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December 24th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Here is a Zune review that compares the Zune 120 to the iPod Touch. I guess in price they are only about $20 in difference but the two devices are very different indeed. The touch interface sounds super cool but there have been some issues and it’s not so cool as to make up for the huge differences in hardware specs and music playing ability.
his Zune User and the reviewer seem to feel you get more with the Zune. If we can only get another few million people to see that then the Zune may catch on.
iPod Touch versus Zune
Having given my disclosures, here’s my verdict: The Zune is pretty nifty. The Touch, however, is a superfluous addition to Apple’s iPod roster.
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December 11th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
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December 4th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
CNET released their latest prizefight gadget clash which pits our favorite the Microsoft Zune 120 against the iPod Classic. Last year the same match-up ended in a tie with the Zune almost catching some respect. This year things seem to have changed. Maybe it has more to do with the fact that Apple has made few changes in the Classic lineup and the new and continuously improving Zune are simply more modernized. Maybe Apple has big plans or even other and better devices but whatever the reason the Zune is finally getting a little respect.
CNET calls the Zune 120 the winner in a match versus the iPod Classic and we could not be more proud. It’s just great to see the Zune win such a thorough review by such a respected group as the Cnet team. Maybe things are starting to change in America and it’s out with the old and in with the Zune.
It’s a great review so I suggest you head over there and check it out now.
CNET Prizefight: Apple iPod Classic vs. Microsoft Zune 120 - CNET Reviews
Last year, our Zune vs. Classic Prizefight ended in a tie. This year, Microsoft’s underdog MP3 player finally inches ahead of the iPod Classic, taking some strong blows in our Compatibility round, but scoring a big victory with its Sound and science score. As Microsoft continues to aggressively update its high-capacity Zune MP3 player with new features, Apple seems all too content leaving its Classic alone and focusing on its Flash memory models: the iPod Touch and iPod Nano.
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December 4th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
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November 20th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Here is your Zune review for today from Technroll.com. This Zune owner has also owned a total of 5 iPods and he calls the Zune a better player.
Zune Review
I’ve owned 5 different kinds of iPods, as well as the original Zune, and I must say, that this product is by far the best of the group. I spent the day trying to return my iPod Classic (80GB)so that I could get my hands on one of these—and I had to look just about everywhere in town to find one. Is this better than the iPod Classic? Undoubtedly. I can make a fair comparison, as I have been toying with the Classic for the last two weeks.
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November 14th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Here is a review of the Zune flash players from a Zune 30 user. He goes over many of the differences between first and second generation devices including the navigation and firmware upgrades.
Flash Zune review - Video Games, Gadgets and Technology - The X Button - MLive.com
Out of the box the device was running the v. 2.5 firmware and upon connecting to my laptop I was prompted to download the 3.0 software update. The first time I tried to install it the Zuneware encountered some sort of error and prompted me to try again, which I did without fault this time.
Once I the firmware installed I was able to transfer some music over. I chose to sync lossless versions of Nine Inch Nails’ digital release The Slip, Katy Perry’s One of the Boys, and Slipknot’s All Hope is Gone which took up all of 500 megabytes.
I was anxious to try out the most glaring difference between my Zune and the test unit: the touch pad. Dragging your thumb up, down, left, and right doesn’t always yield the expected results and the device sometimes took a few seconds to register my touch. Thankfully, I was still able to click my way through the menus like on my old Zune.
Other differences from previous models are Back and Play buttons that no longer lie flush with the surface and what looks to be an IR port on the top of the unit. Also the placement of the headphone jack is slightly askew and now resides on the bottom of the device next to the sync cable input. Speaking of the sync cable port, my old car charger snaps right into place, but does not charge the device. You will have to buy new power accessories for your new device if you are a returning Zune customer. Way to get us to shell out extra cash for accessories by making our old ones incompatible Microsoft.
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November 3rd, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) MP3 player reviews - CNET Reviews
The bottom line: The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune’s substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites.
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October 27th, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
PC Mag has done a review of the Zune MarketPlace and although they recognize its not as large as iTunes yet they see how it does allow for discovery of new music in an easier fashiopn than iPod.
Thye remark on how nice the Zune FM stereo is and the of course love the idea of being able to grab songs over any Wi-Fi connection with your Zune Pass. I have been very happy with the new updates to the Zune MarketPlace and I am very happy with my Zune Pass. Anyone buy a song from the radio yet?
Zune Marketplace (October 2008) - Wi-Fi Hi-Fi - Reviews by PC Magazine
One sweet addition is that your Zune can now connect to Zune Marketplace from any public Wi-Fi hot spot, giving you access to some three million tracks on demand. While Apple’s refusal to add a music subscription service to iTunes 8 made some sense, given the low adoption rate of such services to date, Microsoft’s approach takes subscriptions to a level previously occupied only by niche MP3 players like the SanDisk Sansa Connect.
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October 23rd, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Ever since I bought my first Zune player at Walmart on November 15th, 2006 I have been in love with the larger screen. I just love the space as much as I appreciate the 22 monitor on my desktop and this 19″ laptop I’m blogging with right now. I simply love a big huge screen for everything I work with and it’s the same thing with my Zune.
I have carried my Zune with me to a lot of places and to do a lot of things. I have been very careful not to scratch the screen and for most of it’s life my Zune has been covered in some sort of case or screen protector. The screen on MAX has a couple of nics in it but it’s still a thing of beauty.
With the Zune 3.0 update I have more navigational options than screen length so we actually have to scroll down to get to my Zune Games but playing those games on Zune and watching movies on the Zune are actually quite fun. Many have commented on watching movies on Zune and although it is not ideal it does work well for us with the kids. I don’t know that they can actually watch a feature length movie on Zune but we try to keep them better entertained than that.
Here is a video tutorial on how to fix or replace the Zune 30 screen. You can visit our Zune repairs site for more information on buying Zune parts and where to get your Zune fixed should you need to do so.
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October 22nd, 2008 by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Here is another Zune Review with details on how to convert video for Zune players. Getting video onto your Zune can be a trick if you do not know how to rip and convert DVD videos. Downloading videos online seems easy enough but once again if they are not in the proper format all is lost in translation.
How to convert video for the Zune | MP3 Insider - CNET Reviews
Microsoft struggled through two rounds of Zune before hitting the nail on the head with the third generation of the MP3 player, but the company got at least one thing right from the start. Even the first pass offered a larger-than-average screen, clocking in at 3 inches diagonally, and the latest version packs a video-worthy 3.2-inch screen. Of course, getting video content was a bit of a challenge at first, but the Zune Marketplace continues to expand its catalog, which now offers TV shows from several major networks such as NBC and Comedy Central.
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