Zuned Out : Reviewing Zune, Microsoft's Mp3 Player

Astonished and amazed I have been made, I am Zuned out with nothing but love for Microsoft's new mini-media system. Before I go to far, let first show you the features so that you can see hard facts on what this baby does.

"*Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Zune lets you spontaneously share selected full-length sample tracks of your favorite songs, homemade recordings, playlists or pictures with friends wirelessly, device to device.1 You can listen to any song you receive up to three times in three days. And if you like a song you hear and want to buy it, you can flag it right on your device to easily find it later.

* Your own personalized Zune. Zune is easy to use and easy to love. You can choose one of three base colors, each combined with a distinctive double-shot finish created by the overlay of one color on another. The player also can easily be customized with your favorite pictures.

* Large color screen. Zune comes with a bright 3-inch LCD video screen that works in portrait or landscape mode. Your music, video and pictures never looked better.

* 30GB player. Zune stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video.2 You can make playlists on the go and watch a slide show while you're listening. Watching video in landscape mode gets the most out of the vivid display.

* Zune Pass. Downloads or a subscription? It's your choice. A Zune Pass subscription gives you "all you can eat" access to discover and explore the Zune Marketplace.

* Built-in FM tuner. With the built-in FM tuner you can listen to local FM radio stations or tune in to programming while you're at your local health club, for example. Advanced tuning capabilities allow you to see the name of the song currently playing on selected frequencies." (Specs are taken from http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=080003)

First of all, the device sycronizes to your system converting files into little tidbits, so they use less memory on the device allowing a person to be able to use hours of video, music, and pictures. This device is awesome. The system charges like an IPOD when you plug it into the USB port, and it has various accessories to charge it in other ways. Zune is the best pick for adaptability and storage. I would give it a 10with the current technology.

Next, Zune has zune has zune to zune sharing and mates with the XBOX 360/ PC. It also made my PC syncronize better with my 360. Because of the file conversions, my PC AMVs and so on show on my 360 very well. Zune is a user friendly system, and it is contoured beautifully to fit in with the gadget generation. The only drawback to innovation is that the power cord and other acessories must be made specifically for the Zune. I give it a 8 for innovation.

Then, last but not least is a question about the quality of the Zune. Is it worth $249? Yes! The Zune is better than anything out there on the market. The features above should spell that out. Also, if you have a 360, I would highly recommend this over the IPOD. The screen is even of good quality. Zune is once again the best product on the market. I brought one and, in one day, I have fallen in love with this device. I enjoy this new toy and the little bit I know I can do with it. Imagine after I learn even more ins and outs. Zune is worth its price receivng a 10for quality and design standing out from the rest it has become the best.

So basically, if you are looking for an MP3 player plus more media, then Zune is your best bet. You can watch movies and view pictures on Zune. It has awesome adaptability & storage, good innovation, and awesome quality & design. Once you have used the Zune, you will understand its Zuneness. Once you go Zune, you won't go soon. Zune and proud! This device gets a 93.3% overall. The Geek Patrol Squad says, "Get it! Come to this side of Zune:)"