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cnet.com Professional Review.
Zune (30GB, red)
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 ;
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
cnet.com Professional Review.
Zune 80 TV output demo
Comments:
Why can't my iPod do this, again?
Why can't my iPod do this, again?
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune (30GB): wireless music sharing
Comments:
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
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
QuickTake:
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 accessorie
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 o
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune (30GB)
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.
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.
QuickTake:
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
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune - Review of the Microsoft Zune
Comments:
The new Microsoft Zune is flash-based and flashy.
The new Microsoft Zune is flash-based and flashy.
QuickTake:
Cons: 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 radio
photokina-show.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune
Comments:
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
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
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune
Comments:
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
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
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Zune: First look
Comments:
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
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
t3.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune
Comments:
Microsoft's music-sharing player is an iPod-botherer
Microsoft's music-sharing player is an iPod-botherer
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)
Comments:
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.
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.
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 ;
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
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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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