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    Specs:
    • WiFi
    • 30GB
    • FM tuner
    • 3" display
    • Video, music, photo support
    • Audio codecs: MP3, WMA, AAC
    • Video codecs: WMV, h.264


    As for ballyhoo, wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing is where the real action is at, and it works pretty much like we've been hearing: you can share a full-length track with a friend, and they've got three times to listen to it over a three day period, after which they can flag the song for purchase on the Zune Marketplace -- unless they're an unlimited "Zune Pass" subscriber, of course. You can also share playlists and pictures with your buddies, along with what we suppose are "unprotected" homemade recordings. So far Microsoft isn't mentioning Live Anywhere functionality, but they do hint heavily at future software updates to take even better advantage of the wireless capabilities. Of course, it all really comes down to matching your Zune with that snazzy new fall wardrobe of yours, and to that end the Zune comes in black, brown and white. Sadly, Microsoft still won't spill the beans on pricing and availability, so we'll keep an eye out for that just like always.










    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

  • #2
    First off, Brown -- WTF?

    Second off, Toshiba is to manufacture these.
    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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    • #3
      The "Zune Marketplace" is how MS will sell music:


      Also, Altec Lansing, DLO, Griffin, Klipsch, Logitech, Harman Kardan are all going to launch accessories for the Zune.
      "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
      Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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      • #4
        I was sure about it, my friend told me, everybody told me!!!
        Microsoft is the D3ViL!
        Attached Files
        bleh

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        • #5
          The brown one looks ok to me. Nothing wrong with that.
          “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
          - John 13:34-35 (NRSV)

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          • #6
            Looks interesting, but if I can't put non-DRM music on it I ain't buying. Period.
            The cake is NOT a lie. It's so delicious and moist.

            The Weighted Companion Cube is cheating on you, that slut.

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            • #7
              Music who gives a rip. When is MS going to have a video store that can rival Itunes?

              I want tv show wmv's for pocket PC that I can download.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by DRoseDARs
                Looks interesting, but if I can't put non-DRM music on it I ain't buying. Period.
                What?

                MP3s can't support DRM...

                It supports WMA (DRM is included by whoever rips it...so pirated songs/your songs you rip shouldn't have it), MP3, and AAC -- all of which work without DRM.
                "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                • #9
                  I agree with Imran. Brown is beautiful, but not on an MP3 player.

                  Very nice screen. The Zune looks slick with the screen on.
                  Let us be lazy in everything, except in loving and drinking, except in being lazy – Lessing

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                  • #10




                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                    • #11
                      If the price is competitive with the iPod (and why wouldn't it be), I think the Zune will be very successful. Great looks on it and a fabulous screen.
                      “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
                      - John 13:34-35 (NRSV)

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                      • #12
                        That name sounds like it belongs to a Saturday-morning cartoon villain.

                        "The Light Agent Force has entered our citadel, Lord Zune."
                        "How dare they? Crush them, my faithful Zuneloids!"
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                        • #13
                          "Zune" sounds a bit like "zoune", which means "dick" here in Québec.
                          Let us be lazy in everything, except in loving and drinking, except in being lazy – Lessing

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                          • #14
                            Looks as if they stole the designers from Sony..
                            In da butt.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by nostromo
                              "Zune" sounds a bit like "zoune", which means "dick" here in Québec.
                              Maybe it's actually MS's answer to the Wii.

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