Listen and Learn:Students Put Zune Players to the Test

摘要

The holidays came early to 125 high school students when Microsoft gave Zune players to students in exchange for research data, in hopes of expanding its products into schools across the country. Devices were given to 100 Fort Sumner High School students in New Mexico and 25 at South Valley Junior High in Liberty, Mo. The idea was for students to watch videos and listen to podcasts recommended by teachers and fellow students with the expectation of enhancing their educational experience. A Zune player is similar to Apple's iPod, but Zune is synced with Windows software. The device includes portable media players, client software, and the Zune Marketplace online music and video store. There are three styles to choose from, all of which play music and videos, display images, and receive FM radio. They can share files wirelessly with other Zunes or by using a USB with XBOX 360.