What's Wrong with the Zune?
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Can we try not to have an iPod VS. Zune discussion until the Zune is, at least, Released? The iPod has been around for FIVE years and is in it's 5th generation. There are almost 70 million people who joined the iPod culture. I don't think this is a fair fight. Plus, we can't be walking around with iPods forever. Trends can end as soon as they start. I personally applaud Microsoft for giving it a shot and delivering a product that's exciting enough to compete with the iPod.
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I have the same problem and unfortunately have not been able to play music from it either. Maybe we can get an answer from the makers on what we might be doing incorrect.
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The top right button (play/pause icon) needs to be held down until the screen turns off. Then to keep it off, switch the tiny tab on the left tippy top of the Zune over so the pink area is showing. That locks it so it won't respond to whatever you do.
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try adding a Ground Loop Isolator such as:PAC SNI-1/3.5 3.5-mm Ground Loop Noise Isolator Works with iPod/Zune/iRiver and Others
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I just got a new zune. I plugged it in to charge it and it never charged, it was stuck on the charging screen. I called zune and they want me to drain the battery, by holding down the play button until the device says low battery. It is supposed to take 15 minutes. Then they want me to recharge it again. At least the customer support was fairly quick. I'm hoping this battery is going to drain soon. It's been 8 minutes.
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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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Well I just got a new zune 8gb and i feel that the battery empties too fast... in only a 5 hours of listening the battery is half empty =/ ...Is it normal? What should I do ? Should I return it?
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I disagree about Creative Labs being "excellent player". I have had a CL Zen for a year now and I'm ready to replace it. The Zen locks up once a week. The controls seem to respond randomly when you press the main function key. I had a great offer for a Zune, but after reading all this crap (pro and con) I have decided to live with the Zen for another 6 months ...
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I like WMP 11. The Zune software is basically the same, but with Zune Marketplace integrated. Nevertheless, I agree, the Microsoft Points system is quite silly. I mean, I know they have their reasons, but I think it would be easier for the average user to use plain dollars. I went ahead and subscribed to the Zune Pass option ($14.99 plus taxes I think) which lets you download all you want and synchronize to up to two Zune's. I've been downloading like crazy for the last two days and loving it!
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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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the wireless feature should be turned off. Always lock the hold button when not using zune. This improved the battery life on my 8 Gb a lot.
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In my opinion the best thing about the Zune is the marketplace. You can subscribe and download a bunch of music for just the flat rate. Other than that they are pretty much the same. You can download stuff from limewire and add it to the Zune no problem just by linking where that program saves the files. The other problem with the zune is there are not alot of accessories for the product. That might change but if you go to the store the amount of products for Ipods especially if you want a radio that will be instantly compatible you have to go Ipod. I hate saying it because I'm now Zune all the way, I've even converted my wife to zune, but damn, every time I walk into the store I wish mine would be compatible with some of the boom boxes that are sold there. If you need any other info just let me know, I own a 80g Zune, an 8g and an old 30g. I know zunes.
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If you have a newer vehicle, I'm guessing you may have issues. I had a 1998 and it worked so-so; you have to find a station that doesn't come in or you'll get playback from the radio station. You can play all your downloaded music on your Zune through your car pack IF you can locate a station without feedback.Hope this helps.
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Hi I'm not sure if this will help you or not but I suspect that mine was froze on me a couple of times when I couldn't hear anything or get it to respond..smiles...so I held down the left/back button and bottom/down area on the zune swirl pad for a few second and my screen then went to black. I then lightly pressed the center of the swirl touch pad and the screen came back to life and the sound was back and all was well. I hope that this will help you. I saw a notation on resetting in a cnet review as well but can't recall what their suggestion was. If I come across it again in my lurking around, I will come and post it for you if your question is still open and unresolved. Best Wishes Hi I'm not sure if this will help you or not but I suspect that mine was froze on me a couple of times when I couldn't hear anything or get it to respond..smiles...so I held down the left/back button and bottom/down area on the zune swirl pad for a few second and my screen then went to black. I then lightly pressed the center of the swirl touch pad and the screen came back to life and the sound was back and all was well. I hope that this will help you. I saw a notation on resetting in a cnet review as well but can't recall what their suggestion was. If I come across it again in my lurking... » Read More Hi I'm not sure if this will help you or not but I suspect that mine was froze on me a couple of times when I couldn't hear anything or get it to respond..smiles...so I held down the left/back button and bottom/down area on the zune swirl pad for a few second and my screen then went to black. I then lightly pressed the center of the swirl touch pad and the screen came back to life and the sound was back and all was well. I hope that this will help you. I saw a notation on resetting in a cnet review as well but can't recall what their suggestion was. If I come across it again in my lurking around, I will come and post it for you if your question is still open and unresolved. Best Wishes « Show Less
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I'm quite sure that it doesn't work with a Zune. At least not without a lot of effort to find an adapter. It is also not equipped with an auxiliary input jack. I think it would be best to find a dock made specifically for the Zune. Good luck!
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That is too bad about cucusoft.I downloaded various video to my zune with that program and it worked better than I expected.Maybe you should delete it from your zune and backup on your computer and copy it over again and reload it to your zune.good luck.
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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.