Product Details
- IMPORTANT: Allow your Zune to charge for 30 minutes then disconnect and reconnect the cable to turn on the player
- 30 GB digital media player stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video
- Features wireless networking so you can share tracks and other media, and wirelessly sync from your computer using a wi-fi connection (Version 2 Upgrade).
- 3-inch color screen features a landscape mode for video viewing
- Compatible with Zune Marketplace for media downloads and subscriptions
Product Description
- Product Name: Zune 30GB Digital Multimedia Device – Product Type: Digital Multimedia Device – Product Features: Audio Player – Product Features: Video Player – Product Features: Photo Viewer – Product Features: FM Tuner Storage – Storage Media: Hard Drive (Integrated) – Storage Capacity: 30GB Hard Drive Display and Graphics – Display Screen: 3″ LCD – Image Formats: JPEG Up to 25,000 Pictures Audio – Playback Duration: 500 Hour(s) 7500 Song(s) MP3 – Playback Duration: 1000 Hour(s) 15000 Song(s) WMA – Audio Formats: MP3 Playback – Audio Formats: WMA Playback – Audio Formats: AAC Playback Video – Video Storage: 100Hour(s) – Video Formats: WMV Playback – Video Formats: MPEG-4 Playback – Video Formats: QuickTime MOV Playback – H.264 Camera – Camera Type: Not Applicable – Optical Zoom: Not Applicable – Digital Zoom: Not Applicable Interfaces/Ports – Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio Line-out Physical Characteristics – Dimensions: 2.24″ Height x 5.55″ Width x 5.55″ Depth
Amazon.com Product Description
Entertainment and sharing to go. That’s the Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player. The Zune plays music and videos, displays images, and unlike the iPod, it even receives FM radio so you can stay on top of local news or sports. Designed around the principles of sharing, discovery, and community, Zune connects people and empowers them with the tools needed to share entertainment experiences. The Zune experience is centered around connection–connection to your library, friends, community, and other Zunes. It’s powered by software that allows users to manage files on the player, rip audio CDs, and buy from a wide selection of music and videos at the Zune Marketplace.
The Zune lets you share music and pictures with other Zune users in the area. |
The controls are designed to be familiar and easy to use so you can jump right in and start having fun. View larger. |
Zune software can find compatible music files on your PC and copy them to your Zune device. |
Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing lets you share your favorite tracks and photos. |
Browse more than 100,000 artist bios and hundreds of playlists in the Zune Marketplace. |
The Zune is a 30 GB digital media player, but there’s a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures, or your own home-grown tunes directly from Zune to Zune (within 30 feet). You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you love, and easily buy them the next time you sync up–its like test-driving songs before you purchase an album.
The Zune’s navigation is simple and intuitive with a scroll wheel and basic buttons, and the big, bright screen makes it easy to browse music and show off your favorite pictures and videos. This attractive, smart device stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 hours of video. Get creative. Make playlists on the go and watch slide shows while you’re listening. And if you’re watching video on the Zune, you’ll be pleased with the landscape mode that allows you to get the most out of the vivid display.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Don’t forget the primary principle of the Zune: sharing. With this device in hand you’re holding an opportunity to share music and photos wirelessly from one Zune to another. Send your favorite tracks or images to your friends, or just about anyone with a Zune that’s within your reach.
Whether you’re walking down the street, in a room with a bunch of friends, at a concert, at the airport, or on the bus, you can whip out your Zune and see all the other Zune devices that surround you. In the blink of an eye you’re connected to your best friend and you can send over your band’s newest song. Another friend might get the hilarious podcast your little brother made at school, plus that hot new song you just downloaded from the Zune Marketplace. And, of course, there’s all the good stuff that your friends want to send back your way. The connections are made and the Zune community grows.
Best of all, the song you sent (or received) isn’t a short 30-second preview–it’s the whole song. Your friend can sample the song up to three times in three days, flag it on their device and then buy it from the Zune Marketplace. You can send pictures, too. If you loved the photo of your dog at the park and you just have to share it with your buddies, shoot it off to whoever is around. And any pictures that are sent or received can be kept and viewed indefinitely.
Sometimes you don’t want to be noticed, and the Zune allows you to fly under the radar. All you need to do is turn the wireless function off, or adjust the privacy settings to control whether people can see you are online. And if you want to keep your Zune private while studying in the library or reading the newspaper on the bus, you can also block Zune devices in wireless range from sending you a song.
Zune Marketplace
Zune makes it easy to find music you love–whether it’s songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace. You can easily import your existing music, pictures, and videos in many popular formats from your PC and browse millions of songs at the Zune Marketplace where you can purchase individual tracks or buy a Zune Pass subscription to download as many songs as you want for a flat fee. Plus, you can apply Microsoft Points towards the purchase of music so you can buy online without a credit card for added security. At the Zune Marketplace you can read over 100,000 artist biographies and features from leading magazines including XLR8R, NME, and FADED, and you’ll have easy access to Billboard Charts, including Billboard 200, Hot 100 Songs, and more. You’ll even be able to browse what people in the Zune community are listening to by checking out the Zune Charts.
Pre-Loaded Content
Zune is a vehicle to explore new sounds and share entertainment experiences. With that in mind, the Zune comes pre-loaded with a variety of songs and videos from hot, new artists, as well as some fun films and images. With something for everyone, the pre-loaded Zune content may help you discover your new favorite band, but at the very least you’ll have some entertainment at your fingertips so you can start connecting and sharing. Zune pre-loaded content includes loads of audio tracks, music videos, and film shorts, plus 12 classic rock posters from “Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion.”
Zune Accessories
You can choose from a full line of accessories to outfit your Zune. These three Zune Accessory Packs provide complete solutions for Zune in your car, in your home or while you travel. Individual accessories are also available.
- The Zune Car Pack includes everything needed to hit the road with a Zune device, such as the built-in FM tuner with AutoSeek and the Zune Car Charger.
- The Zune Home A/V Pack enhances your experience in the home through five products that integrate Zune with the TV and music speakers: Zune AV Output Cable, Zune Dock, Zune Sync Cable, Zune AC Adapter and the Zune Wireless Remote for Zune Dock.
- The Zune Travel Pack is a set of five products designed to keep friends and family entertained on the road: Zune Premium Earphones, Zune Dual Connect Remote, Zune Gear Bag, Zune Sync Cable and the Zune AC Adapter.
What’s in the Box
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player, earphones, USB cable, and sleeve.
Customer Reviews
2010-08-27
By detroitstyle (detroit)
I bought the Zune about a 1 1/2 ago. I have had non-stop issues with this thing. I had it repaired already twice. The support sucks, or even if you want to say support. There music selection to buy in their marketplace is a joke. I literally have had non-stop problems with this thing. I got it cause i did not want to sell-out to the Apple take-over of every product on the plant. But it seems I’m going to have to get an i-pod cause this thing is better used as a paperweight.
Do yourself a favor and do not buy any Zune product. You will save yourself a lot of headache and money!!!!!
2010-08-26
By Barbara A. Street
It has quite a few problems but is functional. Got my money back. Thank you. No response from seller..but Amazon gave us money back. Thank you.
2010-08-25
By Will B
I ordered this Zune as a replacement for my original that died over a year ago. The delivery was fast and the seller was nice enough to include a rubberized silicone case with a hard shell screen protector, a belt clip attached to the rubberized case, a cloth carrying case, and a sync cable with the Zune. All I had to do was reset the Zune and sign in to my Zune account and my user info was automatically transferred to the Zune. The device takes a little longer than traditional mp3 and mp4 players to sync in that it is, in literal terms, a hard drive and not a flash drive like the Ipod. Once you’ve calibrated the settings for the Zune software on the computer, it is essentially a plug and play device. It took a few days of tweaking the settings to get it running smoothly. As of this review, I also ordered a replacement battery as the current one cannot hold a sufficient charge longer than 3 hours. I also ordered the gear bag, AC adapter, and the mini stereo kit for my workplace so i don’t have to rely on my wireless FM transmitter to hear my music. The Zune may not have all the bells and whistles of the Ipod but it excels over the Ipod in that it possesses a FM radio, a wireless sync option, and it comes with a few games preloaded.
2010-08-16
By The House That Shamrock Built (New york ,USA)
In writing this review few words come to mind concerning the love /Hate relationship i have with microsoft Zune. Which makes me wonder are they purposely looking to get trampled on by Apple because when it comes to mp3 performance such as zune, it’s a question that is left to be seen . Let’s start with apperance of the device , after all some things can be judge by its cover . Its crude square shape apperance can be considered as odd to some, while it’s software along with it’s button’s are considered an annoence to others . This is my first zune and am debating with myself will it be my last . For starters when it comes to the buttons on the devices i find myself constantly missing what am looking for on the menu screen , not to mention the fact that the devices is notoriously known to friends and family when it comes to blackouts. It would be playing and then it cut off while playing or looses the song when download while fully charged people ! software is a hassle it’s like microsoft forgot the concept of idiot proof . You find yourself for hours on the computer just trying to do the simplest task ( for instance signing in to Zune social cites and market place )you might as well give them a blood test while your at it . other than that the music selection gets mix up or lost when downloaded . for example if you have a song in r&B catagory then what is it doing in hip-hop! or just plan missing. some good things about the zune though, is the sound quality is perfect along with the simple select screen on the devices and the abilty to add pictuers is a plus as well along with others cool features, thus my problem. Love/hate. Zune is like a ex you can’t dump you want to, but you can’t somthing just keeps you chained .microsoft really needs to get in the fight for the king of mp3 players , am a fan of microsoft but am loosing my dedication to the products they produce. Do to problems like what occured with zune two words microsoft “Wake UP ” or they will not be a zune or microsoft all i can say to any one interested in buying a zune is buyer be ware !
2010-07-31
By Jmillhitmaker
Zune is a nice media player. The software Zune 4.5 is way better than Itunes in my opinion. If you want to get a media player go with the Zune instead of the Ipod. The Ipod is more popular but always weigh out your options. You get 30 Gigs on a Zune for the same price as a Ipod Nano that only has 8 Gigs. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a media player. Zune is the way to go.
