The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physically active (or clumsy) users.
Microsoft Zune 4
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Hardware: The second-gen hardware is mostly identical to the third-gen, with the most notable difference being an additional color and the exterior is smooth and glossy while the second-gen hardware was matte and ever-so-slightly textured. Luckily, Microsoft's Zune team has been continually... Read the full review →
8 people find this review helpful
I have the 4Gig Ipod Nano and got the 8Gig blue Zune as a gift. It was a great break from Ipod/Itunes. Menu system is nice with a large font and no more spinning the finger round and round to go through menus and adjust volume. Podcast management is 100% better on this device with icons, visual... Read the full review →
4 people find this review helpful
Using this device in the gym I needed to find a case to prevent it getting smashed in my pocket, that turned out to be difficult. The lack of case choices is a downside to the device. Amazon did have small padded leather case that worked for my purposes. The controls are fairly simple to use,... Read the full review →
1 person found this review helpful
I got this for running and mountain bike riding and it is great. The main feature I wanted was the touch/click pad. It allows you to adjust the volume while running or biking. This is some thing I had a hard time doing on the Ipod. But I am using it for much more than that. The radio is great for... Read the full review →
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I have had this device for over a year, and I use it daily for watching podcasts, listening to music and the radio. The touchpad is a lot like the iPod's, but I like how you don't do a circular motion but an up and down or left to right motion, which makes things easier to use, but... Read the full review →
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I actually received the 8 GB Zune as a prize from gdgt. It is a nice, small compact device. The Zune software for the desktop comes with a solid integrated media player which works very will. The marketplace is strong with many options for music and podcasts. The included games are easy to play. The... Read the full review →
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The Zune 8GB model was a convenient and usable mp3 player. The majority of my use is sampling free tracks from the Zune Marketplace (which was itself very easy to use and fun) and subscribing to podcasts for daily listening. The interface consisted of a menu button, a play button, a hold switch, and... Read the full review →
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Build quality is awesome, very well made. sounds great and has podcast subscriptions. only drawback is as you can play audio books there is no recognition for them so it does not remember where you are. Other wise it is definitely my choice over an ipod which I also have. Read the full review →
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After 3-4 different MP3 players and realizing I didn't like iPods (iTunes Windows Software to be exact) I looked at the Zune line. Since then, I haven't found anything else that I've enjoyed so much. The software is great in my opinion. Interface on both the Zune device and PC... Read the full review →
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This was a fun little player! The screen is a bit small as is to be expected with a player this small. It's very durable with the gorilla glass and solid state drive. Read the full review →
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Best media player out there, the iPod really fails compared to the Zune. Read the full review →
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I really enjoy my zune. I love the fact it supports video and the menu system is clean and easy to use. I use it daily at the gym, in my car, and while at work. I also have the comparable ipod and I actually prefer the menu system of the zune over that of the ipod. Read the full review →
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