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| Brand: Zune
Category: CE
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $110.00
You Save: $89.00 (45%)
New (22) Used (8) Refurbished (1) from $100.00
Rating:  243 reviews
Sales Rank: 421
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 1.8
Size: 8 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 2.8 x 1.8
Warranty: 1
MPN: HVA-00001
Model: HVA-00001
UPC: 882224747035
EAN: 0882224519977
ASIN: B000WFZSBE
Release Date: November 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 How Can These Reviews Be Under 5 Stars???? September 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
While going through DELL buying a new laptop, I was offered a huge discount for a 2nd Gen 8GB Zune. I thought about it and I only have one other MP3 player and thats for running / Working out. I've had other before it but they were eith to big / bulky, or not as user friendly really. So I went for it, granted I was familiar with Zune through my music share option through my Xbox 360.
Like the title heading says, I have no idea why the Zune has bad reviews period. Granted not every Zune is made exactly the same, sometimes theres deffects or issues with certain ones made....It just happens sometimes I guess. Well anyways I got my 8GB Zune and it's the best MP3 player I've ever had. Here's my reasons why.
1. The Zune: Extremely user friendly and comes with FM Radio, Quick List Option, easy pick menus, a awesome scroll feature, and a wireless feature.
2. What comes with the Zune: Of course the Zune, Sync Cord, Head Phones / Ear Buds, and a directions booklet.
3. Computer Software for your Zune: Granted it does take some time to download the software, but the site itself is huge and the amount of info and content would slow any download down alittle. Besides once it's done it's done, just have some patience.
4. Content: Weather your putting old music or new on your Zune, the album / song library is enormous. unless it's underground you can probably find it on the Zune album finder. Even if you can't find it if you have a pic you can place album art which lets you customize and edit your artists.
5. Wireless / Wireless Syncing: I've seen a few complaints on this but I have had zero issues with the wireless features, granted it's not like high speed internet, but it gets the job done. Atleast it has the feature and can do it.
All in all this is a great product and I've been hooked ever since getting it. I even recommend other Zune products like the FM Radio Transmitter for your car, or the Zune Alarm clock.
Love the size and sound! September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like how small it is and it seems to have a really good sound to it. Love the color too and that it works easily with Windows Media Player, which is pretty much standard on all PC's. All in all, seems like a great item. Don't like that you have to keep all the music on your PC in order for it to stay on the Zune, but it isn't a huge deal.
Zune Is In...Bye, Bye Apple..Microsoft is on the money!!! September 23, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I just traded in my 8gb zune for a 16gb and I love every minute of it. This product is completely flawless and the quality of the product is absolutely beautiful. The features are incredible and the video quality is phenomenal on here. If you love music of all types and you are on the go...upgrade to a 80gb to get the best of this product, but my zune gets the job done with space to spare!!! I highly recommend this product to anyone that loves mp3 players and this is the definite one to buy and microsoft is always the best in the business with electronics of any kind. I had a Samsung YH-925 and Samsung T9 and they were okay until they just stopped working and then just when the new zune was released. I grabbed late that night at 430am in the morning haha :). I love everything on this Zune and just check out the other reviews and you will see its the best MP3 player on the market!!!!
Zune 16 GB September 20, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After owning a video iPod for a few years, I finally decided to get a Zune after getting tired of terrible Apple customer support and product reliability. First of all, the interface is very easy to use and moves very quickly. The touch pad works flawlessly and the two buttons are in well placed positions. The audio playback is very good quality and plenty loud, and included headphones are also very nice and comfortable in comparison to others (iPod). Watching videos is nice and smooth, although the small screen makes them a bit harder to watch. The 2 new games included are a very nice feature, with Hexic being one of the greatest things to ever come to a handheld device. All the new wireless features also work very well and have a decent range, and the radio works its purpose excellently. I would definitely recommended this over any iPod thanks to the better features, software, and pricing.
5/5
Microsoft does it again September 19, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you want something done right, buy Microsoft. They have more money than God and can afford to hire the best design team and do it right. The Zune 16 is no exception. I still buy CDs because I like to have a physical backup of my music. Once you set up your preferences (which is easy and intuitive) you just drop in the CD and it rips it the way you want it and spits it out. Next time you sync the new music is automatically loaded.
The Zune operating system is fast and intuitive. I didn't read any instructions and I was using my Zune right away; navigating the menus and going through my library as if I was born with it.
Goodbye ipod. The touch pad works beautifully and just makes sense. Easy control without being over sensitive. The first time I picked up an ipod I had to play with it for a while to figure it out. Somebody had to tell me how to turn it off. Not Zune.
I have the home AV kit with the remote control. This is the way it should be done. All my music at my fingertips.
16gb is enough for me. I have about 4000 songs and three movies on it and still have 5.5gb available.
One thing you will not hear in any of these reviews is the difference between the codecs. The WMA 9 codec gives you a much smaller file size because you can compress the music at a lower bitrate than MP3 or AAC and still have the same sound quality. The variable bitrate WMA produces the tightest files. Ipod does not support the WMA codec because it is Microsoft, while Microsoft does support the apple AAC codec. Again, Microsoft has more money than God and can afford to develope the best codec.
Buy the Zune 16. You won't be sorry. If you own a PC, you will love the Zune software. It has everything you need. It won't take over your system like itunes. The fact that the ipod is more common does not make ipod the best. Do not listen to people who have never owned anything else. I have used both and there is no comparison. Zune 16 is much better.
Enjoy your Zune
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