| Microsoft Zune 80 is the latest version of Zune | | | | The 80GB Zune cuts a much slimmer figure than its |
| generation from the company, which features 3.2" | | | | bricklike older brother. Measuring 4.3 inches high by 2.4 |
| 320Ã-240, 64k Color LCD, weighing 128 grams | | | | inches wide by 0.5 inch deep, Microsoft shaved some |
| with size of 61.1 x 108.2 x 12.9 mm and also able to | | | | considerable bulk off the Zune's thickness, while nearly |
| supports WMA, WMA Lossless, MP3, AAC as well as | | | | tripling its capacity. Beyond its more pocket-worthy |
| WMV, MPEG4, H.264. Microsoft also claims that the | | | | form, the two major improvements to the Zune's |
| battery should lasts up to 30hrs Audio / 4hrs Video. It | | | | hardware design are its screen and its navigation pad. |
| has the capacity of up to 80 GB stores 20,000 songs, | | | | Features |
| 25,000 pictures or 250 hours of video. | | | | We admit the first-generation Zune certainly wasn't the |
| The Zune 80 is part of a sweeping update by | | | | coolest-looking MP3 player on the block, but its |
| Microsoft of its digital media player offering. Along with | | | | features were fairly advanced. With subscription music |
| Zune 80, two flash-memory players are being | | | | support, wide-screen video playback, Wi-Fi music |
| launched, as well as a significant firmware update, new | | | | sharing, high-quality photo viewer, RBDS-enabled FM |
| PC software, an updated online Marketplace, and a | | | | radio, and composite video output, the original Zune |
| new Zune Social community site. | | | | looked like a serious iPod challenger on paper. The |
| Video performance on the 80GB Zune is quite good. | | | | 80GB Zune maintains all of the original Zune's |
| The Zune's 3.2-inch screen is a monster, bested only | | | | compelling features and ups the ante with tightly |
| by the iPod Touch and full-fledged PVPs. The | | | | integrated audio and video podcast support, as well as |
| glass-covered 320Ã-240 LCD presents excellent | | | | the unique ability to automatically sync content over a |
| viewing angles, with above-average clarity and color. | | | | home wireless network. |
| The second time around I am seeing something a bit | | | | Pros:Works seamlessly with redesigned Zune |
| more impressive. The hardware has been updated | | | | Marketplace. Navigation pad works well. Excellent |
| and features have been added. The Zune is much | | | | graphics. Bundled earbuds aren't bad. Customizable |
| more social this time around with the ability to share | | | | rear panel. Syncs to PCs wirelessly.Cons: Screen is |
| your listening preferences online. It has also tightly and | | | | too small. Headphone jack poorly designed. Interface |
| seamlessly integrated podcasting and the wi-fi has | | | | can freeze up. Player-to-player wireless can be fickle. |
| finally been put to good use with wireless sync. | | | | Full wireless syncing capability will be added in a |
| Design | | | | firmware update. |