Can you download music from amazon or anywhere else with Zune? I'm thinking about buying my first mp3 player,and I like the look of the Zune(especially the pink one...I love pink).But I wondered if you can download songs from anywhere or do you have to...
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Amazon's MP3 Downloads will play on any audio player. Zune offers music through its software (in a manner similar to Apple) which is in a mix of MP3 file types that will play on any player, and music formatted to play only on the Zune. This is, again, identical to how Apple operates iTunes - the difference is in what formats each company sells its specially formatted music. For what it's worth, I find the Zune plays music with a richer and fuller sound than iPod. You should also know that both the Zune and the iPod require that you use their software to sync music from your hard drive to the player. I hope this is helpful (and I hope you choose/chose the Zune)!
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The Zune has a 60mb version, I saw it at Walmart, I don't know if it's 60mb exactly but it's a small portable Zune. Besides the Zune has just came out, you can't expect it to have all the models that the Ipod already has.
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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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Just like any other MP3 player - all I did was upload music I had already dowloaded onto my destop. I never download direct to the player from a site. I like to check that the download works properly first on my desktop before saving it over. Hope that helps.
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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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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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amazon mp3 dowload center works, just make sure you have the zune software looking for music in the folder amazon downloads to. The napster homepage lists zune as a compatable device, so it should also work, though iI have not tried it. I strongly suggest trying out the zune pass from zune marketplace. 15 bucks a month gets you 99% of the music in the entire marketplace. Truly remarkable if you are buying 2 albums per month anywhere else (including amazon). I only use amazon if zune marketplace doesn't offer the album. Hope this helps, happy holidays!
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Zune is very easy to use - and no WMP is a standalone software and only syncs to plays for sure devices, like Archos, creative (for example)Install the zune software, and just use it to find your files and import them. They will still be in WMP. The Zune software is a lot more sophisticated, and I think you will like it.
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it does not matter whre you order it from. everywhere is sold out of the zunes. I spoke with amazon twice today and they said that they ran out and will not get anymore in stock until December.
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The new firmware has some bugs that can potentially scramble your music collection. If they happens, you'll might need to format your Zune and rebuild your music library to fix the problem. You might want to wait for a patch for that problem before you install it.
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Good. I just ordered the 30g Zune for myself. I'm anxiously waiting to see and try it. for christmas
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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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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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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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The 80G Zune says its shipped from Target. When you click on the Target it tells about Amazon and Target "partnership". Well Amazon Target is Pi**ing off your customers while Target stores HAVE 80G Zunes in stock! I just left my local Target and sure enough they have a 80G Zune. Target doesn't care about Amazon customers they want you and me to come to their store buy the Zune and OTHER stuff while in the store. ....and cancel all he stuff we buy here at Amazon! Wake up Amazon.....and take care of YOUR business!
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Does anyone know...I bought a new computer, and now I can't charge or do anything with my mp3.And I don't have the disk or anything else that came with the mp3, what do I do? Please help...
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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