But it was the V2 update introduced in 2007 (alongside the second-gen Zune and its nifty touch-sensitive ‘Zune Pad’) that really stepped it up.

Click to viewThe next-generation Zune has just been announced, coming at you with a price tag (which we already saw) of $249 for the 80GB hard drive model and $149/$199 for the 4GB and 8GB flash ...

Besides the Zune Pad just not feeling quite right (sweeping motions didn't predictably correspond to cursor movement), it's also worth mentioning that our experience with the Zune Pad wasn't ...

•The Zune pad’s texture feels like your finger is on a zipline as you scroll. Whee! •Here’s a comparo of the Flash Zune to the nano and 30GB generation one zune.

The second-generation Zune is the media player Microsoft should have released last year. It's a good product, but not a compelling one.

They also both sport a new physical control, one that's being called (shockingly) the Zune pad. It's both a touchpad and a button -- you can scroll through lists by sliding your finger along the ...

CNET's Donald Bell gets hands on with the Microsoft Zune HD MP3 player and shares his first reactions.

A visit from the Zune squad Microsoft may have killed off its flagship MP3 player nearly a decade ago, but these fans are keeping their enthusiasm alive ...

How the Zune's directional pad will handle faster-paced games will be something to watch: the first-generation Zune feels a little clunky already while the second gen hardware feels a bit slippery.

Zune AC Adapter (ERP $29.99) About Zune Zune is Microsoft’s music and entertainment brand that provides an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of portable ...

Alternately, 30GB Zune owners should hold down "Back" while also pressing the center and left side of the Zune pad. The Zune eventually restarts and begins the reset process.

Zune 8 and Zune 4 are the names for the 8 and 4GB flash based models. Also uses the Zune Pad. These will sell for $200 and $150 respectively. Both will be available in pink, green, black, and red.