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Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB)

Approximate retail price:

$326.99

Summary: A 16GB flash-memory MP3 player that includes photo and video playback, equalizer, and volume limiter to protect hearing.

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Anonymous

from

Houston, Texas

4.0

sad to see it go

12/17/2011

Pros

Great Sound

Long Battery Life

Lots of Storage

Reliable Performance

Sleek/Compact

Cons

Best Uses

Anywhere

Comment:

very sorry to see Zune players discontinued. loved my player and felt it was a quality product all around. Guess i'll have to become an I sheep when my Zune shuffles off its mortal coil. Wish people would put a little effort into researching mp3 before they just jump on the band wagon. Zune and Zune marketplace were a much better deal.

Anonymous

from

Worcester,Mass.

2.0

The Zune is OK, Soft-Wear?

4/16/2011

Pros

Great Sound

Long Battery Life

Lots of Storage

Reliable Performance

Cons

Confusing Controls

Difficult to Set Up

Best Uses

Anywhere

At Work

Commuting

Travel

Comment:

I don't like that electronics don't come with a bit of instructions anymore.The Zune touch,where do I touch if I want music library? you'd think music but no.I had alot of trouble getting it right and waiting up to two days for an answer was even more agravating.I figured out the Zune but my music library was another question.I only had 30 days and found it was not enough time so I returned it.I did like that music was free and I could read biographys and other facts about an artist and band.I could not get the screen bright enough to see out side,no equilizer,not many extras at all.I liked the whole concept and would like to have kept it but could not afford to take a chance that once I got it working corectly that something else would pop up that I did not like.

Anonymous

from

Marysville, WA

3.0

NO ACCESORIES

2/13/2011

Pros

Great Sound

HD Radio

HD Sound

HD Video

Lots of Storage

Monthly unlimited music

Reliable Performance

Sleek/Compact

Cons

Confusing Controls

Difficult to Set Up

No Accessories Avail

Best Uses

Anywhere

At Work

Commuting

Gym / Working Out

Travel

Comment:

I returned mine because I could NOT find a case that would be good for workout and protect the unit.

The Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB) is part of the MP3 players test program at Consumer Reports. The Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB) MP3 players features and specs include Mac compatible, Slideshow capability, Video playback, Volume limiter, Built-in microphone, Color display, FM radio, Audio playback formats. In our lab tests, MP3 players models like the Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB) are reviewed on Motion video quality, Overall score, Still picture quality, Height (in.), Weight (oz.), Video playback time (hr.), Damage resistance, Ease of use, Headphone quality, Width (in.), Depth (in.), Audio playback time (hr.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB) based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB) include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Microsoft Zune HD (16 GB).

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