Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Green)
Manufacturer: Zune
Music and entertainment, your way. That's what the Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player is designed to deliver. The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and unlike the iPod, it even has a built-in FM tuner so you can keep up with local news and sports. Your Zune gives you the power to wirelessly share full-length tracks, playlists, pictures and podcasts with your other Zune-wielding friends, and it is available in four bold colors. And when you receive songs that you just can't get out of your head, you can easily tag the songs and buy them the next time you sync up. Whether you're listening to music, radio, or rocking out to the latest music videos on the bright, roomy screen, the Zune allows you to tailor your entertainment, right in the palm of your hand. Watch a demo on Zune.
 The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and it is available in four bold colors. |
 Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts with other Zune users. (Red Zune shown here with Dock Pack v2 with remote, sold separately.) |
 Store up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 12 hours of video. |
 Get all your favorite music at the Zune Marketplace. |
The Zune is a breeze to use with new, intuitive touch controls. Don't subject yourself to cumbersome, slow scrolling. The innovative new Zune pad makes browsing your music, video and picture collections fun and effortless. You'll fly through your favorites and get to just what you're looking for in no time flat. This powerhouse device stores up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 12 hours of video. (Please note that music estimates are based on 128 kbps WMA files, with length of 4 minutes each; pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; and video estimates are based on 500 kbps WMV files with 128 kbps WMA audio tracks.)
That's a lot of entertainment, and you'll appreciate it even more with the Zune's awesome screen. The super-slim, ultra-portable Zune sports a durable, 1.8-inch color screen that provides uncompromising portable video viewing. This Zune also comes equipped with headphones and three pairs of foam headphones covers. Your favorite music, videos, and pictures have never looked and sounded better.
FM Radio
The Zune also features a built-in FM radio tuner so that you can listen to local FM stations or tune-in programming while you're at the gym. Advanced tuning capabilities allow you to see the name of the song that's currently playing on select frequencies.
Wireless Sync
We're all exhausted by the cables and wires that tangle up our lives. Luckily, the Zune is one device that doesn't require another cord. You can easily connect to your home wireless network and sync your Zune with your PC collection of digital goodies. You can also sync using the dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory (not included).
The Zune Community and Marketplace
Zune is all about sharing and community. At the Zune Online Community, you'll discover, share, and leave your musical mark. Create a Zune card and Zune profile page to reflect your musical identity. From the Zune Online Community, you can invite friends, share song recommendations, post comments, and browse member pages to unearth new tunes and connect to others who share your musical tastes.
When you're ready to purchase music and load your device with new tunes, turn to Zune Marketplace. With more than 3 million songs, DRM-free MP3s, music videos, audio/video podcasts, and more content added every day, you'll certainly get your fill. The store is always open and just a mouse click away. You can also choose between the download or subscription packages--buy individual songs and albums, or snag a Zune Pass subscription with all you can eat access to discover and explore the nooks and crannies of artists and genres.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Once your Zune is loaded with good stuff, you'll be ready to embrace wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts. You can listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times, and you can even pass along songs that are shared with you to other friends. If you find a song you really love, you can easily add it to your wishlist and buy it later when you sync to your PC. When it comes to syncing and importing your music, the Zune makes it easy. Zune software can automatically import your existing music, pictures, and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats, including your existing playlists and song ratings.
Recorded TV or Movies to Go
The Zune will also automatically import TV shows or movies recorded using a PC running Windows Media Center in Windows Vista. Record all your favorites, sync to your Zune, and hit the road with your favorite TV shows right in your pocket.
Your Games. Your Music. Your Way.
Another awesome feature is the Zune's compatibility with the Xbox 360. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 to customize the soundtrack in supported games. You can also stream music, pictures and videos from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection. Whether you're staying in or going out, travelling or working, the Zune can be right there with you, providing loads of entertainment direct from your pocket.
What's in the Box
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player, headphones, sync cable, and three pairs of foam headphone covers.
Lowest Used Price: USD 80.00
Lowest New Price: USD 97.99
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 86.99
- 4 GB digital media player stores up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 pictures or 12 hours of video
- Features wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing so you can swap tracks and other media
- Big, bright, 1.8-inch color screen
- Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscription services
- Automatically imports your unprotected music, pictures, and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats
Color: Green
Model: HSA-00003
Release Date: 2007-11-13
Softwar problems are NOT resolved!
I'm sure the Zune is a great product although I wouldn't know because I WAS NEVER ABLE TO USE THE ONE I PURCHASED!!! After hours of attempting to install the software, re-installing the software, installing patches, downloading updates, troubleshooting and following Microsoft technical difficulties suggestions I could NEVER get the software to recognize my Zune. I can't think of a more worthless product that forces you to go through hours of work just to use it for the first time. This was pathetic. I returned it after 3 days. I was a long time I-pod user but was annoyed at Apple's user/song restrictions so was very excited by the specs and functionality of the Zune - especially the FM radio and song identification features. But all the cool features mean nothing if you can't get the product to work! I was more than happy to leave my Apple days behind me. But no explanation can possibly justify the hours I had to spend just getting the device up and running There is simply no excuse for this. As usual, Microsoft should be ashamed of the quality of their software. Unfortunately, I'm going back to Apple.
What the ipod nano should have been
I bought the Zune two weeks ago, after trying one out at the local best buy. As an Apple fanboy, I'm leery of anything Microsoft related. However, I'd read a lot of stuff on Headfi regarding the surprisingly good sound quality on the Zune.
Sound:
Rich, full, balanced. It beats my Meizu M6 (which kicks the snot out of the ipod) in the subtleties of the piano. Paired with my Audiotechnica ESW9's, the Zune absolutely floored me.
Fit and Finish:
It's like a slab of polished agate in the hand. The glass front picks up fingerprints, but resists scratches pretty well. The back is really hard to scratch or smudge due to the anodized, brushed metal finish.
The iPod nano...smudges and scratches really easily.
Battery Life:
Very good. I didn't play it all night, and it has an auto-shutoff once the plug is pulled.
Interface:
Really intuitive, but also allows blind operation. The interface is elegant, simple, and just plain works (something I can't say about my Meizu). Compared to the 4th gen iPod nano, it's a tossup regarding which is better. They're both in the same class, but I think the Zune is more flexible.
Compatibility:
It doesn't handle Ogg, but it handles multiple video formats with ease (something my Meizu can't, and iPod's won't).
Wifi, Radio, etc:
It has an excellent radio...which is sometimes indistinguishable from lower quality mp3's here in SF. Wifi is pretty useless (Microsoft crippled it). I didn't use recording.
Gripes:
The Zune is almost perfect. Unfortunately, Microsoft gimped the Zune. The Zune used to be able to log onto Last.fm with Zenses, but can't with the latest firmware upgrade(I think someone's working on a workaround). Also, the Zune software is really slow and hardware intensive (just like a bloated version of iTunes, but worse).
Conclusion:
I don't like Microsoft, but I like the Zune.
I'll be selling mine though, because I'll be heading to Japan and I'd like to have the GPS capability of the iPod Touch (although SQ is only OK).
Zune 8MB MSRP is 9.99
The MSRP on the Zune website for the 8MB player is 9.99 regardless of color and you get a free inscription.
Zune 16gb price??
Why is the Zune 16gb on Amazon 0 MORE than the Zune store is selling it for?
Worst Seller Ever
I bought a Zune from this Seller and it was defective during its first use. I asked for help; she told me what to do to get it to charge. It did not work. I let her know this and she said I could return it. I inquired about recouping the cost of my return postage; she said she would pay it but it would have to be through Paypal. I agreed and sent back the Zune. When I emailed her as to the status of my return shipping, she told me that since the Zune worked for her she would not refund my return postage. She also accused me of lying about the amount I requested for return postage (.75 v. .75 which she claims was on the box, but did not take me up on my offer to send her a scanned copy of the receipt which I finally discarded thinking she was refunding my return postage - silly me). I have filed a complaint with Amazon under the A-Z Guarantee on this. Also very disconcerting to have a Seller call you a "liar" and "untruthful" in an email. I simply wanted a product that worked when plugged in as a gift for a dear friend. I have been doing business on Amazon Marketplace and Ebay for years and have never had an experience like this. Apparently the Zune she sold me was "on a shelf" for a while which is why it didn't charge. I never could get it to work. Under Amazon's policy, "item defective during first use" is a reason to return it. Instead, I am lambasted by the Seller and called slanderous names. For the money you think you're saving buying from this Seller, go to the nearest Best Buy and rest assured that you're getting a product that works the first time you plug it in, and without the negative and meanspirited comments.
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