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Reviews of the Zune (30GB, black)

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    gadgetlite.com

    Review Summary: As you are aware, Microsoft has been the only brand out of all the other manufacturers to date to offer a new free user interface firmware update to existing

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  • 10

    devhardware.com

    By Joe Eitel | August 1, 2007

    Review Summary: In 2006, Microsoft introduced its latest attempt to take over the field from the iPod, with the Zune 30 GB. On the surface, this MP3 player looks good, and the specifications look good also. Does it have what it takes to push the iPod off the mountain ...

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    3luxe.com

    By 3luxe.com | June 26, 2007

    Review Summary: Microsoft's Zune is unique from other MP3 players mainly because of one really cool feature ??¨¬ you can wirelessly share songs, photos, and other miscellaneous audio recordings with other Zunes. Perfect if you want to share a song you love, a photo ...

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    ubergizmo.com

    Review Summary: and functionality just like how Apple is doing it? Those who are still hard headed enough to pick up the red Zune will have to part with $249 when it is released sometime this summer.

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Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.

Part number: JS8-00001

General

  • Product type Digital player
  • PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi, Hi-Speed USB
  • Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 5.6 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.4 in
  • Color Black

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WMA
  • Playback modes Random play / shuffle
  • Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible

Built-in Display

  • Audio system built-in display LCD
  • Diagonal size 3 in
  • Resolution 320 x 240

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Additional features WMV playback, H.264 playback, MPEG-4 playback, Built-in FM radio, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility

Radio

  • Tuner bands FM

Remote Control

  • Remote control None

Connectivity

  • Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
  • Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
  • Battery capacity 700 mAh

System Requirements

  • Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Battery drain test / audio playback 793.395 min

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