Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)

I received my Zune and immediately began charging it. Downloaded the software and was on my way. It took me a little while to figure out how to use the Zune website (Marketplace), but once I got the hang of it, it's now a piece of cake. I had alot of my own music on my Windows Media Player that I added to my Zune. My only issue is, I'm still not sure how to sync it from my Media Player to my Zune. My Media Player is not recognizing my Zune when it's connected. So, I guess I'll still have to play around with it a little more. Overall, I love my Zune. The sound is awesome and I love the screen! It's perfect for my workouts and for traveling!!! I would definitely recommend!!!

Very easy to use even the wife can use it...One draw back is the long download time and install software takes quite a while...

I loved my Zune Red 8Gigas, I had previously brought a 30 gigs from Creative Zen, but the Zune is way better!!!!

I have been very happy with this product. The interface is much simpler than the ipod. I really like the fact that you can make your own background from personal pictures, etc. The touch pad is very easy to use and makes scrolling through data a breeze.
I only have a couple complaints about it. One is the fact that it doesn't support some formats for audio and video. I have had to use a third party software to convert the files to compatible formats. The Zune software is easy to use, but it doesn't do a very good job of ripping music and retrieving data for the cd.
Other than those couple complaints, I have loved the zune.

I've used several iPods (2nd-3rd gen), I've borrowed my friend's iPod nanos, and I have used the first Zune (30GB). So I expected a lot from this little device.

Installation of the Zune software was a lot easier than I remembered it with the first generation Zune. Getting everything setup took around 3 minutes. Very easy!

Getting my music to the Zune took a little longer. The Zune marketplace did not allow me to easily copy Windows Mediaplayer playlists or copy/paste folders to specific playlists.

The sound is perfect... I have a set of Grado-60 headphones and Ultimate Ears fi-5 EBs. No complaints on the sound. The volume is plenty loud - I can hear everything nicely at 6 in a quiet room and 10-12 in a car doing 70mph.

The main reason I got the Zune 2nd gen was the podcasts. It is everything I dreamed of... CNN, The Economist, NPR - ALL automatically downloads to my Zune everyday and old podcasts are automatically removed. All I have to do is plug it in and it goes to work! I've got over 2GB of podcasts on my Zune right now.

The screen quality is seriously impressive. Even though it is super small my co-workers watched several of the movies that came with the Zune - they were really impressed (so am I). It is REALLY sharp for such a small screen.

Battery life - I always have this plugged into my computer whether at work or at home so I've never gone below the first "bar" of battery life.

Sorry, haven't used the wireless feature - my family is getting a few Zune 8GBs so I will try and report back.

Definitely recommend this over the iPod. Why? I've had enough iPod vs Zune wars with my co-workers to last me years... I think Zune Marketplace is easier to use, I like the feel/look of the Zune better, and the ability to listen to the radio has always been a big plus for me (when I get tired of my music). Never understood why the iPod didn't get FM... I really hate iTunes - though it does have tv shows. The iPod can also be used like a USB drive - something you can't do with the Zune (WHY???).