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Microsoft Zune

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  • 20-12-2007 3:55pm
    #1
    WindSock
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    Whats the story with these? They look fairly fruity, but only seem to be available in the UK. I haven't seen an advertising campaign at all, which seems strange before Chrisitmas.


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    #2
    lafors
    Registered Users Posts: 4,316 ✭✭✭lafors


    WindSock wrote: »
    Whats the story with these? They look fairly fruity, but only seem to be available in the UK. I haven't seen an advertising campaign at all, which seems strange before Chrisitmas.

    Only available in the US.
    They just released the second generation of them in November.
    Very good device, I've a Zune 30gb (the 1st gen), and its excellent.
    I played with the Zune 80 last week and its a great player too, I was thinking of getting one but decided for an ipod touch (don't really need 80gb cos I use my psp for movies).

    So they're worth it if you can get one :)


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    #3
    ironictoaster
    Registered Users Posts: 4,117 ✭✭✭ironictoaster


    I also have a 30gb. Nice product exept for the software. My God almighty, I thought it couldn't of gotten worse than creative's software.


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    #4
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    I read the new software was "better than itunes" (some crave bloggers words, not mine)


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    Fighting Irish
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    creggy wrote: »
    I also have a 30gb. Nice product exept for the software. My God almighty, I thought it couldn't of gotten worse than creative's software.

    creative is drag and drop


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    #6
    BanzaiBk
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    New software is supposed to be fantastic, don't think it has been released for the older Zunes yet but I'm open to correction.


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    #7
    Dman001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    So is it worth selling the old iPod 80GB for the new Zune? What is the video playback like?


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    pleasant Co.
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    Dman001 wrote: »
    So is it worth selling the old iPod 80GB for the new Zune? What is the video playback like?

    meh, they're much of a muchness... both are crippled... the Zune sounds better and has a bigger screen but the ipod is slimmer and has longer battery life....


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    #9
    griffdaddy
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    is there anywhere i can pick up a zune 80gb in Dublin? failing that where would be the best place to get one online? my long serving 40gb Zen was stolen recently, what a piece of kit that was, served my for almost 6 years without ever having any problems, probably serve that scumbag for another 6 too:(


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    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    is there anywhere i can pick up a zune 80gb in Dublin? failing that where would be the best place to get one online? my long serving 40gb Zen was stolen recently, what a piece of kit that was, served my for almost 6 years without ever having any problems, probably serve that scumbag for another 6 too:(

    ebay

    but the zen vision m > zune

    you can buy the zen vision off creatives site for €140


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    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Was really interested in getting an 8GB zune as well. The reviews look great and it is thinner than the zen (I run a lot so size is quite an issue tbh) is there any reputable site to get one from rather than ebay? I presume the warranty isn't valid outside the us so you're screwed if it breaks?


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    griffdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    ebay

    but the zen vision m > zune

    you can buy the zen vision off creatives site for €140
    yeah but i want more than 60gb storage this time, there's a few things i don't like about the current creatives either, it pisses me off the way the light stays on if you don't lock the player, a few of my friends say it's a real pain and wastes the battery quickly. I also find that scroll thing to be a bit fidgety. I can get an 80gb Zune delivered for €250 from ebay, think i'll go with that. does anyone know what the sound quality is like on the Zune? my old creative sounded great and had no trouble powering my Sennheisers.


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    pleasant Co.
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    does anyone know what the sound quality is like on the Zune?

    Supposed to be one of the bestest


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    #14
    Mossin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Mossin


    Bro got one off ebay before Christmas, I'll get him to stick up his view when he gets a chance.

    Nice piece of kit tho from what I've seen.


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    kida
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    can anyone recommend any ebay sellers?


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    Fighting Irish
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    yeah but i want more than 60gb storage this time, there's a few things i don't like about the current creatives either, it pisses me off the way the light stays on if you don't lock the player, a few of my friends say it's a real pain and wastes the battery quickly. I also find that scroll thing to be a bit fidgety. I can get an 80gb Zune delivered for €250 from ebay, think i'll go with that. does anyone know what the sound quality is like on the Zune? my old creative sounded great and had no trouble powering my Sennheisers.

    :rolleyes:


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    Fighting Irish
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    I got mine from this guy

    http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnianyue

    Shipping was quick as well


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    kaimera
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    Love it.

    Got the 80gig from ebay for chrimbo-ish.

    Lovely bright screen, very easy to use, not too big, 'squircle' is a fantastic touch, doesn't get irritating.

    Dont have an ac adapter so usb charging for me.

    The firmware was updated automatically to 2.3, no sw update yet afaik.

    Had some initial issues with synching. Fixed by removing and then plugging back in the player. Synching was grand, drag and drop to the zune icon at the bottom left in the software.

    Haven't tried video yet but I have to transcode my avis to wmv to play them and I just haven't got around to doing that yet.

    Audio playback is great. No equaliser on it but I'm not really missing it.

    On the battery, got it fully charged when I got it but it was half charged anyway. Didn't have a problem with leaving it it standby [push and hold 'play' button].

    Had to google how to actually turn it off [hold down on squircle and the back button till it shuts off]

    All in all, well happy with my purchase. I only use the software to synch stuff so I've no real complaints about it. Looks very nice and easy to use. Suits me.

    Unpacking pics


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    #19
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Nice box :P

    I'm constantly tempted by the Zune, but it will not wok on Mac so I can't get it... damn MS!!! :)


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    #20
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    :rolleyes:
    What's that look for? if you forget to lock it the back display never turns off, and that destroys the battery, it's a minor complaint, granted, but i like to have my player in my pocket with the entire library on random and just flick til i find a song i wanna listen to, i don't wanna have to take it out of my pocket and lock or unlock it every time i wanna skip a song. My complaints about the scroll interface are hardly unique to me?
    Anyway, i ordered an 80gb Zune and i'm just waiting for delivery. Does the Zune software re-encode videos if you transfer them over or do you have to use a separate app first? hopefully there'll be a way to play avi's and divx on it soon anyway, the last one was hackable to that as far as i know


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    #21
    kaimera
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    Seperate app afaik.

    There was an app you could use for the 360 before it got divx support that works grand for the zune.


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    Boggles
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    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    ebay

    but the zen vision m > zune

    you can buy the zen vision off creatives site for €140

    Where on the creative site, can't find it? Thanks.


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    #23
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    Boggles wrote: »
    Where on the creative site, can't find it? Thanks.

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055140698


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    #24
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    kaimera wrote: »
    Seperate app afaik.

    There was an app you could use for the 360 before it got divx support that works grand for the zune.

    Try Super:
    http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html


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    #25
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    thanks for advice everyone. The seller i bought it from, everythingdigital4u, was great to deal with, he dispatched the Zune on Friday and it arrived just a minute ago, i'm still setting up the software but i'll give my thoughts on it after i walk around St Enda's park a few times with my dog, first impressions are good though, it certainly looks tasty.


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    #26
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Try Super:
    http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

    Thank you kind sir :)


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    #27
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    very happy with the player, only problem is the software divides up compilation albums into sections based on who the artist is, it's pretty annoying cause if i wanna play, say, a Perfect Breaks mix album, i have to manually leave each 'album' and play the next one, even though the album name is identical. anyone else had this problem?


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    #28
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Create a playlist :)

    Stuff like that tho makes me just use it for synching music.


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    #29
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    very happy with the player, only problem is the software divides up compilation albums into sections based on who the artist is, it's pretty annoying cause if i wanna play, say, a Perfect Breaks mix album, i have to manually leave each 'album' and play the next one, even though the album name is identical. anyone else had this problem?

    Have a look at Tagscanner.

    It's a free and powerful small app that will let you easily edit the
    ID tags on your music. You can just browse to the folder and batch
    edit the artist tag so it reads like "Compilation Album Name - Artist Name".
    (It's also great for using tags to change the file name and vice-versa.)
    It'll also allow you to easily add or change album art so all your songs are tagged
    with the correct album cover.


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    #30
    BrianD
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    I got a Zune for Crimbo and must say I'm pretty impressed (though it is the first digital music playrer that I have owned). Main plus is that it has a FM radio with RDS.

    Out of curiosity - how does everybody ID3 tag their various artists compilations? Do you use various artists as the artist name or the the actual artist?


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    #31
    griffdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭griffdaddy


    that tag scanner is dead handy, nice one for that.
    I love my Zune too, the sound quality is great and it has no problem powering my Sennheiser px100's. I'd love if it had a search function though, like even some of the older ipods had, surely wouldn't be that hard to implement? might see it in a future firmware


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