Zune (second generation, 4GB, black)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp. Part number: HSA-00001
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- The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physically active (or clumsy) users.
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CNET editors' review
Zune (second generation, 4GB, black) price range: $67.99 - $79.99
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Edited by: Lindsey Turrentine
- Reviewed on: 11/12/2007
- Updated on:08/18/2009
- Released on: 11/13/2007
The good: The flash-based 4GB and 8GB Microsoft Zune MP3 players feature a 1.8-inch glass LCD, an easy-to-use interface, exceptional navigation control, audio and video podcast support, and FM radio. It also includes wireless syncing and sharing, revamped Zune Marketplace PC software, Zune Pass subscription music support, good audio quality, and a range of color options.
The bad: The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still don't support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zune's USB connection is proprietary, there's no Wi-Fi music streaming, and the first-generation EQ feature has been removed.
The bottom line: The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physically active (or clumsy) users.
Editors' note, August 18, 2009: Microsoft will begin sales of a new model of the Zune (the Zune HD) on September 15. If you're considering the purchase of a Zune, we advise that you wait until Microsoft's September 15th release date in order to evaluate the latest player. Check out CNET's Zune Central for all the latest Microsoft Zune news.
Having survived its freshman hazing, the Zune is back for its sophomore revenge, and the iPod has every reason to be frightened. The Zune 4 (4GB, $149) and Zune 8 (8GB, $199) offer a leaner, lighter version of Microsoft's full-size Zune 80 MP3 player (80GB, $249). With a new hardware and software design, wireless sync capability, subscription music compatibility, and integrated support for audio and video podcasts, the Zune 4 and Zune 8 are poised to compete directly with the third-generation Apple iPod Nano.
Design
The Zune 4 and Zune 8 are Microsoft's first foray into smaller, flash memory-based MP3 players. Zune 4 and Zune are identical to one another in every way but storage capacity, and both come in red, black, green, and pink. Measuring a slight 3.6 inches by 1.6 inches by 0.33 inch, the flash-based Zunes are considerably slimmer than their 80GB hard-drive-based sibling. In the overcrowded marketplace of flash-based MP3 players, however, the dimensions of the Zune 4 and 8 are hardly noteworthy. That said, the Zune 4 and Zune 8 have a nice shape, which feels reminiscent of the first-generation iPod Nano.
One design feature that distinguishes the Zune 4 and Zune 8 from the competition is Microsoft's decision to use a glass-covered LCD instead of plastic. The 1.8-inch glass screen not only lends the device a sophisticated feel, it also provides a more scratch-resistant surface with less optical distortion than the ubiquitous plastic variety. Although the 1.8-inch screen seems minuscule compared with the opulent 3.2-inch screen on the 80GB Zune, the oversized font on the main menu affords a legibility rarely found on pint-size MP3 players.
Another unique design feature is a completely new navigation control that Microsoft dubs the Zune Pad. Think of the Zune Pad as a cross between a standard four-direction navigation pad and a laptop's touchpad. With the Zune Pad, users can navigate menus by either pressing or sliding their finger in four directions and select items by clicking the middle of the pad. We were initially skeptical about the Zune Pad's usability compared to the tried-and-true click pad of the first-generation Zune, but after just a few minutes we found the Zune's old interface to be positively archaic. Navigating lengthy song lists is a breeze, especially with an accelerated scroll kicking in when the pad is held down. The new Zune Pad interface also lets you skip through songs, photos, and radio stations with just a light brush of the finger. Buttons for play/pause and menu still flank each side of the Zune's control pad, and behave exactly as they did in the first-generation Zune. It's hard to say whether the Zune Pad interface is actually better than Apple's patented iPod wheel navigation, but it is certainly comparable. We found the Zune Pad made scrolling long lists of artists much easier than using a scroll wheel, but the iPod's center select button is more reliable than the ambiguously defined button found on the Zune.
The entire Zune product line uses a new graphic user interface that no longer looks like a rehash of the Portable Media Center operating system found on the Toshiba Gigabeat S. While the critically beloved "twist" interface of first-generation Zune remains, the main menu has been replaced with stunning, oversized text that takes readability to the next level. You can customize this same main menu with a background image from your digital photo collection. Existing Zune loyalists will be happy to know that Microsoft is offering the new Zune operating system as a free upgrade to all first-generation Zune owners.
We're also happy to see that the back of the Zune covered with rugged, matte-finished aluminum, etched with the Zune logo. Microsoft has also partnered with a handful of graphic artists to create custom-etched versions of the 4, 8, and 80GB Zunes, which can be ordered directly from Microsoft at ZuneOriginals.net.
Features
With subscription music support, video playback, Wi-Fi music sharing, a high-quality photo viewer, an RBDS-enabled FM radio, and composite video output, the features on the first-generation Zune were already impressive. The second-generation Zunes maintain all of the compelling features of the original and also includes new features such as audio and video podcast support and a unique ability to automatically sync content over a home's wireless network.
Ever since Apple rolled podcast support into its iPod and iTunes products back in 2005, no one has been able to match their seamless integration of audio and video podcast discovery, subscription, and management tools (although Creative's Zencast alternative gets close). With the latest refresh of the Zune PC software, first- and second-generation Zune owners can now enjoy audio and video podcasts with the same ease as their iPod contemporaries. Podcasts now have their own directory within the main menu of the Zune, which is subdivided between audio and video podcasts. The Zune PC software also includes a new podcast tab that allows users to browse through a growing library of podcasts. If your favorite podcast can't be found in the directory, the software lets you both recommend the podcast for inclusion and lets you add the podcast manually by copying and pasting its URL into the Zune software. In the end, podcast downloads, auto-sync preferences, and subscription management match that of iTunes. In fact, Microsoft takes podcast integration a step further by allowing users to unsubscribe from podcasts directly on their Zune--a great feature for podcast junkies who want to tidy up their subscriptions on the go. (Editors' note: Microsoft removed the podcast unsubscribe feature from the Zune's initial firmware release due to instability. Microsoft plans to reintroduce the feature in its next firmware update.) We're also happy to see that the Zune includes a playback resume option that automatically bookmarks your place in a podcast when you can't listen to it all in one sitting.
The Zune 4 and Zune 8's piece de resistance is their ability to wirelessly sync content from your PC over your home Wi-Fi network. The feature requires a one-time setup to familiarize the Zune with your home network, after which it will remember to look for the network automatically each time you plug it in for a recharge. If you're within range of your wireless network but don't feel like recharging your player to trigger the wireless sync, you can also initiate the sync manually by digging through the Zune's settings. Of course, you can always connect the Zune directly to your computer using the included proprietary USB cable, but the wireless option is a neat trick.
The Zune 4's and Zune 8's audio, video, photo, and radio features are largely unchanged from the first generation--not a bad thing, really. The Zune's music player supports MP3, WMA, protected-WMA (Zune Marketplace only), WMA Lossless, and AAC music file formats. The continued support for AAC opens the door for iPod converts, although you won't be able to transfer DRM-protected iTunes purchases or Windows' older DRM-9 files.
The Zune supports WMV, MPEG-4, and H.264 video formats natively at a DVD-quality 30 frames per second rate. Windows Media Center users will be happy to know that the Zune also imports DVR-MS recorded video content. Although the Zune's screen displays at a 320x240 resolution, video files stored on the Zune can be as large as 720x480. Unfortunately, the Zune 4 and 8 do not share the same TV output feature included on the 80GB Zune, so the support for 720x480 files is pointless.
The Zune 4 and 8 display RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) station information, distinguishing their FM radio as one of the best on a handheld device. Depending on the broadcaster, the Zune's FM radio displays a station's call letters, genre, and occasionally shows the currently playing artist and song information. Users can also switch between European, North American, and Japanese radio bands from the Zune's radio settings menu. The Zune's radio depends on a connected pair of headphones (any will do) to act as an antenna, however, so don't be surprised when the radio doesn't work while the Zune is connected to an AV dock.
Aside from its wireless sync capability, the little Zunes' most notable feature is their ability to share music and photos between users. With the latest version of the Zune PC software, the social aspect of recommending music and showing off your music interests can now reach beyond Zune users who are within range of your Wi-Fi antenna. Zune users are now encouraged to set up their Zune Card, a Last.FM-style Web page that reveals your listening habits and favorite songs to the world, and opens up the opportunity to discover and recommend new music through interaction with other Zune users. The new Zune Card online community may be a bit much for some people, but plans to integrate the Zune Card for use with larger social-networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace may provide an automatic way to update your friends on your musical tastes.
While the Zune is one of the more full-featured MP3 players on the market, it lacks some competitive features. If you're looking for a voice recorder, line-input recorder, or FM radio recorder, you'll need to look elsewhere (check out CNET's top flash players). Without support for Audible audio books or audio file bookmarking, the Zune is also not our first choice for book lovers. Considering the restrictive capacity of the Zune 4 and 8, we would have liked an SD memory card expansion slot as well. Still, far and away the most shocking feature omission in the latest crop of Zunes is an audio EQ control (see the Performance section below).
Software
Using the Zune also means using the Zune's PC-only software. The Zune software has seen a major overhaul from its earliest days, with a shockingly clean and bright interface. New icons lining the bottom edge of the software make playlist creation and content syncing much more intuitive. Fans of Windows Media Player will definitely need some time to adjust to the new file and category organization, but we believe the new system is more intuitive.
As with iTunes, the main benefit of the Zune's dedicated software is the ability to integrate an online music store (Zune Marketplace) alongside your own music library. The Zune Marketplace is also seeing a refresh, with added DRM-free download content, more attractive artist pages, better genre-based editorial content, a podcast directory, and more granular subcategories within genres. The Zune Marketplace is still missing the TV and movie content found through competitors such as iTunes, but it does offer music videos. Expect Microsoft to make another big push for its all-you-can-eat Zune Pass music subscription service to coincide with the launch of their MP3 players.
Performance
The Zune's Achilles' heel is its built-in Wi-Fi antenna. As any laptop owner knows, a Wi-Fi antenna sucks a lot of juice and can wreck battery performance. To optimize the Zune's battery life in spite of its Wi-Fi capabilities, Microsoft decided to ditch the built-in audio equalizer found on the first-generation Zune. While one can argue that EQ presets are simply a Band-Aid for poor quality earbuds, there's just no way to feel good about having a perfectly good feature ripped away from a product. We cut Microsoft a little slack on excluding EQ from the 80GB Zune because they bundled it with high-quality dynamic driver earphones. Unfortunately, the basic earbuds that come with the Zune 4 and Zune 8 just don't compare. Listening on our full-sized Ultrasone HFI-700 headphones, we were more than satisfied with the Zune's fidelity (especially considering its support for the WMA Lossless audio format). That said, bass addicts, control freaks, and people with partial hearing loss will certainly be disappointed with the Zune's lack of sound enhancement.
The 1.8-inch screen used on the Zune 4 and 8 is adequate for short video podcast content, but nowhere close to the luxurious, movie-worthy 3.2-inch screen found on the 80GB version. With flash-based MP3 players such as the Creative Zen and Sansa View offering larger screens along with memory expansion and EQ, the value of the Zune 4 and 8 is not as cut-and-dried as its high-capacity kin. Despite its size, however, the Zune's glass-covered, 320x240 LCD presents excellent viewing angles, with above-average clarity and color. Zune's support for Windows Media Center DVR content is a bonus, but you probably won't want to watch an entire TV show on such a small screen.
The battery life of the 4 and 8GB Zune is about average for this type of device, but we expected much better. With the Wi-Fi feature turned off, Microsoft rates the 4 and 8GB Zune's battery life at 24 hours for audio, and 4 hours for video. Our official CNET Labs tests show a more realistic battery life of 20.7 hours for audio with Wi-Fi turned off, 15 hours with it active; and 3.9 hours of video with Wi-Fi off, 3.7 with it active. To give those numbers some context, Apple's third-generation iPod Nano racked up 29 hours of audio playback during lab testing and 6.7 hours of video. While 15 to 20 hours of audio playback is nothing for Microsoft to be ashamed of, it's also nothing to brag about.
Final thoughts
With every MP3 player manufacturer coming out with their own takes on the video-capable, flash-based MP3 player, Microsoft's spin on the theme is somewhat predictable. Wireless sync and podcast integration give the Zune an edge over its competition, however. Still, we're much more enthusiastic about Microsoft's high-capacity 80GB Zune.
User reviews
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HW/SW compatibility issues
by srajaganesh on November 22, 2007
Pros: good features
Cons: lack of flexibility
Summary: I bought a new 4 gb zune yesterday. The features are good. I used it with my Bose earphones (priced at 2/3 the price of zune). The zune player ...
Summary: I bought a new 4 gb zune yesterday. The features are good. I used it with my Bose earphones (priced at 2/3 the price of zune). The zune player keeps resetting every 5 mins. But it works continuously when used with zune earphones.
So, if you want to enjoy music with the best headphones/earphones, zune is not the product for you.
Other issues - the zune software does not allow me to add my own videos. The only thing I can do is specify the location on my PC for it to find the video. While it recognises few WMV files, it does not recognise many others. It is surprising and irritating.2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Going back this weekend
by nyyleeroy on December 20, 2007
Pros: Form Factor, Display, Sound
Cons: Lack of Support from Microsoft, Incredibly Buggy Software, Device Crashes
Summary: I picked up a Zune this past weekend, and it will be going back on Saturday. This was my fifth audio player in the last ~9 years, having owned a ...
Summary: I picked up a Zune this past weekend, and it will be going back on Saturday. This was my fifth audio player in the last ~9 years, having owned a Creative Zen, a Gen 4 ipod and a pair of Gen 2 nanos. The ipods, while great devices, seemed to bring me bad luck, as I had gone through 3 in 4 years. I had heard good things about the Zune and, now that a flash-based version existed, I figured I'd give it a shot. It's a very nice looking device, feels great in the hand and has remarkable video quality for a player of this size (I haven't seen video on the Gen 3 nanos and as such, can't compare the 2 objectively). The sound quality is right up there with my old ipods (I never use the stock earbuds, but used the same pair of Shure e2c buds that I used with the nano)
Unfortunately, that is where the positives end. I'll preface this by saying that I'm fairly computer savvy and have done plenty with software, hardware and peripherals in my day.
A week before buying the Zune, I picked up a new, Vista-based laptop. I was unable to start using it until I got the Zune, and figured it would be a great opportunity to "launch" both of my new toys. I booted and updated the laptop, then downloaded the Zune software. Hooked the Zune up and as soon as it was detected, the software crashed. Tried a few more times with the same result. Uninstall and reinstall of the software caused the same problem. Growing frustrated, I broke out my old, Celeron-based XP laptop and tried the Zune on there - wouldn't even detect the device and wouldn't let me install the drivers manually. 3 hours on the phone with Zune support (nice enough folks) were wasted with no solution. I had one more computer in the house - a 5 year old Dell desktop (Pentium 4, running XP) and was able to get everything working on there. Not wanting to be tied to that dinosaur (especially given that its best days are behind it), I continued trying to get it running on the Vista laptop to no avail. Another 4 hours with tech support over the next 2 days provided nothing more than additional frustration, apologies and a few compliments (nice to have an L2 tech tell you that you seem to be well versed in the technology they're paid to deal with). Continuing to play with it on my own, I FINALLY got the software to run, with the Zune connected, and was even able to sync music (another problem is the way in which the Zune software organizes and re-tags everything). At that point, my last nerve was touched. I had a few TV shows I had downloaded and converted to MP4 using cucusoft's Zune video converted (a great program, BTW). I moved the files onto the Zune software and it crashed (DLL error). I searched for a fix and thought I found one, which I put in. At that point, I was able to launch the software and get the videos to show up, but the minute I tried moving one of them to the device, it crashed again...and again...and again.
I give up - looks like it's back to ipod-land for me.
The amazing thing is that, somehow, Microsoft's own device fails to work with its operating system...1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Tall and Slim beats short at squat
by Oknarf` on November 14, 2007
Pros: Size, Screen, Large fonts, FM, video, wireless sync
Cons: Price: $99 would make this THE device in it's space
Summary: Just bought one form my son. We already have a previous gen iPod in the home but are not enamored with the small screen and lack of features. Sure it ...
Summary: Just bought one form my son. We already have a previous gen iPod in the home but are not enamored with the small screen and lack of features. Sure it plays music but no wireless sync, no FM, no video and the screen is really hard to read. MS got it right this time around. Now all they have to do is undercut Apples pricing ...
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its amazing and it was free for me cause i kinda stole it
by some doode on May 4, 2008
Pros: beautifull glass screen,the touch pad is sweet,sound quality,nice video quality
Cons: zune softwares kinda gay and no EQ setting
Summary: its sweet and since i got it for free it makes it so much sweeter i freakin love this thing i recomend it to the ipod anyday cause i own ...
Summary: its sweet and since i got it for free it makes it so much sweeter i freakin love this thing i recomend it to the ipod anyday cause i own the 30 GB and after 2 years lets just say its gotten old
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REETURNED!
by jettabooster on December 14, 2007
Pros: visually cool, small, and light
Cons: MICROSOFT, default ear buds, software
Summary: I bought this about 3 weeks ago. I loved it at first. Its fun to play with. But the true funtionality of it sucks, for me atleast. Lets say you ...
Summary: I bought this about 3 weeks ago. I loved it at first. Its fun to play with. But the true funtionality of it sucks, for me atleast. Lets say you are listening to a song, and you start looking for another song to play. You find it and you want to listen to it. You cant just hit play and start listening to it. You have to hit play to stop the current song, and then play again to start the song you want to listen to. And you can just hit play twice real fast, you have to hit play, pause for a song, then hit play again. I find it annoying.
Next, I use this for snow skiing. The finger pad aka the only way to navigate around does not sense gloves. It appears to be fingers only. Which means I have to take my glove off every time i want to change something.
Next, the hold button. It just doesnt feel sturdy. Moves to easily.
Next, the ear buds. At first I thought the zune was just worthless. But after using ear buds from my previous mp3 player i realized that microsoft was just being cheap because they are GARBAGE. Songs sound muffled, not clear nor crisp. If you do get this you must get another set of ear buds!
Next, ZUNE software. I spent 2 hours organizing my music. Editing Artist Album info etc. After 2 hours I went back and was looking through everything. 8/10 things i changed either went back to what they were previously or got mixed with other songs. REALLY made me mad.
So those were the biggest negatives for me. I'll move to the positives now.
Its fun to navigate with the finger pad. You can slide your finger down and it continues to scroll. Visual masturbation. Its compact and feel solid. The screen is crisp and clear. It has a radio, although I never got around to using it. I watched some of the defualt videos which include some music videos etc. All was well, crisp and clear once again.
Overall its not a bad mp3 player. But its not convenient for me. The best thing you could do for it would be to buy new ear buds. And dont edit music info with zune software, even with the patch I was still having issues. cough microsoft1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome !! Totally perfect
by josecaos1 on November 14, 2007
Pros: Easy to setup and use
Cons: Nothing yet...
Summary: This is a very nice easy to use MP3 player. The wireless sync worked great... I gave this to my sister as a gift and she loved it. We are ...
Summary: This is a very nice easy to use MP3 player. The wireless sync worked great... I gave this to my sister as a gift and she loved it. We are not really into watching podcasts or movies but we do store a lot of music and pictures. This is a very well design and nice looking device. I downloaded the Zune Marketplace and the it is also very nice to use. The music sharing works well also. I have the 1st gen and I am not changing this device anytime soon.
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A great flash-based portable media player
by CNETBrianD on August 14, 2009
Pros: -Compact
-Wireless Sync
-Radio with Song Tag Info (RDS), accepts Europe, N. America, Japan signals
-Good audio quality
-Zune software much better than itunes or WMP11Cons: -Lacks equalizer
-Can't make wide videos crop to fill whole screen
-problems with video fast-fowarding
-Wifi drains the battery
-large screen borderSummary: On the positive side, the flash Zune 4 is Compact (though the same size as an ipod). The WiFi can be used to trade songs, download songs from the marketplace ...
Summary: On the positive side, the flash Zune 4 is Compact (though the same size as an ipod). The WiFi can be used to trade songs, download songs from the marketplace if you've pre-purchased points or a zune pass on your computer, or sync to the computer wirelessly. I wish it could get software updates or podcasts (updates and subscribe/unsubscribe on the go). It has an integrated radio tuner, which works in Europe, N. America, Japan, which you can easily switch to. It can get a station's song information to display via RDDS, and if you want you can also mark a song for later purchase. The Zune has very good audio quality, but this model unfortunately lacks video output via the headphone jack. While you must download additional software, which is Windows only, Zune 3.0 software is better and more intuitive than WMP or itunes. Why couldn't microsoft just make it WMP compatible like other players?
On the bad side, the Zune no longer as the equalizer from the original Zune. Unlike an iPod, there is no way to have the zune play a widescreen video with the sides cropped off, which means that unless you can crop the video on your PC it will be hard to watch. The screen is also a bit small at 1.8" (4.5cm) screen, and there is a whole lot of border around it. :( When I fast-forwarded a video, parts in the video !!earlier!! were shown rather than parts later. When I stopped I was earlier the video. But the time display was showing it later, like I had fast-fowarded too. The integrated WiFi will drain the battery significantly faster, so I recommend keeping it disabled unless you need it. I always do.
Overall, the Zune 4 is a great portable media player. It has a few minor flaws, but I overlooked those, and most of those can be corrected with feature software updates. -
"Zune kills Ipod" - D.J.S.
by djs_megafan on August 8, 2009
Pros: I've held the new ipod chromatic and it's like hold the nano. Nothing much new to it. The zune is cool because it has a touch pad like the ones on a laptop. I haven't yet tested the sound to it but I bet It's great.
Cons: You NEED to download new software when you get the zune but you can call the zune co. and request the 3.0 software. Like I did. 5-7 days later you get the disk. Not happy. I thought It came with the disk in the box like the older Zune 30gb.
Summary: Great product. Needs = probaly new heaphones, some case, and maby a screen protector. I wouldn't trust the zune scratchproof screen. In the box of the Zune it comes with ...
Summary: Great product. Needs = probaly new heaphones, some case, and maby a screen protector. I wouldn't trust the zune scratchproof screen. In the box of the Zune it comes with some Zune headphones, three pairs of of headphone covers (pink, orange, and black), Instrustion papers, and a zune cord for charging. My zune was preloaded with 34 pict, no music and a short zune film. Worth the money spent. I bought a refurbished black 4gb zune with the car pack for 59.99. Exellent.
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Typical (bad) Microsoft product
by LinuxFan2 on March 27, 2009
Pros: I didn't pay for it --it was a gift.
Cons: Can't download music from Zune site, no equalizer settings, battery indicator always incorrect, uncontrollable Zune pad, good luck finding accessories in any store.
Summary: Whenever Microsoft comes out with a product consumers should always be skeptical. Sure the Zune looks nice, its compact and it does play music at a basic level. However, just ...
Summary: Whenever Microsoft comes out with a product consumers should always be skeptical. Sure the Zune looks nice, its compact and it does play music at a basic level. However, just try to download music from the Zune's own site. I would say 1/3 of the music I've tried to download results in a download error, the fix from microsoft's site is to apply a fix that may disable your other music. Unacceptable. Worse, it can only play music that has a specific kbps speed, usually 128kbps, so always check what speed your song is set before you waste time downloading and attempting to play. And where is the equalizer??!! I have a Nokia Music Express 5310 phone from Tmobile that works MUCH better than the Zune. Tmobile doesn't care what you download and won't charge you (like Verizon), plays ANY music regardles of kbps and has a great graphic equalizer so the sound is great compared to the Zune. So I'm finding myself downloading music from the Walmart site and using my phone more than the Zune to play music. I'm not trying to sell the Nokia product, but c'mon Microsoft, why can't you get your act together??
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won't even turn on
by jaymehigh on March 19, 2009
Pros: I loved the idea of the wireless syncing with my laptop, as well as the size of it and it's amazing how lite it is.
Cons: It has only worked twice and it won't even turn on and I've had it for over 6 months.My laptop wont recognize it and all i get is a MSG saying unable to load driver software. The support sevice's have ignored me and i'm not alone with these problems!
Summary: I feel like i was ripped off and i now own a $189.00 paper wight i can.t seem to get any help and any idea's would be ...
Summary: I feel like i was ripped off and i now own a $189.00 paper wight i can.t seem to get any help and any idea's would be greatly appreciated. Over all i would not have bought a zune if i knew about all the problems.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
- Part number: HSA-00001
- Description: Enjoy your favorite music on 4 GB Zune MP3 Player from Microsoft Corporation. With 4 GB of storage capacity, this player conveniently holds up to 975 songs or 25,000 pictures or 12 hours of video. You can even wirelessly share full length music tracks, playlists and pictures directly from Zune to Zune. A built-in FM tuner allows you to listen to local FM radio stations. With slim and lightweight design, this player offers one stop entertainment on the move!
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi, Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.7 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 3.6 in x 0.4 in
- Color Black
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WMA
- Playback modes Random play / shuffle
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 1.8 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Display menu language French, English, Spanish
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features WMV playback, H.264 playback, MPEG-4 playback, Built-in FM radio, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility
Radio
- Tuner bands FM
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x Data cable -
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x USB, 1 x Headphones
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
- Recharge time 2 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista
Product series
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Zune (second generation, 4GB, black)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 4GB, red)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 4GB, green)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 4GB, pink)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 8GB, black)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 8GB, red)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 8GB, green)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Zune (second generation, 8GB, pink)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer info
- Microsoft Corp.
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- Website: http://www.microsoft.com/
- Address:
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052 - Phone: 425/882-8080
- Fax: (425) 706-7329
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