Comments on: Microsoft Zune 8GB Review

By: dj_demonyito

dj_demonyito — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:31:21 +0000

i love to have this also. any updates on the availability here in PHL?

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Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:15:35 +0000

[...] Over-all, I would say the 4th gen iPod Nano is not worth an upgrade. There aren’t enough compelling features for this new Nano. I was expecting some WiFi capability and FM radio support just like the older but competing Microsoft Zune. [...]

By: dwight alcantara

dwight alcantara — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:46:05 +0000

I have a black zune I got it in a raffle.I am working in a call center and that is my account, I am certified zune technician. I got my zune before microsoft released it in north america.
I have problem with my zune, its that back button its hard to press but I still like it, one good thing about the zune is that you can send musics, videos and pictures to other zune users and you can also see other zune users playing.

By: tonti

tonti — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:59:46 +0000

more importantly, where do you get your zunes? :s

By: bem

bem — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:23:26 +0000

nice to read about other zune users here! I have an 80gb zune w/c i bought last xmas, and it’s really great. a lot of the people who dislike the zune haven’t actually used one, but when you do it’s very nice. i’ve had ipods before and i do like my zune much much better. i also got it (at that time) for only around 10k, which is a great deal and everything.

i hope the zune userbase here in the philippines will increase so that they will release it outside US and Canada and make more accessories.

By: L@nn

L@nn — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:28:47 +0000

I have a black Zune 30 gb, just upgraded to ver. 2.5, I love it, but the problem is I can’t get accessories here locally. Any idea where can I find them?

By: jhoeforth

jhoeforth — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:09:50 +0000

@Yuga
Nice review, I’m from the Philippines and I have a Zune 80. About the Divx support, there’s a hack for the Zune software that will allow you it to read DivX files.

http://www.zunescene.com/zune-divx/

@BrianB
Microsoft has launched XNA 3.0 Framework that allow developers to create games and apps for Zune. An IM app for Zune is now available (though in very early phase), you can check it out here:

http://www.zuneboards.com/editorials/developers-developers-developers.html

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Zune info » Blog Archive » Microsoft Zune 8GB Review — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:28:01 +0000

[...] Having had several mp3 players (an iPod Video 30GB, a Nano, an iPod Touch and a Red Zune) for sometime now, I find myself using the Zune more often than the others. Let me share with you some things about the Microsoft Zune and why I think it’s a good replacement for the venerable Apple [. Go to Source [...]

By: Rom

Rom — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:05:02 +0000

nice review there yuga, I myself own a zune30 and it really is a good device, much better than iPod imho. I have both.

Just wish they would go international so we could have more accessories…

By: Mojics

Mojics — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:16:46 +0000

wahhh.. okay i will look for that it’s hassle to get on ebay and tipidpc better to have warranty..

By: yuga

yuga — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:07:49 +0000

Mojics, they say some units are available in Virra Mall, Greenhills. You just ahve to look a little harder among the shops there.

By: Mojics

Mojics — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:45:39 +0000

Guys can you tell me where to buy this one.. I already looked on Tipidpc pero walang Brand new and sa Ebay.ph…

By: yuga

yuga — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:18:30 +0000

@eat1ng - I don’t think it support DivX/XVid. Only WMV, H.264 and MPEG-4 but up to 720×576.

@Lindt Dale - used to do meet-ups a year ago but don’t have much time lately (last one was December 2007 Beer Party). Will notify you when I organize one this year.

@Lyle - yeah, i bought a wireless FM Transmitter for my iPod and it sucks even if it’s already so close to my car stereo.

By: Lyle, RN

Lyle, RN — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:55:42 +0000

I am in the Philippines and I can automatically download album art from iTunes. :p

I like Apple products but I gotta say that the iPod sucks at the wireless arena.

I hope Apple rolls out support for A2DP profile(bluetooth wireless music streaming)in their upcoming firmware update for the iPhone.

By: Lindt Dale

Lindt Dale — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:58 +0000

Hey Yuga,

Finally, someone besides me appreciated Zune…. I have 2 Zunes right now, both the 30gb models(the old ones) I love my zunes very much….I love their new software (version 2.5)
Anyways, I’m planning to get a new 80gb zune….

Yuga, I have a question, do you hold a yugatech meet ups? I was really hoping to see you guys soon…. and talk a lot of gadgets…. hehehe

By: eat1ng

eat1ng — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:59:37 +0000

Your method is ok, but i think using only one earphone is better (as sound may be reflected through…aah, whatever). Using my cheap Sony MDR-D66, I can distinguish sound quality of Ipod, Sony, and D2.. So i guess using quality, out-of-my-budget earphones such as those from shure or sennheiser will support my claim.

Anyway, out of topic na ata ako.

This zune looks good. Would you know if it can play divx/xvid files with resolution greater than 320×240?

Automatic download of album art? Cool. MP3tag is a useful tool, but automatic download is better. Thanks for the info, abe.

By: yuga

yuga — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:22:26 +0000

I’m not familiar with that of Creative or Sony mp3 players so I cannot make any comparison. When comparing sound quality, I usually hook the players into an external speaker (I use an Altec Lansing 321) and listen to them at various volume levels.

My observation is that the sound quality is factored by the quality of the earphones that came along with it rather than the audio chipset of the mp3 player. And yes, the earphones of the iPod generally sucks.

By: eat1ng

eat1ng — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:06:27 +0000

“Sound quality is at par (almost indistinguishable) with the iPod Nano, with volume scale from 1 to 20″

Does this mean sound quality of zune also sucks?

Sound quality of ipods is regarded inferior compared to that of Sony, Creative, and Cowon. I bet cowon D2’s sound will make you feel listening to FM radio (quality sound) when using Ipods. Read more in iaudiophile.net and anythingbutipod.com forums for more anti-ipod comments. hehe

Peace.