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Microsoft Zune 30 GB Multimedia Player - Brown

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(37 reviews)

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by Online Shopper , Nov. 28, 2007

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Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 5 days

cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune (30GB): wireless music sharing

by James Kim

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Review Verdict: 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

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Pros: 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 (although limited) and photos; many accessories ava

Cons: Not backwards-compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (it 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 to sync, stream or pu

asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune (30GB)

by James Kim, CNET.com

Comments:
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.

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Pros: Very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless song and photo sharing; many accessories available at launch.

Cons: Not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content); cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi to sync, stream, or purchase content; minimal bundled accessories; no

laptopmag.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune

by Mark Spoonauer

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The Zune's underdeveloped wireless capability and bulky size don't detract from the fact that it is a superb audio player that is very simple to use.

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QuickTake:

Pros: • Easy-to-use player and software • Durable, scratch-resistant design • Large display • Simple to share music via Wi-Fi • Lots of available accessories

Cons: • Long setup process • Bulky design • Nonsensical points purchasing system • Three-day song sharing limit applies to Zune Pass subscribers • No video store

photokina-show.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune

by Nic Rossmüller

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According to an article at TWICE we soon may expect official information about the rumored answer of Microsoft on the ongoing success of the Apple iPod strategy. Ami Gilroy, editor at TWICE, claims "Microsoft is in the process of unveiling its line of Mic

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reghardware.co.uk Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune wireless music player

by Will Head

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After five years Microsoft has decided to combat Apple's domination of the portable music market head-to-head with Zune - a hard drive-based MP3 player with full colour screen and built-in Wi-Fi music sharing.

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pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune

by Ross Burridge

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Stacks of potential, but current hardware is underwhelming and the client software a mess.

Review Verdict: It's immediately obvious how hard Microsoft has worked at some of the details. Packaging may be inconsequential in the big scheme of things, but it's a significant influence on initial impressions. In this case, it's a satisfyingly unfolding (and iPod-lik

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pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Zune: First look

by David Field

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Microsoft prepares to take on the portable music player industry's heavyweight: Apple. Would you believe it?

Review Verdict: The Zune display uses an odd aspect ratio of 3:4 during normal operation, which is taller than an iPod display, but looks like a regular screen when you turn it on its side to view video files. Its peculiar tall dimensions make for better viewing of a lon

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t3.com Professional Review.

Microsoft Zune

by T3 Online

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Microsoft's music-sharing player is an iPod-botherer

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QuickTake:

Pros: Decent sound and tasty screen.

Cons: Shared tunes evaporate after three days or three plays. No click wheel.

zdnetindia.com Professional Review.

Zune (30GB, black)

by Online Shopper

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QuickTake:

Pros: 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; many

Cons: 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 to