Zune

[Richardgm]

Am I the only person in Jamaica whos is drooling over the Zune? I NEED one.



What is it? It's only a better iPod, that Microsoft 'made'.

Specifications

The Zune's screen is 44% larger than the iPod's, but displays the same number of pixels.
5.6 ounces (283.5 grams)
802.11b/g built-in Wi-Fi
30 GB hard drive
With Wi-Fi turned on, up to 13 hours battery life when playing music (optimal conditions)
(more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune)

Features
Will be able to send photos, and music (no videos) from Zune-to-Zune via WiFi. The music files will only be listenable for three days or three plays, whichever comes first.
Able to play movies, videos and view pictures
Updatable firmware
Able to show other Zunes nearby what you are listening to or doing through advanced settings
(more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune)

[CyberCat]

I dunno, but wouldn't the same number of pixels on a larger area mean a lower resolution and worse picture quality?

[Nestersan]

I dunno, but wouldn't the same number of pixels on a larger area mean a lower resolution and worse picture quality?

Yup:
I have a 480x320 Screen on my Clie (3.5 inches)and it makes the Ipod Video Look like a atari.

Although if'n u read the wiki, it says the Zune plays vid at 640x480 !!

I still prefer the Wide aspect ratio of PDA's

[Genesis2kx]

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The music files will only be listenable for three days or three plays, whichever comes first.
...)

Wha... Explain this more please. Which files u can only play 3 times or 3 days

[MaxFactor1]

That three whatever sounds like proper music not like me and yur improper music... get it... paid for...

[Richardgm]

Wha... Explain this more please. Which files u can only play 3 times or 3 days

Songs that are sent via the built in WiFi. I know this policy stinks, but I have no problem with it.

[RORY2g]

nothing too tough just get it sent again or copy to ur hardrive (thats if that can work)
I am yet to see one of these popular players incorporate a FM turner in there players..

some other not so popular player have done it but non form the big guys..

wonder y

[Richardgm]

the Zune has a radio. with RDS.

[Wild_Willy]

Then it is not really true file sharing... but who cares I've got hit songs out the ying-yang. And you know that is so Microsoft to have this "policy".

[juiceheadband]

the homepage
http://www.zune.net/en-US/

i'm already loving this way more than any ipod