If at first you don’t succeed….

Yup – we’re referring to the second generation Microsoft Zune media players. PC Magazine has published their reviews of the new units and actually gave their "Editor’s Choice" award to the new 80GB Zune. They had this to say about the new 80GB Zune:

The new Zune is trimmer, has a larger screen and increased capacity. Add its wireless abilities to the equation and you’ve got a player that (gasp!) trumps Apple’s iPod classic.

 

Things aren’t quite as rosy on the flash player front as PC Magazine found the following about the new 4GB/8GB flash based Zune:

The first flash-based Zune is a good-looking, easy-to-navigate device that can be synced with your PC wirelessly, but its small screen and jumpy interface are no match for Apple’s superior iPod nano.

However, what’s even more interesting is the comment the publication made about the new updated Zune software and Zune Marketplace. According to PC Magazine, the combination of the software and marketplace makes for a "fun experience that makes iTunes feel a little pedestrian." Wow.. congrats Microsoft.

Yes.. it’s not an iPod touch.. but this is a pretty awesome feat for Microsoft and the Zune team!

[via ZuneSphere]

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