Microsoft MP3 Zune Media Players
mp3 zune
By Anne Ahira
Microsoft has in one way or another become a part of most people’s daily lives. Our computers are generally loaded with Windows operating systems and many of the programs we use everyday come from these great minds. They have extended that influence to include mobile media. Microsoft mp3 Zune media players are showing up everywhere.
The largest mp3 Zune player on the market today is the 120 GB. This mammoth mp3 player will hold up to 30,000 songs. Yes, you read correctly thirty thousand music tracks! Does anyone on this planet have that many songs? When you mix it up by adding video however you take the number of songs it will hold down dramatically, so there is some sense to the size of this device.
Features
- 120 GB hard drive
- Capacity- 30,000 songs; 25,000 images; 375 hours of video (insane!)
- FM radio
- 3.2 inch screen
- 320 x 240 display resolution
- Zune to Zune sharing
Pros
The 120 GB mp3 Zune player comes in two dramatic colors, deep shiny black and red. Both make this player a sleek sexy device that anyone would be proud to carry around.
Audible compatibility will make all the lovers of audio books very happy. You can either get great audio books from the Zune market place or transfer your existing books from your Audibles account. Either way you are ready to have the latest best seller read to you by your mp3 Zune player.
Speaking of the Zune marketplace, they have now added television and movies to the list or things you can download to your mp3 Zune player. Never miss your favorite show again, just save it to your mp3 Zune and watch while on your lunch break.
Zune is even getting into the gaming world. If you have ever wanted to get the bad person while jamming out to your favorite tunes now you can. Mp3 Zune players are now compatible with Xbox 360. World of War craft will be awesome set to a little AC/DC!
Did you miss the title of the last song on the radio? Not a problem with this mp3 Zune player. Simply click to flag it then purchase it later, no more racking your brain to figure out artists or song titles.
Cons
Previous mp3 Zune players were released with premium headphones. Not this time, the regular throw em in the trash ear buds come with this model. Do yourself a favor if you are upgrading from the 80 GB Zune, keep the headphones!
Bottom Line
Microsoft has a winner in mp3 players. It will not be long before they knock Apple off their pedestal and take the lead in personal media devices. See the ratings on these and other model mp3 Zune players at any of these sites:
You may want to check out my other guide on: Creative v and MP3 car stereo
Here's MP3 Zune Selections:
Zune HD 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)... |
Customer Review: My review is more of a complaint. I own a Zune 8GB right now and am considering upgrading to the 16GB HD Zune. My main complaint is the Zune Pass. I even called customer service and they have no answer, probably because he didn't understand my com... Read More |
|
Zune 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)... |
Customer Review: I like the simplicity of the Zune, but this is the second none HD zune that has up and died. This one didn't even last a day, the other one died after a few months. I just bought a Zune HD and so far, so good-I pray I am not making a mistake by sta... Read More |
(567)
|
Apple iPod Mini Nano Touch iPhone Video Classic Zu... |
Customer Review: Not Bad, would be better if the vent holder can rotate but overall its a good product... Read More |
$14.95 
(4)
|
Windshield Car Mount Holder with Large Suction Cup... |
Customer Review: I purchased this for my Zune 30 GB mp3 player, but it would fit just about any MP3 player. It's very adjustable, and well constructed. It also comes with a vent mount, which fit perfectly in my Volvo vent. I already have a GPS unit on the winshield, ... Read More |
(2)
|
Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for ... |
Customer Review: I knew that iPods had FM transmitters and I have wanted one ever since I got my 1st generation Nano iPod. But I couldn't bring myself to spend more than $50 for one. I was holding out for the day cars would have a USB slot instead of a CD player. ... Read More |
(204)
|
