Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Simple controls (50)
  • Great sound quality (49)
  • Sleek/compact (44)
  • Reliable (42)
  • Lots of storage (40)
  • Easy setup (37)
  • Tough (25)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Good battery life (6)
  • High quality (6)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (10)
  • Freezes up (5)
  • Screen breaks easily (5)
  • Insufficient storage (4)
  • Short battery life (3)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (2)
  • Awesome (1)
  • Bulky headphones (1)
  • Cant give up (1)
  • Confusing set up at first (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (42)
  • Gym / working out (31)
  • Good for commuting (27)
  • Sports (24)
  • Work (20)
  • Anywhere (11)
  • Home (6)
  • School (5)
  • Entertainment (4)
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MODEL- HSA-00007 VENDOR- MICROSOFT CORPORATION

FEATURES- Zune 4GB Video Player- Red finish
Super slim and ultra-portable, Zune 4GB and Zune 8GB make it easy to
take your music, videos, pictures and podcasts wherever you go.
Listen to your favorite radio station with the built-in FM tuner or
wirelessly share tracks with your friends to discover new music on
the go. Browse the Zune Marketplace to choose from millions of
songs, albums, DRM-free (without digital rights management) MP3s,
music videos, podcasts and more.
Includes Zune unit, Headphones, Sync cable, and 3 sizes of ear sleeves.
* Your songs, your color.
Choose from among four colors to make your sleek and slim Zune reflect
your personal style: pink, red, black or green.
- 4GB Player
This Zune can hold up to 975 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 12 hours of
video.
-8GB player
This Zune can hold up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of
video.
* Beautiful color screen.
A bright, durable 1.8-inch glass screen lets you enjoy your music,
videos and pictures in style.
* Touch controls.
Fly effortlessly through your song, picture and video collections with
the new Zune Pad. Innovative new touch controls let you brush or click.
* Wireless sync.
Cut the cord to your PC. Refresh your Zune with new content anywhere you
charge your device. Connect to your PC through your home wireless
network by setting your Zune to automatically sync the latest podcasts,
music and more from your stereo dock, AC Adapter or speaker dock
accessory.
* Zune Social, a beta online community Web site.
Discover, share and leave your musical mark. Create a Zune Card and
personal profile at Zune.net to reflect your musical identity. Invite
friends, share song recommendations, post comments and browse member
pages to discover new music and connect to other people with similar
musical tastes.
* Zune Marketplace.
Get your fill. Over 3 million songs, albums, DRM-free MP3s, music
videos, audio and video podcasts and more. Buy individual songs and
albums or choose a Zune Pass to get unlimited downloads for a flat rate.
* Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing.
Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists,
pictures and even audio podcasts. Listen to the full track of any song
you receive up to three times, and even pass along songs you receive to
other friends who have a Zune. If you like a song you receive, you can
easily add it to your wish list and then buy it from your PC the next
time you sync.
* Recorded television content to go.
The Zune software will now automatically import broadcast content
recorded on Windows Media Center for Windows Vista Home Premium or
Ultimate, so consumers can sync it onto their Zune and hit the road.
* Built-in FM radio.
With the built-in FM tuner you can listen to your favorite local FM
radio stations while you're on the go. Advanced tuning capabilities
allow you to see the name of the song and artist currently playing on
select frequencies.
* Import your music.
Zune software will automatically import your existing music, pictures
and videos, including music you have ripped into iTunes and Windows
Media Player, even transferring your existing playlists and song ratings
in one easy step. Some content may be protected by the service you
purchased it from, so those files cannot be imported.
* Your games. Your music. Your way.
Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 and customize the soundtrack in your
favorite games. You can also stream music, pictures and videos from the
Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless
connection.
* Accessories.
A full line of Zune accessories is available to enhance your experience
wherever you are, at home, on the go, in the car or working out.

-- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------
SCREEN - 1.8" color display with scratch resistant glass
320 x 240 pixel Resolution
May be used in vertical or horizontal orientation.
SUPPORT - Audio: AAC, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA (Zune Marketplace)
Image: JPEG
Video: WMV, h.264, MPEG-4
WIRELESS RANGE-
up to 30 feet
VIDEO OUT - Composite through headphone jack; Component or composite
through Zune dock.
ACCESSORIES - H6A00001 Zune Dock Pack v2
H7A00001 Zune Home AV Pack v2
H9A00001 Zune Car Pack v2
JBA00001 Zune Sync Cable v2
JDA00001 Zune Premium Headphones
JEA00001 Zune AC Adapter v2
N4A00001 Zune Leather Case
QPA00001 Zune Cable Pack v2
POWER SOURCE - Rechargeable battery
Battery (music): Up to 24 hours
Battery (pictures): Up to 4 hours
Battery (video): Up to 4 hours
Charge Time (AC Adapter, to 100%): 2 hours
Quick Charge Time (AC Adapter, to 90%): 1 hour
DIMENSIONS - 41.4mm W x 91.5mm H x 8.5mm D WT.- 1.7 oz.
www.microsoft.com

Specification Description
Model 25070691, 25070693, 25070694, A9E39443
UPC 882224519793
Additional features Wireless connectivity, 802.11b/g compatible Authentication modes: Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Encryption modes: WEP 64- and 128-bit, TKIP, and
Additional features Wireless connectivity, 802.11b/g compatible Authentication modes: Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Encryption modes: WEP 64- and 128-bit, TKIP, and AE
Audio formats supported Windows Media Audio Standard (WMA) (.wma): Up to 320 Kbps; constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) up to 48-kHz sample rate. WMA Pro 2-cha
Audio formats supported Windows Media® Audio Standard[4] (WMA): up to 320kbps; constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) up to 48kHz sample rate. WMA Pro 2-chan
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Average Run Time 24
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Benefits 4GB of storage holds up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 pictures or 12 hours of video*Durable 1.8" glass screen keeps your album art, videos a
Built-in clock Yes
Built-in memory 4GB
Cables Included Zune Sync cable
Cables Included Zune sync cable
Capacity 750
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Discover and share.
Display Catalog Number 42-384
Display Catalog Number 42-385
Display Catalog Number 42-386
Display size (diagonal) 1.8 inches
Enclosure Color Black
Enclosure Color Pink
Enclosure Color Red
End Product Indicator Yes
FM tuner Yes
ID3 tags support Yes
Included in the Box Microsoft Zune 4GBEarphonesZune Sync CableFoam earpiece covers (3 pairs)
Included in the Box Microsoft Zune 4GBEarphonesZune Sync cableFoam earpiece covers (3 pairs)
Included in the Box Microsoft Zune 4GBEarphonesZune sync cableFoam earpiece covers (3 pairs)
Inputs 1 x USB
Inputs 1 x USB(Sync)
Inputs 1 x USB(USB)
Mac system requirements Mac OS X with BootCamp (running either Windows Vista or Windows XP)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max resolution 320x240
Memory type Flash
Memory type Flash memory
Model HSA-00001
Model HSA-00005
Model HSA-00007
New Date Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 CDT 2008
New Date Tue Jul 15 00:00:00 CDT 2008
Number of songs (by encoding) Up to 1,000 songs based on 128kbps WMA files of 4 minutes each
Number of songs (by encoding) Up to 1,000 songs, or 25,000 pictures or 12 hours of video
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x USB(Sync), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headphone)
Outputs 1 x USB(USB), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headphone)
Outputs 1 x USB, 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headphone)
PC interface supported USB
PC system requirements 32-bit/64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise,
PC system requirements Either 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista En
Photo formats supported JPEG
Photo formats supported JPEG (.jpg)
Player Type Music, photos & videos
Preloaded with music Yes
Product Depth 0.33
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer *Music estimates are based on 128Kbps Windows Media Audio (WMA) files, with a length of four minutes each. Pictures transferred to your Zune will be o
Product Height 3.6
Product Height 5.5
Product Type Flash
Product Weight 1.7
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 3.6
Product Width 5.5
Recharge Time 3
Recharge Time UOM HOURS
Rechargeable Yes
Size Pack
Software included None included, Zune software available for download at http://www.zune.net/setup/
Sound output mode Stereo
Supported Languages English, French, Spanish
Supported Languages English, Spanish, French
Type Color LCD display
Type Scratch-resistant glass display
Video formats supported Windows Media Video (WMV) (.wmv) Main and Simple Profile, CBR or VBR, up to 3.0 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per
Video formats supported Windows Media Video (WMV): Main and Simple Profile, CBR or VBR, up to 3.0mbps peak video bit rate; 720x480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720x5
Voltage 3.7
Voltage UOM Volts

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Pretty, easy, fun

"I had a 30gb Zune and used it in a limited capacity - Most of my music was already on iTunes on my PC and was using a very old iPod. Moved over to Zune and had trouble using software, buying music and importing from iTunes. With the 4gb, updated software and it took almost two hours during holidays to get new software set and multiple reboots. Good thing is that it works wonderfully well and even brought in a..." Read Full Review »

Mar 14, 2008 by Bo will test it

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
thumbs down for microsoft

"Many product flaws. Great at first, now broken and won't charge. Many customers have mysterious cracking of screen. FYI--don't loose your receipt, buy an extended warranty, and keep original box and all papers that came with it or don't buy. Eventually you'll wish you didn't...." Read Full Review »

Mar 31, 2008 by zunemad

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player Review

An Amazing mp3 Player

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Sound
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Sleek/Compact
  • Smudge Resistant

    Cons

  • Confusing set up at first
  • Not as mush color options

    Best Uses

  • Great for use anywhere
 

"I use my Zune everyday.



I'm glad I found the Zune. I use it everyday. I like how you can customize the background of the Zune. Awesome alternative to the iPod. It doesn't feel cheap and plasticky. It feels like an expensive piece of hardware, but it isn't. The back is smudge-resistant aluminum. A …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 8 2008
GonzEfra
Detroit, MI
I am:
  • Casual Listener
 

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player Review

Love it, Love it, Looooooove it!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Sound
  • Lots of Storage
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Anywhere
 

"I love my Zune!! I am working on getting a 120 GB because even though the 4GB holds a lot of music, I still need more space! Zune marketplace has so many songs...even ones that I thought I would never find. Ripping music from my CD's was simple too. The only tricky thing was figuring out how to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 23 2008
Kimber 1
Chicago, Illinois
I am:
  • Audiophile
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player Review

A Good MP3 Player

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good clarity on screen
  • Great Sound
  • Lots of Storage
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bulky headphones
  • Short battery life

    Best Uses

  • Commuting
  • Gym / Working Out
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Walking
 

"The Zune is my second Mp3 player and i think its a great machine better than the Ipod.

Some good things it has are radio, and backgrounds, easy navigation.

Some bad thigs about it are that the battery dies quick, and the software freezes a lot.

But you have to move your mouse up and down and it w …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 18 2008
Alx
Paterson NJ
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  • Avid Listener
 

Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player Review

Nice Features

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Portable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Entertainment
  • Older Children
  • Teens
  • Travel
 

"Purchased as a Christmas present for 10 year-old daughter. I have the older Nano and my husband has the new Nano. The Zune is about the size of the older Nano, just a bit thicker.



One of the main things that helped me sway my husband to the Zune was the availability of Pink--which Apple now o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 2 2008
Manic Mommie Brenda
Indiana
I am:
  • Parent of Two or More Children
  • Working Parent
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Microsoft 4GB Digital Media Player Review

Awesome mp3 player

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Sound
  • Lots of Storage
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • Sleek/Compact
  • More »

    Cons

  • Difficult to Set Up

    Best Uses

  • At Work
  • Commuting
  • Gym / Working Out
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"This is the best MP3 out,I have the 30gb one but my friend has this one and its pretty cool i prefer the 30gb one cause i have 10k+ songs on mine and still more room for pictures and videos,All in all its great,Bit thicker then the new ipods witch is good cause you can get a better grip on the devic …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 20 2008
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New York, NY
I am:
  • Audiophile
 
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