8.8 out of 10

Microsoft Zune HD

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User Score (1071)

8.9
Expert Score (12)

7.9
Design (6)

8.4
Value for money (38)

8.6
Features (6)

7.9
Ease of use (14)

9.0
Performance (4)

9.4
Sound quality (17)

9.5
Overall quality (2)

10
Looks (2)

10
Battery performance (11)

9.6
Video quality (11)

8.7
Capacity (11)

8.5

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hd radio, good sound, easy setup, long battery life, lightweight

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Expert Reviews

PC Magazine

9.0/10

15 September 2009
With a fantastic OLED touch screen, a top-notch Web browser, and a wireless music store, the Zune HD is the best PMP you can buy—that is, if you live outside the iTunes universe. Read more
- Gorgeous multi-touch OLED screen. Intuitive user interface with sharp, good-looking graphics. Strong Web browser. Wireless music purchasing, downloading, and syncing. HD radio.
- Limited audio codec support. HD files are displayed in standard-def on the player—an optional dock is needed to view HD files on an HDTV or a PC. Very slim pickings in the App section of the Zune Marketplace.
Digitaltrends

8.0/10

15 September 2009
The Microsoft Zune HD 16GB has the same features as the 32GB version, with the same pros and cons. Almost two years to the day after Apple reimagined the personal media player as a mobile computer with the iPod Touch,... Read more
- Incredible 3.3-inch OLED display; small, lightweight; sensitive capacitive touch screen; high-def 720p video output; smooth Web navigation; refined FM and HD radio tuner
- No open App Store; initial stuttering on video output; no tabbed browsing; weak Wi-fi reception
BigPictureBigSound

7.0/10

5 October 2011
Zune Enough for Us I've heard plenty of arguments from all corners of The Biz that, going back to the very first iteration in 2006, Microsoft 's Zune portable media player was/wasn't going to be the software and gaming Read more
- Cross-platform "ecosystem" combines 1080p at home and 720p-to-go, Built-in HD Radio/FM tuner, Wi-Fi, with downloading directly to the device, plus social connectivity
- Does not support Windows Media Video Digital Copy, Zune software could be more intuitive, less sluggish
PC World

7.0/10

15 September 2009
The Zune HD is a huge Read more
- Gorgeous, multitouch interface, Superb on-device video quality
- Software can be sluggish, Some of the best features cost extra
Wired

2 October 2009
Ah, the Zune. Born back in 2006 as Microsoft’s attempt to compete with the mighty iPod, it’s languished, largely unloved by the marketplace. Read more
- Best screen that’s ever shipped on a portable media player. Sync software has excellent music discovery features. Zune Pass subscription lets you download as many tunes as you want. Industrial design finally approaches the...
- Several years behind Apple when it comes to interface and app store. Music library still has some holes. No Macintosh software. Web browser is competent, but takes a while to render some pages. Onscreen keyboard for browse...
consumersearch.com

16 October 2010
Reviewers say the Microsoft Zune HD is a worthy competitor to the Apple iPod touch (*Est. $230 for 8 GB) . Although more experts prefer the touch overall, the Microsoft Zune HD is a great alternative for those who don't want... Read more
- Gorgeous touch screen, HD radio, Wi-Fi-capable, Zune Pass subscription service
- Few mobile apps, Web browser is slow, Windows-only
Anything but iPod

26 October 2009
The Zune HD is not too friendly with a bring-your-own-content scenario with limited audio and video codec support. It really hurts to see the most powerful mobile processor, the NVidia Tegra, being underutilized in a device... Read more
- Clean and easy user interface, Great looking OLED screen, Very responsive capacitance touch screen, Great sound quality, Solid design and build quality
- Limited codec support, Many of the features rely on the subscribing to the Zune Pass, Microsoft funny money points required to purchase content, No custom EQ, presets only, No drag and drop support
CNET

8.0/10

18 September 2009
The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for... Read more
- The Zune HD's brilliant OLED display, HD Radio tuner, long battery life, movie rentals, and subscription music integration finally give iPod expatriates something to shout about.
- You still can't use the Zune with a Mac, Marketplace purchases require "Microsoft Points," video format support is limited, audio quality lacks advanced controls, you'll need to purchase a dock accessory for HD video outpu...
Tekgoblin

27 December 2009
The first thing you, (and everyone) will notice is just how incredibly sexy the Zune HD is. The sleek casing and big, glossy touchscreen are one of a kind features of the Zune HD. Read more
REVIEW STREAM

7.0/10

9 December 2009
Like the former zune I once owned, the Zune HD’s stylized interface is made better. The interface was better than my Samsung phone even. Read more

Zune HD

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Zune HD

The Microsoft Zune HD is a personal media player that has a built in high definition radio receiver, and a 3.3 inch OLED touch screen with 16:9 widescreen display ratio and supports 480 x 272 pixel resolutions. It also has support for either a 16 GB storage capacity or a 32 GB upgrade option, has high definition output that supports high definition video playback on compatible visual device via an optional high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) docking station, wireless syncing with a personal computer, and possibility of supporting 3D Xbox games. It is rumoured to be powered by an Nvidia Tegra chipset and runs Windows Mobile 6.5. The Zune HD also allows users to browse the internet via its wireless Wi-Fi capabilities. The Zune HD is looking at a September 2009 release in Canada, the U.K, and France.

Features

The Microsoft Zune HD is a portable media player from Microsoft that features multi touch navigation on a 3.3 inch screen with 16:9 OLED display at 480 x 272 resolution. The touch screen interface on this portable media player provides a medium for users to flip through music, movies and other content. The Microsoft Zune HD also features an integrated high definition radio receiver. This high definition radio receiver allows users to tune into a variety of high definition radio stations, as well as tag the songs desired for later purchase. The Zune HD portable media player also provides users access to the additional song and artist data broadcast by High Definition Radio stations, as well as additional channels from stations multicasting in high definition. This feature allows for additional programming via HD2 or HD3 channels. Other features on the Zune HD portable media player are high definition (HD) video output. Supported HD movies, TV shows and videos in 720p format can be played on a HDTV through the Zune HD and AV Dock which is not bundled with the portable media player but sold separately. The Zune HD also features wireless connectivity for wireless content at Wi-Fi hot spots and allows users to stream music tracks from the Zune music store; web browsing for surfing the web with a full-featured browser including tap to zoom technology, built-in accelerometer, and a touch screen QWERTY keyboard. The Microsoft Zune HD portable media player is rumoured to be powered by an Nvidia Tegra chipset and will possibly run the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system.

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Manufacturer's Description

The Zune HD gives you access to many local HD Radio stations with crystal-clear digital sound at no extra cost. Receive additional channels from your local stations and get more of the content you love, including sports, news, and music, in various genres and formats.

Usage: Music Video Photo Viewing
Screen Size: 3.3 inch
Storage Capacity: 32 GB
Number of Songs: 8000
Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
Interface: Wi-Fi

Specifications

Alternative names

Zune-HD Silver

Release Date

First seen

16 April 2009

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My Zune 16gb shut down for no reason, why ? It was fully charged

I was surfing the net with for the 1st time and POOF...GONE. It woouldn't come back on for 30 mins, at the like a switch, it turned back on. Did I get a lemon ? All software up to date. I am sending it back to Dell, thank gawd for the 21 days. Cuz Microsoft is only replacing broken NEW models with refurbished ones. Have any of you tried surfing the net with it ? And if so, have you experienced the same problem?

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