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Microsoft Zune 1st generation

Microsoft Zune 1st generation
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alaScore 89

3904 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3904 reviews of Microsoft Zune 1st generation. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound and performance. The price and design are also mentioned favorably. Opinions are divided on the portability. Some have doubts about the reliability.

usability, design, price, performance, sound

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Zune 1st generation is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Zune 1st generation

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3653 user reviews of Microsoft Zune 1st generation from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the sound and performance are on the whole positive. The price and design are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the portability. Many are critical about the reliability.

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reliability

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ian Bell (digitaltrends.com)

Microsoft Zune Review

 

The Microsoft Zune is one of those products that you will want to avoid at all costs; at least this first generation.

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : Paul Miller (engadget.com)

How to bump your Zune to 40GB

 

Despite our personal reservations on the topic, if you're rocking a Zune, we say more power to you, and we thought we'd let you know about this simple method to upgrade that little player of yours to 40GB. Ironically, iPodMods did the honors: turns out...

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com)

Zune review

 

Editors' note: Microsoft provides a free firmware update for this older Zune model that adds many new features to the device. To learn about these new features, read our review of the third-generation Zune .

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 photos;...

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 Wi-Fi...

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.

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by (maximumpc.com)

Microsoft Zune

 

If you still want to buy a Zune after reading our review, you'd better not count on filling it with music from Microsoft's Zune Marketplace.

The Zune’s not a terrible first effort—it sounds good and Microsoft outfitted it with a fine screen—but it seems to us that the features that could have set it apart from Apple’s iPod are really designed only to tie the Zune’s users into buying other...

Feb, 2007
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Expert review by : Kenneth England (geek.com)

Rumor has it Blackberry Storm hits streets November 14

 

Rumor has circulated around the net, courtesy of anonymous Verizon employees and Gizmodo, placing the street date of the anticipated Blackberry Storm at November 14. Why any company would want to keep the release date of such a product secret is...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

Zune 30 GB Review

 

In 2006, Microsoft introduced its latest attempt to take over the field from the iPod, with the Zune 30 GB. On the surface, this MP3 player looks good, and the specifications look good also. Does it have what it takes to push the iPod off the mountain?...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : 3LUXE (3luxe.com)

Microsoft Zune

 

Microsoft's Zune is unique from other MP3 players mainly because of one really cool feature ??¨¬ you can wirelessly share songs, photos, and other miscellaneous audio recordings with other Zunes. Perfect if you want to share a song you love, a photo...

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by :  Jacob Lumetta (bonafidereviews.com)

Microsoft Zune 30GB Media Player

 
Feb, 2007
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Expert review by : 411Team Specialist (my411family.com)

Microsoft Zune Mp3 Player Review

 

The Zune is a refreshing change to what is on the market right now. It has some new features including Wi-Fi capabilities that will allow you to send songs or pictures to other Zunes. You can only send a song for someone to listen to once, but there...

The Zune is a great attempt at an outstanding MP3 player. There may still be some work to do on it before it becomes the greatest thing out there, but it could be on its way. With features like Wi-Fi, FM radio, a bigger screen, and connections to the...

Dec, 2006
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Expert review by : Nic Rossmüller (photokina-show.com)

Microsoft Zune

 

According to an article at TWICE we soon may expect official information about the rumored answer of Microsoft on the ongoing success of the Apple iPod strategy. Ami Gilroy, editor at TWICE, claims "Microsoft is in the process of unveiling its line of...

Aug, 2006
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