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(230 customer reviews) 232 of 233 people found the following review helpful
Zune home a/v pack v2 works with 120 gb, great component output video,
December 3, 2008 Chad386 - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zune Home AV Pack v2 (Electronics)
The version 2 home a/v pack is definitely the way to go if you have an 80gb or 120 gb zune. (Keep in mind that currently, only the 80 and 120 gb zune can output video via component cabling.) Something none of the other reviews have touched on is the fact that this model is the one that contains component out jacks on the back of the zune dock. You can, therefore, use any component cable (not supplied) for DVD quality output of movies, etc.
I can attest that the output looks absolutely fantastic on a 50 inch HD widescreen set. My wife could not see any difference in it and our high end upscaling DVD player. Of course, a lot depends on how you encode the video and the quality of the source. But assuming you get that right, you will be very pleased with the look of the video. (720 x 576 resolution with component) Also, the menu system itself doesn't look all that hot. But a nicely encoded video will sure treat your eyes once you fire it up. you have lots of choices now...Read more
56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
A pricey but essential Zune accessory,
April 3, 2008 psychomuse - See all my reviews
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Like everything these days, this costs way too much. It should, in fact, have been included with the Zune. It adds so much value to it.
It is a very well-made product. The AV cables are nice and thick. They appear sturdy and resistant to kinks. Believe me, there are some really scrawny AV cables out there. These look like Monster cables. The dock fits all models of Zune with removable trays that accomodate the different sizes. My Zune 2 sits in it like a baby in a car seat. Very secure with no connection problems.
The power charger works without getting in your way. Plug the device in and whenever you dock your Zune, it will stay fully juiced up for your next journey.
The remote, while not fancy, is really great. It duplicates all of the Zune's controls minus the touch-sensitivity. You click and hold to scroll instead. It works so well, I don't miss the squircle at all. Most surprising, it works from across my living room without fail. I like the...Read more
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Works with the Zune HD,
December 1, 2009 Kriston Rehberg (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zune Home AV Pack v2 (Electronics)
I have a Zune HD and I'm shocked by the horribly overpriced docks. I am happy to report that this dock works perfectly with the Zune HD. I use it for charging and sync'ing my Zune HD. Note this is the same as the Zune Dock Pack with two differences: this comes with the remote control and the composite video and audio cable. Naturally it does not have HDMI but it does have component video output so if you use your Zune HD for HDTV, and I don't think anyone seriously does, then you're not going to want this.
Now that the Zune HD is out I'm getting these older Zune docs for pennies on the dollar so I can have a dock at all the places I use my Zune HD.
Note that the Zune HD does wiggle a bit, but you can remedy that by not caring, or putting some felt pads on the dock adapter insert.
The AC adapter is a block with a folding plug and a USB jack. It works with nearly any USB-charged device, including LG cell phones, so this purchase is a real *steal* just...Read more