MP3 Players : Microsoft Zune

Display: The key feature on the Zune is really the LCD display. It's actually 44% larger than a video iPod screen. It's large enough to watch a music video, or movie and actually see the expressions on peoples faces. The pixel density is about double that of modern laptops, so it's more like watching a mini HDTV than a mini television. The refresh rate is also higher than a television, which means the frames move extremely fast to make the motion appear fluid rather than jaggy or digitized.

User Interface: The user interface is the second most important feature (after the display) for making the Zune stand out. The large center button can be pushed in 4 directions (left, right , up, down) or pressed straight down. Anyone who can use a web browser can operate the Zune. Pressing the button is similar to clicking a mouse button, it takes you to whatever item is selected, and just like a web browser there is always a back button available. The layout is really minimalist, we observed many people at the LA preview picking up and using the device for the first time without asking any questions or looking for instructions. The menus have a sleek animation from one screen to another that gives the Zune a modern edgy feel, and personalized background pictures stay visible during navigation.

WMA, MP3, AAC, JPEG,WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 media playback
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity
30 GB Hard Drive
3 inch video LCD 320x240
White, Black, and Brown Colors
FM Radio
Dedicated song download site zune.net
Podcast playback
Updateable Firmware
Tested 13 hr battery life for audio, 4 hr video
3 day playback of Wi-Fi transfered songs from friends
XBOX streaming
XBOX (Microsoft) points compatability
Preloaded music videos
Over a dozen accessories at launch
5.6 ounces in weight, 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.58 inches size
Metric: 158 g, 112 x 61 x 14.7 mm size
Custom background images
WiFi transfer of photographs
Tag based storage system (Will not appear as drive)
PC Compatability (no Mac client at launch)
Zune tag enabled
Horizontal and vertical video orientation

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i got this as a gift and i think it's the coolest gift ever! it's so much fun to use and will make those bus rides to school and home much more enjoyable. i can't believe the picture quality...it's better than my tv at home! (i admit i do have an old tv). the fm tuner just adds to the overall enjoyment of the music. i just wish i could use it with napster, which is the program i used to get music. also, i wish could find more people with a zune so i could try that wireless feature. in due time i suppose. Hide Full Review

The Zune is great! You can listen to music, watch videos, look at pictures, and listen to the radio. It has a bigger screen than the iPod. Trust me, I got both the iPod nano and the iPod video. The Zune is much better. Also, the Zune does not scratch like the iPod. The iPod scratches very easily. Trust me, I tried to scratch a Zune with my nail. It left a white mark, but it came off. The Zune might be bigger than the iPod, but the bigger screen, the radio, and the wireless capability makes up for it. THE ZUNE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hide Full Review

About a week ago, I purchased the ipod nano. However, when I found out that the Zune is out, I quickly returned the ipod to the stores. Well, The Zune must be one of the greatest purchases I ever made. I absolutely love it. Hide Full Review