Review Gist for Microsoft Zune (8 GB, 2000 Songs) Digital Media Player

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sound

sound

1.	"Audio playback was excellent in our tests, and the Zune pumps out a lot of volume."... Laptopmag.com

2.	"Sound quality is excellent"... Cnet

3.	"The Zune's audio sounds quite nice, too, on a par with that of the latest iPods and Creative players."... Pcworld.com

4.	"beautiful little LCD screen, quality accessories and substantial sound production"... Reviews.digitaltrends.com

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screen

1.	"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

4.	"attractive interface"... Pcworld.com

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battery life

1.	"Battery life seems respectable"... Winsupersite.com

2.	"The built-in battery will last up to 14 hours for audio"... Cnet

product

1.	"It's also minimalist--in a good way."... Laptopmag.com

2.	"It's quite pleasant"... Winsupersite.com

3.	"Easy-to-use player and software"... Laptopmag.com

4.	"The software itself is spare but intuitive."... Laptopmag.com

5.	"It's a durable device that will withstand scratches, bumps, and bruises"... Cnet

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interface

1.	"a completely unique navigation control that Microsoft dubs the Zune Pad."... Asia.cnet.com

2.	"Intuitive controls and interface."... Pcworld.com

3.	"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

4.	"intuitive interface"... Cnet

5.	"The FM-radio interface is minimal and simple to use."... Cnet

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other

1.	"the 8GB Zune offers some interesting options as a flash player."... Pcworld.com

2.	"Sharing content by using ad hoc Wi-Fi is pretty cool"... Asia.cnet.com

3.	"Simple to share music via Wi-Fi"... Laptopmag.com

4.	"Wireless syncing."... Pcworld.com

5.	"Another feature users sometimes bring up is the ability to use the Zune as a portable storage device"... Winsupersite.com

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video

1.	"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

2.	"full video support"... Pcworld.com

3.	"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

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usage

1.	"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

button

1.	"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

2.	"click-wheel's directional buttons"... Winsupersite.com

1.	"sensible menu"... Pcauthority.com.au

2.	"The Zune menu is logical and clear-cut"... Winsupersite.com

image

1.	"Photos converted and transferred to the Zune are very easy to access and browse."... Anythingbutipod.com

2.	"Photo sharing is uninhibited; you are free to do whatever you want once you receive images."... Anythingbutipod.com

3.	"Photo thumbnails are small but numerous."... Cnet

4.	"integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos."... Cnet

performance

1.	"excellent interface"... Cnet

2.	"its performance is excellent."... Cnet

3.	"good playback performance"... Cnet

4.	"well-designed portable media device"... Cnet

5.	"snappy processor"... Cnet

fm radio

1.	"good FM radio"... Cnet

earphones

1.	"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