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Microsoft Zune 80GB

Zune 80GB
With Package With 8 GB Zune (right) Sharing Media

review

When the new line of Zunes was announced, the addition of a flash-based model stole the show, but the new hard-drive-based Zune is a huge improvement on its 30GB predecessor with a better user interface, faster controls, and more features—including wireless syncing. For the same $250 price as the 80GB iPod classic, the new Zune 80GB offers a much larger screen, FM radio, wireless player-to-player sharing, Wi-Fi syncing with your PC, and a rear panel that can be customized with some cool artwork—for free. Simply put, Apple is no longer the leader in the realm of hard drive–based players. While the Zune 80GB and the iPod classic are both outstanding devices, the Zune has more features—and it's more fun.

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Company

Microsoft Corporation

http://www.microsoft.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $250.00
  • Player Type: Hard Disk MP3 Player
  • Radio: Yes
  • Recording, Voice: No
  • Recording, Line In: No
  • Video Recording: No
  • Music Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, WMA
  • Photo formats: JPEG
  • Video Formats: MPEG4, WMV
  • Audio Battery Life: 18.77 Hr
  • Screen Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
  • Screen Size: 3.2 inches
  • Storage Capacity: 80 GB
  • Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches
  • Weight: 4.5 oz

Bottom Line

The new Zune is trimmer, has a larger screen and increased capacity. Add its wireless abilities to the equation and you've got a player that (gasp!) trumps Apple's iPod classic.

Pros

Large screen. Easy to navigate. Syncs wirelessly. Wireless player-to-player file sharing. Zune Marketplace is vastly improved. Customizable body.

Cons

Low resolution for a large screen. Earbuds have microphonic issues. Zune Marketplace offers a limited video selection. Full wireless syncing capability will be added in a firmware update.

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