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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What is the difference between MP3 downloads and ITune downloads? Can they both go on an Ipod Classic? Thanks.
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Do you know what generation zune you have? Unfortunately my zune broke before I was able to use it. I had a 30gb zune which was a little boxy and not slender
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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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It's funny that we're not getting the same arguement over all the other media players out there. There's players from Sandisk, Toshiba and Creative that are getting less attention. Could it just be a little of the PC vs Mac war spilling over? Hell, most posters have only 'heard' from someone else that the Zune sucks without seeing it firsthand. I love the iPod but I'm gonna check out the Zune for myself before I comment. I recommend all other intelligent posters do the same and there's not need to remind them.
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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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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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Good point. I don't really see any huge differences between ipod and Zune except for the radio thing. I used to love to listening to the radio but when I bought my iPod I only listened to the morning shows because all the songs I wanted to listen to were on my iPod and I didn't have to get through commercials to listen to them. So I guess if you just absolutely need you a radio, get a zune. However, I'm not a fan of the Marketplace. The subscription service sucks. If you get rid of it all you songs go too. But if that's just what you're looking for then more power to you.
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Depends on what songs you're talking about: a. If you're talking about the songs you bought from itunes store, you need to burn to cds and import them. Blame it on apple's DRM. b. If you're talking about songs you already had (mp3s which you ripped from your own cds, etc), you just drag and drop that folder in to the zune software. No cd burning necessary.
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I can't believe the Zune would do that! Its beyond logic!! What they want you to do is have a portable device for your music but also have a non-portable copy?? The Sony syncs perfectly and the function is only 'addition'. If you want to delete, you have to delete from the player(but it has to be connected to your PC, you cannot delete from the player on its own). It also does not overwrite if you are trying to add a file that is already there. Once the player is connected to the PC and Windows Media Player is opened, there is a separate area where you drag the files that you want synced. I guess that is what prevents it from functioning like the 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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You're right, it took me a month just to find a protective case for my gigabeat online. I don't really have an answer to your question, but have one of my own. Since the gigabeat runs off of windows and so does the zune, then can I use my gigabeat to download music/video from zune.net? Very frustrating to have recieved this thing as a gift and not really be able to use it for anything.
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Same here, but what exactly is going to be different? Will "PlaysforSure" be coming? I know they are planning on updating the Zune PC software as well, but I have no idea what to expect.
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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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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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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 am planning to buy an iPod, not for a fashion statement, but because everything out for docking, etc., comes for iPod. I already own a very modest, 4-year-old .mp3 player by Creative Labs, but I wanted something bigger with video, etc., so I am planning on iPod. I do have the itunes concern, though. Is Zune by Creative Labs?