We can confidently affirm that times are changing for the Zune. The underdog of portable harmony players has pulled up a seat at the chill kids table alongside Apple's iPod fleet. The 80GB Zune boasts a better shade than its predecessor, a advanced wireless synching capability, and an easy-to-use signal Zune Pad. In fact, the 80GB Zune and Zune Marketplace acquire the goods to be our au courant diurnal ragtime slogan and Computer listening software combo of choice.

The Zune's audio and video playback performance is model fine to excellent. As with all portables, the bass is a bit lacking, however a choice fix of aftermarket headphones testament arrange a burly difference. The built-in equalizer presets are all further corresponding to cause all the more good, on the contrary the overall sound of the Zune is identical satisfying. Photos and videos attend clear, although darker areas of videos showed some pixelation. Microsoft preloads the Zune with a choice of songs, rhythm videos and movies, so you're ready to bang correctly absent of the box. Granted, we didn't realize abounding of the songs or artists, nevertheless this is even a courteous bonus.

The Zune is a bit larger and heavier than the new 30GB iPod, on the other hand its bright, elegant colour screen is a half-inch larger (measured diagonally) than the iPod's. When you're watching videos on a screen that small, every additional bit of existing estate counts.Rounding gone the container are a USB cable, a carrying case, headphones, and a 14-day test membership in Zune Pass, Microsoft's $15-per-month, all-you-can eat chin music subscription service.

Audio was disinfected and potato chip - although the oppressive handle is distractingly audible at times. The on-player interface is accessible to practice and handsome, chiefly the capacious volume craft while track are playing.Video performance is indubitable good, with the screen dimensions in truth helping. Color was strong, brightness and than plentiful in our essay environments. I'm all the more dying for DivX device without transcoding, but hey I'm fair-minded content to clock
Battery high spirits didn't reconciled the published specs of 20 hours for melody and 4 hours for video with the Wi-Fi turned off. My rundown trial on measure was 18 hours, and video was 3.5 hours, which is, you know, fine.So bell it a 6, with points off for HD babel and uninspiring battery life.

For video, the Zune is compatible with WMV, and the included software will alter MPEG-4 and H.264/AVC for playback. However, it won't play video from Unbox, Vongo, Tivo to Hardihood or other analogous sites, and there is no flotation for DivX. It can individual fanfare JPEG pictures.

Features:-

Storage Capacity:-80.0 GB
Figure of Songs:-20000.0
Leading Storage Type:-Hard Drive
Audio Format:-MP3, WMA, AAC
Video Format:-MPEG-4, H.264, WMV
Screen Size:-3.2 inch
Interface:-USB 2.0
Outputs:-Headphone Jack
Further Features:-FM Stereo Tuner
Function Source:-Rechargeable via USB cable
Width:-2.4 in.
Depth:-0.5 in.
Height:-4.3 in.
Weigh:-4.5 oz.