Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
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Customer Review: The One
Summary: 5 Stars
Before I start talking about the Zune I have to say that I've had several mp3 players in the past, from flash-based to HD-based. My newest one is this 8GB Zune. I got my Zune about a week ago, after getting rid of my 3G 8GB Nano, that I was not happy with. So this is why I'm more satisfied with the Zune vs. the Nano...
Hardware
-Shape is easier to hold and use than WS Nano
-LCD is glass, more durable and sharper than plastic on Nano
-Zune Touch Pad is more responsive and precise vs. click wheel
-Wireless sharing/syncing option
-Built-in FM Tuner
-Better sound quality even without EQ...I just hated how bad the Nano sounds even with Shure headphones
Software
-Very simple and easy
-Asthetically better than iTunes
User Interface
-No Coverflow but interface is more organized and intuitive
-Customizable background, not an option on Nano
-Easier to read
I have not tested the battery life but it's rated close to the Nano so I'll live with whatever it really is. One thing I haven't checked on but someone else wrote about was the Zune not being a UMS Device when plugged in. Hopefully that's something Microsoft can/will change so that you can store other files on it. Overall, I'm must more satisfied with this player than the Nano.
Customer Review: The ZUNE ROCKS !
Summary: 5 Stars
I won the Zune 8GB thru the Pepsi Points sweepstakes, I own a Creative Zen Sleek Photo 20GB which holds my entire music collection, so the Zune is my work/exercise/take everywhere MP3 player.
The Zune is an excellent MP3 player, the unit itself is well built, it's controls are common sense, the FM tuner works well, the volumune range is good and the overall high end is higher than most MP3's. The sound quality is good, unlike the Creative player I own, the Zune doesn't have a EQ, but the sound is good. The software is very good and easy too use. This MP3 player comes with WiFi built in, although I have yet too use it. Charging the zune is done thru the sync cord via the USB on your computer, and fully charges in about three hours, and battery life is great, I work 9-10 hour days and use both FM tuner and music library all days long and the battery has never dipped below half way. The only downside I can think of is this......with my Creative player which is hard drive based, the music downloads are quick, 4 CD's in under a minute, with the Zune which is Flash (memory based) the downloads are much slower. The upside to the Flash based player is that battery life is much greater.
All things considered, I highly reccomend the Zune.
Customer Review: Defintion of amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
The Zune 8 came as almost a complete surprise to me. When i opened the box, it was almost as if i couldn't believe that it could be that small and that light. It's super thin, has a huge screen for it's size and is amazingly easy to navigate around. I could go on for a long time about the greatest thing about this amazing product, but instead I'm going to address the main issue.
THE SOFTWARE BLOWS
-and how to fix that...
The main problem with the software is that it's clunky, slow, and syncs when you don't want it to, sometimes creating fifteen copies of one song.
EASY SOLUTION.
In the setting panel, before even connecting your device, select that you don't want it to automatically sync anything. That means that whatever you tell it to put on there, it will put it on there and nothing else. Other then that, if you're patient, the software is actually pretty nice. Its super easy to use and has really nice aesthetics to it.
BOTTOM LINE:
If you want a small player that won't break on you, get the Zune 8. If you want a high capacity player, get the Zune 80, which is identical to the Zune 8, except it has a hard drive and is a little bigger. Apple had better be biting its nails.
Customer Review: Pretty much works
Summary: 5 Stars
You have been looking for a quality mp3 player? Its true that Ipod comes first in mind but Zune is the best alternative against that monopolizing contraption.
Zune has all the basic functions (videos, games, pictures, music) but also has the capability for radio tuning and its own social sharing - hence a wireless connection for online connection to its marketplace or connecting with other immediate Zune users around you.
The controls are similar to a laptop's touch pad and with additional two buttons. Its easy to adjust volumes or choose song with just a swipe of your finger on the touch pad.
Personalize your Zune by choosing any background pictures (like destop wallpaper) you want. Furthermore, for the more advanced users, you can make programs and games with XNA for your Zune (similar to C language) to even add more customization to it.
Its true it has some flaws,(turning on wireless consumes a lot of battery for example) but not everything is perfect. Regardless, if you want a good mp3 player - Zune fits the bill for a unique choice against the mainstream Ipod.
Customer Review: Menu more navigational then IPOD
Summary: 5 Stars
I would definitly say yes, of course most of have owned multiple ipods in the past and i'm in that group as well. I just bought my gf an 8gb ipod nano and i was tempted to buy one as well, but i wanted to give the zune a try.
I'm glad i did, the best thing about this is the navigational menu on the zune, i thouht the ipod was easy..this is just simpler and cleaner and easier to use interface. There is clicking but not as much and hardly any scrolling involved navigation. The zune is lightweight, wireless which is pretty amazing and the screen looks so much better on this then the newest nano. Microsoft did an excellent job with this MP3 player.
Plus i love having the FM tuner, seems like a little deal but it sure is nice to have when you just want to listen to something different, sound is excellent on the device and the packaging it came in was quite a surprise. Very applesque like, and the best thing is that it's cheaper then the 8 gig nano.
Give this MP3 player a try and i'm sure you won't be dissapointed. It's and excellent alternative to the ipod.