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Newly introduced with the 2007 lineup of Zunes are the Zune 8 and Zune 4, flash based players that house all the same features as the Zune 80 in a smaller size. The smaller players support all the same media formats, and contain the same WiFi sharing capabilities and syncing. The screen itself has been reduced to accommodate the smaller form factor, but the same resolution as the larger Zunes is used. The other major difference with these flash based players are the variety in colors. While the Zune 80 is limited to black, the Zune 8 and 4 add red, green, and pink.
MSRP $199.00
Release date November, 2007
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Features
- 1.8 inch screen with a 320x240 resolution
- Zune 8 ($199): 8GB flash memory
- Zune 4 ($149): 4GB flash memory
- WiFi capabilities for sharing music and photos with other zunes
- WiFi syncing with host computer
- Integrates with Zune marketplace
- FM Radio with RDS support
- Image formats: JPEG
- Audio formats: unprotected AAC, MP3, WMA
- Video formats: h.264, MPEG4, WMV
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Released January, 2009
Pros
- stunning brushed aluminum enclosure
- small size and very discrete
- affordable pricing
- FLAC and OGG support
- unbelievable battery life
Cons
- capacities only up to 8GB - behind Microsoft and Apple which both carry 16GB models
Microsoft Zune 8
0%
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Pros
- affordable price
- simple and easy to use for those uninterested in more complicated devices
- capacity that rivals the top players portable flash memory devices
Cons
- slider is cheesy - it is an MP3 player not a phone
- nothing special compared to much more advanced players from other manufacturers
Microsoft Zune 8
0%
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100%
MSRP $199.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Large and clear screen
- Thin and light
- Great audio quality
Cons
- Plastic screen scratches very easily
- Only Plays video encoded at 320x240 resolution.
- SD slot doesn't integrate well with player
Microsoft Zune 8
18%
vs.
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82%
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Released August, 2007
Pros
- inexpensive personal video player
- SD Flash slot for expanding memory
- large, high quality 3.5" screen
Cons
- very little built-in memory - 2 GB
- mediocre battery life
- no built-in speaker
Microsoft Zune 8
29%
vs.
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71%
MSRP $199.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Now plays video with a high quality screen
- Feels just right in your hand.
Cons
- Battery still not user replaceable.
- The backside is very easily scratched.
- More expensive than competitors with similar features
Microsoft Zune 8
38%
vs.
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62%
MSRP $199.00
Released December, 2007
Pros
- 4" full screen display featuring album art /reviews, artist photos/bios and visualizations
- Support for MP3, WMA and video as well as "saved" radio tracks
- Automatically save and refresh personalized stations via Wi-Fi, Satellite or USB
- Long battery life
- Deep playlists
Cons
- Displays ads, unless you pay a monthly fee.
Microsoft Zune 8
40%
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60%
MSRP $149.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Great GB/$ ratio
- MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot
- Large screen size without being bulky
Cons
- No DivX support
- No way to cycle quickly through long song lists.
- Unable to create/edit playlists away from PC
Microsoft Zune 8
45%
vs.
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55%
MSRP $129.99
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Pros
- Built-in micro SD slot for expansion
- Excellent sound quality
- Nice design
Cons
- Video playback is weak
- Slow responsiveness when skipping tracks
- Required proprietary dock connection
Microsoft Zune 8
50%
vs.
SanDisk Sansa Fuze
50%
MSRP $169.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- FM Radio
- Plays video (mpeg4)
- Excellent audio support (mp3, WMA, OGG)
- Bright, large display (/w custom background, 2.2")
Cons
- Difficult to transfer video
- No cradle
Microsoft Zune 8
50%
vs.
iriver clix gen 2
50%
MSRP $119.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- simple and easy to use for those uninterested in more complicated devices
- capacity that rivals the top players portable flash memory devices
Cons
- slider is cheesy - it is an MP3 player not a phone
- nothing special compared to much more advanced players from other manufacturers
Microsoft Zune 8
50%
vs.
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50%
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Released April, 2008
Pros
- Long battery life
- Earbuds are excellent quality
- Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- No web browser
- Small screen
- Not a touch screen
Microsoft Zune 8
60%
vs.
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40%
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Released --
Pros
- Fantastic audio quality
- Very long battery life (60 hours)
- Controls are easy after you've learned them
Cons
- Controls take time to learn
- Thick for a flash based player
- Under-powered CPU - doesn't like very high bit-rate files
Microsoft Zune 8
75%
vs.
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25%
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Pros
- eBook reader
- Built-in speakers
- Great audio support
Cons
- Small screen
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- Sound quality isn't as good as previous versions
Microsoft Zune 8
75%
vs.
iriver E100
25%
MSRP $169.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- support for open source formats - FLAC and OGG
- drag and drop file transfers - no need to install proprietary crapware to access your device
- stunning OLED touchscreen display
Cons
- no memory card slot for expansion
- interface isn't very intuitive
- old-school design - looks like a no-name piece of crap
Microsoft Zune 8
vs.
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MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- good capacities - starting from 8GB
- WiFi enabled
- good video format support
Cons
- no touchscreen
- no OGG/FLAC format support
- limited battery life
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