Product Description
The Sansa Shaker features many ways to listen to and share songs. It has a built-in speaker to enjoy music without ear buds, to play your favorite music, and listen with your friends & family. Plus it comes with two headphone jacks. You also have the ability to play and share SD cards loaded with your favorite songs. (A SanDisk SD Memory card is included) Changing songs on the Sansa Shaker is a snap - or rather, a ?shake?. You can impress your friends by shaking the device to jump to the next song, or use the colorful controller bands for forward and backward changing as well to manipulate volume. The Sansa Shaker is available in a choice of colors, and comes equipped with a USB cable, lanyard, pre-loaded songs, and a colorful array of stickers so kids can customize their device. An AAA battery is included which allows up to about 15 hours of music life when using headphones.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sansa Shaker puts fun first with its design and functionality. Shake the device to jump to the next song, or use the colorful controller bands to advance or rewind songs. It's got two headphone jacks and a built-in speaker to share your favorite music with your friends. A 512 MB SD Card is included, and can be replaced with a larger capacity card. Powered by a single AAA battery providing up to 15 hours of music life.
The Sansa Shaker is a fun, interactive MP3 player. |
The Shaker is available in Pink or Blue, and comes with a colorful bunch of stickers so kids can customize their devices. |
Shake, Rattle and Roll
The Sansa Shaker gets its name from its most exciting feature--the ability to jump to the next song by simply shaking the device. You can also use the colorful controller bands for advancing/rewinding and changing volume. Kids ages 8 and up can have a blast with their favorite songs. Even the system sounds are fun, with an "Uh-Oh" sound indicating a low battery, and other sound effects.
Share Your Music
The Shaker is all about sharing your favorite songs. Use the built-in speaker to enjoy music without headphones, or listen with friends and family. It's also got two headphone jacks, so you and a friend can both plug in for a more intimate experience. Finally, since the Shaker uses SD Cards, you can play and share cards loaded with your favorite tunes. A 512 MB SD Card is included.
Adding Music
Adding music is simple. Just twist open the cap of your Shaker and connect to your PC via the included USB cable. The device will appear as a drive in your Windows Explorer. Just drag and drop the songs you want. Shakers are compatible with Windows XP, and require Windows Media Player 10 or later.
Colorful Options
The Shaker is available in Pink or Blue, and comes with a colorful bunch of stickers so kids can customize their devices.
What's in the Box
Sansa Shaker, 512MB Card (in Unit), 1 pair of headphones, Stickers, CD with user guides, 1 AAA Battery, and Quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic kid's alternative to an iPod!.......2008-01-01
I bought the 512MB Sansa Shaker in pink for my 6-year-old daughter. She has long coveted her teenaged sister's $300 iPod, but there was no way I was getting her one. I chose this because of several features:
*Size makes it easier to keep track of
*Two headphone jacks for sharing with her brother in generous moments
*Single AAA battery provides power
*Pink color would be a big hit
*The seperate speaker lets her listen without headphones
*Easy copy and paste when adding music (no complicated iTunes to use)
*No digital readout to deal with (child doesn't have to be able to read)
She's had it for a week, and I think it's become grafted to her body! To her, it's just as good as her sister's. It came with 5 children's songs included, so it was ready to use right out of the box until we could add more music for her. It also includes one AAA battery, a set of earbuds, and a 512MB card. To add music, just load the music onto your computer, then drag or copy and paste onto the card, and you're set.
The battery says it will provide 8 hours of music. In practical use, she got about two days out of it, and that was heavy use. Walmart sells these in a 4-pack for 99 cents.
The earbuds were a bit hard for sich a little girl to manage, but my mom gave her a set of earbud-looking things attached by a piece that goes over her head (it's a fold-up set), and these have worked perfectly for her.
The speaker doesn't have a loud capability, so I don't have to wake up to music blasting throughout the house. Not bad sound at all for such a little unit, though you won't be DJing a party with it. She's perfectly happy with it.
The 512MB will hold hundreds of songs; more than any kid that age could ever need. If for whatever reason you decide your child needs more space, just pay $20 for a 1G card later on.
The size is a bit smaller than I had expected. It appears to be the size of a pop can, but I'd liken it more to the size of a salt shaker. Just the right size to grip in a child's hand, but big enough to find in a messy house. The flat iPods can become lost under as little as a sheet of paper.
It comes with a D-clamp to attach to a lanyard, but does not include the lanyard itself. The stores were closed on Christmas Day, so I just made one from an old shoestring.
Bottom line: It comes with everything you will need to run it right out of the box, including pre-loaded music, and it has been a fantastic hit with my 6-year-old. The battery life is satisfactory (keep more handy). I love this so much that I'll be buying the blue one in November when my son turns six!
ok.......2007-12-31
can only get it to download mp3 even though it says you can download wavs so my daughter only has 4 songs on it so thats disappointing other than that its ok
sanza shaker mp3 player.......2007-12-31
I purchased this for my 7 yr old grandson and it has been a Hit he loves being able to use the external speaker as well as earphones. Has good sound for such a small player. I would buy this again I believe it was one of his favorite things for christmas also I found it the cheapest through Amazon.
SANDISK SANSA SHAKER.......2007-12-31
GREAT PRODUCT FOR YOUNGER KIDS. VERY EASY TO USE AND PROGRAM WITH MUSIC.
MY SON AND NEPHEW BOTH LOVE THEM.
Just a little bit of a pain.......2007-12-31
Make sure you know how to change your computer media player to the correct format because mp3 format is the only format this player accepts!! I had to go to the Sansa website to read troubleshooting problems and replies to figure it out. Other than the pain of having to do that it is a neat little first player for kids. Next one will have a screen.
Product Description
It's about music and the simple pleasure it derives. Moreso, it's about the possibility of sharing songs with others. The Sansa Shaker features many ways to listen to and share songs. It has a built-in speaker to enjoy music without ear buds, to play your favorite music, and listen with your friends & family. Plus it comes with two headphone jacks so you and a friend can listen together within the privacy of your ears.. You also have the ability to play and share SD cards loaded with your favorite songs. A SanDisk SD Memory card included. Changing songs on the Sansa Shaker is a snap - or rather, a ?shake?. You can impress your friends by shaking the device to jump to the next song, or use the colorful controller bands for forward and backward changing as well to manipulate volume. It comes with a lanyard, pre-loaded songs, and a colorful array of stickers so kids can customize their device. One AAA battery is included which allows up to 15 hours of music life when using headphones. Shaking action enables function to skip to next random song Runs off of 1 AAA battery up to 15 hours
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sansa Shaker puts fun first with its design and functionality. Shake the device to jump to the next song, or use the colorful controller bands to advance or rewind songs. It's got two headphone jacks and a built-in speaker to share your favorite music with your friends. A 512 MB SD Card is included, and can be replaced with a larger capacity card. Powered by a single AAA battery providing up to 15 hours of music life.
The Sansa Shaker is a fun, interactive MP3 player. |
The Shaker is available in Pink or Blue, and comes with a colorful bunch of stickers so kids can customize their devices. |
Shake, Rattle and Roll
The Sansa Shaker gets its name from its most exciting feature--the ability to jump to the next song by simply shaking the device. You can also use the colorful controller bands for advancing/rewinding and changing volume. Kids ages 8 and up can have a blast with their favorite songs. Even the system sounds are fun, with an "Uh-Oh" sound indicating a low battery, and other sound effects.
Share Your Music
The Shaker is all about sharing your favorite songs. Use the built-in speaker to enjoy music without headphones, or listen with friends and family. It's also got two headphone jacks, so you and a friend can both plug in for a more intimate experience. Finally, since the Shaker uses SD Cards, you can play and share cards loaded with your favorite tunes. A 512 MB SD Card is included.
Adding Music
Adding music is simple. Just twist open the cap of your Shaker and connect to your PC via the included USB cable. The device will appear as a drive in your Windows Explorer. Just drag and drop the songs you want. Shakers are compatible with Windows XP, and require Windows Media Player 10 or later.
Colorful Options
The Shaker is available in Pink or Blue, and comes with a colorful bunch of stickers so kids can customize their devices.
What's in the Box
Sansa Shaker, 512MB Card (in Unit), 1 pair of headphones, Stickers, CD with user guides, 1 AAA Battery, and Quick start guide.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic kid's alternative to an iPod!.......2008-01-01
I bought the 512MB Sansa Shaker in pink for my 6-year-old daughter. She has long coveted her teenaged sister's $300 iPod, but there was no way I was getting her one. I chose this because of several features:
*Size makes it easier to keep track of
*Two headphone jacks for sharing with her brother in generous moments
*Single AAA battery provides power
*Pink color would be a big hit
*The seperate speaker lets her listen without headphones
*Easy copy and paste when adding music (no complicated iTunes to use)
*No digital readout to deal with (child doesn't have to be able to read)
She's had it for a week, and I think it's become grafted to her body! To her, it's just as good as her sister's. It came with 5 children's songs included, so it was ready to use right out of the box until we could add more music for her. It also includes one AAA battery, a set of earbuds, and a 512MB card. To add music, just load the music onto your computer, then drag or copy and paste onto the card, and you're set.
The battery says it will provide 8 hours of music. In practical use, she got about two days out of it, and that was heavy use. Walmart sells these in a 4-pack for 99 cents.
The earbuds were a bit hard for sich a little girl to manage, but my mom gave her a set of earbud-looking things attached by a piece that goes over her head (it's a fold-up set), and these have worked perfectly for her.
The speaker doesn't have a loud capability, so I don't have to wake up to music blasting throughout the house. Not bad sound at all for such a little unit, though you won't be DJing a party with it. She's perfectly happy with it.
The 512MB will hold hundreds of songs; more than any kid that age could ever need. If for whatever reason you decide your child needs more space, just pay $20 for a 1G card later on.
The size is a bit smaller than I had expected. It appears to be the size of a pop can, but I'd liken it more to the size of a salt shaker. Just the right size to grip in a child's hand, but big enough to find in a messy house. The flat iPods can become lost under as little as a sheet of paper.
It comes with a D-clamp to attach to a lanyard, but does not include the lanyard itself. The stores were closed on Christmas Day, so I just made one from an old shoestring.
Bottom line: It comes with everything you will need to run it right out of the box, including pre-loaded music, and it has been a fantastic hit with my 6-year-old. The battery life is satisfactory (keep more handy). I love this so much that I'll be buying the blue one in November when my son turns six!
ok.......2007-12-31
can only get it to download mp3 even though it says you can download wavs so my daughter only has 4 songs on it so thats disappointing other than that its ok
sanza shaker mp3 player.......2007-12-31
I purchased this for my 7 yr old grandson and it has been a Hit he loves being able to use the external speaker as well as earphones. Has good sound for such a small player. I would buy this again I believe it was one of his favorite things for christmas also I found it the cheapest through Amazon.
SANDISK SANSA SHAKER.......2007-12-31
GREAT PRODUCT FOR YOUNGER KIDS. VERY EASY TO USE AND PROGRAM WITH MUSIC.
MY SON AND NEPHEW BOTH LOVE THEM.
Just a little bit of a pain.......2007-12-31
Make sure you know how to change your computer media player to the correct format because mp3 format is the only format this player accepts!! I had to go to the Sansa website to read troubleshooting problems and replies to figure it out. Other than the pain of having to do that it is a neat little first player for kids. Next one will have a screen.
Product Description
The Platinum GameCube Controller delivers clasic GameCube design and better control of the action, for all your favorite GameCube games!
Customer Reviews:
Gamecube Controller.......2007-12-31
Works great so far. It keeps both of my kids happy since they can now play games together. The true test will be over time, however. We got two of these when we first got our gamecube, a few years ago. One still works but the other stopped working after about 6 months. I figured I'd give it one more try.
happy with purchase.......2007-12-31
We needed to get a new controller to replace an off-brand one that was not working reliably. We had two that worked well, that were made by Nintendo, and one that was made by another brand. Great purchase. For us it has been worth it to pay for the name brand, as it's more reliable, even if it does cost a little extra. Looks sleek. Works really well. Color never seems to matter to us in how it works, but the brand name does seem to make a difference.
game cube controller.......2007-12-31
a good solid piece of hardware. seems to work well and fits the hands good.
Bad Shipping but pretty good controller.......2007-12-27
This controller works very well, but I ordered it about 2 to 3 weeks before Christmas, and I didn't recieve it until today.
Perfect for Wii.......2007-12-24
I bought this for my Nintendo Wii...I didn't want to spend a lot as I'm not sure how many Gamecube games I intended to invest in, but I'm pleased with the product based on the use I'll get out of it. It works great with Nintendo Wii.
Product Description
Create the life you've always dreamed about with the Dream Life TV Plug In Game. Make lots of friends, join a sports team and go shopping. Just plug it into any TV and you are ready to get started creating your ultimate life!Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries recommended
Customer Reviews:
Great toy for girls.......2007-12-27
My 7 1/2 year old played this at a friends house and fell in love with it. We bought it for her for Christmas and she loves it. Our daughter is really shy and I thought this would be great for her to learn about life choices and how to communicate better. I also see it as a reading tool. She has to read and learn to navigate her way around. Great toy!
Crummy video, vapid content, no educational value.......2007-12-12
My daughter (age 8 1/2) has been begging for this for months, based on the constant barrage of advertising on children's TV. I quickly checked the reviews here and saw that it was highly rated and inexpensive, so I bought it for her. I am stunned and appalled at how awful it is. It's similar to any one of the online sites such as Be-bratz, WebKinz, and Club Penguin, in that you create a character, move through various rooms and areas, do tasks and chores, earn money, and spend it on stuff. The video quality is awful compared to any of those sites, the music is tedious. The graphics are simple and ugly. Worst of all are the blatant stereotypes in the content - you can be "athletic" "funny" or "brainy," you can say dialog like "I think I just failed my math test" and you can have boring conversations with your friends like "I like your necklace, did you make it?" The main purpose is to get money and buy stuff. I wish I could throw it out the window.
I will add that my kaughter is delighted with it, so far, after one session.
hmmmmmm.......2007-12-11
this game is fun in the first place but then as u keep playing it gets boring cuz u alway get to do the same stuff and dont get to expirence something new. u cant actually go swimming,play tennis and go ice skating(i was disappointed) u can just sign up for them
Awesome!.......2007-12-02
I love Dream Life! It is very realistic. You can shop 'till you drop, go to the hair salon, go to your friend's house, school, dances and parties, and much much more! You earn money to buy things by signing up for jobs and doing chores. If you get good grades, your parents will let you get a TV, phone, or computer. I recommend buying this toy to anyone who wants to have fun!
Also, I just want to say that if you are on a Made in China boycott (like I am) that this toy is made in China.
So, buy this toy and have a LOT of fun!
totally fun!.......2007-08-19
I have Dreamlife and it ROCKS!!! You can go to school, the mall,salon,rec center,your BFF's home,and your home.Each game is 90 days,but school days are only like 3 min.and weekends are like up to 5 min depending how long you do stuff.Another thumbs-down is that parties and dances are stupid.I mean all you can do is talk,talk,TALK!!And when you get a computer all you can do is study and IM a friend.but other than that it's SOOOOO much fun! So don't just sit there!BUY IT!!!!
Product Description
Come on, vamonos! Your child can team up with Dora and Boots as they lend a hand to reunite a lost little bird with her mother. But they must be careful of Swiper the Fox.
Preschoolers just place the flip book on the My First LeapPad® player, pop in the cartridge, and touch any page with the Magic Pen to bring learning to life.
© 2001 Viacom International
The actual item may vary from the photographs and/or illustrations.
Part of the Preschool Discovery series, "Dora the Explorer to the Rescue" teaches story comprehension, character comprehension, vocabulary in English and Spanish, problem solving, cooperation, and shapes and colors.
Use the Learning Guide card to the right to find out more about the general categories of learning for the Dora The Explorer To the Rescue. By clicking a category on the Learning Guide card, you'll see a list of knowledge areas that children develop when they play with this product and the skills on which those knowledge areas are based.
This is a cartridge for a MyFirstLeapPad and cannot be used by itself.
Customer Reviews:
Nice idea.......2007-11-09
My 3 year old got this with her first leappad and adores Dora, so it was an immediate hit. She listens, repeats and plays quietly for ages.
Well worth a buy for any Dora fan.
Perfect for preschooler.......2007-03-24
My 4 year old loves Dora. She sees other kids playing video games but we don't want her to get into that kind of habit. When I need to get things done around the house, that's when I let her play with it. She loves singing and dancing to the song and has fun playing the games. Since she is learning how to read now, this toy reinforces her word recognition skill.
Great For Dora Lovers .......2007-03-16
My daughter can't get enough of Dora and plays with the leap pad all the time. She's two years old and its really teaching her a lot of things. I recommend this to any parent that wants their child to educate themselves and have fun all at the same time.
Great book.......2007-02-21
This was our first Leap Pad book and our daughter loves it! She plays with this for up to an hour and she's not even 2 yet. The games are educational yet fun! I wish more of the Leap Pad books were this great. Stay away from the Princess Counting Tales.
Dora LeapPad software.......2007-01-10
My grandson has really enjoyed this software. It is very helpful in his learning process. He recognizes the characters and that is fun for him as well.
Product Description
Franklin Children's Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector - This electronic dictionary is a great tool to enhance, and speed-up your child's learning of vocabulary. One of it's best features is that it speaks words and definitions to your child. Letting them hear how words are pronounced, for a much more natural learning experience. Word-by-Word Matching Easy-to-Understand Definitions Personal Spelling Word List (input weekly spelling words and use them in fun learning exercises) 5 Games with variable skill levels Distinguish sound-alike words such as hear and here with Confusables feature Animated Guide models print & cursive, repeats with the touch of a button Works with headphones for privacy & no distractions Flip cover protects screen & keypad Unit Dimensions - 6 x 4 x 3/4
Customer Reviews:
Kid likes it and that's a good thing!.......2007-12-18
10 year old Kid uses the Franklin Talking Dictionary all the time. Got him more interested in spelling correctly. The fact that it talks back is more stimulating to him. It's easy to use; didn't have to show him how to use it. I recommend this dictionary to any parent looking to entice their child to spell correctly.
good product for the money.......2007-12-14
My elementary school daughter has a learning disability in reading and this helps her check spelling and definitions of words. I recommend this product. It's appropriate for school and home use. It works with her own earphones if she needs to use the audio function in a public place.
Pretty good overall.......2007-12-03
I bought this for my son who has mild dyslexia and has difficulty with many words. He has been allowed to use it in class in hopes his work will be easier to read!! Well, his class mates seem to really like it and some play the games on it. Most of them are asking him to borrow it to avoid having to walk over and get a dictionary! He is in fifth grade and it is working well for him right now, especially since his spelling is poor enough that he at times needs to use the speaking function to differentiate words. I do see that it will need to be replaced by an adult version in a few years. I looked up a word from one of my books and it was not in it's database. And sometimes,with his poor spelling, the phonics is stumped and can't decipher the word correctly. But overall it is holding up well, has a nice cover that has not yet broken, the speak function is helpful and the games are a hit. He says it has "tons" of words so it doesn't seem to be too young for his grade level. I would buy this product again I just wish I would have gotten it for him a year or 2 ago to get full use out of it.
Great fun learning tool.......2007-11-22
This is a mom's dream come true. I no longer have to fight with my son over doing vocabulary lessons because this little machine makes it fun for him. Because he's learning cursive writing, we're also tackling two lessons at once. I love it, and so does he!
great learning tool for young ones.......2007-10-29
It is an awesome way to introduce young minds to the world of expanding their vocabulary. Although the vocabulary can be expanded on this product to make it even better, it is still very well designed keeping young children in mind.
Product Description
The Kid-Tough FP3 Player is a real digital player designed just for preschoolers. It's tough enough and easy enough for kids to use. We've also made it easy for parents to download songs and stories onto the player from the Fisher-Price FP3 Song&Story Online Store, or from any CD you already own. The Kid-Tough FP3 Player features: A backlit 1.4-inch LCD screen that uses icons to help kids recognize and choose their favorite songs and stories all by themselves; big buttons that make it easy to navigate; Kid-tough design that stands up to the way preschoolers play Holds two hours of entertainment--that's approximately 30 songs or 15 stories; add an SD memory card to store even more songs and stories Headphones that are sized just right for little ones and that play at a safe volume; breakaway neck strap; six songs and two stories pre-loaded on the FP3 Player; Plus, there are hundreds more songs and stories ready for safe and simple downloadfrom our Song&Story Online Store.
Customer Reviews:
Hooray - I don't have to hear Hannah Montana anymore.......2007-12-21
We bought this for my daughter's 6th birthday because she has been begging for an iPod. it is very durable, and easy for her to use. She can use the software to download songs from her CDs. We bought another one for her 4 year old sister for Christmas.
Great for Kids, a Bit Stressful for Adults, Wish it was Waterproof... .......2007-12-20
I bought this product with my mom for her preschool class of about 15 3 and 4 year olds. I visit frequently so I saw this product in action. They loved it. It was easy to operate and they loved the idea. I taped myself reading most the books on my digital recorder- a much cheaper way- and transfered it to cd then to this(I had to do this 5 times). I made a couple different CD's for different times of year. They listen to it while reading their books. I am the techie in the family so im incharge of filling it with stories and songs- and it is a pain! BUt I think it's worth it- other kid freindly players only play a few select songs and they cost much more. Also, I can hook it up to my old ipod speakers through the headphone jack and make it go much louder. I just wish it was water proof- One kid was running with it and acedently dropped it into a bucket filled with water. The FP3 player was saved but it would have prevented an evening of worring...
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Not Impressed with software.......2007-12-19
My kids received this item as a gift for their birthday. They loved the preloaded songs and stories so I thought I would download so more songs off the Fisher Price website and install the software. Unfortunately, this was not an easy task. I ended up spending 3 hours on the phone with customer service and not getting any answers. Customer service ended up sending me another FP3 player that had the same problems as the first one.
Pros:
Durable
Fun
Educational
Cons:
Software would not recognize FP3 player (saying device not connected)
Software kept giving me the error message (G:/access denied)
Software would not recognize internet connection but I could use the internet just fine.
A month later, I finally figured it all out and got the software to work after reinstalling the software numerous times, etc. I found out that the administrator name on your computer has to be EXACTLY the same as the user name you put in when you install the software. Find out what your administrator name is in XP by clicking on start>control panel>user accounts. This is one reason the software would not work.
The second is that when you plug in the device, your computer will pop up the device with several FP3 icons, playlist icon, and readme file. If you delete all the FP3 icons located in the popup, the device will run fine. Who would have thought of this, but it works! Customer service was very nice but did not offer much for solutions.
Overall the kids love the player but Fisher Price needs to work out the bugs in the software, with headphones not being durable, and FP3 format. They could also improve the troubleshooting section in their website. My Ipod isn't even this difficult!
I like it... can overcome the 2 problems I encountered.......2007-11-05
I like this product for my 4 year old, 3 year old nephew and will even give one to my 2 1/2 year old at Christmas. Although it is annoying that you can ONLY download purchased songs and stories from the Fischer Price site and from your own CD collection, I found a way around that. I purchase songs they like and burn them to a CD. Then I go from there. The sound is not too loud, probably a safety thing, which makes it difficult to hear on an airplane. I found that when we used different store-bought headphones my son could hear much better and was very happy. I was able to delete all the "baby songs" that are on there, and he gets very excited every time I add a new song that he likes.
perfect gift for a kid! .......2007-10-17
I bought this for my 4 turning 5 year old cousin. it holds a lot more songs than I had anticipated and also holds books. I love the fact that you can buy a sim card to expand the memory too! It comes with the headphones, necklace and usb cord. It's also nice that there are accessories for this product. Very cool!
Product Description
The Digital Media Player reinvented. With the new Microsoft Zune you can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your home-grown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. Listen to those received full-length songs up to three times in three days, with the option to flag the ones you like to easily purchase them the next time you sync up. Browse the Zune Marketplace for access to millions of songs, old and new. Use the bright 3" LCD screen to watch your favorite videos or browse pictures of your family and friends. 30GB of storage means plenty of space for your music, photos, and videos. Never grow tired of your music with a built-in FM tuner for access to local FM radio broadcasts. Reinvent your digital media experience with the Microsoft Zune! Import unprotected music, photos and videos in WMA, MP3, AAC, JPEG, WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 from iTunes and Windows Media Player Purchase music from the continually updated Zune Marketplace using 79 Microsoft Points to purchase individual songs, or use a Zune Pass subscription for unlimited access to millions of songs for just $14.99 a month (Microsoft Points cards sold separately for purchasing music without a credit card) Optional Zune Car Pack allows you to play your tunes in your car with an FM transmitter with AutoSeek and Car Charger (Sold separately) Easily update your Zune via your PC when updates become available to add more features! Up to 12 hour battery life playing music with WiFi off Dimensions - 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.58 Weight - 5.6 ounces 1 Year limited manufacturer's warranty Requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and High Speed Internet Connectivity
Amazon.com Product Description
Entertainment and sharing to go. That's the Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player. The Zune plays music and videos, displays images, and unlike the iPod, it even receives FM radio so you can stay on top of local news or sports. Designed around the principles of sharing, discovery, and community, Zune connects people and empowers them with the tools needed to share entertainment experiences. The Zune experience is centered around connection--connection to your library, friends, community, and other Zunes. It's powered by software that allows users to manage files on the player, rip audio CDs, and buy from a wide selection of music and videos at the Zune Marketplace.
The Zune lets you share music and pictures with other Zune users in the area.
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The controls are designed to be familiar and easy to use so you can jump right in and start having fun. View larger.
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Zune software can find compatible music files on your PC and copy them to your Zune device.
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Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing lets you share your favorite tracks and photos.
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Browse more than 100,000 artist bios and hundreds of playlists in the Zune Marketplace.
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The Zune is a 30 GB digital media player, but there's a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures, or your own home-grown tunes directly from Zune to Zune (within 30 feet). You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you love, and easily buy them the next time you sync up--its like test-driving songs before you purchase an album.
The Zune's navigation is simple and intuitive with a scroll wheel and basic buttons, and the big, bright screen makes it easy to browse music and show off your favorite pictures and videos. This attractive, smart device stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 hours of video. Get creative. Make playlists on the go and watch slide shows while you're listening. And if you're watching video on the Zune, you'll be pleased with the landscape mode that allows you to get the most out of the vivid display.
Zune-to-Zune Sharing
Don't forget the primary principle of the Zune: sharing. With this device in hand you're holding an opportunity to share music and photos wirelessly from one Zune to another. Send your favorite tracks or images to your friends, or just about anyone with a Zune that's within your reach.
Whether you're walking down the street, in a room with a bunch of friends, at a concert, at the airport, or on the bus, you can whip out your Zune and see all the other Zune devices that surround you. In the blink of an eye you're connected to your best friend and you can send over your band's newest song. Another friend might get the hilarious podcast your little brother made at school, plus that hot new song you just downloaded from the Zune Marketplace. And, of course, there's all the good stuff that your friends want to send back your way. The connections are made and the Zune community grows.
Best of all, the song you sent (or received) isn't a short 30-second preview--it's the whole song. Your friend can sample the song up to three times in three days, flag it on their device and then buy it from the Zune Marketplace. You can send pictures, too. If you loved the photo of your dog at the park and you just have to share it with your buddies, shoot it off to whoever is around. And any pictures that are sent or received can be kept and viewed indefinitely.
Sometimes you don't want to be noticed, and the Zune allows you to fly under the radar. All you need to do is turn the wireless function off, or adjust the privacy settings to control whether people can see you are online. And if you want to keep your Zune private while studying in the library or reading the newspaper on the bus, you can also block Zune devices in wireless range from sending you a song.
Zune Marketplace
Zune makes it easy to find music you love--whether it's songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace. You can easily import your existing music, pictures, and videos in many popular formats from your PC and browse millions of songs at the Zune Marketplace where you can purchase individual tracks or buy a Zune Pass subscription to download as many songs as you want for a flat fee. Plus, you can apply Microsoft Points towards the purchase of music so you can buy online without a credit card for added security. At the Zune Marketplace you can read over 100,000 artist biographies and features from leading magazines including XLR8R, NME, and FADED, and you'll have easy access to Billboard Charts, including Billboard 200, Hot 100 Songs, and more. You'll even be able to browse what people in the Zune community are listening to by checking out the Zune Charts.
Pre-Loaded Content
Zune is a vehicle to explore new sounds and share entertainment experiences. With that in mind, the Zune comes pre-loaded with a variety of songs and videos from hot, new artists, as well as some fun films and images. With something for everyone, the pre-loaded Zune content may help you discover your new favorite band, but at the very least you'll have some entertainment at your fingertips so you can start connecting and sharing. Zune pre-loaded content includes loads of audio tracks, music videos, and film shorts, plus 12 classic rock posters from "Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion."
Zune Accessories
You can choose from a full line of accessories to outfit your Zune. These three Zune Accessory Packs provide complete solutions for Zune in your car, in your home or while you travel. Individual accessories are also available.
- The Zune Car Pack includes everything needed to hit the road with a Zune device, such as the built-in FM tuner with AutoSeek and the Zune Car Charger.
- The Zune Home A/V Pack enhances your experience in the home through five products that integrate Zune with the TV and music speakers: Zune AV Output Cable, Zune Dock, Zune Sync Cable, Zune AC Adapter and the Zune Wireless Remote for Zune Dock.
- The Zune Travel Pack is a set of five products designed to keep friends and family entertained on the road: Zune Premium Earphones, Zune Dual Connect Remote, Zune Gear Bag, Zune Sync Cable and the Zune AC Adapter.
What's in the Box
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player, earphones, USB cable, and sleeve.
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