Microsoft Zune 2nd Generation

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Intuitive controls and interface, wireless syncing

Comparatively low screen dpi

All in all, the 80GB Zune is a decent choice as an 80GB MP3 player. It sounds great, its interface isn't a hindrance, and its pricing is right in line with the competition. Accessories and features such as premium headphones and an FM tuner give it at...

Large screen. Easy to navigate. Syncs wirelessly. Wireless player-to-player file sharing. Zune Marketplace is vastly improved. Customizable body

Low resolution for a large screen. Earbuds have microphonic issues. Zune Marketplace offers a limited video selection. Full wireless syncing capability will be added in a firmware update ; Watch the Zune 8GB and 80GB Video Review

The new Zune is trimmer, has a larger screen and increased capacity. Add its wireless abilities to the equation and you've got a player that (gasp!) trumps Apple's iPod classic.

Better controls; wireless auto-sync; Zune Marketplace greatly improved

Still tied to Zune Marketplace; wireless sharing still mostly useless

The Zune 8GB sounds every bit as good as the first Zune, and Microsoft has added support for tracks encoded in WMA Lossless. The 1.8-inch glass screen looks very sharp, but it’s also very small—especially when you’re watching videos—and the flash...

While Microsoft has made solid progress with the Zune, the device still isn't compellingly more attractive than its competitors. It's not out in the UK as yet, but at $149 for the 4GB version and $199 for the 8GB version, in the US it's priced...

The 80GB Zune is a decent choice as an 80GB MP3 player. It sounds great, its interface isn't a hindrance, and its pricing is right in line with the competition. Accessories and features such as premium headphones and an FM tuner give it at least one...

Very large screen ; Best non-clickwheel, non-touch control scheme yet ; Zune 2.5 adds much-needed smart playlist, video, gapless audio support ; In-canal earbuds included in the box

Bigger than iPod, but screen isn't any sharper ; Sub-par battery life ; Wi-Fi still significantly underused ; Zune software still a half-measure: no new formats ; No Zune Marketplace for Canadians on launch ; Premium Headphones are simply adequate

In the past several months since the second generation of Zunes went on sale, Microsoft has been busy addressing longstanding complaints about the Zune and its software: version 2.5 adds auto playlists, gapless playback, and other features that the i

With the noted exception of the integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (and all the associated functionality), this feature set is pretty much in line with the iPod Classic 80GB. Where the Zune wins, in this regard, is the fact that it has a much larger...

Great firmware interface, Touchpad not required for navigation, Beautiful 240x320 QVGA display, Good color selection for hardware, Wireless syncing, Great iPod alternative, Great firmware interface, Touchpad not required for navigation, Beautiful...

Software is terrible, Vendor lock-in with hardware & software, Proprietary dock connector, Not compatible with Windows Media DRM, Few accessories available, Software is terrible, Vendor lock-in with hardware & software, Proprietary dock connector, Not...