Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)

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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black) review

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CNET editors' rating

Excellent

8.3

out of 10

Reviewed by: Donald Bell

Reviewed: 11/12/07 , Updated: 9/22/08
Release date: 11/12/07
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The good: The 80GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player features a 3.2-inch glass LCD; a user-friendly interface; exceptional navigation control; audio and video podcast support; a superlative FM radio with RBDS information; wireless syncing and sharing; high-quality earphones; revamped Zune Marketplace PC software; Zune Pass subscription music support; good audio quality; and a built-in composite-video output.

The bad: The Zune is a PC-only device that requires its own software and still does not support older WMA-DRM9 music files; Zune Marketplace does not offer TV or movie downloads; the USB connection is proprietary; no Wi-Fi music streaming; and the EQ feature has been removed.

The bottom line: The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.

Specs: Device type: Digital player; See full specs >>

Price range: $229.99 - $549.99

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7 out of 10
Very good

"Pretty good, but too many head scratchers"
Let me start off this review by saying I bought this Zune to replace a Creative ZEN Micro 5GB from... (read more)

by Faztang, December 6, 2007

65 out of 65 users found this opinion helpful

9 out of 10
Spectacular

"Much, much Better than iPod 80GB for the following reasons:"
My pros and cons are above, however let me repeat myself:

1. Gorgeous screen - better than... (read more)

by mgurmgur, November 13, 2007

341 out of 366 users found this opinion helpful
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9 out of 10
Spectacular

"Great balance between everything a good mp3 should have, with extra quality..."
My iPod broke a week after my apple-care plan ended, so in frustration I bought a Zune. ... (read more)

by MLZaccaroCT, October 30, 2007

107 out of 122 users found this opinion helpful
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