Files can be shared wirelessly between Zunes and PCs as well as other Zune devices. Zune's primary competitor is the Apple iPod product line. The first Zune model, the Zune 30 , was released in the United States on November 14, , featuring a capacity of 30 gigabytes, FM radio, and a 3 inch screen. The Zune 30 was initially available in black, brown or white. The Zune 80 was announced on October 2, , along with the smaller Zune 4 and Zune 8 to compete with Apple's iPod nano line. These were to be known as the second generation of Zunes.
The Zune 80 featured a 3. Both come with a new touchpad-style input device and new software also available for the updated Zune Additional file support for H. The ability to sync wirelessly automatically if connected to a power supply , podcast support, and an upgraded song-sharing licensing are now available on all models. The new software also allows a Zune to communicate with other Zunes to share pictures and songs.
A free firmware update added the new software features to the original Zune 30, and was released on November 13, The Zune 80 came bundled with a USB connection cord and premium headphones. The Zune 4 and 8 come with a USB connection cord and basic headphones.
The first-generation Zune was created by Microsoft in close cooperation with Toshiba , which took the design of the Gigabeat S and redeveloped it under the name Toshiba as registered with the FCC starting in Both products were later united under the Zune brand name in the U. The second-generation Zune 4, 8, and 80 were manufactured by Flextronics. In this generation the touch-sensitive Zune Pad was introduced.
The 30 GB Zune was not redesigned. The third-generation Zune 16 and came out September 16, , though are commonly referred to as second-generation as the only hardware change was additional capacity, it was not redesigned.
On September 8, , Microsoft announced the Zune 3. Included in this update are the abilities to tag and later purchase songs heard on FM radio, channels which can be customized to deliver suggested songs for the user, and the ability to purchase songs from the Zune device via the Zune Marketplace, all available wirelessly.
The update also included sample games - Hexic and Texas Hold' em. In addition, support for audiobooks from online stores like Audible. Other noticeable changes included the introduction of a clock and changed "quicklist" functionality. Zunes feature games developed using XNA with custom soundtracks and 8-player wireless multiplayer using the built-in Wi-Fi. On November 18, , the Zune 3. Primarily a stability-oriented release, it also introduced Space Battle, Sudoku and Checkers for Zune devices.
A new policy announced on November 20, allows Zune Pass customers to download 10 tracks per month in the protection-free MP3 format if available for permanent ownership; otherwise, WMA protected format will be downloaded, in addition to the existing "all you can eat" subscription usage at an unchanged monthly cost.
On September 15, , the Zune 4. These 4. Microsoft pointed out that this will bring customers instant access to their favorite music and videos anywhere, across their mobile device, PC and TV.
Zune 4. These models were given a firmware update with version 3. The Zune 30 , the original Zune music player, has a 30 GB hard drive, 3 inch screen, and simple directional pad for menu navigation.
The second generation set of Zunes includes the Zune 4, 8, 16, 80 and The Zune 4, 8 and 16 are smaller in size and hold 4, 8 and 16GB of flash memory, respectively. The 80GB Zune, acts as a replacement for the Zune 30, it is thinner and lighter than the original. All second generation Zunes have a Zune Pad instead of the original directional pad that was included on the Zune The screen is multi-touch and uses gestures for the UI.
The device comes with 16GB or 32GB of flash memory. The screen is OLED , 3. Included is WiFi with a mobile Internet Explorer browser , and an accelerometer. Special editions feature their own unique set of content. The standard Zune comes with basic earphones and a USB data cable. The Zune 30 comes with these items plus a carrying bag, and the Zune 80 model adds upgraded "Zune Premium" headphones. Accessories sold separately include:. According to Microsoft, the most current firmware version is 4.
In the case of the Zune 4, 8, 16, 30, 80, and players the most current player software version is 3. The current 3. Zune's native file compatible formats are. The graphical user interface GUI called the "twist interface" by Microsoft has sections for music , videos , pictures , social , radio , podcasts , marketplace , games and settings.
It is said to provide "two-dimensional navigation" for scrolling through items with its directional pad. In the music section, users can add songs to a quick playlist without reconnecting to the desktop software.
In the picture section, the background can be customized using any image stored on the device for viewing as wallpaper. In the radio section, users can receive and play FM radio internally, with North American, Japanese, and European tuning ranges and show song information on supported FM stations.
In the social section, users can broadcast user profile and current activity to others nearby. In the setting section, users can control backlight settings and output analog TV in with purchase of a separate connection.
The first updates to the firmware added sharing features send, community, list nearby Zune users as described in FCC filings.
Firmware 1. Early firmware releases patched software bugs. About a year later, the much anticipated 2. The Zune software functions as management software for the device, a full media player application with a library, an interface to the Zune Marketplace, and as a media streaming server using Zune Network Sharing Service. Join , subscribers and get a daily digest of news, geek trivia, and our feature articles. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Here we take a look at how to redeem the Zune card points so you can get music for your Zune or Zune HD. Of course the first thing you will need to do is buy a Zune card. When you purchase the card make sure the cashier activates it. You may want to enter in a fictitious address and phone number if concerned about privacy…then click Next. The only thing you might want to enter in legitimately is your email address to get a confirmation email.
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Best Roku TV. Best Apple Watch. Best iPad Cases. Zune vs. To Zune or not to Zune? Microsoft's new Zune media player, which goes on sale today, is aimed directly at Apple's wildly successful, music industry-changing iPod. But how does it stack up? The main innovation is WiFi-based sharing of songs and digital photos wirelessly between two or more nearby Zunes.
There's also an integrated FM radio tuner, something the iPod lacks.
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