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cnet.com Professional Review.
Zune (second generation, 4GB, black) review
QuickTake:
Pros: 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 Mark
Cons: The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still don't support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zune's USB connection is proprietary, there's no Wi-Fi music s
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
Review: Microsoft Zune 8GB
Comments:
Wireless and video support may be overkill on a device this size, but the 8GB Zune offers some interesting options as a flash player.
Review Verdict: The 8GB Zune is a little thicker than one of the last-generation iPod Nanos. That puts it on the large side for flash-based MP3 players these days. Its audio quality sounded a little better to my ears than that of the latest iPod Nano, on a par with Creat
Wireless and video support may be overkill on a device this size, but the 8GB Zune offers some interesting options as a flash player.
Review Verdict: The 8GB Zune is a little thicker than one of the last-generation iPod Nanos. That puts it on the large side for flash-based MP3 players these days. Its audio quality sounded a little better to my ears than that of the latest iPod Nano, on a par with Creat
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune 8GB
Comments:
The first flash-based Zune is a good-looking, easy-to-navigate device that can be synced with your PC wirelessly, but its small screen and jumpy interface make it second fiddle to Apple's iPod nano.
The first flash-based Zune is a good-looking, easy-to-navigate device that can be synced with your PC wirelessly, but its small screen and jumpy interface make it second fiddle to Apple's iPod nano.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune 80GB
Comments:
With a large screen, wireless syncing, and better features than the iPod classic, Microsoft finally gets portable digital music right.
With a large screen, wireless syncing, and better features than the iPod classic, Microsoft finally gets portable digital music right.
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
8GB second-generation Microsoft Zune
Comments:
The first-generation Zune media player that Microsoft released last year was a so-so product with a few nice touches. So the question with the new, second-generation Zune is whether Microsoft is ready to surpass its competition, most notably Apple and its
Review Verdict: While Microsoft has made solid progress with the Zune, the device still isn't compellingly more attractive than its competitors. It's not out in the UK as yet, but at $149 for the 4GB version and $199 for the 8GB version, in the US it's priced identically
The first-generation Zune media player that Microsoft released last year was a so-so product with a few nice touches. So the question with the new, second-generation Zune is whether Microsoft is ready to surpass its competition, most notably Apple and its
Review Verdict: While Microsoft has made solid progress with the Zune, the device still isn't compellingly more attractive than its competitors. It's not out in the UK as yet, but at $149 for the 4GB version and $199 for the 8GB version, in the US it's priced identically
toptenreviews.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune Review
Comments:
Marketed as the "iPod Killer," the original Zune was anything but. However, the second generation Zune does stand a small chance competing with the industry leader, iPod. However, we still feel that Microsoft still has some ways to go.
Marketed as the "iPod Killer," the original Zune was anything but. However, the second generation Zune does stand a small chance competing with the industry leader, iPod. However, we still feel that Microsoft still has some ways to go.
toptenreviews.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune Review
Comments:
The Microsoft Zune is a great concept that never really lived up to its promises. The second generation has fixed some of the old problems, like offering podcast support, wireless syncing with home computers and better PC software. However, in spite of th
The Microsoft Zune is a great concept that never really lived up to its promises. The second generation has fixed some of the old problems, like offering podcast support, wireless syncing with home computers and better PC software. However, in spite of th
mp3.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
Review Verdict: The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
QuickTake:
Pros: 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 earphone
Cons: 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 has b
computershopper.com Professional Review.
Microsoft Zune 8GB Review
Comments:
Review Verdict: Microsoft's flash-memory-based Zune player offers unique features in a sleek package for the Windows-loving crowd, but it's still no iPod.
Review Verdict: Microsoft's flash-memory-based Zune player offers unique features in a sleek package for the Windows-loving crowd, but it's still no iPod.
QuickTake:
Pros: Elegant user interface; FM tuner; wireless-sync capability; podcast support; nice screen; good audio quality; easy-to-use software
Cons: 80GB Zune costs just $50 more; tricky center button; can't download songs over Wi-Fi; no Audible audio-book or WMA DRM9 support; Zune Marketplace lacks movie/TV downloads
QuickTake:
Pros: Great firmware interface, Touchpad not required for navigation, Beautiful 240x320 QVGA display, Good color selection for hardware, Wireless syncing, Great iPod alternative, Great firmware interface, Touchpad not required for navigation, Beautiful 240x320
Cons: Software is terrible, Vendor lock-in with hardware & software, Proprietary dock connector, Not compatible with Windows Media DRM, Few accessories available, Software is terrible, Vendor lock-in with hardware & software, Proprietary dock connector, Not com
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Review Verdict: 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 physically
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