Product Details
- Size: 4 GB
- Brand: Zune
- Model: HUA-00001
- Dimensions: 2.72" h x
5.51" w x
1.57" l,
.55 pounds
Features
- Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC
- Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscription service; extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card
- Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory
- 4 GB capacity for up to 975 songs, 25,000 photos, or 12 hours of video
- 1.8-inch color LCD with 320 x 240 pixel display resolution
Zune 4 GB Video MP3 Player, Refurbished (Black)
Product Description
Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC; Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscription service; extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent value
By Syc
I bought the refurbished Zune 8 for $77. The price may have changed after I posted this review.PROS[+] Well-built, all parts are scratch-resistant including the glass and plastic[+] Sturdy build and flash memory make this drop-resistant even without a case[+] The touch-sensitive Zune Pad interface is intuitive and fun to use, like a laptop pad that you can click and flick[+] The screen is crystal-clear, videos and pictures are very sharp[+] FM radio offers good reception through the earphone "antennas"[+] Good battery life, just charge once or twice a week with normal use[+] Supports Zune Pass (14 day free trial available for everyone, regardless of whether you own a Zune)[+] Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to download and stream songs with a Zune Pass[+] Free yearly firmware upgrades from Microsoft with new features[+] Excellent priceNEUTRAL[*] Normal resolution (240x320)[*] Average amount of storage space (8 GB)[*] Includes stock earphones, which are of average quality but can be magnetically attached for convenienceCONS[-] Small screen (1.8 inches diagonally)[-] Windows only, but free software Songbird can give limited support for Zune on Mac and Linux[-] Wi-Fi features drain battery quicklyThis Zune was much smaller than I had originally expected-- I never realized how small 1.8 inches really was for the screen. On the other hand, it's remarkably small and thin, and very sturdy for its size. You won't need a case to protect this, since the glass, plastic, and metal are too hard to be scratched in casual use. You don't even have to worry about dropping this, since there's no hard drive involved, which means that the Zune will, in almost all situations, continue to work properly.One of the main perks for the Zune, compared to the alternatives, is support for the Zune Software. Although it is Windows-only, the Zune Software has a very easy-to-use and nice-looking interface, and has features like Mixview, which suggest new music depending on the history of music you listened to. Also, the Zune is compatible with the Zune Pass, which is a subscription service that gives you access to all of Zune's music library for $15 per month. If you buy songs on a regular basis, this is definitely worth a look. Also, Microsoft rolls out yearly firmware upgrades to all Zune models, so it's like getting a new Zune annually for no charge.Please note that while the Wi-Fi features are pretty nice (especially for such an affordable MP3 player), you will drain the batter much faster while you are using these features. Turning on wireless already speeds up battery drain, but downloading or streaming music, while potentially handy if you are in a place with Wi-Fi, can make your battery run out 10 times as quickly! Use Wi-Fi in moderation unless you don't want enough battery power to listen to music or watch movies later.Even though this is refurbished and Amazon said that the product may have "cosmetic imperfections," the only thing I noticed was a tiny dent in the plastic at the border of the glass. It's not easy to spot, and not nearly as obvious as the numerous scratches I've seen on the screens and surfaces of some other MP3 players. This purchase has confirmed for me that buying refurbished is a great way to save money on a good product without sacrificing much at all. You even get the same warranty, so the only real difference is not being able to claim that your product is new (which is certainly worth saving $50 for).As a device that I use to listen to music on (through downloaded songs or radio) and watch videos on, the refurbished Zune 8 is a steal at under $80.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
It's Alright.
By Everett L. Giles
I've had my refurbished zune 4gb for about two weeks now. I think Microsoft tried really hard to make the zune a good ipod competitor, and I commend them for that. I've had an apple ipod nano video as well. The zune player is nice if you enjoy getting your local FM radio, which I do. I am able to get podcasts that I got from apple itunes at the zune marketplace. I can watch TV episodes that I recorded on my Windows Media Center PC on the zune player which is nice because you can save money and have more freedom because you can watch what you record. The recorded video plays smooth too. The zune also recognizes the music and podcasts I have in my itunes library, so I didn't have to work hard to get my music into the zune media management software. The wifi on the zune player for me was not really usable because it kept dropping the connection so I couldn't use it to purchase songs from the zune marketplace. Lastly, even though the zune player is refurbished Microsoft still gives you a 1 year warranty.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.My Zune ownership, in retrospect.
By Bocephus
I purchased the Zune 8g some time ago. Having owned it for about a year now, I have some input for future consumers that I wish I had been given.I would give the following pros and cons:Pros:- Unique- Intuitive controls- Good battery life- Software is easy to use- Device settings allow for a lot of cool customizationsCons:- How to turn Zune off not included in package (read below)- Syncing with Xbox doesn't show podcasts (which has since my initial review apparently been patched)I have never been one for apple products. I can't understand the appeal of having the same exact thing as the person next to me. Microsoft is something I'm very familiar with and enjoy the ability to customize my EVERYTHING. I thought buying a Zune would compliment that desire well and for the most part it does.The Zune software is easy enough to use. Without doing the "Zune Pass" (the subscription based portion for buying media) it is still easy enough to categorize a collection, set automatic downloads for my favorite podcasts, and update cover art/ musician information for my collection. Any changes I make within the software are immediately applied to the music on my Zune during syncing. The Zune software even allows me to sync on my home wireless network when I'm within reasonable proximity to my computer. If I've changed album cover art or set certain podcats to automatically be downloaded to the Zune, this function does it for me while the Zune is charging. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the 21st century exempli gratia.The Zune itself is easy enough to use, but not straight out of the box. I had to dredge the internet for the simplest of actions: how to turn the darn thing off. The included instructions list other great functions, but no where in the included paperwork does it say how to turn the thing off. Bad move indeed, Microsoft. It lists all sorts of hibernating and standby modes, but not how to turn it off. By holding the "back" button and the "down pad" direction at the same time the machine turns off within 10 seconds. I read a few reviews from customers experiencing horrid battery life and now understand why. I can usually get about eight hours out of a full battery. I found out this last weekend the cigarette lighter I was using turned out to be faulty and went on a true eight hour road trip through most of California. My Zune died in the parking lot of my destination. Other than that the machine itself works well. Its intuitive controls are easy to navigate. I haven't tried watching videos on it, but I'm sure if a video addict needed a fix they would prefer a larger screen.My Zune plays well with others. Other Microsoft products, that is. It greets my Xbox 360 like an old friend, syncing instantly. My laptop and desktop are equally as welcoming when it comes into proximity. It's like my home network is Cheers, and a Zune named Norm just walked in.If I had to to it all over again I would in a heartbeat. The price on the factory refurbished Zune was somewhere around 30% of the MSRP. For what I got it was TOTALLY WORTH IT. I hope my anecdotal experiences have helped your decision making process in some way.
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