Comments on: Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Black) http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/ TV, Movies, Games, Streaming, Download, Rapidshare, Torrents Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:18:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/comment-page-1/#comment-41895 Anonymous Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:21:17 +0000 http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/#comment-41895 </div> This is my first mp3 player. I'd always thought I might like a small device that could be used while exercising, but I've hesitated to buy one because I wasn't sure how much I'd actually use it. The Zune feature that pushed me over the edge is the FM radio, which made the device too attractive not to try out. I'm extremely happy that I made the plunge and bought the Zune. I now take it everywhere and listen to music or the radio at work, on the bus, at the gym, everywhere. It has easily surpassed my bar of usefulness and utility. I'm not a big gadget person and I don't like the time and energy it takes to figure out how to use a new program or game, but the Zune user experience has been everything that I could have hoped for. The controls are simple and a pleasure to use. Right out of the box I was able to get it figured out and working. This is a great device. This is my first mp3 player. I’d always thought I might like a small device that could be used while exercising, but I’ve hesitated to buy one because I wasn’t sure how much I’d actually use it. The Zune feature that pushed me over the edge is the FM radio, which made the device too attractive not to try out. I’m extremely happy that I made the plunge and bought the Zune. I now take it everywhere and listen to music or the radio at work, on the bus, at the gym, everywhere. It has easily surpassed my bar of usefulness and utility. I’m not a big gadget person and I don’t like the time and energy it takes to figure out how to use a new program or game, but the Zune user experience has been everything that I could have hoped for. The controls are simple and a pleasure to use. Right out of the box I was able to get it figured out and working. This is a great device.

]]> By: Jengo http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/comment-page-1/#comment-41894 Jengo Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:53:42 +0000 http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/#comment-41894 </div> Before I start talking about the Zune I have to say that I've had several mp3 players in the past, from flash-based to HD-based. My newest one is this 8GB Zune. I got my Zune about a week ago, after getting rid of my 3G 8GB Nano, that I was not happy with. So this is why I'm more satisfied with the Zune vs. the Nano... <br/><br/>Hardware <br/>-Shape is easier to hold and use than WS Nano <br/>-LCD is glass, more durable and sharper than plastic on Nano <br/>-Zune Touch Pad is more responsive and precise vs. click wheel <br/>-Wireless sharing/syncing option <br/>-Built-in FM Tuner <br/>-Better sound quality even without EQ...I just hated how bad the Nano sounds even with Shure headphones <br/><br/><br/>Software <br/>-Very simple and easy <br/>-Asthetically better than iTunes <br/><br/>User Interface <br/>-No Coverflow but interface is more organized and intuitive <br/>-Customizable background, not an option on Nano <br/>-Easier to read <br/><br/>I have not tested the battery life but it's rated close to the Nano so I'll live with whatever it really is. One thing I haven't checked on but someone else wrote about was the Zune not being a UMS Device when plugged in. Hopefully that's something Microsoft can/will change so that you can store other files on it. Overall, I'm must more satisfied with this player than the Nano. <br/><br/><br/> Before I start talking about the Zune I have to say that I’ve had several mp3 players in the past, from flash-based to HD-based. My newest one is this 8GB Zune. I got my Zune about a week ago, after getting rid of my 3G 8GB Nano, that I was not happy with. So this is why I’m more satisfied with the Zune vs. the Nano…

Hardware
-Shape is easier to hold and use than WS Nano
-LCD is glass, more durable and sharper than plastic on Nano
-Zune Touch Pad is more responsive and precise vs. click wheel
-Wireless sharing/syncing option
-Built-in FM Tuner
-Better sound quality even without EQ…I just hated how bad the Nano sounds even with Shure headphones

Software
-Very simple and easy
-Asthetically better than iTunes

User Interface
-No Coverflow but interface is more organized and intuitive
-Customizable background, not an option on Nano
-Easier to read

I have not tested the battery life but it’s rated close to the Nano so I’ll live with whatever it really is. One thing I haven’t checked on but someone else wrote about was the Zune not being a UMS Device when plugged in. Hopefully that’s something Microsoft can/will change so that you can store other files on it. Overall, I’m must more satisfied with this player than the Nano.

]]> By: Anderson http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/comment-page-1/#comment-41893 Anderson Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:33:20 +0000 http://www.novascene.com/2009/08/14/zune-8-gb-digital-media-player-black/#comment-41893 </div> I have a couple of Zen MP3 players that have worked well for me for a couple of years now, but both have begun to have problems and I decided to take a chance on the new V2 Zune. It was a good decision. This is a great product. All that comes in the box is the Zune, a sync cord, earphones, and brief documentation. You need to go online and download the Zune software to a PC and then hook up the player before you can get it to do anything. This doesn't take too long and the Zune will provide you with some sample content to try out as part of this process. The Zune sounds great, with plenty of volume and a decent set of earphones. The click wheel is intuitive and masterable in just a few minutes use. <br/><br/>As nice as the Zune is, a pleasant surprise is the Zune software. This is really more than just a tool to sync your tunes with your Zune. It is an attractive, intuitive, easy to use full fledged media player as well. It can easily replace Windows Media Player and is better looking than any other offering out there- Apple included. I have a couple of Zen MP3 players that have worked well for me for a couple of years now, but both have begun to have problems and I decided to take a chance on the new V2 Zune. It was a good decision. This is a great product. All that comes in the box is the Zune, a sync cord, earphones, and brief documentation. You need to go online and download the Zune software to a PC and then hook up the player before you can get it to do anything. This doesn’t take too long and the Zune will provide you with some sample content to try out as part of this process. The Zune sounds great, with plenty of volume and a decent set of earphones. The click wheel is intuitive and masterable in just a few minutes use.

As nice as the Zune is, a pleasant surprise is the Zune software. This is really more than just a tool to sync your tunes with your Zune. It is an attractive, intuitive, easy to use full fledged media player as well. It can easily replace Windows Media Player and is better looking than any other offering out there- Apple included.

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