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| Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Zune
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $159.95
You Save: $40.04 (20%)
New (6) Used (10) Refurbished (1) from $120.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1505 reviews
Sales Rank: 1669
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Color: Brown
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 0.7 x 4.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: JS8-00003
Model: JS8-00003
UPC: 840356572352
EAN: 0882224274579
ASIN: B000H0QDCC
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wait For The Next Generation November 16, 2006
54 out of 94 found this review helpful
I have owned 2 iPods and now a Zune. I have always refused to buy the first year/generation of any product. First year/generation models are always buggy. I broke that rule and bought the Zune. I should have waited. The tonal quality does not approach that of a 5th generation iPod. The battery life on an iPod is far superior as well. The wheel does not work nearly as smoothly as an iPod either. The Zune was a good idea but it was not ready to go to market. I assume that if Christmas were not fast approaching they would have waited and improved the Zune a bit more before releasing it. They should have anyway. I gave mine to my sister yesterday and went back to my old iPod. When I can afford a new purchase I will get a 60 or 80 gig iPod video. Buyer beware.
 The Brilliance of Microsoft November 15, 2006
18 out of 53 found this review helpful
Just when you think that technology surprises have all been used up, along comes the Big M with this bad boy. Who could have envisioned a small, hard-drive based device that plays music and video on the go?! Wow! Just like when they invented the video game console, I can tell that Microsoft is really onto something here. Plus, it comes in BROWN!!! My advice - don't just buy this player, buy some Microsoft stock. It is clear that the technology magic is just not gonna be stopped in Redmond anytime soon!
HORRIBLE PRODUCT!!! November 15, 2006
41 out of 57 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of Microsoft and what it stands for but I dont know what were they thinking with this idea!!!!!!! I was gonna buy a MP3 player about six months ago but when I heard Microsoft is coming out with its own, I decided to wait..so yesterday I got this "Zune" and tried to put it in to my laptop..I have many friends who have ipods and i have closely seen and experimented on ipods of different generations at the stores myself...and also heard how easy is to use iTunes...so when I installed Zune Marketplace...I was surprised how complicated things were...you have to sign up for this...this...and that..I was so mad..I was like all I want is to pay 99cents and download a song!!!!! after 2 hrs of playing with it I've decided to return it and buy an Apple ipod...very disapointed in Microsoft..This product looks like it was hurried to put in to the market..to compete with an Apple...
It's a great product November 15, 2006
25 out of 70 found this review helpful
I just got mine yesterday and I have to say that I am pretty impressed. I was surprised at how fluid the menus moved and how well it felt in the palm of my hand. The video quality is very nice, and I like the blue glow that the thick transparent plastic cover has. I would have gotten an Ipod, but every time I tried a demo unit out I was afraid I was going to break it. No worries about that with the Zune, it feels nice and sturdy.
I see people complain about the thickness, but I don't see what the problem is. Overall I found the software to be pretty self explanatory. I think the people that are nit picking the Zune are probably Apple fan boys, do us all a favor and go back to your steamy Steve Jobs fantasies. Leave the real reviews to people that actually own the device.
I PURCHASED MINE November 15, 2006
21 out of 29 found this review helpful
I purchased mine yesterday from a local Bestbuy (Opening day) so far I really like this guy. There are a few things that Microsoft should change but the overall device is great. Here are my thoughts.
Positives -
- The screen is very clear... none like it
- I purchased the Brown and love the look.
- FM radio is very clear and picks up great
- Video is sharp
- Menu on device is very easy to use and had great features like adding to quicklist.
- The texture of the device is really cool. It looks like it should last a really long time.
Negatives -
- Its rather big for a 30 gig but its still a good size. Its not too big and bulky.
- HATE! The PC software. The software that you us to move your songs over is HORRIBLE. It needs a ton of work. I am a Network Admin and know my computer software... and this one was complicated to figure out at first look. After playing with it for a hour I started to fugure out how to use it. I understand it now but still do not like the software. If you have a hard time using itunes, then you will have an even harder time using this sotware. This is the only downfall I have really found with this guy. The software automatically starts to sync ALL your music in youe "My Music" folder to your Zune. (I have 80 gigs of music that I do not want on there) Another big mistake with the software.
- It only comes with a USB connection and head phones.
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