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Question about the Zune?

posted by MommyJenBolden

Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 02:22:39 AM EST

Does anyone know if the new music video's that Microsoft added with the update that you have to pay for, if they can be loaded onto a Zune for you to view anytime that you would like, or are they only available on your 360? We do not own a Zune yet and I don't know if I want one of these or if I should go with the Ipod? I know Chris wants a Zune but I still can't decide which one I would like to have. If you can download the video's to the Zune really easy from the Xbox that would be really cool. Let me know please. Thanks, Jenn

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I don't own a Zune (none / 0)

but I know that SweetTea and a few others might. So they might be able to answer your questions.

by papi blez on Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 02:26:20 PM EST
I (none / 0)

also have a question. I'm not sure if my computer would even work with the Zune. I have Windows XP on my computer, does anyone know if this will work with the Zune??

by GearsChrisB on Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 06:32:10 PM EST
- yes (none / 0)
  
  Not all who wander are lost
  
  by Zoso Fan on Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 11:30:31 PM EST
  
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Hey, Hope I can help... (none / 0)

First and foremost, yes Zune will work with XP (probably even better than with Vista)so your good there.
In terms of the music videos, you cannot download anything to or from your actual 360. What you can do (if everything is working correctly) is stream the content from your computer to your 360...
Now, the music videos in the Zune marketplace can be downloaded to your Zune just like the music (And even things like the first 10 minutes of ESPN's Around the Horn, the HotSeat from PTI and parts of shows from other networks for free...!)
So, computer to Zune, yes...I'm pretty sure the video is available on all versions of the Zune, but I would have to check that out...
Was that helpful? Any other questions, I'm here ;)

by SweetTea023 on Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 10:54:30 PM EST
- Yeah (none / 0)
  
  videos work on all of them. And I would definitely recommend the Zune over the iPod (the 30 GB zune is still the best).
  
  by MacheteMan7 on Sun Dec 16, 2007 at 11:20:59 PM EST
  
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  - lol (none / 0)
    
    I still don't understand why you say the 30 is better than the new ones....
    
    by SweetTea023 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 12:50:42 AM EST
    
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    - The (none / 0)
      
      click pad sucks horribly. The enter button is too hard to find and hit.
      
      by MacheteMan7 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 02:47:03 PM EST
      
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      - Are you referring to the (none / 0)
        
        middle button?
        
        by SweetTea023 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 08:06:21 PM EST
        
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        yeah (none / 0)
        
        by MacheteMan7 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 11:08:32 PM EST
        
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- out of curiosity, (none / 0)
  
  could one program a Zune to play iTunes?
  I have about $600 worth of music that I've downloaded from the iTunes music store, and I would be loathe to lose it.
  
  "We can categorically state that we have not released any man eating badgers into the area." -Major Michael Shearer, UK military spokesman
  
  by Sparton 501 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 01:25:59 AM EST
  
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  - Well yes and no... (none / 0)
    
    Originally, no because of the DRM protection on everything Apple...but now that that is gone, you might be able to..I'll try and find out :p
    
    by SweetTea023 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 01:30:28 PM EST
    
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  - Only if you burn them all onto CDs and (none / 0)
    
    then back onto your computer through Zune.
    
    by MacheteMan7 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 02:46:24 PM EST
    
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    - actually (none / 0)
      
      without using CD's you can use Nero and create an "image" of the CD then use a image mounting program like Daemon tools and rip the songs from the image that way.
      It sounds complicated but its really easy, and it doesnt waste any CD's.
      
      by BoxinLeprechaun on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 03:23:51 PM EST
      
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      - It does sound complicated. (none / 0)
        
        Thank you, regardless!
        
        "We can categorically state that we have not released any man eating badgers into the area." -Major Michael Shearer, UK military spokesman
        
        by Sparton 501 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 08:47:52 PM EST
        
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        if you need a hand let me know, I can (none / 0)
        
        give you a more detailed guide if you want
        
        by BoxinLeprechaun on Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 05:19:10 PM EST
        
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Thanks (none / 0)

guys for all the help :)

by GearsChrisB on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 04:06:33 PM EST
Thanks (none / 0)

Everyone for all of your help, I think that I might get the pink zune(Chris want's a black one) and not the ipod.

by MommyJenBolden on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 04:56:24 PM EST
- My work here is done... (none / 0)
  
  ;) Any more questions lemme know!
  
  by SweetTea023 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 08:06:59 PM EST
  
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Fight the system (none / 0)

boo ipod!

by Noobpancake on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 07:50:37 PM EST
- I love my ipod (none / 0)
  
  :/ haha
  
  by captain crunk27 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 08:57:41 PM EST
  
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  - well (none / 0)
    
    some people do like inferior hardware.
    
    Not all who wander are lost
    
    by Zoso Fan on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 08:59:13 PM EST
    
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    - I absolutely love (none / 0)
      
      my 30gb video, and my dad just got the touch. I have to say the touch is pretty cool, and the wi-fi is what I think elevates it over the Zune.
      oh well, to each his own.
      
      by captain crunk27 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 09:02:10 PM EST
      
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      - the ZUNE (none / 0)
        
        has wifi.
        Song sharing wirelessly and syncing to your PC wirelessly. ;)
        
        Not all who wander are lost
        
        by Zoso Fan on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 10:27:52 PM EST
        
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        and Radio (none / 0)
        
        Not all who wander are lost
        
        by Zoso Fan on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 10:28:00 PM EST
        
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        Good point (none / 0)
        
        I was wondering if the ipod had a built in FM radio, so that answers that question :)
        
        by GearsChrisB on Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 12:40:47 AM EST
        
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        sorry, i meant (none / 0)
        
        to say web browsing through wifi. That's one thing that makes me jealous as an ipod owner is the song sharing.
        
        by captain crunk27 on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 10:41:53 PM EST
        
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    - Hehe (none / 0)
      
      by Noobpancake on Mon Dec 17, 2007 at 10:18:47 PM EST
      
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I have one (none / 0)

Videos that are on the Zune MarketPlace cost a little bit. Videos from outside cost nothing to copy over. I have the 80GB zune and love it. The main thing (Besides the fact that it just rocks) that it has over the iPod with iTunes is that I don't have to pay for each freakin song. I will take the zune subscription ($15 a month for unlimited music downloads) over the stupid iPod 99c a song crap. Hell I downloaded over 30 GBs of music in one week on Zune that would have cost me almost $7000 on the iPood.

BluePhaze

by BluePhaze on Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 01:32:12 AM EST
- you bring up a great point (none / 0)
  
  Not all who wander are lost
  
  by Zoso Fan on Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 01:39:54 AM EST
  
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- I didn't know about that. (none / 0)
  
  That does sound like a great idea.
  
  by captain crunk27 on Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 05:00:55 PM EST
  
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