Product Description
Super slim and ultra-portable, the Zune 8GB Video Player makes 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 MP3s (without digital rights management), music videos, podcasts and more. 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. 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. With the built-in FM tuner you can listen to your favorite local FM radio stations while seeing the name of the song and artist currently playing on select frequencies Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 and customize the soundtrack in your favorite games
Amazon.com Product Description
Music and entertainment, your way. That's what the Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player is designed to deliver. The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and unlike the iPod, it even has a built-in FM tuner so you can keep up with local news and sports. Your Zune gives you the power to wirelessly share full-length tracks, playlists, pictures and podcasts with your other Zune-wielding friends, and it is available in four bold colors. And when you receive songs that you just can't get out of your head, you can easily tag the songs and buy them the next time you sync up. Whether you're listening to music, radio, or rocking out to the latest music videos on the bright, roomy screen, the Zune allows you to tailor your entertainment, right in the palm of your hand.
The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and it is available in four bold colors. |
Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts with other Zune users.
Shown with Zune dock and remote, sold separately. |
Store up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video. |
Get all your favorite music at the Zune Marketplace. |
Simple, Innovative Controls
The Zune is a breeze to use with new, intuitive touch controls. Don't subject yourself to cumbersome, slow scrolling. The innovative new Zune pad makes browsing your music, video and picture collections fun and effortless. You'll fly through your favorites and get to just what you're looking for in no time flat. This powerhouse device stores up to 2,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 25 hours of video. (Please note that music estimates are based on 128 kbps WMA files, with length of 4 minutes each; pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; and video estimates are based on 500 kbps WMV files with 128 kbps WMA audio tracks.)
That's a lot of entertainment, and you'll appreciate it even more with the Zune's awesome screen. The super-slim, ultra-portable Zune sports a durable, 1.8-inch color screen that provides uncompromising portable video viewing. This Zune also comes equipped with headphones and three pairs of foam headphones covers. Your favorite music, videos, and pictures have never looked and sounded better.
The Zune Community and Marketplace
We're all exhausted by the cables and wires that tangle up our lives. Luckily, the Zune is one device that doesn't require another cord. You can easily connect to your home wireless network and sync your Zune with your PC collection of digital goodies. You can also sync using the dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory (not included). This attractive, powerful device does much more than connect you to just your collection. The Zune is all about sharing and community. At the Zune Online Community you'll discover, share, and leave your musical mark. Create a Zune card and Zune profile page to reflect your musical identity. From the Zune Online Community you can invite friends, share song recommendations, post comments, and browse member pages to unearth new tunes and connect to others who share your musical tastes.
When you're ready to purchase music and load your device with new tunes, turn to the Zune Marketplace. With over three million songs, DRM-free MP3s, music vidoes, audio/video podcasts, and more content added every day, you'll certainly get your fill. The store is always open and just a mouse click away. You can also choose between the download or subscription packages--buy individual songs and albums, or snag a Zune Pass subscription with all you can eat access to discover and explore the nooks and cranies of artists and genres.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Once your Zune is loaded with good stuff, you'll be ready to embrace wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures, and even audio podcasts. You can listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times. And you can even pass along songs that are shared with you to other friends. If you find a song you really love, you can easily add it to your wishlist and buy it later when you sync to your PC. When it comes to syncing and importing your music, the Zune makes it easy. Zune software can automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos from iTunes and Windows Media Player in a variety of formats, including your existing playlists and song ratings.
FM Radio, TV Shows, and More
The Zune will also automatically import TV shows or movies recorded using a PC running Windows Media Center in Windows Vista. Record all your favorites, sync to your Zune, and hit the road with your favorite TV shows right in your pocket. The Zune also features a built-in FM radio tuner so you can listen to local FM stations or tune in programming while you're at the gym. Advanced tuning capabilities allow you to see the name of the song currently playing on select frequencies. Another awesome feature is the Zune's compatibility with the Xbox 360. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 to customize the soundtrack in supported games. You can also stream music, pictures and vidoes from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection. Whether you're staying in or going out, travelling or working, the Zune can be right there with you, providing loads of entertainment direct from your pocket.
What's in the Box
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player, headphones, sync cable, and three pairs of foam headphone covers.
Customer Reviews:
totaly amazing.......2007-12-25
My mom got me this zune for christmas, I had been anticipating the mp3 player for like 4 months. I had my mom install it on the computer because when i tryed it was to annoying and i was in a rush to play guitar hero 3. It took my mom about 3 hours to install it because we had to upgrade programs and they weren't working but after a bit i came over and just went by the directions and bam! it worked. I have about 200 songs and 2 shows on it, its awsome. The image quality is mind blowing and trust me on this buy zunes over ipods. Ipods SUCK! they snap, crack, break, all the time buy a zune they never break.
No Zune for Christmas here!.......2007-12-24
I wish I had a Zune to review! I ordered this well over a week ago with Amazon's *guarantee* to be delivered in time for Christmas! Well guess what ... it is now Christmas Eve and there is no Zune under my tree for my son. That is very poor service, Amazon!
Great little MP3 player.......2007-12-24
My only regret is that I did not buy the 30 or 80 GB Zune. This device is easy to use, compact, and the software is even easier. The picture quality is amazing for videos.
The only slight negative is the finger pad. It can be a little touchy as your finger needs to be right in the middle in order to make a selection.
Never owner an iPod, Zen, or any other player.......2007-12-24
Having Never owned a MP3 player before I don't have anything to really compare it to, but I'm pretty happy with the Zune. There are some things the prevent it from being perfect in my mind, but it is well worth the money and works real well for music. For the most part I'm impressed.
I did a lot of research before buying an MP3 player and decided on the Zune for a few reasons. Some of these reasons turned out not to be as important as I thought and others didn't work right out of the box, but a couple of them are really impressive. I was really intrigued by the Automatic Wireless syncing, but to do this you'll need to buy a separate AC power cable. You can still sync wirelessly by going to the menu on the Zune, but this uses up a lot of batteries and the only included way to charge it is with the USB cable. So, unless you're going to go out and buy the power cable you don't really get wireless syncing. Another thing that was advertised was syncing with your recorded windows media TV shows. I've tried setting this up, but I couldn't figure out an easy way to do it in the Zune Program. It could still be possible but, if it is it isn't as simple as syncing with your music collection. The one feature that really works and sold me on the device is the Zune pad. I tried it out in the store and it is even better in practice. It is really easy to scroll though the long lists of artist/albums/songs on the Zune.
The Zune player itself seems pretty well built. Its small and light weight. The screen looks beautiful for the album art and for pictures. Video looks good too, but it is a little small. The Zune Pad that I mentioned before is a great feature. You can brush the pad to scroll through music and change the volume. It also responds to pressing it like a button. Overall the Unit is pretty nice. Battery life is good enough from my experience, I've never ran out of power when I needed it. However, like I mentioned before I don't have anything to compare it too.
The software, though downloaded separately is a pretty big portion of this player and, thankfully, it works real well. When you first load it up it should be able to find all the music and photos and videos, unless you store them in a weird place. If thats the case you'll have to tell the program where your media is before it will find it. Syncing is painless and you can set it up to sync all your media, or just your music, or specific items. There are a lot of options for what to sync and what not to. Using the software is pretty intuitive and I doubt any one would have trouble getting acclimated to it. The Zune Store isn't too bad either. It uses Microsoft Points, which is 80 points per dollar and is the biggest downside, but the quality of the music is better than the music from iTunes. There isn't as much selection as iTunes, but for me most of my favorite music was there. You can actually download the software and give it a try without buying a Zune, which is something I recommend doing.
There is also a social aspect to the Zune, but I wont go into it much. Right now it consists of a Zune Card that shows what songs you've played and a friends list where you can track the plays of your friends. Right now it can only be accessed by going to zune.net. Unless you have a lot of friends who also have a zune, I don't see this being very useful.
Overall, the Zune if very functional and fun. Although it didn't live up to all my expectations, I am still very happy. The Zune is a great looking very fun portable music player and I would encourage people to give it some consideration for their next MP3 player purchase. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Cooler than iPod nano.......2007-12-24
I used to own both an iPod Nano and Video 30GB and bought the flash Zune to replace them after losing them.
Style is certainly subjective, but I really think the Zune is much more attractive than the standard iPod, both on the exterior and the on-screen displays. The size is great and fits comfortably in the hand.
The Zune has an innovative user interface. Like iPod, it allows you to navigate songs by title, artist and album. But one key advantage is that once you start navigating in a certain dimension, you don't lose the previous context. For example, if you start scrolling vertically through the list of artists and select one, you surely see the albums displayed, but that previous list of artists is still visible and navigable, just transposed horizontally on the top of the screen.
The only negative mark I would give Zune is that it can sometimes be difficult to navigate without looking at the screen and the touch pad, to either change the song or adjust the volume, especially with gloves on.
The FM radio tuner is a great feature and reception is excellent. The screen is sharp and although small, can play videos very nicely.
Lastly, the Zune player and marketplace is beautifully designed and easy to use. There are some missing management features, but this program is without a doubt a lot more visually appealing than iTunes. The iTunes player is as fun as reading a spreadsheet.
If you're going to buy music online, iTunes still has the best selection. I'd recommend buying from Amazon, which is cheaper, and comes without any DRM. I managed to find a clever way to import my iTunes-purchased songs into my Zune library, while still abiding by "FairUse" guidelines. The Zune marketplace requires you to buy credits in preset increments. I like having the ability to buy one song at a time rather than having to pay $25 up front. The songs on Zune have their own currency as well, which isn't pegged to the US Dollar. You might as well be paying in Euros. You pay 100 cents for every 80 credits you receive. As most songs are 79 credits it appears a bargain until you do the math. This seems a bit deceptive and for this reason, I will not buy music from Zune marketplace. It's a still good experience for sampling new music, however.
Average customer rating:
- Performs as well as Tivoli and Sangean with great Retro/Modern Design
- way overpriced, plastic cheap feel to it, average tuner.
- Eton Sound 100
- simple with a punch of bass
- A great table radio, not such a good bedside radio
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Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Black
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Product Features:
- Covers AM from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments
- 10 preset station assignments, auto station, auto tune, sleep timer, snooze, and alarm with buzzer and radio options
- Included infrared remote control lets you operate radio from the comfort of your bed
- 3-inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded, high-fidelity mono speaker produces powerful, distortion-free room-filling sound
- Measures 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000OV4W3Q
Release Date: 2007-02-01
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Product Description
Attractive design with retro styling, this is one radio that will not disappoint you with sound quality that continually surprises from such a small desktop speaker. The Eton Sound Radio a piece of your home or office decor. With a precise AM/FM digital tuner and an alarm clock, this AC powered table radio is a must-have on your bedroom table or your desk. An auxiliary input lets you connect your favorite MP3 or portable player for play through the speaker. The Sound-100 also has a port for adding an optional stereo headphone. All in all, a great little radio for your home. 2 line 16 Character Dot Matrix LCD display with Backlight Auto tune provides a programmed service list Encoder volume control External aerial connection socket Clock with Sleep/Nap timer and Alarm mode 7 Watt RMS power output to integrated 3-inch full-range speaker speaker Headphone socket, AUX Input and Audio Line output IR remote control Requires AC power (power cord is included) Dimensions - Width 8.268 x Height 4.528 x Depth 5.098 inch (210mmx115mmx129.5mm)
Amazon.com Review
The Etón Sound 100 is a small and stylish clock radio that is ideal for small spaces such as the office, workshop, kitchen, or bedside table. Its advantages over similar devices includes its retro/futuristic stylings and the powerful punch of distortion free music it delivers from its mono speaker and rear-directed subwoofer.
Setup and Control
We found the Etón 100 a snap to setup, relying on the included manual. Its functions are so simple and to the point, its controls so intuitive, that there is hardly any need for a manual.
The radio includes AM and FM, with five presets for each. AM ranges from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments. The FM signal comes from an old school chromed, telescoping antenna that can be rotated to any needed angle, while the AM antenna is a built-in loop. Stations can be micro-tuned by quickly pressing the up or down tune buttons on the remote or the device itself. Holding the tune button down for a few seconds scans reliably to the next available station.
A small and stylish clock radio with a retro yet futuristic look.
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We found that the Etón 100's high-sensitivity, digital PLL tuner could pull in crystal clear FM and AM stations, even without extending the antenna. Two AA batteries provide backup of the settings in case of power failure, but the included power supply is needed to power the device.
The alarm wakes you with your choice of a chime or one of your preset radio stations, and features a five minute snooze button, if you can't yet face the day. Of course you can also connect your favorite MP3 player and use its alarm to wake you with via the radio's speaker. If you like falling asleep to music you can easily set the sleep timer in increments of 15 to 90 minutes.
Back to the Future
With the look of an old-time radio restyled for the 21st century, the Etón 100 draws attention to itself as a little work of art in its own right. The large silver volume knob and three-inch speaker dominate the face. Sleekly rounded corners give a contemporary and finished look. Rubber feet keep it from sliding or scratching your furniture. It is small enough to fit easily on a desk or night-stand, but not so tiny that it won't attract attention: 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D). The display is gently backlit in blue and gives all the information you need, including time, station, alarms, and sleep timer functions. Design-wise it's a statement of urban chic and modern style in a small and functional package.
Sound
Although the sound from its three inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded mono speaker is never going to compete with your home stereo system, or with more expensive and larger stereo radios, it delivers a surprising punch and range, in combination with its rear-firing subwoofer. What pleased us most about the Etón 100's sound is its crisp clarity. Plenty of small speaker systems rattle and buzz as soon as you turn the volume more than halfway up. We cranked this little box up to room-filling volumes without the slightest hint of a buzz. Although it allows no audio adjustments (such as bass and treble) subwoofer gain is calibrated with volume in order to maintain a constant balance of high and low dynamic range.
Along with a 3.5 millimeter jack for headphones, there is a mini-jack input for a CD or MP3 player. We got great sound from an iPod simply by setting it at full volume and letting the Etón 100 do the rest.
Pros
- Clear, powerful sound and modern styling in a small, inexpensive package
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Input for CD and MP3 players
Cons
- Mono sound only
- No audio adjustments
What's in the Box
Etón Sound 100 radio, remote control, AC adaptor, operation manual, warranty information
Amazon.com Product Description
The Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio brings you a classic musical companion with a stylish new twist. Eton has updated the retro glamour of radios past with swooping, curved lines, and today's in-demand, bold colors so that this old-school music box will add a touch of flair to any modern decor.
The Eton Sound 100 radio packs a wallop that makes it perfect for both home and office use. This unit covers the AM frequencies from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and the FM RDS frequencies from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments. The ES 100 radio features five AM and five FM memory preset station assignments so you can quickly jump to your 10 favorite stations, an encoder volume control, and manual scan tuning. This radio also features an auto station function that locates and locks on to the strongest station signal, as well as an auto tune function that provides a programmed list of services.
The stylish ES 100 utilizes a high-sensitivity, digital PLL tuner for excellent AM/FM reception and sensitivity, and a built-in LCD display with a 2.4 x 0.98 inches (W x H) viewing area that is gently illuminated so it won't keep you awake, with a blue back light, black characters, and a two-line display that indicates time, station, alarm, band and presets. The clock on this radio is in 12-hour format, lets you select between radio and buzzer alarms, and provides you with a sleep timer and snooze function. And for the ultimate in convenience, this handy little unit even lets you operate it via an included infrared remote control.
This radio has built-in, 3.5-millimeter auxiliary line-in and audio line-out jacks for connecting an MP3 or CD player, and/or a set of headphones or additional speakers, as well as an AC power jack for connecting the included AC power adapter. The ES 100 utilizes an external aerial connection socket, a single-channel amplifier, and a three-inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded, high-fidelity front-firing mono speaker that is capable of producing incredibly powerful, distortion-free room-filling sound. The FM antenna is a chrome-plated telescoping aerial with a 360-degree swivel and rotation, while the AM antenna is a built-in loop. This radio has rubber feet on the bottom to prevent surface scratches, and includes a battery back-up that stores real time during a power failure and requires two AA batteries (not included). This Eton Sound 100 AM/FM radio comes in black, weighs 2.82 pounds, measures 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Eton Sound 100 AM/FM radio in black, AC adapter, infrared remote control, owner's manual and warranty card.
Customer Reviews:
Performs as well as Tivoli and Sangean with great Retro/Modern Design .......2007-12-23
Like the previous poster I am a radio nut/collector.
I have owned several Tivoli's, as well as a Sangean WR-1 and WR-2. They all have their strong points and weaknesses, but this is a strong competitor to any of them, and the price is right when Amazon runs a sale.
I use the iPod dock version daily in the office and this version in the kitchen. I like its tone better than the Tivoli or Sangean (a little less bassy and more clear).
Am and Fm rececption are fine in the locations I use it. It sounds good, and is well made. Looks better in a modernish space than the Tivolis or Sangeans.
way overpriced, plastic cheap feel to it, average tuner........2007-12-12
Not much to say here other than you can do much better with much less. I am a radio collector and right now you can do much better with a Sangean WR-1 or WR-2. This radio feels cheap and has an external power supply. Sound is about the same as a $25 no name unit you can buy at any department store.
Eton Sound 100.......2007-11-28
I got this radio from Amazon when it was on sale (gold box deal). I've been using it to listen to AM/FM stations as well as connect my MP3 player to it. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Some of the pros and cons of this unit are:
Pros:
Excellent AM and FM reception
I do like the design and styling (I got the silver version)
Remote
Aux input
Audio quality is good for a unit this size
Cons:
No EQ/Tone control
Can not use external antenna or wire antenna
simple with a punch of bass.......2007-11-27
great little radio, the price on amazon could not be beat. small and simple yet strong sound and the tuner picks up stations much better than other radios I owned. I wish the display could dimmed down a bit.
A great table radio, not such a good bedside radio.......2007-11-09
I use as a bedside clock radio. Maybe that was not the market segment originally intended, as it is awkward at those functions.
Sound and tuning are exemplary. No complaints there. It's the bloody snooze button and the brightness of the display that make it a poor bedside clock radio.
The snooze button is tiny, about 1 inch by 1/4 inch, result: it is hard to hit precisely if you wake in a clumsy fog to the alarm. Aggravating the snooze button size issue: it is located right next to the alarm on/off button, so if you miss the snooze button you may accidentally hit the on/off button which will result in the alarm cycle being turned off.
The display backlight light rivals a light house. It lights up the entire room. I've got to find an adhoc way to dim that, or this radio is destined for the office.
I'd give this 4 stars as a bedroom clock radio... five stars as a table radio. The sound and tuning are quite satisfactory.
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