Microsoft Zune (30GB) review

Typical price: £189

What is it: Portable media player with 30GB hard drive and 76mm screen

What we think: An intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users, but advanced media fans will want to look elsewhere

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Review date	23 Jan 07	16 Sep 08	18 Sep 07	25 Mar 05
Editor's rating	8.0	9.1	9.0	9.0
Price range	£189		£197.98 - £197.98
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