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Microsoft Zune 2nd Generation 80GB Media Player - Black

Zune 2nd Generation 80GB Media Player - Black

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Microsoft Zune 2nd Generation 80GB Media Player - Black

  • Reviewed by: coffeerulz623

    03-19-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

    Strengths: Screen Quality and Size, WiFi Syncing, Podcasts, FM Radio, Sound Quality

    Weaknesses:No EQ, but the music sounds awesome as-is so I'm not really sure that it has to have an EQ

    Overall Evaluation: Admittedly I have not used the device for a long time, but since purchasing the Zune 80 I have been blown away by everything this player has to offer. My primary use for this device is Music, but the Movies, Podcasts and FM Radio are cool too. The music playback sounds AWESOME on the Premium Earbuds that are included as well as over the Inputs in my car. I really like the ability to sync with my library over my WiFi. I have used this particular feature quite a few times, and it works great! I have owned quite a few MP3/MP4 players over the years, and I must say that the Zune is one of the best players I have ever owned. The fact that I can load my entire library onto the Zune with room to spare is really cool, and with the Zune Pass subscription I can push the limits of the 80GB HD to my heart's content. The only catch to this whole thing so far as I am concerned is the Zune Software. The newest version (2.3) is good, but it could be better. I won't compare the Zune or its software with anything from Apple mainly because iTunes and the iPod got started about 3 years before the Zune. I am sure that over time the Zune and the Software will improve. I would have no problem recommending this device to anyone.

  • Reviewed by: mick16

    02-07-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Good Battery Life, Video Screen Size, WiFi abilities, Works with Xbox 360, Radio

    Weaknesses:Can't play AVI files, Zune Software isn't very good compared to Itunes, no equalizer

    Overall Evaluation: Let me preface this review by stating that I've owned Ipods for about 6 years prior to getting the Zune as a gift. As far as a music player, the Zune isn't really any upgrade over the the Ipod. The Zune shines though in watching movies in comparison to the Ipod Classic and also allows you to watch movies on the Xbox 360 when hooked up via USB. The 80GB drive is more than large enough to hold my collection of movies and music. The headphones that come with the player are a big upgrade of what comes with the Ipod, but still not as good as my Shure e2c ear buds. My single biggest complaint is that the Zune Software. It doesn't have nearly the flexibility in column headings as Itunes and its more difficult to modify the information on the song (i.e. Artist name, Album name, etc.). If Microsoft can upgrade the software application (just copy Itunes and be done with it), I think they'll have a real winner on their hands.

  • Reviewed by:

    01-30-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: beautiful huge screen, earphones, soundquality, user interface, fun to use, squircle, video quality

    Weaknesses:battery slightly less better than ipod classic, software needs work, but software has nice interface

    Overall Evaluation: zune comparison vs ipod classicipodhas games which are fun,and battery life is bettercomes in silverzunebigger screen, better quality sound earphones much better than ipod. sound quality double better than ipod. looks sexier than ipod, video quality side by side comparison to ipod looks way way better.zune is really fun to use and very easy to navigate throughand menu is faster than ipods menuipod may be slighty slimmer than zune but most people always carry in a case since it gets easily scratched so it defeats the purpose of it being slimmer. i like the zune because i never carry it in a case and it still looks like new.zune is very durable i dropped my 20 backpack on it and not even one stractch on the screen- ofcourse it was an accident and i was so glad nothing happened to it.

  • Reviewed by:

    01-11-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: screen is awesome, scroll wheel is so fun to use, design, quality of headphones, sound quality of music, share music wirelessly

    Weaknesses:their aren't any weaknesses with the device itself-because it's great, but the software could use some small tweeks to make it more efficient.

    Overall Evaluation: i have both the ipod 80gb classic and the new 80gb zune.ipod advantages over zune-itunes is a bit better than zune markerketplace-battery life-has extras like clock timer and games(which i love)-ipod is only a bit slimmer than zune-but this does'nt count for me bcuz you have to definetly get a case for the ipod so it does'nt scratch- so they end up being the same size.zune advantages over ipod-screen( i luv watching movies on this thing- and they look 10x better than on the ipod screen)-user friendly interface(my 40 year old mom things the zune is way easier to use) and it's and fun to use the zune-zune pad is better than and funner to use than ipod clickwheel.-radio-video output through headphone jack unlike the ipod which you have to buy like a 50+dock to view ipod movies through tv. for the zune to watch on tv i only paid 10 for av jack.-zune also has a very sleek cool design and won't get scratch easily like ipod chrome back which got some scratches despite always having it in a casein the end i love my zune so much more-im 16 by the wayalso me and my friend share music wirelessly in school- so you can listen to each song that you get from them 3x then it expires- who cares though it's still very cool. you can any pictures from them forever and also keep podcasts forever.also in cnet it is the top mp3 player and ipod classic does'nt even make the top five. the ipod nano is in 4th place but not the 80gb ipod classicby the all of my friends are impressed with my new zune. and one of my friends when i told her that i got a zune she's like -eww you got a zune why? ipod is so much better. then i said well have you even used one -then i let her use it at the end of it she loved the wheel and she said- screw the ipod this is better

  • Reviewed by: alam125

    12-29-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: functional and easy to use device

    Weaknesses:wish it has touch screen features

    Overall Evaluation: I am pleasantly surprised by the new zune. it is aesthetically a beautiful device. the new device is thin and smaller versus its predecessor. it surely can rival the ipod for marketshare in the any consumers' minds. the apple ipod better watch out.

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