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my dad got me one from circuit city for Christmas and i think it was like $99 for a 4gb but best buy was having them on sale it was like $89 for a 4gb but that’s here in Canada i don’t know about where you live

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune

Zune is a Microsoft brand of portable media players, associated software, and an online service for acquiring and sharing media. The first Zune device released to the U.S. market was a 30 GB model for $249.99 on November 14, 2006.

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Contents
1 Overview
1.1 Features
2 Zune device
2.1 Colors
2.1.1 Limited edition colors
2.2 Specifications
2.3 Hardware
3 Zune software and marketplace
3.1 Firmware
4 Preloaded content
4.1 Audio tracks
4.2 Music videos
4.3 Short films
4.4 Images
5 Additional details
5.1 Accessories
5.2 Advertising campaign
5.3 Speculation and rumors
5.4 Opening sales
6 Criticism
7 References
8 See also
8.1 Competing products
8.2 Music stores and DRM
9 External links

Overview
The first model of the Zune device comes equipped with a 30 GB hard drive, built-in FM tuner with Radio Data System, a 3 inch screen, and Wi-Fi networking. In terms of audio formats, Zune supports MP3, WMA and AAC. Zune supports Microsoft’s WMV movie format, and Zune software will transcode MPEG4 and H.264 video to synchronize to the device.Preloaded music, videos, and images ship with the device.

A key differentiator between Zune and competing players is Zune-to-Zune Wi-Fi communication. This allows limited sharing of songs, recordings, playlists and pictures with other Zunes. A track received from another Zune can be played for up to three days or three plays, whichever comes first, after which it expires unless purchased or downloaded via the Zune Marketplace online. Recipients cannot re-send music or audio files that they have received via the sharing feature. Not all songs are eligible for sharing – record companies can flag songs from the Zune Marketplace as “non-distributable”.

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As part of an effort to build a complete end-to-end ecosystem, Globals Inc., a US incorporated company, associated with Microsoft to offer Podcasting service, and Zune uses a new digital rights management system to protect content which is incompatible with other DRM systems including Microsoft PlaysForSure. This ecosystem includes a PC client called the Zune Software and an online store called the Zune Marketplace. Zune does not support audio-books downloaded from Audible.com

The Zune can connect to a Microsoft Xbox 360, giving users the ability to stream music, videos, and pictures via USB. Windows based Zune Software can also stream music, videos, and pictures to Xbox 360 via a home network.

J Allard, who oversaw the creation of the Xbox 360, has also overseen the creation of the Zune.

Features
Ability to send photos, and some music files (not all music files may be shared) from Zune-to-Zune via Wi-Fi. Sharable music files can be played only a maximum of three times on the device, and expire after three days whether they are played or not. Recipients cannot re-send music that they have received via the sharing feature.Photo files may be shared without restriction.
Ability to flag tracks received from Zune-to-Zune transfer, a tool used so that a shared song may be purchased from the Zune Marketplace after it has expired.
Ability to play videos and view pictures.

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Updatable firmware.
“ZuneTags”, a field changeable username/profile visible to others who wirelessly scan the area for fellow Zune users.
The wallpaper on the Zune can be changed to any user-specified image.
The Zune will play standard podcast files, which are usually available in unprotected MP3 or AAC format. However, the Zune software lacks full podcast support, such as a directory and automatic downloading via RSS feeds. A Zune team member has stated that in the future “We’ll ship podcasting, and we’ll call it “Podcasting” when we do.”
The player software will automatically convert audio and video in a format not supported by the Zune into a format that is. (e.g. a video with a resolution of 720×540 will be converted to a resolution of 320×240 if necessary).
Able to show other Zunes nearby what you are listening to or doing through advanced settings.
Support for Zune Digital Rights Management (DRM) (incompatible with other DRM schemes).
Able to add songs to a quick playlist without reconnecting to the Zune software.
Built-in FM radio, capable of showing song information on supported FM stations using RDS

Zune device
Colors
The device is available in three colors and features what Microsoft calls the “doubleshot” effect, with a translucent glow in a different color. The colors of mainstream availability are black, brown, and white with a doubleshot of blue, green and clear respectively.
Limited edition colors
100 pink Zunes were also made available as random inserts into normal Zune boxes.
A limited-edition red Zune was put up for auction in various stores in L.A.

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Pink and orange Zune devices were given to the Zune team as ship gifts with “Welcome to the Social” and “November 14, 2006″ written on the back.
And finally, an as yet unknown color is being released by December 15th, 2006 to recipients of the Zune Master inductees.
4.4 × 2.4 × 0.58-inch (11.2 × 6.1 × 1.4 cm)
5.6 ounces (158.8 grams)
802.11b/g built-in Wi-Fi
30 GB hard drive
3-inch QVGA LCD screen, with a resolution of 320×240
Radio Data System enabled FM receiver
Supports unprotected MP3, WMA, WMA Pro (2-channel), WMV, JPEG and AAC
Charge Time: 3 hours; 2 hours to 90%
With Wi-Fi turned on, up to 13 hours battery life when playing music (optimal conditions)
With Wi-Fi turned off, up to 14 hours battery life when playing music, 4 hours playing video or viewing pictures.
Hardware
CPU: Freescale i.MX31L processor; ARM Core, FPU (SCIMX31LVKM5 / 3L38W / CTAU0629)
RAM: 64 MBytes x32 Mobile SDR DRAM / 133 MHz / 90 mA (K4M51323PC-DG75)
Flash: 2 MBytes NOR flash, 3.3V, 1Mx16 Boot block (PH28F160C3TD)
FS456LF: PC to TV video scan converter (Macrovision 7)
Audio: Stereo CODEC with speaker driver / 0.9 W power out (WM8978G)
FM Tuner: Silicon Labs Si4701 single-chip radio tuner (4701A15)
TV out: Focus (FS456)
USB: USB2.0 Philips (ISP1504)
bus switch: Low voltage octal FET bus switch (CL245 / SN74CBTLV3245A)
ATA driver (?): 8-bit bus transceiver/driver (P003 / 620A5)
Wi-Fi: RF/BB/MAC 802.11g Wi-Fi (KeyStream) module (KS3021 / KS7010)
Power manager: Freescale MC13783
Battery: Li-Ion battery 3.7 V / 800 mAh (G71C0006Z110)
Hard Disk: Toshiba 30 GB hard disk, 1.8″ (MK3008GAL)
Zune software and marketplace
The Zune Marketplace, taking advantage of Windows Media Foundation.The Zune Software syncs music, pictures and videos to the Zune device. It organizes the media in its library and allows users to add to the library by ripping from CDs, and organize the metadata. It can automatically pull down album art and metadata for all content in the library. The Zune Software is also the interface to access the Zune Marketplace.
The Zune Marketplace is an online service that integrates with the Zune player. It is similar to the MTV URGE service that is available for Windows Media Player 11. Over two million songs are available for purchase using Microsoft Points, the same currency used on Xbox Live, for per-song purchase. The Zune Marketplace can also be used as a subscription-based flat-fee service, if users purchase a monthly “Zune Pass”.
Individual tracks (in protected WMA format) currently cost 79 Microsoft Points (at an exchange ratio of 79.8 points per dollar).[15] Users must purchase blocks of points in $5 increments.
The unlimited “Zune Pass” costs US$14.99 per month or $44.97 for three months. However, some selected albums and tracks are not available to the subscription service and can only be purchased with Microsoft Points.
The Zune Software includes an inbox, which keeps track of flagged music (for later purchase) as well as songs swapped with other Zune users. The inbox shows up in the Zune software as well. All music downloaded under the subscription plan becomes unplayable if the user lets the subscription lapse. Songs downloaded under a subscription are not burnable to CD without paying an additional charge per track.

Zune Marketplace content currently appears as normal PlaysForSure DRM to other applications and portables. This allows purchased or subscription content to be played outside of the Zune Ecosystem.[16] However, this functionality is not supported by Microsoft officially and no testing is done to ensure compatibility.
The initial release of the Zune Software supports the following types of files: Windows Media Audio (.wma), MP3 (.mp3), AAC (.mp4,.m4a,.m4b,.mov), JPEG (.jpg), Windows Media Video (.wmv), MPEG4 (.mp4,.m4v,.mov) and H.264 (.mp4,.m4v,.mov). Unlike the Windows Media Player 11 media server, the Zune Software can also stream AAC files to the Xbox 360, which supports AAC natively.
Firmware
Microsoft’s goal is to update the Zune on a regular basis
Firmware update 1.1 was released alongside the 30GB Zune digital media player, and creates a new menu item, “community”, allowing the user to search for other Zunes in the vicinity, see the current status of those Zunes (should they allow it) and allows the transfer of music (with a 3-play/3-day limit) and pictures to other Zunes. It also includes performance enhancements.
Firmware update 1.2 was released December 19th, 2006, and includes a boost in performance when browsing the Zune, along with a few other minor enhancements.
Preloaded content
The Zune has the following songs, videos, and images preloaded into memory. Note: Preloaded songs may be lost upon sync between a Zune player and a host computer.

They have TV shows available but no movies yet. MS has movies for the Xbox and hopefully the Zune will follow suit. A single episode is usually 160 Microsoft points which is exactly $2 (1 point is 1.25 cents).

I’d recommend downloading the software to see if they have what you want: http://www.zune.net/en-us/software/downl…

As for the radio, it actually has decent reception. If you can get a good signal it’s passable, not the best sound quality I’ve ever heard, but it’s nothing to complain about.
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I was wondering if videos would be available in the Zune Marketplace, or if you must find another source for movies and TV shows to download for your Zune. Also, any pricing information on the videos would be great if you know.

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And while I’m asking about the Zune, I also was wondering about the sound quality of the radio FM tuner built-in to the Zune

How am i supposed to buy songs and videos and stuff on the zune network? I tried researching it but it’s not working! I’m not finding any answers. Please help!
You use Zune points to buy songs and videos from the Marketplace. If you don’t fee comfortable using a credit/debit card to buy the points online you can get points cards at many stores such as Wal Mart and F.Y.E. You can also get the Zune pass subscription service and use it to download music.

This article from the Zune website might give you more info:

get music at zune marketplace

http://www.zune.net/en-us/support/usersg…

you will NOT be charged. i did the zune pass trial and once the trial was over it never activated. as long as you don’t sign up for it, it wont start charging you. this is unless they changed something in the last 6 months. just let the trial expire and go from there…….it will not automatically renew itself.
yeah thats Microsoft for you.
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http://dvd-video-converters.com/dvdvideo…

Some other useful information you can get on the official site:

http://www.zune.net

It might be possible. But if it is that would involve opening the case. That would void the warranty on the new Zune.
I own a zune but I would like to know if its possible to just buy a new one and transfer the memory from my old one on to it somehow without having to re-sync everything from my computer again
On the software choose device from what your talking about you are on collection if you want your stuff on your computer right click files when you are on your device in the software it will give you delete or download to your collection
Source(s):
On the software menu
Collection Marketplace social device
jlp is headed in the right direction with his/her answer.

Connect your Zune and open the Zune program. Click on device>music. Find what you don’t want on the device and right click. Select delete. Do the same for any other category you want to delete from.

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If you want to get rid of everything, then connect your Zune and open the Zune program. Click on device>settings>sync options>erase all content. That will take off everything.
Source(s):
Me and my Zune.

I would go for the Zune. It has a bigger screen, better sound quality, FM radio, and wireless syncing, sharing, and buying of songs. MS is also good about releasing free firmware updates to the older Zunes so it will always be up to date with the latest generation. The iPod has a longer battery but that’s because the Zune’s screen is twice as big and burns through the battery. The only reason you may want to stick with the iPod is because you already have all of your content in iTunes.

Here’s a good comparison of the two:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6490_7-706-…

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First off I have a zune and it’s great. Zune is awesome, however you can’t use movies or shows bought from itunes on it. The battery life is “supposed” to be the same, however the zune has a bigger screen and therefore will use more battery when watching video and songs. Microsoft also claims the zune will sound better but that’s assuming you’re using WMA (windows media audio) and a good pair of headphones. To be honest if you’ve already owned an ipod I’d just get another ipod.
Don’t know if I’m just being plain dumb on this…but I haven’t heard of Zune ever before o.0. Soo..I’m going to say an iPod. I own an iTouch and I’m quite satisfied..not as many bugs.
ipod…so i guess?

my freind had the zune but she didnt like it now she has an ipod an orange newer one and she loves it much better(: haha

First, I wouldn’t recommend asking questions like this because it’s against the Y!A rules and some one might report you. Second, I use a program called graboid that is free and you can download it from www.graboid.com. They give you the first 4000mb free, after that you have to pay for it, such as 5000mb a month for 5$, 50,000mb a month for 15$. It’s actually really cheap since it’s spyware free, virus free, etc. The movies comes full so there won’t be broken pieces, no need to unzip anything or run anything. It’s the best program I have found. Other things such as torrents or limewire the folders often comes zipped so it can contain many other potentially harmful things. Graboid states on their site that they are a legal form of download.
microsoft is really unreliable with the zune,my bro needed to get THREE zunes before he got a working one.get the hardware checked by microsoft.
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Some other useful information you can get on the official site:

http://www.zune.net

First, I wouldn’t recommend asking questions like this because it’s against the Y!A rules and some one might report you. Second, I use a program called graboid that is free and you can download it from www.graboid.com. They give you the first 4000mb free, after that you have to pay for it, such as 5000mb a month for 5$, 50,000mb a month for 15$. It’s actually really cheap since it’s spyware free, virus free, etc. The movies comes full so there won’t be broken pieces, no need to unzip anything or run anything. It’s the best program I have found. Other things such as torrents or limewire the folders often comes zipped so it can contain many other potentially harmful things. Graboid states on their site that they are a legal form of download.
as long as your movie/video is in MP4 or WMV format like you say, there should be no problem loading it to the software. if the video is in any folder other than “my videos” folder, it needs to be mapped. go to settings and the first page should be a place where you can add folders to be monitored for music/pics/ and videos….click add folder, and map the location of that video. once this is done, it should automatically load to the software, then it is just a matter of syncing with your zune.
the zune hd has some great features over the ipod touch. including an oled screen, tegra, and very good sound quality. the ipod touch has a 3.5″ screen while the zune has a 3.3″, the ipod has a massive apps store, while the zune…doesnt. i would get the zune because of the oled screen, hd radio, tegra, and superior sound quality. but thats just me
Dont get me wrong, Im 100% windows over mac. But when it comes to an mp3 player apple has the better selection. A zune HD is nice with its built in HD radio reciever. But other than that the ipod touch has more.

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The ipod touch has access to the app store. Where there is a multitude of free apps along with higher quality paid apps. Ipod touch is easier to recieve a replacement because apple has many stores nationwide. The Zune HD isnt out yet
Bottom Line: Ipod Touch