We've analyzed prices, features, reviews and other product information for over 7 Microsoft MP3 Players to help you decide what to buy. Click on Retrevo's Real Time Reviews below for the product of interest to read a simple & detailed review of the product.
"Wireless browsing, FM tuner...Bulky compared to other flash players
New firmware not preinstalled...This fall, Microsoft addressed the storage limitations by adding a new 16GB model to its flash family...The 16GB Zune retails for $200--the same price that the 8GB Zune carried when it debuted...Size (including the 1.8-inch screen), weight, and the device's battery life (according to the company's spec) remain the same for the $200 Zune..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
MP3 Player Specs: 30 GB Memory • MP3 Player Hard drive based • Photo playback • Equalizer • LCD - color Display
Reviews: 465 user reviews
"Large, bright screen...Wi-Fi connectivity is extremely limited
Lacks Plays For Sure compatibility...A large, bright screen, an attractive interface, and innovative wireless media sharing illustrate the Zune's potential...At $250 for 30GB of storage, the Zune costs exactly as much as the latest 30GB video-capable iPod and the Zen Vision:M...The Zune is a bit larger and heavier than the latest 30GB iPod, but its bright, beautiful color..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
"This one's a 32GB model, and while we still don't know if it's going to be officially released or not, we get the feeling that it...At Amazon, the 16GB modelremains in stock but the 32GB version is already facing a one- to three-week shipping delay..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
"The Microsoft Zune MP3 player has expanded the usefulness of its Wi-Fi and social music-discovery features, added support for games and audiobooks, and...Video playback battery life isn't great; the glossy plastic front is more prone to scratches and smudges;...Tell us what you like about this product...Tell us what you don't like about this product...The audio, video, and photo features of the Zune are largely unchanged from the previous generation--which..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
"Wireless sync, sharing, and purchase
Excellent music discovery features
Attractive interface
Vivid screen...Mediocre battery life
Dumb points-based payment system for à la carte downloads
Video content selection...The newest Zune (120GB) offers a handful of new features that make it a missing link between Apple’s iPod classic and iPod touch...The new Picks feature observes your listening habits and those of other Zune-ers, making recommendations for..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy if you want high end
"A bit bulky...You won't be hearing any distortion from the Zune so long as the media was good to begin with - and the FM radio is a strong one offering 20 pre-sets and a very easy and fast station search feature...Treble and Bass response is also high to very good...Enter the appropriate security key, and you should be good to go......" read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
"• Easy-to-use device and software
• Large, bright screen
• Simple device synching
• Easy to share and update music via Wi-Fi...• Large, bulky size
• No included AC adapter
• Available only in black
• No over-the-air downloads...The 4.5-ounce Zune is seemingly light for its 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5-inch size and weighs less than the 80GB iPod classic by 0.4 ounces...in addition to the 80GB hard drive stuffed inside the Zune is an updated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi antenna..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone