Microsoft Zune (8 GB, 2000 Songs) Digital Media Player
Released: Nov 07
Recommended
74% Positive
Audio:
Good
Interface:
Excellent
Battery:
Average
Image:
Good
Based on 15 expert reviews.
"The Zune's new glass screen not only affords the device a sophisticated feel, but it also provides a more scratch-resistant surface with less optical distortion than the ubiquitous plastic variety"...
Asia.cnet.com
"The shipping model of the Zune I tested shows impressive polish for a first effort,"...
Pcworld.com
"The fundamentals are undeniably there – the great screen, the excellent onboard software and the WLAN are all major plus points."...
Pcauthority.com.au
2.
"The Zune's new glass screen not only affords the device a sophisticated feel, but it also provides a more scratch-resistant surface with less optical distortion than the ubiquitous plastic variety"...
Asia.cnet.com
3.
"main menu screen has been replaced with stunning, oversized text that takes readability to the next level"...
Asia.cnet.com
"The screen is very clear and accurate as far as displaying colors."...
Anythingbutipod.com
7.
"It's got a nice, large screen, a simple menu system, and intuitive controls"...
Winsupersite.com
8.
"With a new design, higher capacity, wireless sync capability, larger screen, and integrated support for audio and video podcasts, the new 80GB Zune (US$249) is finally giving everyone a true alternative to the iPod."...
Asia.cnet.com
"the appearance of menu items will dim the background image or content, and videos will continue to play in the background when you call up its info screen."...
Cnet
"Videos looked crisp and clear on the 3-inch screen--and again, the extra bit of display space makes an appreciable difference over the course of extended viewing."...
Pcworld.com
"Pictures and video look superb Pictures and video look superb: while the screen's standard aspect, the 3in diagonal, means you can just about get away with widescreen video"...
Pcauthority.com.au
"We were able to transfer some of our own MPEG-4 and WMV videos to the Zune with little effort (the Zune software automatically retrieves files from your My Videos folder), and they played smoothly."...
Laptopmag.com
5.
"it is definitely good enough to watch video, view photos, and navigate effectively."...
Cnet
6.
"It looks great with the included video filling an entire 16:9 widescreen TV."...
Anythingbutipod.com
"It's nippy in use and the control system is self-explanatory – a four-way rocker switch with a central select, a play/pause button and a back button."...
Pcauthority.com.au
2.
"it's a very fun way to navigate through a music collection, even in a long view of artists on the 80GB player."...
Pcworld.com
3.
"The Zune Marketplace jukebox features are fairly standard--burning, ripping, and music management"...
Cnet
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"The body is minimal with no buttons on the sides, only a hold switch and an earphone jack on top and a proprietary USB/accessories port on the bottom."...
Cnet
"The included black earbuds are adequate, and we dig that they're magnetic, making it easier for them to wrap around the player and find in your bag."...
Laptopmag.com
2.
"The Zune gets pretty loud using the bundled earphones, and they sufficiently powered my big Sony headphones."...
Cnet