a note on the zune buzz

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caitlin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:59:26 GMT

HELP ME!! when i plug my zune cord into the computer connecting the zune to the computer something happens to where i cant connect my zune to the computer what should i do

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zuner — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:17:40 GMT

Like I posted earlier, the zune mp3 player is just one zune device. MS came out today reiterating their support for that device and expanding zune devices to set top boxes, phones, tv's etc. I would expect to see the zune marketplace and software integrated with the xbox (another zune device)shortly too.

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Tim — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:56:44 GMT

I guess this means I can stop holding my breath for a decent car headunit with Zune control :/

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beefyy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:47:21 GMT

Zune should get together with satellite radio somehow.

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zuner — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:37 GMT

It seems many have a hard time interpreting "zune device". It is a strategic term. They are correct in focusing on software and services and being vague (or strategic, depending on how you look at it) about actual hardware. "Zune device" includes their current mp3 player as well as any other entertainment oriented hardware.

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Nick Thompson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:50:12 GMT

Where did my entry go. I wrote quite a bit on this and posted it 2 days ago but it's failed to appear which is a pity.

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Erin Barker — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:25:11 GMT

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say592 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:18:28 GMT

Get the Zune software on other devices. What would be really cool would be a version of Windows Mobile/Windows embed that catered to Zune like devices specifically. Open it up to car stereos, home stereos, Xbox360, Mac, Linux (like that will happen) and most importantly overseas.

But doing that does not mean they should be canning the Zune hardware. Every audiophile I have ever met (myself included) LOVES their Zune a thousand times more than they ever liked their iPod or Creative player because it caters to the music. The subscription, the social aspect of it, the discovery features. All of that makes for a great player. Improve upon this some, and its golden.

It may never win out on the mainstream market. The Zune as a device will probably never beat out the iPod. Thats why you bank on the software (IE earlier embed idea) to hold up the struggling player, which will gain strength as it becomes more recognized in other devices. Like I said, complete market share wont happen. However, audiophiles clearly want to keep the Zune around, and it can still be profitable. Eliminating the device is not the answer.

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wmtyrance — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:42:50 GMT

Truthfuly i had always thought this is the way Zune should have been. Why copy what Apple was doing. They have a 10 year head start. I would love to see the Zune software surport other devices. Yes the Zune player is good but copying apple just means Microsoft will lose money.The Zune software is awsome. If it was made avalible for ipods,i have a feeling people with Windows pc's would drop itunes quick..

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Tim — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:17:48 GMT

"other devices"

Perhaps my wish will be granted - a device which sits in my entertainment center, and combines Zune function with that of a "receiver" so that I have something which fits in with my other audio/video equipment yet wirelessly syncs to my PC in the other room

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Tim — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:15:06 GMT

"other devices" - maybe I'll get the device I want - a Zune-based "receiver" on my audio shelf that mates Zune function with a stereo receiver / amp .

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christian — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:49:33 GMT

The subscription model is the best model out there Zune takes advantage of this by coupling it with a dedicated player.

The Social is a very unique feature and I think its users think its effective as well.

That being said, having a niche player is not a bad thing.

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Mike — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:38:55 GMT

As long as this means that they're continuing making Zune devices I'm fine with everything.

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Tyler — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:38:05 GMT

Where's the Zune Phone. And give some props to the Linux version of Zune lovers.

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Andrew Gomez — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:41:20 GMT

Don't leave out the Zune devices! They are the reason people got into Zune in the first place!