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.


Cnet Reviewed Microsoft Zune 8GB and gave out “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.”
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