Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player, Red (2nd Generation) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Zune
Category: CE
List Price: $249.00
Buy New: $235.50
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Rating:  446 reviews
Sales Rank: 151
Color: Red
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 3.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 3.5 x 1.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HPA-00010
Model: HPA-00010
UPC: 882224692304
EAN: 0882224692304
ASIN: B00176AX6W
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Condition: Newest Generation MicroSoft Zune for Music, Video, & Photos ...sold by a 5 star Amazon veteran with great customer service credentials. Shipped the day you order by our 24/7 staff of professionals who e-mail you a USPS delivery confirmation number so that you can track your order from our door to yours for worry free transactions!
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| Features:
| • | 80 GB digital media player stores up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures or 250 hours of video | | • | Features wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing so you can swap tracks and other media | | • | Big, bright, 3.2-inch color LCD | | • | Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscription services | | • | Automatically imports your existing music, pictures, and videos form iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats | | • | Premium Earphones included |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Music and entertainment, your way. That's what the Zune 80 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 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. | 
Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts with other Zune users. (Black Zune shown here with Dock Pack v2 with remote, sold separately.) | 
Store up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 250 hours of video. | 
Get all your favorite music at the Zune Marketplace. | Simple, Innovative Controls
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 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 250 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 big, beautiful, 3.2-inch color screen provides uncompromising portable video viewing. This Zune also comes equipped with premium earphones. Designed to block out external noise, these earphones provide superior sound and bass response, and leave your ears with nothing but your favorite tunes. 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 also can 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 also can 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 80 GB Digital Media Player (red), premium headphones, sync cable, and three sizes of ear sleeves.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 441 more reviews...
 Best High Capacity MP3 Player on the market July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sleek design makes it much more attractive than the iPod Classic. Although the battery life is only rated at 30 hours, the Zune beats the iPod hands down.
The navigation on this is so much easier than the scroll wheel. Fidelity is way better than the iPod, audiophiles such as myself can tell the difference, whereas most users won't.
Podcast support on this is amazing. Zune marketplace offers an all you can download subscription for just $14.99/month. Great deal, iTunes does not offer this.
The Zune does not freeze up like the iPod does. Boot time is under 2 seconds, the aluminum back and glass front are scratch resistant, but I still highly recommend getting a case for this.
The screen is absolutely gorgeous, easy on the eyes, and huge font. The resolution is average, 320x240, same as the iPod classic. You will notice the sharpness difference, but I still prefer the larger screen.
Wi-Fi enables wireless syncing and, the FM radio works flawlessly- displaying the station name and song information (if station supports it).
However, if you want le creme de la creme, get the iPod Touch. Double the price with less than half the storage. I chose the 80GB Zune because I needed the space for all my videos and music.
5/5 stars from me.
Great product! July 24, 2008
I am not a newbie, however I am not an iPod user either. I've owned several different MP3 players, from a cheap 1GB generic player to a Creative Labs Zen Vision M (30GB). The Zen now belongs to my 11-year old and she loves it. This Zune is by far the best device I've had. Yes, it has its minor drawbacks - an EQ would've been nice, lack of compatibility with WMP11 (which I know for a fact was a political decision because of EU), however the pros far outweigh the odds, IMHO. The nice size screen, the intuitive interface, the zune pad with the touch buttons (that alone is worth the upgrade from Zen's impossibly sensitive scroll pad!), the ability to see which songs are going to be played next in Shuffle mode. The list goes on and on. The home dock, the travel pack and the armband holder are just a nice plus to get at the same time. All come in very handy and are very well made.
I am not proclaiming that the Zune will magically make the iPod disappear... not do I think it should. I think there's room for both. Zoom Market Place or iTunes? Who cares? If it serves the purpose of the device owner, then everyone should be happy with their choice and let the other consumers enjoy what they like.
 Not Good to Run With July 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I went through three of the 80-gig Zunes in a two-week period. Every time I tried to go running, the songs would start skipping and the screen would freeze. I couldn't even turn it off! It works fine if you're not moving it at all, but definitely do not use this for exercise!
Throw those boring iPods away...Zune is here July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Its so unfair that the apple lobby has put out so much bad feedback about this that I was hesitant to invest $250 on this. But after 3 months of pure music, I have to say that this product is one of the best I have ever owned. Zune software is a revelation. Integration to marketplace where you can buy music is awesome. I have not subscribed to the monthly pass and find songs a tad more expensive than amazon. I usually buy songs from amazon and then sync to my zune.
More than anything else, it has bee Microsoft track record on this which is impressive. They have not left even the Zune 1Gen owners out in the cold. All new firmware updates are for everyone, unlike the penny pinching Apple which charged 9.99 for the latest upgrade.
As far as sound quality goes, I can say with conviction that this sounds worlds apart from an IPOD. For a player without an Equalizer this was a revelation. I have compared the same songs on both an Ipod and Zune and Zune does better hands down. But you compare Zune with an Sony Walkman and Sony sounds better. But that is not to say Zune is average, Sound quality wise, Zune is well above being better. Only thing that works agains the Sony is the sizes ( 8g / 4g ) 16g is way more expensive at $249.
And believe when they say Zune 80 comes with premium ear phones. It beat out my Sennheisers in sound quality.
Would I buy a Second or a third Zune if I need it ? In a heartbeat.
No second guessing here.
TOTALLY AWSOME! July 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Zune 80 is my first PMP (Personal Media Player) ever, and I must say that I think that it is AMAZING. All of my friends have mp3 players (mostly Ipods), but I never really liked them. I just thought that the screens were too small, and I really wanted something that would have great video playback. All of the Ipods (except for the Apple iPod touch 32 GB with Software Upgrade) have small screens in my opinion, especially the Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation), with it's huge amount of memory. I really didn't warm up to the idea of watching a two hour movie on the Ipod Classic's small 2.5 inch display. So I waited until I found something better than an Ipod. And I did.
A friend of mine bought the 1st gen Zune (Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)), and I loved the sceen size and the user interface, but I wanted more memory. Then the Zune 80 was released last November, and I fell in love.
Here's why:
- The Zune 80's GLASS (!!!) screen is 3.2 inches. That's almost twice the size of the Ipod Classic's!
- The Zune 80 has a nice, matte metal finished case back, instead of the Ipod's freaking, scratch-prone chrome.
- The Zune 80 has a really cool, wi-fi sharing feature that allows you to send songs, photos, videos, and podcasts to other, nearby Zunesters.
- The Zune 80 can hold up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 photos, and 250 HOURS OF VIDEO!!!!
- The Zune 80 has the new Zune Pad, which is similar to the Ipod's Cick Wheel, but alot easier to use (in my opinion, anyway).
- The Zune 80's big sceen is glass instead of plastic, making it really scratch resistant.
- The Zune 80 is able to sync wirlessly with your PC.
- The Zune 80 can play videos, photos, and music through your XBox 360 using your home wi-fi network.
- The Zune 80 has an FM radio (unlike any of the ipods), that, with select channels, will display the call numbers, name of the channel, name of the artist, and the name of the song!
- The Zune 80 has an awsome user interface that is very atractive and easy to use and understand.
- The Zune 80's design is elegant, sexy, and feels great in the hand.
- The Zune 80 comes with the Zune Premium Headphones v2, which are freaking AWSOME, with fantastic sound quality and great fit in your ears.
- The Zune 80 sells for the same price as the Ipod Classic ($149), so if you have saved up to buy an Ipod Classic, but decided you wanted the Zune 80 instead, then it's no extra money out of you pocket!
So, I bought my Zune about a month ago from Amazon, and I haven't had any problems with it. A few of my friends are even thinking about jusping off the Ipod bandwagon and buying one for themselves!
So, if you want a high-capacity mp3 player with amazing video playback and some out of the ordinary features, then go for the Zune 80. Get off the bandwagon!
Here are some acessories that I found that work well with the Zune 80:
- Insten - Retractable Audio Video Cable for Apple iPod Photo, iPod Video, iPod U2 Special Edition, Microsoft Zune by Eforcity
- Eforcity USB Travel Charger Adapter for Palm (PalmOne) m500, i705, Tungsten T, W, C, Zire, Zire 71, Treo 600, 650, HP iPAQ 3100, h5555, Jornada 500 series, Sony Clie NX70 /SL10 /N or S series Sony Clie 500 /600 /700 series, Toshiba e310 /e755 /Handsprin...
- iLive IBR2807DPBLK iPod Docking System/Boombox with Speakers, AM/FM Radio in Black This works well with the Zune 80 because it has an audio line-in jack, and the Zune 80 fits perfectly in the Ipod cradle, even though it will not charge it. The iLive comes in severral colors, too: pink, blue, green, white. You can also find them in almost any K-Mart store. To be able to use this with your Zune 80 you will also need: Scosche IU3.5RC 3.5mm Retractable Cable
- Monster Wireless Fm Transmitter
- Premium White Universal USB Car (Vehicle) Charger Adaptor [w/ LED power indicator] for Apple iPod Shuffle iPod/Zune and Microsoft Zune
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