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Simple and highly capable multimedia player and manager from Microsoft

Simple and highly capable multimedia player and manager from Microsoft

Vote: (1,977 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Zune

Version: 4.8.2345.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1,977 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Zune

4.8.2345.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Great for loyal followers of the Microsoft brand.
  • The power of this software does the job.
  • You have a clean and simple looking interface.

Cons

  • The quality in music and videos remains somewhat inconsistent.

Microsoft, a company that arguably created one of the heftiest number of devices, has a high likelihood that it has never created anything quite as controversial as the Zune software. The company wanted this software to rival that of Apple and its iPod. Microsoft's Zune attempts to throw the king off his thrown and wear the crown of popularity. Unfortunately, it tends to fail in some big ways, which is probably why it never managed to pick up as much steam as the Apple iPod.

Powerful Software Gets the Job Done

This software does exactly what it sets out to do like play music or videos, but you'll likely spot how the quality isn't always the best. In fact, we have a rather inconsistent quality compared to what you might get with the iPod. You shouldn't, however, take that to mean that the Zune won't do a phenomenal job, but it doesn't quite stack up to the iPod like the developers at Microsoft had hoped.

Simplified User Interface

Microsoft has taken a few cues from Apple in learning how to keep things simple with their programs. For example, when you look at the interface of Microsoft, you have a simple and easy-to-use interface that goes a long way to win the hearts of its users. The icons look big with responsive buttons, and you also have a clear menu that you can use for browsing on Zune. It's quite effortless and enjoyable. Microsoft has had some strong and snarling competition against it, and in fact, the market is already inundated with some of these products, which is one of the reasons that Microsoft fails to make a big imprint in a meaningful way. Their only real advantage comes from their platform. They have the backing of a powerful search engine, and they also have hired some of the top developers for the Zune software, which you can't find on many of the other programs.

Love the Microsoft Brand?

Anyone who loves the Microsoft brand may want to check out the Zune. This app works well, and you can't find it on some of the other platforms, which makes it more exclusive. The company has even updated the Video and Music store to make it look more fashionable and hip.

Who is the Zune for? Anyone who hates Apple should go out and support the Zune instead. While some people might not have much better opinion of Microsoft, it is an option over Apple. The Zune did kind of flop, but in some of the other ways, it helped to revive this great American tech company. Some of the future technology that Microsoft has released has even added a part of Zune into it.

Pros

  • Great for loyal followers of the Microsoft brand.
  • The power of this software does the job.
  • You have a clean and simple looking interface.

Cons

  • The quality in music and videos remains somewhat inconsistent.