Zune Boards - Zune HD http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/ Talk anything related to the Zune HD en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:51:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/images/styles/zune/misc/rss.jpg Zune Boards - Zune HD http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/ Microsoft outshines Apple in Consumer Survey http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47237-microsoft-outshines-apple-consumer-survey.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:11:35 GMT Looks like the Zune HD, as well as Windows 7 and Xbox 360, are helping change consumers' minds about Microsoft in where it stands with other Hardware manufacturers.

Quote:
The study, conducted by retail consulting firm Strategos and equities research firm wRatings, lists Apple as the number 10 most innovative consumer electronics company.

Surprisingly, Microsoft came in at number three behind LG and Nintendo. That's right, Microsoft just beat Apple in a consumer satisfaction survey. Who woulda thunk it?

"As Microsoft has done across many products and now with the Zune HD, listening to customers and improving from early mistakes can lead to winning products," says Peter Skarzynski, Managing Director at Strategos.
Quote:
The Strategos/wRating study measured "innovation" by asking 2,100 consumers and business executives to rate consumer electronics companies' products based on Usefulness, Quality, Simplicity, Coolness, Uniqueness, Variety and Competence.

The study cites that Microsoft's Zune HD, though not a market share killer, and also the Xbox 360 gaming console scored high in all categories. The iPod and iPhone did not score as well, most likely because consumers are so used to Apple products, the study concludes. Overall, Microsoft had a score of 84.6, and Apple's score was 82.0.
Could there be a shift in how people are thinking these days? I personally know that Windows 7 and Zune HD has me excited about Microsoft again...

[via CIO] ]]> Zune HD ACE http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47237-microsoft-outshines-apple-consumer-survey.html <![CDATA[MY ZUNE HD WON'T WORK!!!]]> http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47214-my-zune-hd-wont-work.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:24:32 GMT *Story: * Ok so I was at skool... and I started playing a game at lunch on my Zhd... and me and my friends were talking to each other about... Story:
Ok so I was at skool... and I started playing a game at lunch on my Zhd... and me and my friends were talking to each other about things...
and we decided to go walk instead of staying siting at the cafeteria,

ok so... since we were going to go to walk I stopped playing, and I exit the game out (by pressing the home button)

and it took a while to get out and I pressed the home button again and it was still black (I'm guessing it was taking quitting the game or something)

and I pressed the power button and nothing happened... and I thought it froze for a little bit, so I just put it on my pocket.

After like 5 mins, I tried to play music with it... but it was still frozen with a black screen!

So I just let it... I figured that once I connect it to the pc (software) it would work cause if HAD to connect...

but when I was driving home at night, I noticed that the screen wasn't OFF it was a dark background, cause it has squares that are gray and some that are DEEP black. (like when a dark movie is playing and is not HQ)


NOW MY PROBLEM:
I got home and hooked it up... and... its still the same thing. Black screen. :[

I dont know wat the problem is...

Anyone has any Idea?

(SORRY FOR THE LONG STORY)

Edit:
I was playing PGR by the way! ]]> Zune HD ZGamer http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47214-my-zune-hd-wont-work.html Zune HD .mp4 question http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47210-zune-hd-mp4-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:58:46 GMT I'm getting ready for my Zune HD by converting my movie collection to .mp4, but do you NEED to convert the file to 480*272 res? I'm asking because I find not reencoding to 480*272 seems to take less time. What are the requirements for .mp4 files? ]]> Zune HD cho.stephan http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47210-zune-hd-mp4-question.html Question about apps http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47205-question-about-apps.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:58:56 GMT Is there a way to clear the memory of the apps? Say my friend unlocked some character on the bowling app but I wanted to do it, can I erase the... Is there a way to clear the memory of the apps? Say my friend unlocked some character on the bowling app but I wanted to do it, can I erase the memory and start over? I was looking on the device and couldn't find anything that would do it. Thought about just deleting the app and putting it back on but haven't tried it yet. ]]> Zune HD ScottPickrell http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47205-question-about-apps.html Decals http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47203-decals.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:37:31 GMT Has anyone tried a DecalGirl skin for your HD? Was thinking about buying one..never had one...gotta get that and a screen protector (btw which is the... Has anyone tried a DecalGirl skin for your HD? Was thinking about buying one..never had one...gotta get that and a screen protector (btw which is the best? in your opinion of course) ]]> Zune HD Nathan http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47203-decals.html Future Zune HD Apps/Games http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47200-future-zune-hd-apps-games.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:46:03 GMT Anyone know what apps or games we'll be seeing in the future? I know about the Facebook and Twitter apps, but what about some more 3d games?
I'd love to see some sort of Fps. I would be very happy. :grin:
...Microsoft...do something with Bungie and Zune...make something happen.. ]]> Zune HD combatfetus http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47200-future-zune-hd-apps-games.html Create a Quickplay icon for sites with no icon... http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47191-create-quickplay-icon-sites-no-icon.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:04 GMT I just discovered this cool trick...

If you want to pin a website to quickplay but it doesn't have an icon (just shows black square with text), you can pin the website's History icon to quickplay instead. The History icon is actually a small version of the actual web page so it makes a much more suitable icon. ]]> Zune HD readneck http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47191-create-quickplay-icon-sites-no-icon.html PGR tips and tricks http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47172-pgr-tips-tricks.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:29 GMT This is a Project gotham racing tips and tricks guide, If it helps out please give me rep, Thanks. Ok, as I said above this is my guide to... This is a Project gotham racing tips and tricks guide, If it helps out please give me rep, Thanks.

Ok, as I said above this is my guide to help you out with PGR. The first thing you really want to do is play the game in career mode. This will help you unlock all the cars and gain some experience. When your in career mode I suggest you play the game all the way through on easy, or at least up to section 7.

The game:

The trick to this game is passing on the corners. The AI’s will always slow down when it comes to the corners so that is your chance to pass. Hold the gas down from the very start and start taking turns slightly before they come. This will allow you to speed past them.

Using the Break:

Using the brake is a good idea and can be a little tricky. Instead of using the foot break (the one that looks like a petal) lightly tap the the e-brake a few times when turning (the one that has the ! in it). Make sure not to hold it as that will likely cause you to spin out. By passing on the corners you should be able to beat all the races against car up to section 7 on easy.

Racing:

For the races were you have to pass through the two bars to either save time or to gain kudos the main thing to remember is to take it slow. On easy they give you more then enough time to complete it at a very low speed. When you are gaining kudos all you have to do is make enough to pass. By going slow you gain a multiplier witch gives you massive points.

When you are trying to get to the end before the time limit runs out well also passing through the bars. Missing the bars does a lot more damage then just taking it slow. It might not be the most fun way to play it but you can always go back and challenge yourself later.

For the races where there is two timers, one counting down and one counting up, what you have to do is make sure you take the corners as fast as you can and get them over with. When the clock is counting down is when you have to really go fast and get to the next break point, then you can really do what ever you want well the clock is counting up.

Once you have beat all the races up to section 7 you will notice that you aren’t getting enough money or kudos to keep buying the new cars. This is when you have to go back and start racing races to gain money. It really doesn’t matter witch ones you race, just race to get some money and kudos saved up to get the new cars. Then you should be able to beat section 8 with no problem using the same technics you learned to beat sections 1-7.

After:

Once you have beat the hole game on easy you can go back and do the other races with the best car on medium and hard. It will start to really come down to skill once you get to the end but you should be ready from racing all the previous races and learning the layout of the tracks.

Hope this helps out, again if you liked it please give me rep.
^.^ ]]> Zune HD Blank1268 http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47172-pgr-tips-tricks.html Downloading movies/music from browser? http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47170-downloading-movies-music-browser.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:29:20 GMT Let's say you download a Zune-compatible video file or MP3 from the browser. Would the video/song go directly to the video/music part of the HD? I want to know because I don't want to have to sync and put videos/songs on the player when I'm on vacation or something ]]> Zune HD cho.stephan http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47170-downloading-movies-music-browser.html travel adapter http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47164-travel-adapter.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:14 GMT I just ordered a zune hd and im just wondering if any of you have tried using the lg travel adapter to charge your zune hd. i know that i saw my... I just ordered a zune hd and im just wondering if any of you have tried using the lg travel adapter to charge your zune hd. i know that i saw my friend charge his ipod using the travel adapter. i dont have any money to spend on a zune charger and i know i can charge it on my computer. but if im away or something id like to know if i could use it since ill have it to charge my phone. ]]> Zune HD jerz_pn0y http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47164-travel-adapter.html Future Zune Hd http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47158-future-zune-hd.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:36:15 GMT What would you want the next zune HD to be like. Any new features or any cool ideas. What would you want the next zune HD to be like.
Any new features or any cool ideas. ]]> Zune HD cod3r http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47158-future-zune-hd.html Ashtray Car Dock for Zune? http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47156-ashtray-car-dock-zune.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:47 GMT Hello, I am new to these boards and new to Zune. I wish to install a dock for my Zune HD in my car (G35). I see that there are products to do this... Hello, I am new to these boards and new to Zune. I wish to install a dock for my Zune HD in my car (G35). I see that there are products to do this via the ashtray for ipods (http://specdock.com/), but are there any products out there like this for Zune? Help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Zune HD SneaKe http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47156-ashtray-car-dock-zune.html Is Zune HD Replacing the MP3 Player? http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47118-zune-hd-replacing-mp3-player.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:56:40 GMT 32 GB max for a combo video/music player is incredibly light. The MP3 players were at 120 GB. I'm guessing MS will not be making any more regular MP3 players with the introduction of HD. It's also incredibly hard to find out detailed features of the HD on MS's site, like how the touchscreen works. Any info appreciated. ]]> Zune HD opieandy http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47118-zune-hd-replacing-mp3-player.html zHD online Multiplayer http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47117-zhd-online-multiplayer.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:50:40 GMT it is possible, hook up to a wifi connection and play with other zunehd users the only thing is when will they actually do it It would be... it is possible, hook up to a wifi connection and play with other zunehd users

the only thing is

when will they actually do it

It would be cool in PGR:FE since it has multi player and all that ]]> Zune HD BABYLEG http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47117-zhd-online-multiplayer.html Zune HD with a Messed Up Screen http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47101-zune-hd-messed-up-screen.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:21:26 GMT Well, recently my sister's Zune HD's screen decided to go bonkers. It was displaying blue lines across the display and started acting funny. So I sent it in to Microsoft and hopefully it doesn't take too long to get back.

I hope none of you ever have the same problem. I did a search and I didn't see anyone else who had the same problem but who knows. The Zune HD is amazing and I think it is better than the iPod Touch and I would buy it again and again, though, I still think the Touch is nice with all its apps.

This sucks since the new games are out now and the Zune won't be back for a little while.

I'll see if I can find a picture of it. ]]> Zune HD bobbyeggo http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hd/47101-zune-hd-messed-up-screen.html