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1 RECOMMENDED by 51 people for PODCASTS
Microsoft Zune120 Black (120 GB, H3A-00001) Digital Media Player
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$310.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars all the selling points in a mp3 player:-superior audio quality: you can definitely hear the difference between the zune and an ipod when listening to high bit-rate tracks (ripped from cd, loss-less).
  2. from lt.dell.com
    5.0 Stars it's a solid player, great features, and the best audio quality of any of the 7 or 8 different portable players i have used.
  3. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars what's great about it:?great sound quality, easy navigation, and extra features.
  4. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars it has amazing sound quality, lots of storage, and easy to use.
  5. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars what's great about it:?sweet features, tons of storage space, bright colors on screen, superb sound quality what's not so great:?nothing "it came down to the ipod touch and the zune 120.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Large Screen, Good Sound Quality, Storage Capacity: 120 GB
2 RECOMMENDED by 51 people for PODCASTS
Microsoft Zune 120GB (Black) MP3 Player
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$352.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from lt.dell.com
    5.0 Stars share this review: review?2?for?120 gb zune mp3 player black overall: 5 [ratingof] 5 audio quality: 5 [ratingof] 5 video quality: 5 [ratingof] 5 ease of use:
  2. from www.bestbuy.com
    5.0 Stars all the selling points in a mp3 player:-superior audio quality: you can definitely hear the difference between the zune and an ipod when listening to high bit-rate tracks (ripped from cd, loss-less).
  3. from www.bestbuy.com
    3.0 Stars even with the 'not so good' ear phones that come with zune, one can clearly tell better audio quality in zune.
  4. from Alan from West Jordan, Utah, www.circuitcity.com
    4.0 Stars i enjoy music, mp3 books, fm stereo, podcasts, movies and all other aspects of the unit.
  5. from johnny from Northern California, www.circuitcity.com
    5.0 Stars end player you would think it would have an equalizer (eq) but for some reason from my readings (after the fact, i would have never thought) microsoft decided to leave the eq out of the package.
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Positives: Easy To Use, Large Screen, Compact, Storage Capacity: 120 GB
3 RECOMMENDED by 32 people for PODCASTS
Microsoft Zune 120 Red (H3A00008) MP3 Player
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$285.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars this is a great product....the video and sound quality are great and the zune software is very user friendly.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i've loaded it with photos, videos, audio books, and all of my music!
  3. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i've been using it at work with the radio, in the car, downloaded audio books for my daughter from the library and we also use the video in the car on trips.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i'm a big audio book buff, so having a device that is compatible with audible makes it easy for me to listen to my books.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars the first day i was surprised when i found my zune in the mailbox, like a book, maybe i was worried it would get lost.
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Positives: Large Screen, Easy To Use, Compact, Storage Capacity: 120 GB
4 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for PODCASTS
Microsoft Zune HD Black (16 GB) MP3 Player
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$282.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i was reading reviews about how the oled screen actually isn't bright enough, how they only demo it in darker rooms, etc, and all these other negative things.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i cannot say that the sound quality on the apple line is great but it's adequate for most purposes - especially on long runs.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars sound quality - i don't know if i am imagining it, but it seems like the audio quality is improved.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i have never heard a better sounding device in my life - i don't know if it is the hardware or the headphones, but the sound quality has never been richer.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars tagging and sound quality are awesome when it works though and this may not be an issue for most people.
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Positives: Large Capacity, Large Screen, Good Sound Quality, Storage Capacity: 16 GB
5 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for PODCASTS
Microsoft Zune HD Platinum (32 GB) MP3 Player
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$357.00 Est. at Amazon
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  1. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i was reading reviews about how the oled screen actually isn't bright enough, how they only demo it in darker rooms, etc, and all these other negative things.
  2. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i cannot say that the sound quality on the apple line is great but it's adequate for most purposes - especially on long runs.
  3. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars sound quality - i don't know if i am imagining it, but it seems like the audio quality is improved.
  4. from www.amazon.com
    5.0 Stars i have never heard a better sounding device in my life - i don't know if it is the hardware or the headphones, but the sound quality has never been richer.
  5. from www.amazon.com
    4.0 Stars tagging and sound quality are awesome when it works though and this may not be an issue for most people.
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Positives: Large Capacity, Large Screen, Good Sound Quality, Storage Capacity: 33 GB
 
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Wize Buying Guide for Podcasts

Podcast ready MP3 players have revolutionized the dissemination of information and opinions to a mobile audience. On-demand, portable, and usually free, podcasts are becoming more and more popular with MP3 users. But selecting an MP3 player for podcasts that is ideal for you requires a little bit of research.

For ease of use, an MP3 player optimized for podcasts should feature the drag and drop loading function, an easy and intuitive interface, and long battery life for extended use. You should consider where you plan to listen to podcasts in making your selection. Plan on tuning in to some cooking podcasts while grocery shopping? You might want to look for a small MP3 player for maximum mobility. But if you primarily listen to podcasts at work or on road trips, you might want a larger MP3 player with more memory. When researching features, look for the resume function. An MP3 player equipped with the resume function will remember where you left off with a podcast and resume play at that point the next time it is used.

The more advanced models will also feature intuitive navigation systems including folder navigation, bookmarking functions and information rich displays. With all this and more, finding the right MP3 player for podcasts will be well worth the investment.





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