Reviews of the Zune (30GB, brown)
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. It's a nice-looking player offering good audio quality. However, its features (particularly the Wi-Fi) don't go as deep as they should. There's currently nothing to suggest that the ...
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lordpercy.com
Review Summary: This new MP3 player is late to the party all the guests are hold up in the kitchen and the beer is running out. Microsoft launch their MP3 player and we ship one in from the USA to review.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The Zune display uses an odd aspect ratio of 3:4 during normal operation, which is taller than an iPod display, but looks like a regular screen when you turn it on its side to view video files. Its peculiar tall dimensions make for better viewing of a ...
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stuff.tv
Review Summary: Microsoft's Zune hasn't had the US whooping and hollering with joy since its November launch. But does it deserve the insults, and could it yet take on the iPod?
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: When it comes out in the UK, the Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. It's a nice-looking (if slightly bulky) player offering decent audio quality. However, its features (particularly the Wi-Fi) don't go as deep as they might. ...
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: JS8-00003
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 Brown
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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