Wireless sync, sharing, and purchase, Excellent music discovery features, Attractive interface, Vivid screen
Mediocre battery life, Dumb points-based payment system for à la carte downloads, Video content selection still lags behind iTunes
The new Zune can’t beat the iPod classic’s battery life or game support, but it does have a better screen, useful music-discovery features, and wireless. Ultimately, the 120GB Microsoft Zune is an excellent iPod classic alternative and gives y...
Abstract: The third generation of Zunes leaked out of Redmond a bit earlier than planned, but everything is now official and on store shelves, the new firmware and client software is out, and theres a refreshing lack of new squi- about the whole experience. As ...
Abstract: REVIEW Question: Whats the difference between last years Zune 80GB, loaded with Microsofts new free firmware, and this years Zune 120GB? Answer: 40 gigabytes. Oh, and a glossy-black finish. Otherwise, the "new" $249.99 Zune is identical to its ol...
Wireless browsing, FM tuner, Intuitive interface and controls
Bulkier than other flash players, New firmware not preinstalled
If you prefer something extremely lightweight that integrates with a lot of third-party speakers and accessories, the fourth-generation 16GB iPod Nanos may be a better choice. All of these devices are available for about the same price as the Zune, so...
Wireless browsing, FM tuner, Intuitive interface and controls
Bulkier than other flash players, New firmware not preinstalled
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Published: 2008-09-17, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The 120GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a 3.2-inch glass LCD, friendly interface, exceptional na...
Battery life isnt great; high-quality earbuds are no longer included; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.
The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zunes substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appet...
Abstract: REVIEW The new flash-based 16GB Zune ($199.99 direct) will look familiar: Its dimensions, screen size and resolution, and controls are identical to those of its 4GB and 8GB predecessors. You get a few new features, but they all stem from the Zune Mar...
Published: 2008-09-17, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a glass-covered LCD, friendly interface, exceptional navigatio...
Battery life isnt great; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.
The smaller, flash-based Zune, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano. See all products in the Microsoft Zune third generation flash series
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Published: 2008-09-17, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a glass-covered LCD, friendly interface, exceptional navigatio...
Battery life isnt great; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.
The smaller, flash-based Zune, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano. See all products in the Microsoft Zune third generation flash series
Published: 2008-09-17, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained enviable features, such as a glass-covered LCD, friendly interface, exceptional navigatio...
Battery life isnt great; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music subscription can be disappointing.
The smaller, flash-based Zune, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano. See all products in the Microsoft Zune third generation flash series
