Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want painless transfers from my existing music library to the MP3 player. I don't care about video or pictures, it will almost exclusively be used for music. Is the Zune a good choice? Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want... » Read More Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want painless transfers from my existing music library to the MP3 player. I don't care about video or pictures, it will almost exclusively be used for music. Is the Zune a good choice? « Show Less
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I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before purchasing the device. (You have to use the Zune software to "sync" your music to Zune device.)Zune supports mp3 and wma (as well as AAC), so you can transfer them easily if they are not DRM-"protected". (The Zune software only adds DRM-"protected" files from the Zune Marketplace to your Zune collection.)FYIhttp://forums.zune.net/242458/ShowPost.aspx
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Hi,Can songs from my windows media player be downloaded onto the Zune?Thanks
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On my computer Zune automatically found all af my WMP and Itunes files and organized them.I have to say that after owning many MP-3 players, including I-Pods, that Zune is definately a good choice.
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You cannot create playlists on-the-fly on the device - you have to use either Winamp or Windows Media Player to create and transfer them (or Napster, actually). Amazingly, Sony's new "Media Manager" cannot create playlists, or even import them.
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In my opinion the best thing about the Zune is the marketplace. You can subscribe and download a bunch of music for just the flat rate. Other than that they are pretty much the same. You can download stuff from limewire and add it to the Zune no problem just by linking where that program saves the files. The other problem with the zune is there are not alot of accessories for the product. That might change but if you go to the store the amount of products for Ipods especially if you want a radio that will be instantly compatible you have to go Ipod. I hate saying it because I'm now Zune all the way, I've even converted my wife to zune, but damn, every time I walk into the store I wish mine would be compatible with some of the boom boxes that are sold there. If you need any other info just let me know, I own a 80g Zune, an 8g and an old 30g. I know zunes.
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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The readme file isn't clear (at least to me) that this is about building on the fly playlists with just the mp3 player. The way I read it this is about building playlists without using WMP on your computer and then transferring them to the player...am I missing something?
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With the Sony players, you can use Windows Media if you want...it's compatible. However, it doesn't force you to. If you prefer, you can also use a simple drag-and-drop with folders, like a mass storage device.
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You are welcome, and I should clarify a little bit. The zune subscription allows you to download any song you want to listen to and sync to your zune every month, and you get to keep 10 songs per month (you just "buy" them with your credits.) As long as you keep the subscription, those millions of songs you download to sync to your zune will be playable/syncable. The 10 songs you "buy" with your credits are yours to keep forever. :)
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Mark, Apparently yes... see the text from the Sansa FAQ that follows: After downloading songs into Windows Media Player, you have to PLAY the song in Windows Media Player or copy them through Windows Media Player in order to get your LICENSE for it to download, which will in turn set the terms of the permission of the file to allow it to play on other devices. Once you have done this then you can load it onto the SanDisk MP3 player and it will work. It is always recomended to copy protected files to an MP3 player through a utility such as Music Match, Windows Media Player or iTunes. Hope this answers your question.
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I have over 16GB of Amazon mp3 files installed on this very same Zune. You'll need to install the Zune software on your computer in order index and transfer your mp3 files to the player but this is a relatively painless process.
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Yes. You can use windows media player or install another program, but WMP is already installed on it.
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If you have a usb mp3 player it will not read the music files. If you copy mp3 files to a usb drive (no folders) it will play them.
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I run it on my PC running Windows 7. quick install... & runs fine. I use to store music (over 117, 000 songs & plenty of room for maybe another 100-thou more) that I play thru Zune software. no problems, quiet, fast. wish I could be more helpful...try LaCle directly. good luck
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I just bought my first mp3 player. I do not understand how to get music from my itunes library to the mp3 player. I enter 'export" It gives me 3 types of files extenstions to save it as : txt, xml, and unicode. Nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Help!
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I don't know. I have not tried that. I only drop and drag mp3 files to my player....Have not tried it with anything else.
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Heads up for you Faerie :)Zune's software runs better than the iTunes inmho..and its easy to use..Just once click, and you can sync it..be it on USB or wireless..I was using nano before and it took me long time to get used to the iTunes software..Get the Zune and love your player! :)
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Not sure. You should contact Microsoft and your Zune Kicker support for clarification, if they are still supporting it. (Again, MS has NO support for the Zune device anymore, so you can't get help from that end.)
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Yes you just have to open your music file on computer and drag your selections to the zune folder or you can always burn a cd option