Title: So, the MS Zune
Post by: neXus on September 15, 2006, 00:35:31 AM
Post by: neXus on September 15, 2006, 00:35:31 AM
Hot or not?
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/zune/default.mspx
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/tag/razer-protype-multimedia-keyboard-zune-dock-193958.php
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-interface-update--now-in-color-196214.php
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/zune/default.mspx
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/tag/razer-protype-multimedia-keyboard-zune-dock-193958.php
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-interface-update--now-in-color-196214.php
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: PuNk on September 15, 2006, 00:44:55 AM
Post by: PuNk on September 15, 2006, 00:44:55 AM
ive heard its rubbish.
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Pete on September 15, 2006, 02:37:31 AM
Post by: Pete on September 15, 2006, 02:37:31 AM
Brown? mmmm.... :roll:
Title: So, the MS Zune
Post by: Poison_UK on September 15, 2006, 02:44:04 AM
Post by: Poison_UK on September 15, 2006, 02:44:04 AM
doesnt seem very impressive :S
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Pete on September 15, 2006, 02:58:48 AM
Post by: Pete on September 15, 2006, 02:58:48 AM
Are they allowed to nick slogans like that?
If it means no more usb cables Im sold.
QuoteThe future is bright
QuoteBuilt-in wireless technology
If it means no more usb cables Im sold.
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 15, 2006, 09:00:51 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 15, 2006, 09:00:51 AM
Wireless sucks, Id rather have cables.
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: BigSoy on September 15, 2006, 09:14:04 AM
Post by: BigSoy on September 15, 2006, 09:14:04 AM
Hmm, if its got a screen like that and similar physical dimensions to the thinnest latest-gen iPod, I could be won over I feel.
Title: So, the MS Zune
Post by: redneck on September 15, 2006, 12:26:30 PM
Post by: redneck on September 15, 2006, 12:26:30 PM
if its no where near as intuitive and natural to operate its going to sink.
spech if its going to bluescreen...
spech if its going to bluescreen...
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: DEViANCE on September 15, 2006, 13:23:34 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on September 15, 2006, 13:23:34 PM
i like the brown tbh. doesnt look as good as alot of others though.
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: neXus on September 19, 2006, 01:49:05 AM
Post by: neXus on September 19, 2006, 01:49:05 AM
Vidoes to see it in action
I have to say the more I see the more I like, It could be graobbing a lot of the maket i think, for a first proper stab at it its not bad.
Skinable interface to make it your own will be popular And the share feature is cool, get 3 people with one on a train and see each other, thats 6 songs you could get new that you have not heard before to play a few times, I mean ofton then not on your player now some songs get played once a month and you can go "I like that" and get it.
We just need this silly crap of purchased songs for only one player sorted and we will be away, its starting apple dont like but more are on board for a unified system now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4sZNqD_YWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHzQYKDlWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFObAiTTWYU
End bit is new on this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKg1vACAaXE
The advert is cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwz7tPPo6LY
I have to say the more I see the more I like, It could be graobbing a lot of the maket i think, for a first proper stab at it its not bad.
Skinable interface to make it your own will be popular And the share feature is cool, get 3 people with one on a train and see each other, thats 6 songs you could get new that you have not heard before to play a few times, I mean ofton then not on your player now some songs get played once a month and you can go "I like that" and get it.
We just need this silly crap of purchased songs for only one player sorted and we will be away, its starting apple dont like but more are on board for a unified system now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4sZNqD_YWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHzQYKDlWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFObAiTTWYU
End bit is new on this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKg1vACAaXE
The advert is cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwz7tPPo6LY
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Serious on September 19, 2006, 01:53:31 AM
Post by: Serious on September 19, 2006, 01:53:31 AM
Im not buying one.
Title: So, the MS Zune
Post by: maximusotter on September 19, 2006, 02:05:15 AM
Post by: maximusotter on September 19, 2006, 02:05:15 AM
Im just fine with my Marantz tape player with VU meters and shoulder strap. :lol:
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Eagle on September 19, 2006, 02:41:41 AM
Post by: Eagle on September 19, 2006, 02:41:41 AM
Quote from: sdpAre they allowed to nick slogans like that?Yup. Orange do mobile phones, MS do err, other stuff.
The future is bright
Meanwhile, I think the logo ROCKS. :)
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: funkychicken9000 on September 19, 2006, 14:09:19 PM
Post by: funkychicken9000 on September 19, 2006, 14:09:19 PM
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA (http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=34478)
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: Serious on September 19, 2006, 15:08:48 PM
Post by: Serious on September 19, 2006, 15:08:48 PM
Quote from: EagleQuote from: sdpAre they allowed to nick slogans like that?Yup. Orange do mobile phones, MS do err, other stuff.
The future is bright
Meanwhile, I think the logo ROCKS. :)
(Image removed from quote.)
Looks like a rip off of Dune TBH :rofl:
Title: Re:So, the MS Zune
Post by: PhoenixFlame on September 20, 2006, 13:10:20 PM
Post by: PhoenixFlame on September 20, 2006, 13:10:20 PM
Theres already a lot of fuss over the wireless.
When you share a song over the wireless interface with another Zune it will automatically wrap it in DRM, regardless of where the music has come from. This DRM means the song can only be played 3 times, or lasts 3 days, whichever comes first.
Now fair enough to those with actual copyrighted material i.e. the major labels. What about all the people with their own created content? Public domain works? Creative Commons licensed materials?
This actually violates the Creative Commons License and breaks copyright law so a lot of people are making noise about it already. Some argue that its not MS that is cauing the infringment, its the users who are doing it by choosing to transmit the songs; its their action that wraps it in DRM.
DRM issues aside, if the player can be hacked to run homebrew I can see it being fairly good. Would be nice to have some larger disk sizes. As to whether it beats the iPod I doubt it. The fact it wont do Plays4Sure infected files means that MS are just bringing another DRM crippled device to the market with no established base to work with.
When you share a song over the wireless interface with another Zune it will automatically wrap it in DRM, regardless of where the music has come from. This DRM means the song can only be played 3 times, or lasts 3 days, whichever comes first.
Now fair enough to those with actual copyrighted material i.e. the major labels. What about all the people with their own created content? Public domain works? Creative Commons licensed materials?
This actually violates the Creative Commons License and breaks copyright law so a lot of people are making noise about it already. Some argue that its not MS that is cauing the infringment, its the users who are doing it by choosing to transmit the songs; its their action that wraps it in DRM.
DRM issues aside, if the player can be hacked to run homebrew I can see it being fairly good. Would be nice to have some larger disk sizes. As to whether it beats the iPod I doubt it. The fact it wont do Plays4Sure infected files means that MS are just bringing another DRM crippled device to the market with no established base to work with.