I use the zune mostly for music while running and working out, i like how the software runs and its simplicity. The search is super quick, whether just typing an artists name or using the search box 3. Zune software and ipod support software discussion. I use my zune device and software for nearly equal parts music and podcasts.
Afaik, there is no alternative software for the zune because the zune pc sync uses some form of encryption. The zune software is just something sooo revolutionary from microsoft. So after four rounds, the touch has increased its lead to 510 of a point. Once i find the song im looking for, i have to search for the playlist all over again, then drag the song over to it. The only devices the zune software will recognize are zunes and wp7s. So, as im transferring all of my media, aside from the zune software which i love but without proper support has suffered what other software available to windows 8.
Amazon, which has started taking preorders for the. No hands on experience with this gem, but i kept up with zune hd 32 gb video mp3 player platinum. I go over the product features, and wether or not its better than the ipod touch. Its a software for the zune media player from microsoft. In what ways was the microsoft zune superior to the ipod. Being able to quickly organise albumsartistssongs by. I received a zune in a christmas bonus package, just as the ipod was taking off. Hell, i switched from an ipod to a zune because the software was that much better. At the time of writing, microsoft zune hd has been discontinued at the end of 2011, it is being replaced by windows phone. How to update the firmware on your zune, without microsoft. One of the big pluses of the zune is that it is wifi enabled and allows users to share songs with other zuneowners. One of these is still updated today, but the other has disappeared into memory. Mar 03, 2017 with the ipod came the heinous itunes for windows. Microsoft ends zune service but you can still get the zune.
Mar 31, 2019 the how to put music on zune without software is developing at a frantic pace. And if when using an ipod we find itunes, when using a zune, zune player is the recommended program to manage your music. The ui is intuitive, organised and easy to navigate 2. The zune is 100x better than the ipod series in every way. But with no podcast support, and the ability to program specific podcast syncing priorities, this doesnt do me much good as a potential replacement for the original zune software. The zune hd s screen is smaller than the one on the ipod touch 3. Five best nonipod digital music players lifehacker. As for sandisk, they do not make any touch screen mp3 players. People were saying that it was a sorry excuse for a ipod rip off. With the zune i have to search through the list of artists in through the software. It also is reported to get a bit better battery life.
The big brick, chocolate brown 30gb was my first, and thought id found mp3 heaven with my 64gb hd with zune pass. I use nowadays only smartphone but i remember great times having clickwheel on my ipod mini. Even from the early development days of zune, microsofts digital media player was positioned as an ipod killer. In the original zune, and the zune marketplace similar to the itunes store, the songs were copyprotected with drm. Really great alternative firmware with a lot other features. Zune was a line of digital media products and services marketed by microsoft. Download zune software for your zune hd and mp3 player. Given a choice, ill choose sony or apple, sony for the simple reason that they are into audio technology, and not to mention the build quality, which is very. Let me start by saying i think the zune music player is the best i have ever come across. Works as a stand alone media player also, managing music, movies, photos and podcasts. Browse music, movies, videos, and podcasts whenever you like, with brandnew releases every week.
With that said, the zune brand has come a long way and the zune hd looks particularly promising. Unfortunately itunes does not have the capability to reverse sync items off of your iphone to your computer. The how to put music on zune without software is developing at a frantic pace. Even with todays announcements and pricecuts by apple, i think the zune hd is a solid and superior alternative. Zune features movies, tv shows, and more in both hd and sd. Oct 06, 2008 the zune software is just something sooo revolutionary from microsoft.
Oct 01, 2009 if you have any questions about zunes ipods or electronics in general, just leave a comment and i will get back to you soon. The zune hds screen is smaller than the one on the ipod touch 3. Microsoft beendet seinen versuch, mit einer modernen windowssoftware, zahlreichen. How to put music on zune without software software. The zune keeps getting knocked and many people are quoting some recent sales data to show how the zune is already falling down. I cant attest to the battery of the ipod, but the zune definitely gets awesome battery.
Redmond made it official wednesday, quietly announcing the zune is no more and leaving the few people still using the damn thing wondering where they go from here. Just got my first zunes moving on from ipod post image. Explore 17 apps like zune software, all suggested and ranked by the alternativeto user community. Its going to take a big turnaround for the zune to make this close. As the highprofile underdog alternative to apples ipod portable media player, the zune has endured an unfair share of jokes and scorn.
Im now pretty devoted to the apple ecosystem for all my other technology needs and its getting harder to justify keeping an old pc around just to keep my zune synced especially as im trying to. Support for music looks on point, as good as if not superior to the zune software. If you have any questions about zunes ipods or electronics in general, just leave a comment and i will get back to you soon. And the devices software carried a few surprises, which well get into later. The zune has no direct apple counterpartit feels a little like an ipod nano in some respects, like the touch in others, and is ultimately its own unique beast. If you own a zune, it is worth you install zune software and power up our tiny but powerful device. Will there ever be a software alternative that will allow me to sync my zune using my mac. One of the big pluses of the zune is that it is wifi enabled and allows users to share songs with other zune owners. Ive read somewhere that some old microsoft phones like the lumia and such are similar with xbox music but i wasnt sure if xbox music was still a thing plus i like being able to. Zune marketplace is the entertainment superstore that never closes. Popular open source alternatives to zune software for windows, linux, mac, bsd, iphone and more. The zune hd also features an hd radio tuner, something the ipod touch doesnt have. Jun 16, 2010 you mentioned wanted something light with good battery life the zune hd is smaller, thinner, and considerably lighter i believe its like 2. But the fact is, not everyone can buy ipod touch may be due to availability issues or pricing.
The first and thing that almost made me return the zune was the fact that neither the zune hd nor the zune 4. What this means is that if you spent several hours embedding all of your artwork in itunes when you go to put it into the zune the artwork disappeared from your music. Aug 16, 2018 with a larger body and screen, array of body color options and three buttons, the original version of the zune didnt radically deviate from the ipods design at the time, but it was enough to distinguish itself. Zune hd made me wish i never bought an ipod windows central. Update for how to put music on zune without software. Something which is finally original and beats the heck out of apples alternative software atleast in terms of its. At the time, zune consisted of a handheld mp3 player and a music streaming. Zune is now also available on your xbox live and you can receive instant hd video streaming from zune on your xbox 360. Development was initially alright nowhere near as strong as the iphone or ipod touch but everything stalled to a trickle. Zune consisted of a line of portable media players, digital media player software for windows pcs, a music subscription service known as a zune music pass, music and video streaming services for the xbox 360 game console via the zune software, music, tv and movie sales, and desktop sync software for windows phone. Jun 24, 2009 thats what everyone said with the zune and look how that panned out.
Jan 14, 2008 even from the early development days of zune, microsofts digital media player was positioned as an ipod killer. I remember putting rockbox instead of official ipod software. Dont forget you can replace the firmware with rockbox and unlock a wealth of new features. In todays world, the ipod is a ruler in this world of pmps portable media players. You mentioned wanted something light with good battery life the zune hd is smaller, thinner, and considerably lighter i believe its like 2. File transfer without zune software windows central forums.
Lightweight builtin equalizer builtin tag editor dynamicintelligent playlists. Even though theyre no longer in production, the zune and zune hd line of. In the original zune, and the zune marketplace similar to. Alternatives to zune software for all platforms with any license. Dec 05, 2006 3 weeks later and the zune is better than the ipod.
The zune brand surfaced in late 2006 to compete toe to toe against a growing ipod and itunes wave of popularity. At the time, pcmag found that tight software integration, a subscription plan, and slick design make the zune an interesting, if not compelling, ipod alternative. Customizable lightweight music library replay gain. I love this mp3 player along with the zune software. Having one, we elected to go with that as a platform, and about a year later, my stepson needed to move to ipod for fitting in with his friends reasons, so we rocke. It looks pretty good, no question about that, but the zune was about as comparable to the ipod as the zune hd is to the ipod touch and it got microsoft nowhere. So for those who love the bling of ipod touch and want similar other product in low range here are top five ipod touch alternatives. Zune hd, microsofts answer to apple ipod touch, is likely to launch in less than a month and it promises to be much cheaper than its rival. Thats what everyone said with the zune and look how that panned out. With a larger body and screen, array of body color options and three buttons, the original version of the zune didnt radically deviate from the ipods design at the time, but it was enough to distinguish itself. I could get him an ipod touch or something but he digs retro things gbc, gba. Clementine clementine is a crossplatform free and open source music player and library organizer based on amarok 1. Alternatives to zune software for all platforms with open source license. Throw in a few obligatory quotes from developers and the zune hd looked like it was going to be microsofts solution to the i want an ipod touch but dont want the ipod name crowd.
As the highprofile underdog alternative to apples ipod portable media player, the zune has endured an unfair share of. Hes got a little cheap noname brand mp3 player and hes filled it up and basically outgrown it. The zune hd and the ipod touch 4g share many of the same features, including a touch screen interface and builtin wifi. Dont know whether there is rockbox for zune but if yes then i would recommend using it. How to update the firmware on your zune, without microsoft, dammit. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month.