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Microsoft Zune Review - the future of MP3 players and digital media?

Earlier this year, the idea of an MP3 player with the Microsoft brand was foreign to most consumers. After all, what could the software giant to the iPod dynasty that Windows Media hardware partners such as Creative, iRiver, Samsung and could not do? Well, we all knew that after Microsoft's September 14 announcement, the Zune would be a different type of media player Notebook, which integrates wireless technology for Zune to Zune sharing of files, and one that works within an iTunes-like closed Zune Marketplace ecosystem. The device hard disk, which comes in black, white or brown love-it/hate-it, has entered the real world and will make most users, especially beginners, thanks to an excellent UI, nice integration with Zune Marketplace software, and good playback performance.

At this point, all know the basics of the Zune: it's a 30GB MP3 player with a photo and video easy 3-inch (4:3) screen, and costs $ 249.99 (unless you buy in buyazune.com). It runs on a customized version of Portable Media Center software (Windows CE) and features the same intuitive turn navigation like players such as Toshiba Gigabeat S.

While the player is similar to many other players in terms of its feature set - music, video and photo playback, plus an FM tuner - what the difference is its integrated Wi-Fi chip, which allows you to search and be seen by other Zune-sters. This feature allows users to share to share music and photos (not video) in the same room. Shared photo files, however, have no limitations. We'd love to see expanded Wi-Fi that one could sync or purchase music wirelessly (or even see Zunes across the world), but having played with the device, do not see why Microsoft is to start small. So far, the Zune experience out of the box and beyond has been predictable and solid. Wi-Fi or not, is an excellent media player.

Quickly around the box and its contents: the Zune packaging is minimal but has flare. In fact raise the Zune out of the box by pulling the belt brown (nice touch), and headphones and USB cable are included rubber anywhere until you realize the fins near the open elevator Zune. In addition, you get a case before, a software CD, some guides, and a sticker on the package. While we'd love to see more - such as an AC adapter - the introduction of Zune experience is well done.

The colors are subdued and the shell has a translucent matte finish, and most importantly, the body does not attract fingerprints (though the screen does). The dual effect shot of the secondary colors (green in the brown version, bluish on the black translucent on the white) definitely gives the player visual dynamism. Battery will last up to 14 hours for audio. Interestingly, the back says in small print: "Hello from Seattle." The Zune, which is manufactured by Toshiba but completely designed by Microsoft, is an original-looking player with a unique style.

It's a durable device that resists scratches, bumps and bruises, although the main fashion device looks as if it were to explode after a hard fall. The body is minimal and no buttons on the sides, only a lock switch and a headphone jack on top and a property USB / accessories port on the bottom. The screen and main controller are surrounded by a thin metal inlays, while the three control buttons are dead simple (the small dedicated back and play / pause buttons are flush with the body).

Overall, the Zune is a well designed portable storage device with good playback performance, a fast processor and a great interface. Wi-Fi sharing worked well, but prospective owners should know its format support, especially for videos, is limited. The Zune seems a good fit for MP3 player novices, but hope Microsoft addresses issues and make the Zune usable as a hard disk, extending support for video include DRM (which probably will be when its own video store opens), and open a real Wi-Fi. The foundation looks good, however, and those not interested in the version Zune 1 can expect improved versions 2, 3, and beyond.

This review is brought to you by CNET.

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