Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) Review

Reviews of the Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)

8.0

CNET Review

September 17, 2008

The Good: The 120GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a 3.2-inch glass LCD, friendly interface, exceptional navigation control, audio- and video-podcast support, superlative FM radio, wireless syncing, good audio quality, and a built-in composite-video output.

The Bad: Battery life isn't great; high-quality earbuds are no longer included; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.

The Bottom Line: The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites.

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9.5

alaTest.com

By alaTest | January 7, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 316288 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

techreviewsource.com

By Administrator | October 16, 2008

Review Summary: In today's world, almost everyone has an Apple iPod, but some of those users are slowly switching to Microsoft's Zune instead. They are mostly doing it to make the usage of Windows Vista more seamless with their MP3 player. With an iPod, you cannot play a

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8.0

laptopmag.com

By Mike Kobrin | October 2, 2008

Review Summary: The new Zune can't beat the iPod classic's battery life or game support, but it does have a better screen, useful music-discovery features, and wireless. Ultimately, the 120GB Microsoft Zune is an excellent iPod classic alternative and gives you significa

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No Rating

pcworld.com

Review Summary: For anyone looking to exit Apple's ecosystem, the Zune 120GB stands as an attractive option. For the same price as you'd pay for the iPod, you get the same amount of storage plus the bonus of FM radio and a larger screen. And if you don't mind paying $15

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Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.

Part number: H3A-00001

General

Product type Digital player / radio
Width 2.4 in
Depth 0.5 in
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi
Height 4.3 in
Weight 4.5 oz
Color Black
Digital storage Built-in 120 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 120 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 3 hour(s)
Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details Music playback (wireless off) 30 hour(s), Video playback 4 hour(s)