
Kind of nice
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
I would give the Zune HSA-00001 4GB a 6 out of 10. The quality of construction seems to be solid, the sound quality and radio tuner are a step ahead others, and the compact design makes this device quite portable. However, the Zune interface and PC side software are a big disappointment.
Upon opening the packaging you are greeted with a beautiful new electronic device that is neatly wrapped, shinny, and seems to cry out "Turn Me On"! Unfortunately it isn't quite that simple. The Zune requires you to log into a web site, setup an account, and download and install its software, then use that software to run any discovered updates on the device before you can even play around with its features. Then the Zune software automatically pulls in all the music it finds on your PC whether you want it imported or not. Fortunately it does not sync all that music to the device. Navigating the Zune software is also not as straight forward as competitors with clumsy menus and an ugly interface.
Like the Master of all mp3 players (Apple's iPod) the Zune is slightly overpriced compared to other solid devices like those offered by SanDisk. But Apple and Microsoft both have the clout to draw the big $$ logging a history of good products. The radio feature is certainly an advantage over the iPod, but the Zune falls short on design, ease of use, and software (i.e. iTunes vs. Zune). For the price I would lean toward the Apple gear or go for a SanDisk to save a few $$. If you really hate Apple, or simply love Microsoft, the Zune will likely satisfy your needs.
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