Microsoft Zune 80GB Player
Your very own style of music and personal entertainment. That’s the Zune 80 GB MP3 Player promise. Every MP3 player is compared to the iPod, but the iPod is no match to itthe Zune 80 GB MP3 Player.
Here’s a catch, the only thing better than a Zune, is a bigger 80GB Zune of course. The 80GB Zune has the exact same dimensions as with the 30GB Zune which , unlike the 80GB iPod is larger than it's 30GB version. The 80GB Zune can hold around 70 full length movies. Another thing to consider, the Zune pass subscription allows for “download all you can” music.
The Zune 80GB boasts of a 3.2" diagonal LCD with 320x240 pixel screen resolution, when compared to the pixel density of the best laptop screens, it’s 2x-4x times higher .The flash players get a 1.8" diagonal which is almost double the size of the iPod 80 LCD.. Like last year's model, the Zune is operated in portrait mode then flips horizontal when playing video. This year , a new glass LCD makes the screen twice as scratch resistant as a plastic the LCD. Brightness has 3 settings and the images look amazing, crisp, and colorful. Reflections are more obvious in the glass screen especially when viewing at a side angle, but not noticeable from a direct front view. The new Zune pad is both a d-pad and a touch sensitive surface.
Zune 80GB Features
The Microsoft Zune connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want with great ease. Unlike the iPod, it has a built-in FM tuner so you can keep up with local news and sports. The advanced tuning capabilities will let you see the name of the song currently playing on select frequencies. The Zune software has the best of both worlds. You can adjust just about everything it does so that you maintain control over what it does automatically. You can set it up so that it auto-syncs your entire collection every time you plug it in or you can just do everything yourself. 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.This powerhouse device stores up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 250 hours of video, well that’s a whole lot of entertainment.Tired of all the cables wired to your device? Wireless is back with a vengeance. It now even has a purpose. New firmware allows the Zune to sync wirelessly with the PC, assuming you have a home network. No dock or power source is required to initiate sync. Zune to Zune file sharing is still possible, and the three day restriction has been removed for shared music tracks. Well the Zune 80 GB MP3 Player does not require any of those. Connect to your home wireless network and sync your Zune with your PC collection of digital wares. You can also sync using the dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory. Once your Zune is loaded with good stuff, you'll be ready to welcome wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. The Zune software is a big plus. Another awesome feature is, Zune’s compatibility with the Xbox 360. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 to customize the soundtrack in supported games. Stream music, pictures, and vidos 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.