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Microsoft Zune 30GB Media Player
Bonafide
28 February 2007
- Summary: Our experience with using Zune was quite positive. The device itself works quite well and the interface is easy to learn and use. We found listening to music and radio...
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Microsoft Zune
thetechlounge.com
06 March 2007
- Summary: I'll get straight to it! Should you buy a Zune? Well of course that decision will have to be based on several factors. I will approach this from 3 different scenari...
- Pros: Large, scratch resistant color screen, Good sound quality, Intuitive interface, Includes FM radio and video playback, I'm down with brown, baby
- Cons: Ridiculous Zune Marketplace points system, PlaysForSure doesn't PlayAtAll, Mediocre battery life, A bit heavy and clunky (compared to you-know-who's player)
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Microsoft Zune
thetechzone.com
06 March 2007
- Summary: Bill Gates and Microsoft says they're ready to tackle the iPod head-on with the recently released Zune. We took a nice brown 30GB Zune out for a spin to find out how i...
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- Overall 6
Microsoft Zune
digitaltrends.com
27 November 2006
- Summary: The Microsoft Zune is one of those products that you will want to avoid at all costs; at least this first generation. In comparison to other media players on the marke...
- Pros: Large display; competitive price, • Attractive packaging, • Competitive price, • Large display
- Cons: Bland design; low quality ear buds; not compatible with PlaysForSure; poor media library, • Boring aesthetics, • Poor quality ear buds, • Closed system, • Not compatib...
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- Overall 8
- Design 8
- Features 7
- Performance 9
Expert Review
PC World
12 September 2007
- Excerpt: What will it take to beat Apple's iPod at its own game? Microsoft is betting that its $250 Zune--a 30GB, Wi-Fi-equipped music and video player--can go toe-to-toe with ...
- Pros: Large, bright screen, Attractive and responsive interface
- Cons: Wi-Fi connectivity is extremely limited, Lacks Plays For Sure compatibility
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- Overall 7
Zune—iPod Killer or Half-Baked Flop?
extremetech.com
20 November 2006
- Conclusion: An almost-great product that seems rushed to market before it could add some crucial software features. Not the portable to own right now, but keep your eye on the sof...
- Pros: Great industrial design; large bright screen; built-in Wi-Fi;, excellent navigation and UI;, nice FM radio.
- Cons: Limited codec support on device and player software; no podcast support; no TV or movie service; no Vista support.
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- Overall 7
Microsoft Zune
arstechnica.com
15 November 2006
- Conclusion: The Zune software is quite nice when it works. If you like Windows Media Player, you'll enjoy this, and can use it for all of your playback and library maintenance nee...
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- Overall 8
Microsoft Zune
Mp3.com
28 November 2006
- Conclusion: The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capab...
- Pros: The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marke...
- Cons: The Microsoft Zune is not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace; ca...
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Microsoft Zune: A Worthy iPod Rival
eweek.com
08 November 2006
- Excerpt: The Microsoft Zune ($249.99 list) is a shot across iPods bow. I got a first-hand look at the Toshiba-built, Microsoft-designed digital music player and the associated ...
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Microsoft Zune Review
Anything but iPod
18 April 2007
- Conclusion: Having used nearly every player on the market over the last few years, I cannot help but feel like my hands are tied when using the Zune. I feel limited by the single ...
- Pros: Easy-to-use interface, Solid design, 16:9 TV out - Great 10-foot interface, Scratch resistant design, Available accessories, Wireless, FM radio RDS
- Cons: No custom EQ, Limited native audio and video support, Difficult video conversion, No choice of transfer software, No choice of music store, Will not operate as data st...
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Microsoft Zune
The Microsoft Zune is the company’s attempt to a holistic approach to music and entertainment. The Zune features 802.11 WiFi, 30GB of HDD, a built-in integrated FM tuner, a 3-inch screen and most o… Read more