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Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the Microsoft Zune 30GB and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Zune 30GB.
 
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The editors liked

  • Good audio quality - on a par with the most recent iPods and Creative players
  • Excellent interface and display
  • Crisp video

The editors didn't like

  • Limited Wi-Fi
  • Early synchronisation glitches
  • Volume could be louder The Final Word The Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. Its a nice-looking player offering good audio quality. However
  • Its features (particularly the Wi-Fi...

 

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  Published: 2007-02-26, review by: alphr.com

  • Abstract:  Stacks of potential, but current hardware is underwhelming and the client software a mess. While Microsofts recent forays into digital music havent met with the greatest success, its certainly got determination. With its hardware partners failing t...

 
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  Published: 2007-02-20, review by: T3.com

  • Abstract:  Out now in the states, Microsofts Zune is muscling in on iPods turf with a player that looks broadly similar but is actually pretty different, not least because it can communicate with other Zunes. The Zune is a stylish little number with a round c...

 
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  Published: 2007-02-01, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • The Zune is a very good debut with great features, such as the large screen for video and the wireless music-sharing capability. Its also reasonably priced compared to its fruit-branded rival. It still has some way to go, though, if it wants to take ...

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  Published: 2006-12-15, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • When it comes out in the UK, the Zune may well make a solid addition to the MP3 player market. Its a nice-looking (if slightly bulky) player offering decent audio quality. However, its features (particularly the Wi-Fi) dont go as deep as they might....

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  Published: 2006-11-22, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Very good playback performance of audio, video and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (although limited) and photos; many accessories ava...
  • Not backwards-compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (it cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace; cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi to sync, stream or pu...
  • The Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though...

 
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  Published: 2006-09-14, review by: theglobeandmail.com

  • Abstract:  Posted AT 3:29 PM EST ON 14/09/06 Print E-mail Comments (15) Share this article Microsofts Zune ALLISON LINN Associated Press SEATTLE ? Microsoft Corp.s effort to compete against Apples iPod juggernaut will focus on the idea that people want to be a...

 
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  Published: 2006-11-15, review by: asia.cnet.com

  • Very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless song and photo sharing; many accessories available at launch.
  • Not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content); cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi to sync, stream, or purchase content; minimal bundled accessories; no...
  • The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.

 
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  Published: 2007-03-01, review by: computerbild.de

  • Abstract:  Microsoft will mit seinem ersten MP3-Spieler dem Erzrivalen und Bestseller „Apple iPod“ Paroli bieten. Neuheit des „Zune“: Er kann Bilder und Musik kabellos übertragen. AUDIO VIDEO FOTO BILD konnte noch vor dem deutschen Verkaufss...

 
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  Published: 2006-12-19, review by: Cnet.de

  • gute Wiedergabe von Audiodateien, Videos und Fotos, intuitive und farbenfrohe Benutzeroberfläche, integriertes UKW-Radio mit RDS, funktioniert gut mit der Marketplace-Software, integrierte Wireless-Funktion zum Austausch von Songs und Fotos, viel Zubehör...
  • nicht abwärtskompatibel zu WMA-DRM 9, schwache native Videounterstützung (geschützte Inhalte), kann nicht als Festplatte verwendet werden, proprietärer USB-Anschluss, Wi-Fi kann nicht für Synchronisieren, Streaming oder Kaufen von Content verwendet werden...
  • Mit seiner intuitiven Benutzeroberfläche und der guten Wiedergabe-Performance dürfte der Microsoft Zune den meisten Anwendern auf Anhieb gut gefallen. Zu bemängeln sind jedoch die dürftige Unterstützung für verschiedene Dateiformate und die äußerst ein...

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  Published: 2006-12-02, review by: netzwelt.de

  • Abstract:  Weiße Kopfhörer im Ohr, iPod-Freund? Festhalten, da kommt was über den großen Teich geschwappt. In den USA verkauft Microsoft seit kurzem den iPod-Rivalen Zune. Netzwelt hat sich den Player mit der sozialen Komponente bereits jetzt schon besorgt und u...

 
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