Probably not, given that iPod currently holds 70 percent of the MP3 player market. Overall, however, it's worth downloading simply so you can use it as an alternate media player. This story, 'Microsoft Zune 3. Microsoft's Zune 3.
Microsoft Zune is a media management application with playback, marketplace and social features that allow users to enjoy a high-quality audio and video experience. Even though the production of the Zune line of devices was halted in October , the media manager continued to exist and to receive updates until the end of , when the support for the player was discontinued.
However, the software is still available for download in an attempt to provide users with an option to sync their Windows Phone 7 devices. Since then, Microsoft moved on to a newer line of products tablets, smartphones , based on Windows 8 and Xbox, which, can now be synced through a Windows Phone app, the successor of Zune software.
Nonetheless, Microsoft Zune remains a decent choice as a media player. Sporting a Metro interface, it facilitates audio and video playback, playlist creation and benefits from a marketplace from where you can purchase albums.
In addition, you can burn media discs, create an unlimited number of media collections with your favorite artists, gain access to podcasts and subscribe to Zune music channels. The core player is brought with basic features, such as play, resume, fast forward and full screen, as well as a volume adjuster. You can pin media files to Quick Play for easy access to your favorite tunes, or browse through the last played items from the History section.
To sum it all up, Microsoft Zune, although no longer receiving updates, should not be cast away from public attention. It remains a decent choice for home users who wish to enjoy a modern playback experience from a Metro interface.
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I do love my Zune! Plus, you can shop Zune Marketplace directly from your player at Wi-Fi hotspots. Get what you want on the go. Disconnect your Zune. In the software, click Settings, Software, General.
Click Check for Updates. Microsoft also wanted to go beyond Apple's efforts and promote the tagline "the social" and wireless sharing as key differentiators. Chris Stephenson, leader of Zune's marketing and manager of Global Marketing for the Entertainment Business, said, "we see a great opportunity to bring together technology and community to allow consumers to explore and discover music together.
Microsoft also released a Zune theme for Windows XP that replaced the appearance of the operating system. Zune has also expanded its brand efforts by creating a Millennial -friendly website and campaign focused on emerging artist talent: Zune Arts.
MySpace has added the feature to label music players on personal profiles to Zune-themed or a red Zune 8. According to Bloomberg Television 1. On May 6, , Microsoft announced that it had sold just over 2 million Zunes. Roughly one million of those were sold since the second generation Zunes launched in November On May 22, , It was reported that GameStop "has decided to stop selling Microsoft's Zune players at its stores due to what it sees as insufficient demand from customers.
Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, and others. This may be due to the company's decision not to substantially update the Zune hardware in the fall of Amazon is listing a month wait for the 16GB model and a week wait for the 32GB".
Microsoft released the Zune to Canadian consumers on June 13, , marking the first time it was available outside the U. Microsoft has even made efforts to ban visitors outside the United States from Zune Originals. Users wishing to sign up for a Zune Tag can easily circumvent most problems by signing up for a US-based account. The Zune 2.
East Asian characters used in Chinese and Japanese, for example, show up on the Zune device as small boxes instead of characters. Microsoft's Zune desktop software has no problem with Unicode. Users have improvised ways to downgrade the firmware on the Zune device to older version that support Asian characters V1 Zunes can be hacked to display Asian font. There are currently no plans to bring it to other countries. Microsoft Wiki Explore. Windows families. Windows Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.
Windows CE Windows Embedded. Microsoft Surface. European Union Microsoft antitrust case United States v. Microsoft Shared source. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? View source. History Talk 0. Firmware version Software version Date Software and firmware changes 1.
Improved performance. Fixed Zune Marketplace music to not skip on the device. Improved device detection and syncing. Inclusion of "Social" features in both. Enhances device functionality and performance. New user interface on both the Zune device and the Zune software. Also includes improved device recognition and improved stability and reliability on sync both wirelessly and while connected to a PC.
It has also been noted that the new firmware features the option to unsubscribe from a podcast right on the device. This feature was originally slated to be part of the original consumer release of the 2. Also adds new features such as gapless playback, smart playlists, new sorting options, multiple device syncing, and support for XNA Xbox game developers will be able to load custom code using the XNA platform.
Zune Social is better integrated, and users with Windows Live Messenger can display which song is being played to people in their buddy list. Video podcasts can be shared wirelessly between Zunes, allowing the receiving Zune owner to subscribe to a podcast on-the-go. Wireless hotspot access added for automatically updating the user's collection, browsing the Marketplace, refreshing Channels, exchanging favorites with friends, or buying songs tagged from the device's FM radio.
Zune Channels, custom programming stations that deliver personalized playlists to Zune from a variety of sources the user selects such as music experts, celebrities, or top radio stations , is added. A clock, screen lock feature, and free games Texas Hold'em and Hexic are added.
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