Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
Editors' rating
Excellent
8.3
out of 10
- 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.
- Reviewed by:
- Donald Bell
- Edited by:
- Jasmine France
- Review date: 11/12/07
- Update date: 12/5/07
for Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) from online stores:
- Circuit City In stock: Yes
- $249.99
- Amazon.com In stock: Yes
- $479.95
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