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Microsoft Zune 1st generation Reviews

Digital player / radio - flash 4 GB - WMA, AAC, MP3 - video playback - display: 1.8" - black - academic More product details

$89.99

Why can't my iPod do this, again? (cnet.com)

The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos ; intuitive and... (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Microsoft Zune 1st generation

We have collected and analyzed 70 expert reviews and 10485 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 76/100. The average review date is July 17, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 408048 reviews from other MP3 Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 88

880100

10555 reviews

November, 2009

78 / 100

70 Experts

Product Age

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76 / 100

10485 Users

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Rank  178

from $89.99

Expert Reviews (70)

US

Zune 80 TV output demo

By Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Why can't my iPod do this, again?

No rating

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cnet.com
US

Zune (30GB, red)

By (cnet.com)

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 Marketplace software ; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and ...

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 ; cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support) ; proprietary USB ; cannot use ...

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 capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.

Well, we all knew that after Microsoft's September 14 announcement, the Zune...

Rating

80100

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cnet.com
US

Microsoft Zune (30GB, black) Reviews

By (cnet.com)

The Microsoft Zune can hold its own as a portable media player, and the sharing feature is definitely cool.But the lack of format support will estrange some seasoned users.

Well, we all knew that after Microsoft's September 14 announcement, the Zune...

No rating

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cnet.com

User Reviews (10485)

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hate it hate it hate love it love love it

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US

"Great and cheap MP3 player"

By CelestialFairy (cnet.com)

Microsoft failed at getting the iPods going d... 

Very cheap for an MP3 player that has a lot of gigabytes (I got mine at eBay for $100).

Huge, so it doesn't fit in some of my pants.

US

"My Zune was great, but today many Zunes froze up."

By abundantsnotbob (cnet.com)

A very good mp3 player, but tons are freezing... 

Radio, wifi, big screen, games

The only bad thing about it in my opinion, is that all the Zune 30GB froze today.

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Manufacturer's Description

Zune starts with a digital media player and adds a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your homegrown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you like and easily buy them the next time you sync up. You can discover new music in the Zune Marketplace, and show off your favorite pictures and videos on the big, bright screen. Zune has all that...

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