For the price you can not go wrong. The features inside this unit makes it The price and the features that comes with it brings a great competitor to the market....
Very large screen, Best nonclickwheel, nontouch control scheme yet, Zune 2.5 adds muchneeded smart playlist, video, gapless audio support, Incanal earbuds included in the box.
Bigger than iPod, but screen isnt any sharper.
The Zune 80 can be recommended as an alternative to an iPod classic or the few remaining hard drive players left in the market, though its focus is actually quite different than for the iPod classic its invariably compared against. It shines best when...
Simple controls and navigation, Wireless sync and song sharing, Comes with in-ear headphones, Built-in FM radio and podcast support
Mediocre sound and no EQ, Lack of robust sources of legal (and popular) video content, Wireless sync can be tricky to set up, Song sharing suffers because of lack of widespread adoption, *
The Zune really is a sexy gadget, but its lack of widespread adoption and limited wireless features (compared with the iPod Touch) holds it back in a big way. Unlike many out there, we dont think Microsoft is trying to copy Apples ideas -- the Zune d...
Abstract: Video Review: The 2nd generation Microsoft Zune will definitely have its fans. Is it compelling enough to knock the iPod off the throne? Check it out and decide for yourself.
From what I can tell, Microsoft is moving in the right direction with their Zune product line, but they still seem to be one step behind their biggest competitor, Apple. This is most clearly demonstrated by looking at the form factor for the 4GB and ...
Great firmware interface
Touchpad not required for navigation
Beautiful 240x320 QVGA display
Good color selection for hardware
Wireless syncing
Great iPod alternative
Software is terrible
Vendor lock-in with hardware & software
Proprietary dock connector
Not compatible with Windows Media DRM
Few accessories available
A week with the 8GB Microsoft Zune Introduction I got into the MP3 player market a little late. I was in high school during the early years of the digital music revolution, so I couldnt really afford the players of the time. My very first foray into ...
Abstract: Summary: A bigger screen, wi-fi, touch and click interface, FM radio, podcast support, and a sweet new interface, all in a more compact and lean design make this a worthy iPod alternative.
On the 320x240 glass LCD, videos look sharp and colorful, with good viewing angles and amazing clarity. Even with fast-moving clips such as sports and action scenes, everything appeared vivid and smooth. The Zune 80GB lets you subscribe to video podca...
Abstract: Right now it seems as if Apple has a stranglehold on the portable multimedia device industry. Id say almost every American from the age of 6 to 60 has at least seen or heard of an iPod. Just think how that makes Bill Gates feel. Of course, Microsoft h...
