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Zune’s distinguishing features are its FM radio, HD radio (on the Zune HD model only), subscription model, and the Zune Social. FM radio is available on all Zune hardware models. FM radio features include RBDS, which receives and displays digital information in conventional FM radio broadcasts. Files can be shared wirelessly between Zunes and PCs as well as other Zune devices. Zune’s primary competitor is the Apple iPod product line.

The first Zune model, the Zune 30, was released in the United States on November 14, 2006, featuring a capacity of 30 gigabytes, FM radio, and a 3 inch screen. The Zune 30 was initially available in black, brown or white. Retail packages contained a pair of basic headphones, a carrying case, USB cord, and a software CD.

The Zune 80 was announced on October 2, 2007, along with the smaller Zune 4 and Zune 8 to compete with Apple’s iPod nano line. These were to be known as the second generation of Zunes. The Zune 80 featured a 3.2 inch screen, while the Zune 4 and 8 come with an 1.8 inch screen. Both come with a new touchpad-style input device (squircle as fans called it) and new software (also available for the updated Zune 30.) Additional file support for H.264 and MPEG-4 formats was also included, whereas the older Zune 30 requires these formats to be transcoded to WMV prior to sync. The ability to sync wirelessly (automatically if connected to a power supply), podcast support, and an upgraded song-sharing licensing are now available on all models. The new software also allows a Zune to communicate with other Zunes to share pictures and songs. A free firmware update added the new software features to the original Zune 30, and was released on November 13, 2007. The Zune 80 came bundled with a USB connection cord and premium headphones. The Zune 4 and 8 come with a USB connection cord and basic headphones.

The Zune 120, part of the second generation of Zune devices, was released September 16, 2008. As of September 2009, the devices run the 4.0 firmware. Aiming to improve on the design of the original Zune, the Zune 120 is 3.6 millimeters thinner and 31 grams lighter. It also has a slightly larger screen (3.2 inches instead of 3) and higher battery life (up to 24 hours for music, versus up to 14). The D-pad of the original has been replaced by the patented Zune Pad, which supplements 5-way clicking using a capacitive touchpad similar to the iPod Click Wheel and only responding to human touch. The Zune 120 shipped with a newer firmware version than the original Zune shipped with, but a firmware update for the original restored parity. The Wi-Fi antenna can be used for buying music on the device, playing others in games via Wi-Fi, wireless synchronization and to share photos, podcasts, and music with other Zunes, although shared songs may only be played three times on the receiving Zune.

The Zune 120 has been reviewed more positively than its predecessor and on par with the iPod classic, its primary competitor. CNET’s review said, “The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.” Wired’s head-to-head review said the Zune 120 edged out the iPod classic due to its screen, Wi-Fi, radio, and navigation. However, some reviews have also been critical of the Zune Marketplace, which lacked movies (though it has since begun carrying TV shows and movies), and the lack of Mac support.

The Zune 80 and 120 have scratch-resistant glass displays, and the back can withstand fine scratches if dropped on the floor. The premium in-ear earphones (available only with the Zune 120 unless purchased separately) are highly durable and have a magnetic back so they can stay together instead of coiling around each other in preventing damage to the wire.

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If you would like to download the zune software for free, go to this link: http://www.zune.net/en-US/

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