8.0
Great
Release date: November 14, 2006
Category: Hard Drive Player
Manufacturer:
Capacity: 30 GB
Weight: 5.5 oz
Audio formats: MP3, AAC, WMA (secure), WMA (subscription)
Storage Type: Hard Drive
Battery life: 14
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.
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. [-] Hide
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Microsoft's Zune makes gains on iPod
With deep holiday discounts and improving reviews, Zune sees uptick but still has plenty of work to do.
FULL STORY Posted Dec 4, at 2007 05:07 PM Comments (0)
Digital Digest: iTunes, Radiohead, Zune, Nokia vs. WMG, NPR, Pandora Extras
Apple faces lawsuit; band disputes data; Zune fan seeks name change; label rejects mobile store; music site launched; online radio site beefs up.
FULL STORY Posted Nov 9, at 2007 07:53 AM Comments (0)
Microsoft unveils new Zune players
Bill Gates and J Allard show off 4GB and 8GB flash models, as well as an 80GB hard-drive player.
FULL STORY Posted Oct 3, at 2007 11:52 AM Comments (0)
MP3.com Digital Digest: Radiohead, Blunt, Zune, P2P piracy, SpiralFrog
Band's catalog goes digital; label selling album on MySpace; rumors of new Zunes abound; corporate e-mail leak; ad-supported service debuts.
FULL STORY Posted Sep 19, at 2007 03:32 PM Comments (0)
Microsoft's Zune goes red
After rolling out in brown, black, and white, iPod rival now comes in pink and red as well, hoping an array of colors will help dent iPod's dominance.
FULL STORY Posted Jun 5, at 2007 09:32 AM Comments (0)
MP3.com Digital Digest: iTunes Plus, EMI on YouTube, Zune, WMG, AllofMP3
DRM-free music debuts on iTunes; EMI inks YouTube deal; Zune nears million mark; Warner to create video sites; AllofMP3 faces new charges.
FULL STORY Posted Jun 1, at 2007 11:25 AM Comments (0)
MP3.com Digital Digest: Warner vs. Imeem, iPod, Zune & Halo 3, Disney
Label sues social networking site; patent filing hints at two-sided iPod; Zune unveils Halo 3 edition; Disney launches music site.
FULL STORY Posted May 16, at 2007 04:59 PM Comments (0)
Music 2.0: Zune takes nice-guy tactic
Microsoft digital music initiative's marketing guru says Zune is in it for the long haul and plans to play nice with the labels.
FULL STORY Posted Jan 31, at 2007 02:47 PM Comments (0)
Zune sees bounce, but not for long
Microsoft's MP3 player rides a buzzed-about launch to the No. 2 position in market share but drops quickly.
FULL STORY Posted Dec 6, at 2006 01:39 PM Comments (0)
