Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want painless transfers from my existing music library to the MP3 player. I don't care about video or pictures, it will almost exclusively be used for music. Is the Zune a good choice? Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want... » Read More Can Zune play from Windows Media Player I've never had an MP3 Player but I already have music on Windows Media Player. Can I get the WMP music onto the Zune? I am old and clueless, and want painless transfers from my existing music library to the MP3 player. I don't care about video or pictures, it will almost exclusively be used for music. Is the Zune a good choice? « Show Less
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I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before purchasing the device. (You have to use the Zune software to "sync" your music to Zune device.)Zune supports mp3 and wma (as well as AAC), so you can transfer them easily if they are not DRM-"protected". (The Zune software only adds DRM-"protected" files from the Zune Marketplace to your Zune collection.)FYIhttp://forums.zune.net/242458/ShowPost.aspx
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Hi,Can songs from my windows media player be downloaded onto the Zune?Thanks
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On my computer Zune automatically found all af my WMP and Itunes files and organized them.I have to say that after owning many MP-3 players, including I-Pods, that Zune is definately a good choice.
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Yes! Before I download any music into my computer, I select the mp3 format in Windows Media Player. Then I download whole albums into my computer. Then I plug the mp3 player into the usb slot, move whole albums or songs from here and there to make compilations into the playlist section and then sync it into the mp3 player. It is quite simple with this mp3 player. I am a senior citizen that is electronic illiterate and I can do it so it should be a snap for younger people! Hope that helps!!
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Someone please help. I just bought my Zune 500 Kicker today. Sound quality is awesome. However, I can not get the radio (FM tuner) to play through the speakers. What am I doing wrong? I have even tried setting it to the FM tuner before docking it on the kicker and it still won't play the radio.
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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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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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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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itunes isn't compatible with most mp3 players...just ipod and a couple of others. I would suggest to download your music onto your player using windows media
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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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i have Xp media center edition on my PC i need Media CEnter 2005 for ZUne right? and how do i get that man? as well i need to know movies on zune?
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I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before purchasing the device. (You have to use the Zune software to "sync" your music to Zune device.) Zune supports mp3 and wma (as well as AAC), so you can transfer them easily if they are not DRM-"protected". (The Zune software only adds DRM-"protected" files from the Zune Marketplace to your Zune collection.) FYI http://forums.zune.net/242458/ShowPost.aspx
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Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me feel cool and pretty. Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me... » Read More Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me feel cool and pretty. « Show Less
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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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If you open windows media player when your mp3 player is plugged in...there will be a lil like mp3 player shown on the right...and it will say sync..all you have to do is drag and drop your mp3's from wherever they are on your computer to the right under that mp3 player like icon and when you are done hit sync. But for me I am running windows vista all mine does is bring up a box and ask if I want to open the files on mine and I just drag and drop my music files straight to my mp3 player and thats 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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With the Sony players, you can use Windows Media if you want...it's compatible. However, it doesn't force you to. If you prefer, you can also use a simple drag-and-drop with folders, like a mass storage device.
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Alright i have the Zune 80 and have put tons of videos on it already =] so lets get you started. First go to google and search for any video converter that will convert .avi file types to .mp4 files, which is what the zune needs to read the videos your putting on. (I used Xilisoft Converter) Now you need to make a folder to put the videos you want to place on your zune. put it on your desktop to make things easy fro yourself and call it "Zune Vids." So every video you have in .mp4 format you place into there. Then go into the Zune Software and into the settings tab which is in the top right corner when you first open the software. Click that and you will see a button called "add folder" next to the bold video text. Add your newly made "Zune Vids" folder and WHOLLA, the zune software will automatically sync any .mp4 format video you have placed in there, enjoy =]
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Hi D. Clemens... I didn't see a response to this, so I just wanted to give some assistance. The instruction manual on page 45 states that you can run pictures and music from any USB device. I did see some comment that the Zune MP3 player wasn't supported. Thanks,