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Although the Zune was largely a failure in terms of overall market share, it wasn't a bad product offering. * The Zune Pass was an excellent way to get music f
by brondaire 16y ago
Although the Zune was largely a failure in terms of overall market share, it wasn't a bad product offering.
* The Zune Pass was an excellent way to get music for a flat monthly rate, and the selection and price was competitive with Rhapsody and other services.
* Zune hardware was always top-notch, with Zune devices having FM or HD radio. The Zune HD was particularly nice.
* Zune Social was somewhat similar to last.fm and provided useful music recommendations.
* Zune offered DRM-free music, in addition to DRM-locked music for the Zune Pass.
* The (Windows-only) client software was very well designed, and superior in usability to iTunes (IMO).
I would be disappointed to see the Zune name go, but sometimes good products fail in the market.
- makmanalp 16y agoEspecially the hardware. Nice build quality overall with solid plastic and metal, slick braid-covered earbuds instead of plasticy ones. The UI was pretty awesome too, minus a few usability annoyances.
- Griever 16y agoIn regards to the client software, I must say that iTunes is an absolutely atrocious piece of software (at least on Windows). I think the Zune app really got it right for managing large amounts of music in a simple-to-use interface. It really is too bad that it will most likely be getting the can soon enough.
- nigelsampson 16y agoAgreed, I started used the Zune software when I purchased a WP7 and really enjoy the software, especially when compared to itunes. Great products but unfortunately failed for other reasons.