If you were thinking about buying a Zune 30 (now that it has second-generation firmware), Microsoft has put in very tiny print that you won’t be able to use component video-out with it. Only the Zune 80 can use component video… despite both using the same second-generation dock.Here’s the straight talk from Microsoft:
“If you use component cables, you also have to use a Zune 80GB device. Only the Zune 80GB device supports component video. If you try to use a Zune 30GB device, a black and white screen will appear.”