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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB)

8.3 Great
Release date: November 12, 2007
Category: Hard Drive Player
Manufacturer:
Capacity: 80 GB
Weight: 4.5 oz
Audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC
Storage Type: Hard Drive
Battery life: 20

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

The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. [-] Hide

The Good
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-quality earphones; revamped Zune Marketplace PC software; Zune Pass subscription music support; good audio quality; and a built-in composite-video output.
The Bad
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 feature has been removed.
Bottom Line
The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.

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