physica...
Published: 2007-11-12, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The flash-based 4GB and 8GB Microsoft Zune MP3 players feature a 1.8-inch glass LCD, an easy-to-use interface, exceptional navigation control, audio and video podcast support, and FM radio. It also includes wireless syncing and sharing, revamped Zune M...
The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still dont support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zunes USB connection is proprietary, theres no Wi-Fi musi...
The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physica...
Published: 2007-11-12, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The 80GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player features a 3.2-inch glass LCD; a user-friendly interface; exceptional navigation control; audio and video podcast support; a superlative FM radio with RBDS information; wireless syncing and sharing; high-quality earph...
The Zune is a PC-only device that requires its own software and still does not support older WMA-DRM9 music files; Zune Marketplace does not offer TV or movie downloads; the USB connection is proprietary; no Wi-Fi music streaming; and the EQ feature ha...
The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
The 80GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player features a 3.2-inch glass LCD; a user-friendly interface; exceptional navigation control; audio and video podcast support; a superlative FM radio with RBDS information; wireless syncing and sharing; high-quality earph...
The Zune is a PC-only device that requires its own software and still does not support older WMA-DRM9 music files; Zune Marketplace does not offer TV or movie downloads; the USB connection is proprietary; no Wi-Fi music streaming; and the EQ feature ha...
The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
Abstract: Microsoft must have been working all hours to get this package together. It’s not just another update on their Zune mp3 player, this is an entirely new approach to music based on what consumers really want: convenience and the ability to share. As well...
Abstract: Microsofts Zune player, released in the United States last year but only a couple of weeks ago in Canada (where it arrives in a newer version), is tied to the Zune Marketplace, software to buy and download music. You can also use another system of buying and downloading your music, then synchronizing it with your Zune. The Zune Marketplace o...
Wireless browsing, FM tuner, Intuitive interface and controls
Bulkier than other flash players, New firmware not preinstalled
If you prefer something extremely lightweight that integrates with a lot of third-party speakers and accessories, the fourth-generation 16GB iPod Nanos may be a better choice. All of these devices are available for about the same price as the Zune, so...
Intuitive controls and interface, wireless syncing
Comparatively low screen dpi The Final Word All in all, the 80GB Zune is a decent choice as an 80GB MP3 player. It sounds great, its interface isnt a hindrance, and its pricing is right in line with the competition. Accessories and features such as pr...
All in all, the 80GB Zune is a decent choice as an 80GB MP3 player. It sounds great, its interface isnt a hindrance, and its pricing is right in line with the competition. Accessories and features such as premium headphones and an FM tuner give it at ...
