Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) | 
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Rating:  81 reviews
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Color: Black/Black
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Display Size: 3.2
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Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 3.4 x 1.8
MPN: H3A-00001
Model: H3A-00001
UPC: 718122038664
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ASIN: B001EQ0HAW
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| • | Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC | | • | Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscription service; extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card | | • | Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory | | • | 120 GB capacity for up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 375 hours of video | | • | 3.2-inch color LCD with 320 x 240 pixel display resolution |
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Amazon.com Product Description--Posted September 9, 2008
Massive capacity in a deluxe device that delivers uncompromised audio and video quality, the Zune 120 GB can fit a huge collection and still have room for videos, podcasts, and more. This major player hooks up with innovative discovery features like Buy from FM and wireless sharing, so you never stop gobbling tunes. It holds up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 375 hours of video. Watch a demo on Zune.  Every Zune device lets you listen to your favorite FM radio stations and tag songs for later purchase. |  Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscriptions service. |  Remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection. |  The Zune Marketplace offers millions of songs, albums, TV shows, audio/video podcasts, and more. |  A full family of accessories is compatible with all Zune devices. | Buy from FM
Click to buy from the built-in FM radio. Every Zune device lets you listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC.1 Zune Pass
With the Zune Pass subscription service, you'll get millions of tracks for the price of one CD. Download tracks, whole albums, or playlists. Explore new music or rediscover old favorites--then sync them to your Zune. Extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card. Or, if you like, purchase songs or albums individually.2 Wireless Sync
Remotely sync with your PC. Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory.3 Device to Cloud
Your Zune player can access thousands of wireless hotspots around the country. Automatically update your collection, browse Zune Marketplace, refresh your Channels, exchange favorites with friends, or buy songs you've tagged from your FM radio. Take advantage of a Zune Pass and access the music you love where you want, at no extra cost. Wireless Sharing
Music is in the air with Zune wireless sharing. Send your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts freely between any Zune devices. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times and pass them along to other friends. If you want to buy a song, click to tag it and have your Zune find it later when you sync with your PC.4 Channels
Like your very own radio stations, Zune Channels are custom programming stations that deliver personalized playlists to your Zune from a variety of sources you select, such as music experts, celebrities, or top radio stations. Channels you subscribe to automatically update whenever you're connected--to your PC, home network, or even selected wireless hotspots. When you subscribe to Zune Pass, you get an unlimited Zune Channels experience. Games
Zune players now come with a selection of fun free games. Choose music from your collection to create your own personal game soundtrack. Connect and compete wirelessly with other nearby Zune users. Video/TV Shows
Choose from a growing selection of TV shows now available on the Zune Marketplace video store, and take your favorite episodes or whole seasons with you wherever you go. Use your Zune device to watch popular shows like The Office, South Park, Heroes, and 30 Rock from NBC; shows from Comedy Central; Adult Swim from the Cartoon Network; and countless other shows from other major networks.6 Also, if you're recording TV shows or movies with Windows Media Center in Windows Vista, you can import and sync them to your device. Load up your favorite videos, and hit the road.5 Zune Social
Discover, share, and connect with the Zune Social, a free online community that lets you share your musical tastes with friends and millions others. Customize your Zune Card and Zune profile page with your favorite music and pictures. Then connect and share Zune Cards, music, and messages with friends and other members of the community. Zune Marketplace
Fulfill your entertainment desires at Zune Marketplace. Millions of songs, albums, TV shows, audio/video podcasts, and more are available--plus, your online store is always open and only a mouse click away. Download or subscription? It's up to you. Buy individual songs and albums, or an unlimited Zune Pass music subscription2. Audiobooks
Let your Zune read to you while you can't. Listen to everything from your favorite novels to the latest bestseller. Now you can transfer your existing audiobook files from sites like Audible.com to your Zune device and enjoy them whenever you want. Xbox 360 Compatibility
Ever wish you could play games to the sound of your favorite tunes? Now you can. Connect your Zune device to your Xbox 360 console and play your favorite songs while you game on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE. You can share content from your Zune collection to an Xbox 360 console on a home network and play your media through the Xbox Dashboard. Accessories
Traveling, working late, or working out? Whatever you're up to, your Zune will be right there with you. Make sure you have the best accessories to keep up with your lifestyle. - Zune AC Adapter: Fast recharge wherever there's an outlet
- Zune Car Pack: Ride with Zune as it charges while playing in your car
- Zune Home AV Pack: Hook up your Zune to any home stereo and control it via remote
- Zune Premium Earphones: noise-isolating design that delivers superior sound quality and comfort
- Zune Cable Pack: Provides every cable you need to stay connected
- Zune Dock Pack: Nonstop your tunes while you charge your Zune
Legal Disclaimers:
1. Buy from FM feature available with stations broadcasting RDS and RT Plus data
2. Zune Pass is a monthly music subscription service; some songs are not available via Zune Pass. Available Zune Pass content may vary over time.
3. Wireless sync feature requires access to a home wireless network
4. Zune to Zune wireless sharing may not be available for all songs in your music collection and works only between Zune devices within wireless range of each other. Recipients may play full-length sample tracks up to three times.
5. Requires a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate and an integrated or external TV tuner.
6. Available content may vary over time.
What's in the Box?
Zune 120 GB Digital Media Player, earphones with three earpiece covers, Sync cable
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 A Thorough (Long) Review from a Zune 30 Owner an a iPhone 3G Owner September 22, 2008
Super Mum (California)
74 out of 78 found this review helpful
No matter your opinion on Microsoft, the amazing fact remains that every time they update a Zune they include a free software update for all past Zunes making them nearly identical as the new Zunes. I am sure one day this may stop due to the fact that the new hardware will require a different type of OS that won't work on the old Zunes (i.e. a Zune Touch or something). Until then, I am have been a very happy past/present Zune owner for this reason.
I owned a Zune 30 for 2 1/2 years prior to buying the Zune 120. My old Zune worked perfectly and was not a factor in my decision to upgrade. Did I need the extra space? Not really... but I wanted to try out the touch/click "squircle" before the new Zune games were launched. I read that some games may not work (or work as intended) with the Zune 30 since it does not have the touch sensitive pad. We'll see how true that is when games are put on to the Marketplace.
My opinion after owning the Zune 120 for a couple weeks:
The Good:
-I am a rabid/avid fan of the Zune Pass. I don't mind renting music, in fact I LOVE it. It really opens me up to new bands without wasting $10-20 on an album I may hate. For $14.99 a month [for unlimited downloads on up to 3 Zunes and 3 Computers] I can download from more songs than I can fathom and not be upset if I pick a few tone-deaf artists along the way. If I love an album enough to keep it I can buy it from Zune or Amazon or whomever. If you think about it, the Zune Pass could save you money by allowing you to test out bands before committing to a purchase. Also, if throwing a house party or having guests over, you can download music for your guests that you might never consider buying for yourself.
-Audible support now available. Not sure how much I will use this feature yet but for now I like it and am happy I am not closed off from this option.
-WiFi: the options are now amazingly more advanced and now having WiFi on the Zune makes sense. Being able to download songs over a WiFi connection is huge. McDonald's is teaming up with Zune and will be offering their WiFi connection to Zune owners in the near future. While iPod does this with Starbucks, there are many more McDonalds than Starbucks in the U.S. Though not sure if this is a good thing ;)
-Channels!!!: I love the new channels built into the software. As a Zune Pass subscriber I love taking advantage of this. The software makes a "channel" once a week of songs it thinks I will like based on a genre (I have a "My Classic Rock" channel, "My Rock" channel, and since I share my Zune Pass with family members a "My R&B" channel). I choose which, if any, channels I want to subscribe to (so I can skip the R&B one if I desire) and it downloads a playlist of sorts that changes every week. Also, I can subscribe to other generic channels (i.e. "Rock" Channel, "Punk/Ska" Channel etc.) not tailored directly to me if I so desire. This has been a great way to sample new bands/music that have relevance to my music style. Of course if you love a song/artist you can always permanently download the songs. If you are an avid gym buff or runner there are some very cool channels titled "Walk" "Jog" and "Run" that have songs which consist of the same range of beats per minute to keep you moving at a constant speed. Very cool.
-Mixview: Much better looking than "Genius" on iTunes since Mixview uses album art and artists pictures rather than plain old text and Mixview's suggestions seem more relevant to me than Apple's "Genius." This can always change in the future as each product develops and I am excited that there is competition in this arena since it can only make this better and better. If you don't know what Mixview is, it is Zune's way of gathering data based on your music preferences (and the preferences of others) to recommend new music to you. Pandora (the Internet Radio website) does a BEAUTIFUL job at this. It's free and I would check it out if you have never used it before. Amazing.
-Battery Life: Much better than the Zune 30 which is a nice surprise. Leave WiFi off for a longer battery life.
-Accessory Compatibility: the charger, dock, remote, car charger, etc. from the Zune 30/80/120 all work together wonderfully. If you have the version 1 dock you will need to remove the plastic insert in order to have the 80/120 fit. It only takes a few seconds and is very painless. I would add a link to websites that show video/pictures on how to do this but Amazon removed two posts in the Zune forum where I did this. Do a search, it's out there. The cases for the Zune 30 do not work with the 120 but the 80 is the same size and both use the same cases. Heard there are problems with older FM transmitters working with the newer Zunes. Not sure how prevalent this problem is as I use an AUX jack in the car.
-The Squircle: This is the only "big" difference between the Zune 30 and the 80/120. It did not take long for me to get used to using this but my learning curve may be shorter than others as I am used to swiping on my iPhone and now clicking seems more difficult for me. (You can turn this feature off if you just want to use the squircle as a click pad.) When I went to buy a case I found that most cases covered the squircle and was concerned it would mess with functionality. I want to report that it did not take away the ability of the Zune to notice my movements. However, the case makes it not as smooth of an action as the bare squircle (I have a silicone cover that makes my finger "stickier" against the case so the glide isn't as smooth). Something to think about when purchasing a case (which I would recommend.. see "The Bad")
The Bad:
-I LOVED the Zune 30 casing. That was one beautiful thing that the Zune had over the iPod. The iPods scratched and showed wear very quickly and the Zune 30's casing was virtually indestructible. With the new casing (party in the front/business in the back... the reverse mullet) it seems that the possibility for scratching is now higher. The shiny front is a fingerprint magnet and the matte black back has a silver/gold metal underneath (as evidenced by Microsoft's Zune Originals website where you can have your Zune engraved professionally.. they "scratch" [engrave] a design and the gold/silver color appears). Not sure how deep you would have to scratch to get to that color and I won't volunteer to be a guinea pig. Sorry!
I highly recommend getting a case and I am a sucker for buying a screen protector as the Zune is nearly all screen on the front and should remain beautiful and scratch-free.
The "I don't care"/ "No opinion":
-The Clock: There is a clock now.. and I don't care. Many did so they will be happy. No alarm built-in, so beware clock lovers. (Microsoft updates the firmware and software quite a bit so you never know if this could be added soon.)
-Buy from FM: I hate the radio in my smallish town. There are only a couple decent stations but they aren't good enough for me to stop listening to MP3s and tune in. For those who have better stations and are in to Top 40 or what is new on the charts this may be an amazing option for you. Getting artist and album info over Zune's FM radio could be helpful if your DJ never states the name of an artist (like so many don't) and, if you really like the song, you can download it immediately or tag it for download later (depending if you are in a WiFi hotspot or at home with plug in hand).
-Headphones: the Zune 30 came with "run of the mill" headphones, the Zune 80 came with "premium" headphones and the Zune 120 went back to the "run of the mill" headphones. I use third-party headphones ($100+) so I don't care what comes in the package. Others might so here it is.
-Games: as of today's date, there are no games available for download on the Zune Marketplace. This is supposed to change soon and I sure hope it does. However, there are two games that come loaded on the Zune when you plug it in to the computer and update (Hexic and Texas Hold 'Em). Apple has the upper hand here and has done wonders with the App store. I hope Microsoft takes note and does something like it with the Zune. Heck, I hope the do something even better so then Apple steps up their game even more... and around and around we go. Competition is great for consumers.
I think here is a good place to mention that I love my iPhone 3G AND my Zune and I need to have both in my life to be happy (in the materialistic sense). I don't listen to music on my iPhone due to limited space (after adding apps, photos, podcasts, etc. there isn't much room for music) and also because Apple does not have a subscription music "rental" service. Ideally I would like to see Zune make a phone similar to the iPhone or the iPhone to have a subscription based music service (both phones would need a large capacity drive) so I could carry around just one device (either iPhone or ZunePhone depending on the offerings). Until that day I live in harmony with my Zune 120 and my iPhone 3G.
Getting Pretty Close 2 PERFECTION!!!! September 9, 2008
Always Samsung (New York, NY)
57 out of 65 found this review helpful
Getting Pretty Close 2 PERFECTION!!!!
I actually wanted to rate this thing 4.5 Stars. But that option was not allowed. I just picked this up at my local Target and i must say it's a great device. I had the 80GB Zune & traded it in for the 120. This is essentially the same device nothing major has been done to it. The exterior is a really minor face lift. Inside are some new quirky features that have been added in such as purchasing songs from the radio, buying songs when you are at a wi-fi hotspot in public (Starbucks or McDonalds etc), and now video games has been added in. You get 2 free games with the new Zune 3G software update. With the update also includes a clock added in on the main menu on the upper right hand corner. I do love the Zune interface its one of the best. I love the touch/scroll wheel as well. It has the best of both worlds type of feel to it. Also i reserved my right to give this device 5 stars because it still has the clunky software and if the software update over the weekend proves to be the finishing touch that will make this MP3 player awesome i will revise my review. I know some people hate iTunes & some people love it. I think iTunes is great and its very user friendly and customization is beyond simple. Other then that, the Zune software at this time is really bad. Ironically the V1 software was actually better and as many people know the shocking thing is that this MSFT product isn't even compatible with its own MSFT Windows Media Player (Ironic huh?). Also i do wish the battery life was the same as the iPod. I always carry my USB charger with me to avoid losing battery power when traveling around. But with the gorgeous huge screen that rivals the iPod Touch and extra memory this MP3 is pretty close to being almost flawless. Hopefully with the right word of mouth, a better software upgrade, and some advertising Zune will soon become a household name =)
Pros:
Great UI/Menu
Slim & Sexy look
Big screen 3.2 Inch screen
120GB memory upgrade from 80GB
Wi-Fi Music buying features
Wireless Music Sync
Video Games
FM Radio
Sending music to other Zune devices via Wi-Fi
$14.99 monthly fee gets you unlimited music downloads
Cons:
Battery Life Could use a bit of extra juice
3G Software still not that much different
Zune 120 GB MP3 Player September 18, 2008
Miles Hinley (Detroit)
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3IZKKN72ZBSX2 Zune 120 review including new hardware, firmware, features and games. Comparison with Zune 80 from last year.Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player Black (2nd Generation)
Awesome lil machine September 9, 2008
Jettmiester (Oklahoma)
39 out of 46 found this review helpful
I may be jumping the gun, but I picked this up last night. I have been awaiting shipment of a 80 gig model when I ran across this 120 gig in a local store for $3 LESS than the 80 gig (which I'll return as soon as it arrives).
To be up front, this is my 1st mp3 player, so I may be easily impressed, but I have done lots of research and asking around and the iPod brand just did not seem to match my needs. I have a 64 bit operating system on my new computer and Microsofts Zune seemed to be the only one that was clear on having software supporting 64bit sytems.
Everything about this Zune has been very easy to use and get used to. The only thing I would have done differently for ergonomics is put a feeler in the middle of the touch pad so you know you are in the center by feel, A small indention, something.
The unit feels very solid and of high quality, and what makes the 3rd gens different from the 2nd and 1st will really be found out Sept 16th when the 3.0 Software is made available ( adding a Clock and added radio features are a few known enhancements). I really do like the monchromatic look of the 3rd gen without the silver back and the lack of chrome around the touch pad...very attractive! The less bling the better is my motto. Oh, and the radio reception is fantastic!
I dowloaded (or is it uploaded?) almost 2000 songs, my complete computer library in just a moments time...very impressed!
The 120 gig works well with the existing home Dock (using the 80gig adapter plate) and the sound quality far exceedes my expectations.
Image quality for the menus and album art to my 1080p 46" Plasma is a bit to be desired, but the video quality is pretty good. I did buy this mostly for music storage and playback, so I wont let that interfere with my overall 5-star score.
I am very happy so far!!!
I Love My First MP3 Player September 18, 2008
Marisa Williams
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player Black (2nd Generation)
A friend gave me an old iPod of hers when she upgraded to the iPhone. It was nice. I liked it. An old (I don't know which G; maybe 2G or 3G?) Little 2GB guy. Anyway, I outgrew it so decided to do a little research before choosing something. I know that Apple kinda has the corner on the "cool" of this market, but personally I think the iPod and iTouch (and therefore the iPhone, too) are u-g-l-y (ain't got no alibi). So if there was something sexier out there with good reviews and capabilities, I would definitely be interested. This is, after all, the very first MP3 player I've ever purchased. I wanted it to be a great one! Anywho, after much reading of Consumer Reports reviews and CNET reviews and such on the 5G iPods and the Zune, I decided to give MSFT a chance. I loved the way the 2G Zune models looked, with the big screen. And I wanted to listen to the radio, too. Luckily I was able to cancel my Zune 80GB order before it shipped, just as the 120GB model was released/announced. Whew! I got it today and charged it at work on my laptop and listened to the radio on the commute home. Now that it's loaded with all my music, pictures, videos, and podcasts and I've had a few hours to fool around with it and upgrade the software to 3.0 - BLISS! No complaints. Not a one. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Zune, my first (purchased) MP3 (and more) player. Way better than what Apple has to offer at present (for the same price), IMHO.
Full disclosure: I'm both an AAPL and a MSFT shareholder, so I want both companies to live long and prosper. Glad to see MSFT making a formidable crack at AAPL's iEmpire.
Cool discovery on an oops!: Doing chores around the house while listening to my Zune, I accidentally dropped the Zune (on the carpet, thank goodness). When this happened the headphones came unplugged from the Zune and when I put them back in, nothing happened. No sound, no nada. The lock was on, so I knew I hadn't accidentally hit any buttons with some effect. I was worried, but then realized that the Zune automatically paused my music and went into standby mode (the semi-off mode you can also reach by holding down the play/pause button). Tested it again, on purpose this time, and the same thing happened. Very cool! When I turned the device back on (by hitting the play/pause button) I then hit the play/pause button again and my music came back on, exactly where I'd last left it before the fall (and subsequent reenactment/test).
Smudges: The screen and control area are prone to smudges, but I bought a Griffin brand clear (hard) plastic (protective) case for it and not only does it look great, but the smudge factor is now a non-issue.
Battery life: So I've only had my 120 for about 48 hours, and I think I only charged it to 90% on the first day. After playing around with it since then (lots of HEXIC, a little video, radio, music AND HEXIC simultaneously, etc.) the battery was drained and needed to be recharged. I'll have to keep better track of the b-life now that I let it charge fully for 3 hours. Anyway, found some great battery life extension tips on CNET. Google "Make your zune battery life last longer" if you're interested. The tip I found the most helpful was number 8 (I didn't realize I hadn't been turning my Zune all the way off 'til reading this): "Be at the main menu for these procedures: To turn the unit off if you are going to come back to it in about a hour, (or a school day): Hold the play/pause button down until the screen goes dark. To turn the unit completely off, if you are not going to be using it for about a day or several hours, do the following: Hold down the back button while holding down the down button on the touch pad until the screen goes dark. Now the unit is completely off."
Games: Totally addicted to HEXIC, one of the two games that comes for free with this Zune. It's like TETRIS but with hexagonal (six-sided) blocks. It's way too much fun. You can listen to your music or the radio while you play the video game. Love it! Which isn't a shocker seeing as how I loved TETRIS as a kid. But it's really nice to be able to play games and listen to music, radio, or a podcast at the same time. Very cool.
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