I recently purchased a Microsoft Zune with 30GB of space and very black. The packaging is very interesting and is reminiscent of Apples creativity with different flaps and openings. The packaging is very compact which makes for easy storage for later. I bought it off ebay but what was included in the box was: Microsoft Zune, Starting booklet, Product Guide(not manual), a pouch, Zune software, earbuds, and computer connection.
After charging and installing the software I decided to start loading music onto my Zune. I usually don’t like the software that comes with the product but was surprised by how easy the Zune software was. Even though it was organized in a good manner I wanted to use Windows Media Player as my playlist was ready to go. All I had to do was click Sync. To my surprise I found out that the only way you can access the Zune is through their software. My computer doesn’t recognize the Zune as well, and thus I couldn’t sync my device using Windows Media Player. Very disappointed I reorganized my music collection and changed my monitored folders for music.
The Zune software displays your music in different ways and does not lag so scrolling through all of it is a breeze. Music and videos are added very quickly when updated in the monitored folders. The Zune software is very flexible like that.
The interface is very easy to use and mimics the intuitiveness of an iPod but without the dreaded scroll wheel. The D-pad allows for easier movement up and down your list as well as side to side. For example in Music, you move down the Title of songs and to sort it differently, just click right or left and it will be sorted by albums, genres, or artists. When playing songs, the whole screen is filled with the album art and song info making better use of space than the iPod.
The size of this thing though is a little ridiculous. For such a big player though it doesn’t weigh as much as you’d think but with no curves and almost no styling cues it’s not the prettiest to look. If you are looking for something stylish stick with Apple products but if you want more functionality and you want to be unique definitely pick up the Zune. They are a steal compared to Apple products and they do the same thing plus if you have a couple friends you’ll be able to send songs between each other and you’ll have access to FM radio without an adapter.
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