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Zune 4, 8, 16

Manufacturer	Microsoft
Type	Portable media player
Release date	November 13, 2007
Retail availability	since November 2007 since June 13th 2008
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Storage capacity	4 / 8 / 16 GB flash memory
Connectivity	Wi-Fi , USB, Microsoft Surface (wireless)
Online services	Zune Marketplace
Dimensions	3.6 x 1.6 x 0.33 in. (91.5 x 41.4 x 8.5 mm)
Weight	1.7 oz.

The Zune 4, Zune 8, and Zune 16 are second-generation models of the Zune lineup, announced October 2, 2007 and released November 13, 2007. They are flash memory-based players meant to compete with the iPod nano and the Sansa Fuze , both smaller and cheaper than the three hard drive-based Zune devices, the Zune 30, Zune 80, and Zune 120. They feature music, video, and podcast support, and come with Wi-Fi and FM Radio.

Overview

The D-pad of the original Zune has been replaced by the Zune pad, which allows for touch-sensitive controls in addition to 5-way clicking. Wi-Fi is used for wireless synchronization and for sharing photos, podcasts, and music with other Zunes, although shared songs may only be played three times by the receiving Zune. The FM Radio includes RBDS support for displaying song and station metadata, but does not support HD-Radio. Both Zune models also feature scratch resistant glass screens.

Reception

Zune 80/120 and Zune 4/8/16 menu system

The Zune 4,8, and 16 have gotten a generally positive but lukewarm reception, and lag slightly behind their primary competitor, the iPod Nano, in reviews. Positives and negatives mimic those of the Zune 80, as the 4,8, and 16 are very similar devices in a smaller package: the Wi-Fi and navigation are praised, while the lack of Mac support detracts.¹ Zune Marketplace has now been updated with the ability to purchase certain television shows. ² The Zune 4,8, and 16 retail pricing is cheaper to their iPod Nano competitors.

Preloaded Content

Zune 4GB/8GB/16GB comes pre-loaded with a variety of songs, music videos, podcasts, short films, and images.

Audio Tracks:

• Datarock, "Fa-Fa-Fa"
• Mexican Institute of Sound, "El Microphono"
• Sidestepper, "Paloma"
• CéU, "Ave Cruz"
• Barenaked Ladies, "Easy"
• John Doe, "Golden State"
• The Handsome Furs, "Cannot Get Started"
• Pop Levi, "Sugar Assault Me Now"
• Junkie XL, "Dark Territory"
• Pacha Massive, "Don't Let Go"

Music Videos:

• Avril Lavigne, "Make Five Wishes" Trailer
• Low, "The Hatchet"
• Pacha Massive, "Don't Let Go"
• Funky C, "Joya"
• Dntel, "The Distance"

Podcasts:

• KEXP Live
• "This American Life: Squirrel Cop"
• Nylon TV
• MSNBC.com
• Intro to Podcasts
• Intro to Podcasts (Spanish)

Short Videos:

• "Red Bull BC1" (Red Bull)
• "A Passion for Film Making" (IFC)
• "First Kiss" (CAPiTA Snowboarding)

Images:

• "Illume," Red Bull (44 images)
• Zune Image Set (42 images)

References

1. ^ CNET Review
2. ^ Zune.net | Videos

External links

• Zune.net product overview page
• Technical specifications
• Preloaded content

Wikipedia content modification information:

• This page was last modified on 8 January 2009, at 04:36.

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