Zune Battery Life? So how long does a battery charge on say a 120 GB Zune last anyway?
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Not sure about the 120, but my 80 will hold a charge for 20-22 hours of music (less if I'm watching videos or something that requires the backlight to be on). It doesn't take long to charge (about an hour with the wall or car charger). I'd assume the 120 would be similar.
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Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate... » Read More Sometimes it is hard to know when you have turned your battery off. When you turn the unit off, put the lock on it. The charge really does last longer than an IPOD if you have the ZUNE off (not idle black screen) when not using it. My kids used to think they had it on off position because they were holding down the play/pause button long enough to put it to sleep, when actually you hold to back button and down on the outer circle to turn it off. This may not be your problem, but I am sure it is a problem to some of the readers. Plus, if you are downloading music: Zune uses a higher bit rate than Apple, so for music purists, your sound is of higher quality. A plus for owning a ZUNE. « Show Less
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My 120 lasts about 12-14 hours with normal use. I listen to a podcast, playlist or ripped CD and then I change to something different. So I'm using the touch pad and having the screen light up about once an hour. I have the screen backlight set at minimum and set to turn off after 15 Seconds. I think I should get more hours than that out of it. It's certainly NO improvement over my 80!
140385
I love my Zune. But, the big disappointment comes with the battery life. I loved how my iPod would last 4 or 5 days, occasionally even longer, without a charge when on minimal use including watching movies. The Zune however really needs to be charged every 2 days with minimal use. If i have it fully charged today at 8AM - There's a possibility by tomorrow at 8AM during my train ride to work it could die out. Usually it doesnt even indicate that the bettery needs to be charged, it will seem 20% full and than die out. Thats the only disappointment with the Zune, is the excessive charging and the lack of a strong battery life. I carry my Zune USB charger everywhere i go. I don't believe the rated hours of play provided by Zune.Net at all. Definitely get yourself a wall charger, as it charges quicker than through a USB connector.
140386
I'm a bit surprised by my Zune. I'll leave it in untouched, unused, and within 4 days the battery is dead. What a pain! A big disappointment. I mean heck, my cell phone lasts a lot longer than that. Is this normaL? I can see the battery dying if I was using it, but it's just sitting there!!!
2248562
Yes! I charge my Zune as I use it. So far this has been a great little unit! Also can't beat the price!!
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Eric - check the Reviews. One other buyer has evaluated the item on a Zune 120GB. http://www.amazon.com/review/R7IY0HPT6DSM1/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B003JU158Y&channel;=detail-glance&nodeID;=541966&store;=pc
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I have owned Zune 80 GB for the past 3 years. It worked fine initially. It stayed unused for the, past year or more. Now that I want to use again, it is giving me a lot of problems. It took hours for the screen to even light up when I started to charge.The battery is draining dead after being fully charged in hold or off position.It is abruptly shutting off while playing music, if I touch any button for >>, << or pause.I cannot turn it on unless I connect it to the computer.Does anybody know what is going on? .........Ms. Espee.
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i installed it in a first gen, 30gb player and it worked like a charm. It is a little bit thicker than what should fit in the zune, so it will bulge a little bit. I cannot confirm or deny if it works with other generations of zune players.
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Don't write off the Zune yet. I've had Zen Micro Photos and one terrible characteristic is that the screen is unreadable outdoors. I'm not sure if this is true of the ZVM but some sites I've seen suggest it is. Here are the areas where the Zune beats the Zen: - more scratch resistent and resilient (Zune has a rubberized coating which helps protect it from scratches and drops) - bigger screen - if you do use it for videos the Zune display is the biggest and best - RDS support - if you use the radio you may get station and track ID info - seemingly slightly better battery life, thinner, and lighter (although a bit longer). The Zune is a bit rough around the edges, but it will only get better with new firmware. Microsoft started the project in January, so its still early days. There may be some innovative applications yet of the wifi, and there are rumors of games to come - the Zune has a pretty powerful CPU and does come from the XBox division. Pre-Zune I would say the ZVM was definitely the device to get but the Zune is definitely a contender.
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The stock picture used on the product shows a Zune 80GB docked on it. The 120 GB is exactly the same dimensions as the 80 GB. This line of evidence, as well as the product being described as compatible with all Zunes, would most certainly suggest that it can be used with the 120 GB.
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I wish people would stop blaming Amazon. Amazon is no longer selling the device. Its a MARKETPLACE seller that is using AMAZON To sell the Zune & unfortunately they have hacked up the price since the 80GB models are being discontinued. Dont blame Amazon, its the seller.
761296
Good. I just ordered the 30g Zune for myself. I'm anxiously waiting to see and try it. for christmas
585949
The Zune has a 60mb version, I saw it at Walmart, I don't know if it's 60mb exactly but it's a small portable Zune. Besides the Zune has just came out, you can't expect it to have all the models that the Ipod already has.
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I've had this phone for about 90 days and have had no problems with it, I get at least 6 hours TALK TIME, and quality is fine (I'm AIO (AT&T;)). I would suggest doing the updates through Zune as so as you get it, because they made a marked improvement.
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My battery life lasts quite a while. I was watching a live stream video and it lasted 4 - 6 hours. On a regular basis, just checking email, surfing the net, etc I only have to charge every two or three days.
769445
To be honest I haven't really timed the battery life. However you can pretty much charge it anywhere that has USB.
74783
To really preserve battery life, turn off your zune while you're not using it. Press the back button and press and hold down on the zune pad at the same time fo 5-10 seconds and the zune will turn off instead of just going to sleep. To turn on push the play/pause button. Whatever you do, DO NOT Press and hold the play/pause button and the back button at the same time because this will reset your zune (delete everything). I learned this the hard way.
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The audio will work since it uses a standard headphone jack. If the Zune charges with a USB cable, then you can charge as well
1637109
Thanks for your question. HiFiMan states that the battery should last about 15 hours and it depends on the volume that the unit is playing back at. Takes about 2 hours to charge. You can charge it either way. This is a fantastic sounding player. World Wide Stereo is 36 years old and a very proud HiFIMan dealer.
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According to the product description, it doesn't work with the Zune 120gb. =/