Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink)

Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink) Features

Additional Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink) Information

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 Zune Leather Case: Protects your Zune with style

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 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink), earphones with three earpiece covers, Sync cable

What Customers Say About Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink):

This was pathetic. But no explanation can possibly justify the hours I had to spend just getting the device up and running There is simply no excuse for this. After hours of attempting to install the software, re-installing the software, installing patches, downloading updates, troubleshooting and following Microsoft technical difficulties suggestions I could NEVER get the software to recognize my Zune.

But all the cool features mean nothing if you can't get the product to work. As usual, Microsoft should be ashamed of the quality of their software. I was more than happy to leave my Apple days behind me.

I'm sure the Zune is a great product although I wouldn't know because I WAS NEVER ABLE TO USE THE ONE I PURCHASED. I was a long time I-pod user but was annoyed at Apple's user/song restrictions so was very excited by the specs and functionality of the Zune - especially the FM radio and song identification features. Unfortunately, I'm going back to Apple.

I can't think of a more worthless product that forces you to go through hours of work just to use it for the first time. I returned it after 3 days.

The interface is elegant, simple, and just plain works (something I can't say about my Meizu). The Zune used to be able to log onto Last.fm with Zenses, but can't with the latest firmware upgrade(I think someone's working on a workaround). I bought the Zune two weeks ago, after trying one out at the local best buy. However, I'd read a lot of stuff on Headfi regarding the surprisingly good sound quality on the Zune.Sound:Rich, full, balanced. Unfortunately, Microsoft gimped the Zune. The glass front picks up fingerprints, but resists scratches pretty well. I didn't play it all night, and it has an auto-shutoff once the plug is pulled.Interface:Really intuitive, but also allows blind operation.

I didn't use recording.Gripes:The Zune is almost perfect. Wifi is pretty useless (Microsoft crippled it).

Paired with my Audiotechnica ESW9's, the Zune absolutely floored me.Fit and Finish:It's like a slab of polished agate in the hand. They're both in the same class, but I think the Zune is more flexible.Compatibility:It doesn't handle Ogg, but it handles multiple video formats with ease (something my Meizu can't, and iPod's won't).Wifi, Radio, etc:It has an excellent radio.which is sometimes indistinguishable from lower quality mp3's here in SF.

As an Apple fanboy, I'm leery of anything Microsoft related. Compared to the 4th gen iPod nano, it's a tossup regarding which is better.

Also, the Zune software is really slow and hardware intensive (just like a bloated version of iTunes, but worse).Conclusion:I don't like Microsoft, but I like the Zune.I'll be selling mine though, because I'll be heading to Japan and I'd like to have the GPS capability of the iPod Touch (although SQ is only OK). It beats my Meizu M6 (which kicks the snot out of the ipod) in the subtleties of the piano.

The back is really hard to scratch or smudge due to the anodized, brushed metal finish.The iPod nano.smudges and scratches really easily.Battery Life:Very good.

The MSRP on the Zune website for the 8MB player is $139.99 regardless of color and you get a free inscription.

Why is the Zune 16gb on Amazon $200 MORE than the Zune store is selling it for.

I let her know this and she said I could return it. Also very disconcerting to have a Seller call you a "liar" and "untruthful" in an email. It did not work. $4.75 which she claims was on the box, but did not take me up on my offer to send her a scanned copy of the receipt which I finally discarded thinking she was refunding my return postage - silly me). I bought a Zune from this Seller and it was defective during its first use.

Instead, I am lambasted by the Seller and called slanderous names. Under Amazon's policy, "item defective during first use" is a reason to return it. I have filed a complaint with Amazon under the A-Z Guarantee on this. I never could get it to work. When I emailed her as to the status of my return shipping, she told me that since the Zune worked for her she would not refund my return postage. Apparently the Zune she sold me was "on a shelf" for a while which is why it didn't charge. I agreed and sent back the Zune. I have been doing business on Amazon Marketplace and Ebay for years and have never had an experience like this.

I asked for help; she told me what to do to get it to charge. I simply wanted a product that worked when plugged in as a gift for a dear friend. For the money you think you're saving buying from this Seller, go to the nearest Best Buy and rest assured that you're getting a product that works the first time you plug it in, and without the negative and meanspirited comments. I inquired about recouping the cost of my return postage; she said she would pay it but it would have to be through Paypal. She also accused me of lying about the amount I requested for return postage ($8.75 v.