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I bought this Zune for my 10 yr old daughter for her birthday. The 4GB memory has been more than sufficent for her music and also some video files. The Zune website is also very reasonable and easy to use. I would buy again, it is such a good value compared to Ipod and other brands.
I hadn't heard of Zune until I saw an ad for a "Zune Pass" on another site. The Zune Pass was my main motivation for buying a Zune, and I've found that I really love both this pass and the Zune itself. Assuming many people considering the Zune are considering the Zune Pass, I'll describe my experiences with both. :) Firstly, the Zune has it's own software called Zune, used to store, purchase, and manage music like iTunes does for the iPod. The software is free like iTunes, and has similar features, including music, video, and podcasting. You don't need a Zune to use the software or Zune Pass for your computer, but you cannot use a Zune MP3 player without the Zune software. I like the way the software organizes your "collection" and you have the ability to create playlists and different groups of media to sync with your Zune. The main drawback of a Zune Pass is that you lose music downloaded with the pass if you end your subscription service, and there are select bands that you do have to purchase anyway. To help with this, you are allotted 10 free permanent song downloads a month, that you can keep forever. Considering it would cost you about $10 for 10 iTunes songs anyway, you're really only spending about $5 for the subscription part. And if you download more than 15 songs a month, I'd say it's definitely worth it. Oh, and you can put the music on 3 computers and 3 Zune players, but only one computer can be actively using the Zune Pass on the marketplace at a time. As far as the variety of music available, I would rate that "very good". Zune keeps track of the top 100 iTunes songs, and all of them are available on the Zune Pass. I would say pretty much any pop song on the radio is available with the Zune Pass, and the majority of mainstream rock/alternative/country, too. The only band I've had to purchase songs for was the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and I will say that I was not able to find AC/DC or Dethclok available for download at all. Now, the actual Zune MP3 player has really impressed me, as well. I have a 4GB one, and it far surpasses the 4GB iPod nano I also have. Not sure which generation of either device I have, but the nano is a couple years old. Some things I love about my Zune, that my iPod can't do, are the FM radio, being able to "tag" a song playing on the FM radio for download, and being able to download it from the Zune at any wireless hotspot. I also like the wireless sync-to-computer option that I didn't have with my iPod. The social aspect of Zune is also really fun, and it's cute to send songs to my boyfriend's Zune when we're in a Wi-Fi area. The Zune is very light, same length and width as a nano, but a little TINY bit thicker. Very comparable size. I like the color and the three buttons (back, scroll/click wheel, and play/pause). Very easy to scroll, and I think everything, from selecting a menu item to adjusting the volume, is easier to control. If I just brush against my nano in the car the volume can change drastically, and I haven't had this problem with my Zune. The Zune, like an iPod, charges via USB cable. If you have a USB converter thing though, like some phones (my LG Lotus) come with, then you could use that to charge it in the wall if you really wanted to. Overall, this was a great purchase for me, and I'd definitely recommend both the Zune player and the Zune Pass to people that enjoy downloading and sharing a lot of music.Read full review
I bought my Zune April of 08 and it hasn't left my side. It's stood up to being dropped, bumped, baby cousin attacks, all without missing a beat. Battery Life: I don't use the Wireless feature often. With music I find it lasts me several days, each with a few hours of play. With podcasts and movies you can get a few hours out of it. Which is enough for a long car ride. Screen Resolution: Video on the Zune is incredibly sharp and clear. The screen is not as large as the 30 gig but you can still see a large amount of detail. I upload full length movies onto my Zune and have no problems watching them. Software: I have the software installed on 4 of my computers, 2 laptops, and 2 desktops, and have never had a problem syncing with any of them. I love the marketplace section. You can get free music or videos, or buy them. What I love most is their podcast section. They have every podcast imaginable, all free and ready to download. Perfect for the gym, or when you have some spare time. You don't have to sync the podcasts with your Zune to watch them either. You can do everything right there from the software. Also if they do not have a podcast you enjoy, you can request it and they will make it available. Zune was my first choice when looking for a mp3 player. I had no desire to jump on the iPod bandwagon. I have no regrets.Read full review
As my iPod rapidly deteriorated I knew I needed another media player. Many things about iPod (primarily iTunes) turned me off. So, I decided to look into other players, and chose a Zune. What a sweet surprise. Zune's layout is graceful while iPods required a bit of a learning curve to figure out. At first I was disappointed to find out Zune, also, had it's own proprietary software. However, it's software seems far more interactive than iTunes. I haven't A/B'd the two together, but Zune seems to even sound better. I did like iPod's mostly metal body, but that becomes a moot point after you put a case cover on. All-in-all, I'm very please with my purchase, and will never buy or recommend an iPod again. I gave the Zune a "Good" rating only because there is ALWAYS room for improvement.
I bought the Microsoft Zune 4gb MP3 Player for my daughterand was immediately impressed with the number of features available on this inexpensive MP3 Player. It has games, videos, music, and wireless connect to other devices. The size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the battery has a pretty good lifespan. I bought this item for my teenage daughter because it is small and compact and easy to use.
