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| Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation) | 
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| Brand: Zune
Category: CE
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $129.98
You Save: $69.02 (35%)
New (46) Used (6) from $129.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  202 reviews
Sales Rank: 429
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 1.8
Size: 8 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
nv:Supported Formats: AAC
Supported Formats: MP3
Supported Formats: WMA
Supported Formats: Mov
Supported Formats: MP4
Supported Formats: jpg
Supported Formats: M4B
Supported Formats: M4a
Internal Storage: 8GB
Display Type: 1.8" Color LCD
Interface: Wireless
Outputs: Earphones
Special Features: FM radio
Special Features: Photo Viewer
Special Features: Video Playback
Power Source: Rechargable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions: 1.6" x .36" x .33"
Mounting Options: Leather Case
Warranty: 1
MPN: HVA-00001
Model: HVA-00001
UPC: 882224519977
EAN: 0882224519977
ASIN: B000WFZSBE
Release Date: November 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New in Sealed box.
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| Customer Reviews:
Zune September 6, 2008
It is a very good product, easy to load. My only problem with it is the softeare, you have to go online to download the software, personally myself . I wish it came with a disk, and unfortunately, if you do not keep all your music on your hard drive, the next time you connect your Zune to your computer all the music in the Zune will be deleted out of your Zune, which will add additional expense to the product of purchasing a auxiliary hard drive for backing up your musid, videos, photos etc., to me, this is a very annoying feature that I wish It did not have.
 A Zune is Exactly What I Was Looking For, The Zune Software Wasn't September 6, 2008
Previously owned a Creative mp3 player (a Zen Microphoto) and junked it after I ran into the same problem that almost everybody who has a Zen has run into - I tried to upgrade the firmware and ended up dead in space. I went searching for a new player, trying to keep in the same memory range (8 Gigs). Never been a fan of the ipods, I feel like I'm paying an unneeded 80 extra bucks for a lower case i. I bought the 2nd gen. Zune and I'm completely satisfied. It has awesome audio quality, and, even though I wasn't looking for it, video quality. It's incredibly easy to organize songs and playlists, and is great whether you're like me and just want to make different playlists for different things and don't care about anything else, or you're really obsessed with putting you're life into an mp3 player with album art and info, friends, and the whole Zune social thing.
All being said, the software is sadly lacking, and the fact that Microsoft (1) couldn't design a player that just had a regular old mini usb jack instead of their own custom jack so they could make more money off accessories, and (2) couldn't make their own MICROSOFT product compatible with MICROSOFT software (like Windows Media Player). WMP 11 is a surprisingly versatile player/software, but the Zune can only be run with the Zune software, which while having some nice qualities has really annoying quirks. It always tries to sync with the Zune (so maybe I want my library to be different from my player!), has annoyingly small pop-up windows which you can't make bigger, won't recognize a great deal of video files which it also doesn't have the capability of converting to a file it will recognize, isn't able to change the media information of a file (it will change information in the software and the Zune, but can't change info for you in My Computer like RealPlayer can) and doesn't have a feature that allows you to play songs at one volume. Despite these quirks it is incredibly easy to make and organize playlists, and if you're into it you can find album art for all your songs in a fairly easy manner. If you're like me and just want to load songs into playlists on your player in a one-time deal, this is a great player, and a much better deal than an ipod or creative product. Even if you're obsessive with neatness and organziation, this is an awesome product if you're willing to put up with a few quirks that seem like they could easily be solved in a few software patches.
Final Opinion: BUY THIS ITS BETTER THAN AN IPOD AND CHEAPER TOO!
 The Zune Disappointment September 5, 2008
I ordered my Zune on August 1st. It was supposed to be instock and ship the next day. It didn't. I got the Zune about two weeks later - I had already received the travel kit and the fm-car charger. The Zune has aready died and has been sent back for repair or replacement - it was purchased for a special long airplane trip but probably won't return in time to make the trip. The fm receiver charger doesn't work well in a large metro area - too many fm stations. Now if the Amazon 90 days same as cash with your Amazon Visa doesn't work, the cycle will be complete.
Microsoft finally got something RIGHT September 5, 2008
After purchasing 4 or 5 30GB Chocolate Zunes from Amazon.com when they were at "fire-sale" prices, and being totally pleased with them, (I gave some away as gifts) I decided to try the 8GB Zune2. I couldn't be happier! For my needs all my Zunes work perfectly. On my 30GB Zunes I watch mostly wmv videos, many of which I DVR from the cable, remove the commercials, convert them to wmvs using Sony Vegas, and watch them on my Zunes at my convenience. The 8GB Zune2 I just got is used mostly to play streamed talk radio, because I like to listen to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity at my convenience, plus I play wmv videos while waiting for my wife at the doctor's office. Excellent job Microsoft, you finally got something RIGHT!!! wrh
Love this player! September 1, 2008
For those of you who are looking for an alternative to the iPod, you won't be disappointed with this player. The controls are easy to use with a nice layout and very visually appealing. Although the screen is a bit tiny, the picture is exceptional. The player is very lightweight, and can easily be slipped into your pocket and carried around. I also really like the Zune program used to transfer your music onto your device- easy to use with a cool layout.
I wish the player had a clock, but I guess we can't have it all.
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