JonathanEx
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Crap, missed one thing,
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New Zune features leaked (GJ Microsoft!)
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Cauliflower of Love
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Buy from FM?
I know nothing about zunes, but does that mean it'll identify songs playing on the (FM?) radio, or if FM some kinda service?
I know nothing about zunes, but does that mean it'll identify songs playing on the (FM?) radio, or if FM some kinda service?
JonathanEx
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Nope, it's 240 x 320.btrboyev said:
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jmdajr said:
YES
DonasaurusRex
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i had a zune, ill say this the marketplace and overall feature set of the device are great and only getting better. The file support is rock solid and video playback is good too. I just wish there were models that were flash but with a bit bigger screen. I know small and sleek is all cool and everything but after that wears off and people actually learn what they can do ...the lust for more more more begins.
People are going to want sound enhancement like an eq , clear bass, etc etc features you can find on the creative or sony players. I wont even go into the kenwood players because they are music only but wow...they got some sound hardware in those. Some people are going to want a bit more screen real estate because the players actually have room to put movies or tv episodes on them. The small flash drive models have nice playback but could use a bit more space. I know theres the 80gb version...but meh with 8,16,and 32 gb models for flash being common i dunno if i want a hdd model mp3 player.
Other than that the zune is a great device, its only outright horrible shortcoming imo is battery life, my creative and sony last far longer. Heres hoping some hardware update to the line is inc now that the software is getting a refresh/expansion.
People are going to want sound enhancement like an eq , clear bass, etc etc features you can find on the creative or sony players. I wont even go into the kenwood players because they are music only but wow...they got some sound hardware in those. Some people are going to want a bit more screen real estate because the players actually have room to put movies or tv episodes on them. The small flash drive models have nice playback but could use a bit more space. I know theres the 80gb version...but meh with 8,16,and 32 gb models for flash being common i dunno if i want a hdd model mp3 player.
Other than that the zune is a great device, its only outright horrible shortcoming imo is battery life, my creative and sony last far longer. Heres hoping some hardware update to the line is inc now that the software is getting a refresh/expansion.
it does work in the UK, I just signed up for a zunepass today and I managed to buy US points on the internets and already bought an album on the marketplace.JonathanEx said:1, won't work in the UK
2, won't work in the UK
3, won't work in the UK
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You need a US MS-Passport and somebody in the States to register your account for you though, and some sort of postal address in the states (I used one of a company).
JonathanEx
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Ah, I should say I do have a US passport and stuff. Mine's registered for Microsoft HQ, to take the piss. Fair points, but yes, it'd be nice without a loophole.hadareud said:
However, the radio stuff probably wouldn't be compatible, I doubt Radio 1 are broadcasting that information not on DAB. Actually, I'd like them to make it DAB compatible when they release it in the UK. Starting to like BBC 6music. Quite I think it's more that it's a hassle for point 2, and uhm, channels, no-one reeaaally cares. Podcasts on the go would be nice though!
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Really, it's bad? I honestly enjoy listening to the radio on the way to school, so I'd like to know what you mean by this.hadareud said:
maybe it's just a problem in the UK, but the reception I get is really poor. Only a few channels work and those aren't great either.
It's a shame, not much of a problem since I am mostly using the Zune in my car now (and it's real stereo with a simple audio cable if your radio has audio in btw).
DAB support would be great though, to have access to a proper quality 5 live would be amazing.
It's a shame, not much of a problem since I am mostly using the Zune in my car now (and it's real stereo with a simple audio cable if your radio has audio in btw).
DAB support would be great though, to have access to a proper quality 5 live would be amazing.
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The Faceless Master
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if only they did 32GB Flash and a SD slot
broadwayrock
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Topher said:Where is my audiobook support?
Audible support is confirmed with this new firmware.
godhandiscen
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Third gen Zunes? Pics?
JonathanEx
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Full changelog hasn't leaked. "UNICODE SUPPORT!" does not good back of box advertising make.tokkun said:
sableholic
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http://gotzune.com/2008/09/press-re...ing-software-updates-official-september-16th#
That part sounds interesting, my local library is listed so maybe I can get free audiobooks this way?
That part sounds interesting, my local library is listed so maybe I can get free audiobooks this way?
TheGreatDave
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My Zune software thinks I'm in the US, so most this stuff should work for me, save the FM tagging. I'm interested!
I wuv my Zune.
I wuv my Zune.
TheGreatDave
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Weapxn said:
Why would you want a touch screen on a device that in no way requires one? The touch pad they have right now actually offers the best of both worlds.
Jesus Carbomb
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Weapxn said:
The tactile touchpad + Zune UI is a match made in heaven.
TheGreatDave
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I'm alone in thinking Zune is pretty I guess.
Jesus Carbomb
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^^
If we're just talking aesthetics, I prefer the look of the 30GB zunes (brown being my fav) over the newer design. I'm not a fan of the trendy silver backing, makes it look cheap imo. It does have a thinner shell and the touchpad though, so in the end I'll always choose form and function over aesthetics.
If we're just talking aesthetics, I prefer the look of the 30GB zunes (brown being my fav) over the newer design. I'm not a fan of the trendy silver backing, makes it look cheap imo. It does have a thinner shell and the touchpad though, so in the end I'll always choose form and function over aesthetics.
TheGreatDave
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The back of the new Zune isn't too hot, but I like the front a lot. The old ones look OK from the right angle but they just don't feel as nice to hold, and the buttons look kinda awful.
TheGreatDave
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CoilShot said:
Sync over WiFi, the auto Channels and built in Music Store = pure awesome. I often go away from home for the weekend to my girlfriends, so being able to get my podcasts on the Zune from her house before work on Monday is a really great feature.
broadwayrock
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CoilShot said:
Audio streaming from the marketplace! I wonder if that's a 20 second preview, or the entire track?
The update will also be available for all Zune models
broadwayrock
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hadareud said:
Its for subscribers only, not sure that the extra hit on the battery life is worth it though.
TheGreatDave
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CoilShot said:
Microsoft are doing a good job of making us two dozen Zune owners happy.
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hadareud said:
That's if you are a ZunePass subscriber.
For people who aren't a subscriber, it will be the normal 30 second preview I believe.
Also, I cannot wait for this to release. I have a Zune80 that is just ready and waiting
Oh, and yeah it will cause a hit on performance, but it will be worth it
Just be sure to charge it every night, and at work.
Jesus Carbomb
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TheGreatDave said:
:lol Who needs a fancy shmancy press conference, right? All companies should announce updates to thier existing products through an inaudible youtube clip.
Jesus Carbomb said:
http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/...8ZuneFallUpdatePR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press Releases
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