Microsoft Zune 2nd Generation Reviews

Digital player / radio - HDD 80 GB - WMA, AAC, MP3, WMAPro - video playback - display: 3.2" - black More product details

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The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery... (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Microsoft Zune 2nd Generation

We have collected and analyzed 48 expert reviews and 2995 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is May 24, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 408048 reviews from other MP3 Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

3043 reviews

November, 2009

76 / 100

48 Experts

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80 / 100

2995 Users

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Expert Reviews (48)

Microsoft Zune (third generation, 16GB, black) review

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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 ...

Video playback battery life isn't 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.

Rating

77100

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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, red) review

By Donald Bell (cnet.com)

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The 80GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player features a 3.2-inch glass LCD ; a user-friendly interface ; exceptional navigation control ; audio and video podcast support ; a superlative FM radio with RBDS information ; wireless syncing and sharing ; high ...

The Zune is a PC-only device that requires its own software and still does not support older WMA-DRM9 music files ; Zune Marketplace does not offer TV or movie downloads ; the USB connection is proprietary ; no Wi-Fi music streaming ; and the EQ ...

The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.

Existing Zune loyalists will be very happy to know that Microsoft is offering...

Rating

80100

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Zune 16GB

By Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

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When PC World reviewed Microsoft's previous Zune flash player last fall, we questioned whether support for wireless and for video was overkill on a device that holds only 8GB of content. This fall, Microsoft addressed the storage limitations by adding ...

Wireless browsing, FM tuner Intuitive interface and controls

Bulky compared to other flash players New firmware not preinstalled

Other updates include Audible.com audiobook support, a couple of free games (Texas Hold 'Em and a puzzle game), and a home-screen clock

But other than expanded storage and a glossy black case, the main changes...

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76100

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User Reviews (2995)

NO HELP WHEN THERE ARE PROBLEMS

By time (shopzilla.com)

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handy, just like a i pod

For phone tech support, you have to pay $50/hr.

Not worth getting.

By Espin01 (shopzilla.com)

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Large hard drive, big screen, and the 'squircle' pad is nice

Breaks very easily, terrible support

"Great Player with ease of use!"

By oratius54 (cnet.com)

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A great player for the price. For $15 a month...

great sound...software is easy to upload and once you learn the site it is easy to play, organize and sync tunes. The player is also easy...I like the touch pad's ease. I bought a tough skin for my player, so I don't worry about scratches, etc

My only complaint is the headphones. The ear pieces are too big for my ears and the felt pieces they give for comfort are cheesy. I bought a pair of over the ear headphones. I use my Zune mostly at home

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