Old Zune WILL have all of the New Zune's features! don't beleive me?
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I just got new firmware 2.2 on my zune30! it was free! i was amazed.....if you don't have it yet, you should get it as soon as possible.
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> Buy an ipod, the Zune will go the way of HD-DVD and Betamax.Just FYI:iPod doesn't support OverDrive wma, so it's not even an option here.Besides, Zune supports .mp3, .wma, AAC (.m4a/.m4b), .wmv, and .mp4/.m4v (as well as audio CD to rip). So Zune users wouldn't have problems like they had with HD-DVD/Betamax even if MS discontinued Zune.
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I have not yet received my Zune, but when I do where do I get the upgrade to the firmware
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the 2.2 software is an excellent upgrade. i like the superior integration of podcast in the PC software and zune.to the problems with the library above: that was an issue for some (i didn't have any problems by telling the software to rebuild the info during load), to correct afterwards only required the deletion of the zune specific file folder with the information contained and allowing the information to be rebuilt with the new software. instructions can be found in the microsoft zune support, or knowlege base.
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Sorry to take so long. I had to go back and look at the box and to see what I had. I have a 120GB regular non-HD Zune. So I don't know. Sadly, I answer I could give, I'd be making up.
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All MP3s will work on the device, but some features on the Zune HD won't be available unless you buy from the Zune Pass, like the artist background.
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That is not true. There are pleanty of conversion programs that will take iTunes M4V's and convert them to WMV to play on the Zune, and legally too. I have done it. Tuenbite platinum is an EXCELLENT program to convert iTune and all other DRM media to play on pretty much anything...including the ZUNE! Enjoy.
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Don't write off the Zune yet. I've had Zen Micro Photos and one terrible characteristic is that the screen is unreadable outdoors. I'm not sure if this is true of the ZVM but some sites I've seen suggest it is. Here are the areas where the Zune beats the Zen: - more scratch resistent and resilient (Zune has a rubberized coating which helps protect it from scratches and drops) - bigger screen - if you do use it for videos the Zune display is the biggest and best - RDS support - if you use the radio you may get station and track ID info - seemingly slightly better battery life, thinner, and lighter (although a bit longer). The Zune is a bit rough around the edges, but it will only get better with new firmware. Microsoft started the project in January, so its still early days. There may be some innovative applications yet of the wifi, and there are rumors of games to come - the Zune has a pretty powerful CPU and does come from the XBox division. Pre-Zune I would say the ZVM was definitely the device to get but the Zune is definitely a contender.
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Thanks so much for your post.Yes,it was helpful,thank you.I've heard other good things about Zune too,so I'm seriously considering buying one.
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Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black) I really loved my zune 30 gb (1st generation), however it let me down when one day while charging it in a wall outlet it deleted every song I had on it. I would like to know how can I get those songs back on my zune it seems to not allow me to do so. if you can help me i would appreciate it.
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Ya discontinued items always shoot up in price but Zunes are amazing and well worth it. well... not worth 500+ the normal 249 is worth it.
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I just got new firmware 2.2 on my zune30! it was free!i was amazed.....if you don't have it yet, you should get it as soon as possible.
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you need to install this zune software http://www.windowsphone.com/es-cr/how-to/wp7/zune-software
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It absolutely perplexes me, when people come up with this bogus "why would I want a radio with a 250 dollar mp3 player". Well, some people like listening to the radio. For instance, I always listen to radio shows on stations such as rock/metal. They are nice to listen to on the way home, and at work, some reasonable human beings might really want to listen to their favorite radio show at work. All these USELESS features that ipod lovers glorify, all they do is clutter the device. Keep it simple, a higher quality ,MUSIC player is better than a device which tries to cram useless "stuff" to try to please everyone. Coverflow?????? someone tried saying ipod is superior because of coverflow????? That makes about as much sense as Mike Tyson teaching organic chemistry. Lets move on to the build and quality. Ipod classic has a cheaper sound chip. And if you look back to previouis generations, where zune and ipod had the same one, zune sounded better. Because, ipod has cheaper internal engeneering. Cheaper internal engeneering, and a cheaper soundchip, and you have a music player who does not focus on music, but darnit if it doesnt have all those amazing features. Zune has a stronger, more durable build, which sounds better. IT tends to focus on music. Screen size....they have the same resolution......SO if you have te same resolution screen, but zune is bigger.....I think most "rational" human beings would rather watch movies on the larger screen... Not to mention, ipod is just plain white menus. ANd that half screen menu thing, I dont know what they were thinking there? Zune has custom backgrounds, and a more pleasing interface. Thats all for now, Good day
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I just sold my Zune 30 for an 80GB ipod classic. I loved my Zune, I really love the device. I think it is excellent! And it has loads of features with a huge screen which was just freaking awesome! What it came down to though was that I didn't like the Zune software. I always had problems with it, I found it to be not as easy to use as itunes or even windows media player. I am not too sure what Microsoft was actually trying to do, but I didn't like it at all. Just the software alone kept me from using my Zune, and it's a shame. Microsoft really has a great product on their hand, I would love for them to update their marketplace so it is more fluent though. I just sold my Zune 30 for an 80GB ipod classic. I loved my Zune, I really love the device. I think it is excellent! And it has loads of features with a huge screen which was just freaking awesome! What it came down to though was that I didn't like the Zune software. I always had problems with it, I found it to be not as easy to use as itunes or even windows media player. I am not too sure what Microsoft was actually trying to do, but I didn't like it at all. Just the software alone kept me from using my Zune, and it's a shame. Microsoft really has a great product on their hand, I would... » Read More I just sold my Zune 30 for an 80GB ipod classic. I loved my Zune, I really love the device. I think it is excellent! And it has loads of features with a huge screen which was just freaking awesome! What it came down to though was that I didn't like the Zune software. I always had problems with it, I found it to be not as easy to use as itunes or even windows media player. I am not too sure what Microsoft was actually trying to do, but I didn't like it at all. Just the software alone kept me from using my Zune, and it's a shame. Microsoft really has a great product on their hand, I would love for them to update their marketplace so it is more fluent though. « Show Less
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I'm 99% sure that they are incompatible. For one thing, they are completely different companies, rivals even. If you didn't know, they had at one point worked together before they had their businesses, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. I'd say that I would just buy a Zune Dock or get an ipod dock that has an aux output so you can use your Zune plugged into the ipod dock.
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I have owned Zune 80 GB for the past 3 years. It worked fine initially. It stayed unused for the, past year or more. Now that I want to use again, it is giving me a lot of problems. It took hours for the screen to even light up when I started to charge.The battery is draining dead after being fully charged in hold or off position.It is abruptly shutting off while playing music, if I touch any button for >>, << or pause.I cannot turn it on unless I connect it to the computer.Does anybody know what is going on? .........Ms. Espee.