Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
–Posted September 9, 2008
This slim 8 GB Zune device is good to go with plenty of room for your favorite music, pictures, and video. It comes complete with a built-in FM tuner and buy-from-FM capabilities, wireless sync, Zune-to-Zune wireless sharing, video playback, and more–so you get all that Zune power in one tight little package. It holds up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video. Watch a demo on Zune. Every Zune device lets you listen to your favorite FM radio stations and tag songs for later purchase. Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscriptions service. Remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection. The Zune Marketplace offers millions of songs, albums, TV shows, audio/video podcasts, and more. A full family of accessories is compatible with all Zune devices. Buy from FMClick to buy from the built-in FM radio. Every Zune device lets you listen to your favorit (more…)
I have a couple of Zen MP3 players that have worked well for me for a couple of years now, but both have begun to have problems and I decided to take a chance on the new V2 Zune. It was a good decision. This is a great product. All that comes in the box is the Zune, a sync cord, earphones, and brief documentation. You need to go online and download the Zune software to a PC and then hook up the player before you can get it to do anything. This doesn’t take too long and the Zune will provide you with some sample content to try out as part of this process. The Zune sounds great, with plenty of volume and a decent set of earphones. The click wheel is intuitive and masterable in just a few minutes use.
As nice as the Zune is, a pleasant surprise is the Zune software. This is really more than just a tool to sync your tunes with your Zune. It is an attractive, intuitive, easy to use full fledged media player as well. It can easily replace Windows Media Player and is better looking than any other offering out there- Apple included.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Zune 16gb price??
Why is the Zune 16gb on Amazon $200 MORE than the Zune store is selling it for?
Before I start talking about the Zune I have to say that I’ve had several mp3 players in the past, from flash-based to HD-based. My newest one is this 8GB Zune. I got my Zune about a week ago, after getting rid of my 3G 8GB Nano, that I was not happy with. So this is why I’m more satisfied with the Zune vs. the Nano…
Hardware
-Shape is easier to hold and use than WS Nano
-LCD is glass, more durable and sharper than plastic on Nano
-Zune Touch Pad is more responsive and precise vs. click wheel
-Wireless sharing/syncing option
-Built-in FM Tuner
-Better sound quality even without EQ…I just hated how bad the Nano sounds even with Shure headphones
Software
-Very simple and easy
-Asthetically better than iTunes
User Interface
-No Coverflow but interface is more organized and intuitive
-Customizable background, not an option on Nano
-Easier to read
I have not tested the battery life but it’s rated close to the Nano so I’ll live with whatever it really is. One thing I haven’t checked on but someone else wrote about was the Zune not being a UMS Device when plugged in. Hopefully that’s something Microsoft can/will change so that you can store other files on it. Overall, I’m must more satisfied with this player than the Nano.
This is my first mp3 player. I’d always thought I might like a small device that could be used while exercising, but I’ve hesitated to buy one because I wasn’t sure how much I’d actually use it. The Zune feature that pushed me over the edge is the FM radio, which made the device too attractive not to try out. I’m extremely happy that I made the plunge and bought the Zune. I now take it everywhere and listen to music or the radio at work, on the bus, at the gym, everywhere. It has easily surpassed my bar of usefulness and utility. I’m not a big gadget person and I don’t like the time and energy it takes to figure out how to use a new program or game, but the Zune user experience has been everything that I could have hoped for. The controls are simple and a pleasure to use. Right out of the box I was able to get it figured out and working. This is a great device.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst Seller Ever
I bought a Zune from this Seller and it was defective during its first use. I asked for help; she told me what to do to get it to charge. It did not work.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nice when it’s not being fixed
I’ve owned the Zune 8 for less than a year and I’m just about to send it off to the Zune people for a second round of repairs. First time the Zune died and wouldn’t turn on.
2.0 out of 5 stars
BUYER BEWARE!
I bought the Zune after having my iPod stolen from the gym I go to (I liked the FM receiver option). Not only was this device quirkie…it was ridiculous.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst thing ever!
I bought this in june and it came 3 days later. but the 2nd day i had it had broke. I don’t know how but when i woke up from sleeping it wouldnt start.
2.0 out of 5 stars
If Zune is Anti Mac theh why are they Molded to look like Ipods
I was happy to receive a Zune as a gift a few days after my Ipod Touch took a swim in a pool of soda.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great mp3
i bought this player for my 14 yr old daughters birthday. all her friends really like the look and sound.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love my Zune
This Zune is great! My boyfriend has the 80 gb and I wanted a small one so that I could share music w/ him but not have the bulk of the size of his! Love it!
5.0 out of 5 stars
zune 8GB
I received the zune earlier than indicated. It was easy to set up. I play the downloaded music in the car with a cable that is also compatible with
my Ipod touch.
5.0 out of 5 stars
gotta be the best mp3 player ever!!!
wow. I got this after my toshiba gigabeat finally died after about 2 years of regular use. I wanted it because it has fm radio, which the Toshiba did not have. I love it.
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