Reviews of the Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: 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 earphones; revamped Zune Marketplace PC software; Zune Pass subscription music support; good audio quality; and a built-in composite-video output.
The Bad: 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 been removed.
The Bottom Line: The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 284367 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
pcmag.com
Review Summary: Calling the Zune 16GB a new product is a bit of a stretch. With no real hardware changes, and the ability to load the new software onto any of the older models, we're basically looking at the same old player with a paint job, a capacity upgrade, and price
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: 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
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: HPA-00001
General
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Product type Digital player / radio
- Height 4.3 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Color Black
- Digital storage Built-in 80 GB Hard disk drive
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
- Included accessories 6 ear tips
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media capacity 80 GB
- Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
- Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Radio
- Tuner type Radio tuner
- Tuner bands FM
- Station memo display Yes
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, WMAPro, Audible, MP3, AAC
- Digital player playback modes Random play / shuffle
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible, JPEG photo playback, MPEG-4 playback
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Recharge Time 2 hour(s)
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
- Battery Life Details Video playback 4 hour(s), Music playback (wireless off) 24 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Built-in games
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x Data cable - External
System Requirements
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / composite video
- Slot(s) Required None
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 3.2 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Display menu language Spanish, English, French
Audio Features
- Built-in clock Digital clock
CD System
- CD system type None
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
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