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Reviews: Microsoft Zune 120GB: Review
Electronics Made Easy
3 March 2009
- Summary: The Zune's large hard drive, top-notch FM tuner and large display offers a great value for the money. At around $250 the Zune competes with Apple's iPod classic but...
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- Overall 8
Microsoft Zune 120GB
Digitaltrends
19 February 2009
- Excerpt: The Zune offers a viable alternative to Apple's iPod, especially for those who spring for Zune Pass. Microsoft’s fabled Zune line has done a lot of growing up over the...
- Pros: Capacity; screen size; tight software integration; interface; built in FM radio, Wi-Fi
- Cons: Still not as polished as an iPod; requires monthly fee to make the most of its features
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Microsoft Zune Review
Hardware Secrets
10 February 2009
- Summary: After using the Zune for several weeks and delving into the Zune software, the Zune Marketplace, and the Zune community, we realized that the Zune was created by music...
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Expert Review
ExtremeMhz
25 November 2008
- Summary: Folks, this is probably the most unbiased review of this product you'll ever find online. Why? Well the most obvious reason is that this isn't exactly a positive review...
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- Overall 8
Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation)
Mp3.com
25 September 2008
- Conclusion: 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...
- Pros: The 120GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintaine...
- Cons: Battery life isn't great; high-quality earbuds are no longer included; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new featu...
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- Overall 7
Microsoft Zune 120GB Media Player
PC World
24 September 2008
- Conclusion: The Zune 120GB is a...
- Pros: Intuitive interface and controls, Wireless browsing, FM tuner
- Cons: Most new features require subscription, Plastic front prone to scratches
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- Overall 8
Microsoft Zune 120GB
PC Magazine
19 September 2008
- Conclusion: Still the best hard drive-based portable media player on the market—the feature-barren iPod classic can't compete with the Zune's top-notch navigation and added...
- Pros: Wirelessly syncs to your PC. You can buy music wirelessly and purchase tunes you hear on the radio. Increased capacity. Large display. Touchpad is still excellent. Use...
- Cons: Too many steps required to play a song. Requires a $14.99-per-month subscription or prepaid MS points for wireless streaming and downloading.
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- Overall 6
Microsoft Zune 16GB MP3 Player
PC World
18 September 2008
- Conclusion: Despite new features...
- Pros: Wireless browsing, FM tuner, Intuitive interface and controls
- Cons: Bulky compared to other flash players, New firmware not preinstalled
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- Overall 7
- Design 7
- Features 9
- Performance 7
Expert Review
CNET
17 September 2008
- Conclusion: The smaller, flash-based Zune, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano.
- Pros: The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and maintained envi...
- Cons: Video playback battery life isn't great; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges; and using many of the new features without a Zune Pass music ...
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