[NOT POSSIBLE] Internet on Zune

rmaultz · 07-11-2007, 08:18 PM

Has Anyone attempted to get an embedded web browser on the zune with wifi caabilities why not embed any web browser (((other than I.e. ))) Wifi Wound need to be modded to do standard wifi protocal support like wireless zero config in winblows

rmaultz@gmail.com with any comments or suggestion from developers

Pierce28 · 07-11-2007, 08:31 PM

EVEN if we could crack the firmware and all, there is one major problem.

How the hell are you going to control it on a Zune? You only have up, down, left, right, back, play, and center. Thats not enough for good controlling. At that point, it would be faster to go home, log onto your computer, and surf it there.

boli06 · 07-11-2007, 10:43 PM

How do you say that, I have a cellphone with problaby those same buttons, plus the numbers, and it's great for surfing.

**Damian** · 07-11-2007, 11:46 PM

Because we dont have a number pad on zune...simple enough

Phantom707 · 07-12-2007, 05:05 AM

You could always use a virtual keyboard or an attachment.

Pierce28 · 07-12-2007, 05:19 AM

To have an attachment... Needless to say, would be impossible at this point. We'd need to break the firmware, write our own, create our own attachment, write firmware for it, and then some how distribute it.

While yes, there could be a virtual keyboard, but how are you going to click on links besides hitting tab a whole lot of times? Sites like ZB would take a long time to navigate via tab. Also, what about flash/java/ect applications?

Also, this is all *IF* we could hack the firmware, which at the moment, we can't/haven't.

MajerPayne · 07-12-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierce28

To have an attachment... Needless to say, would be impossible at this point. We'd need to break the firmware, write our own, create our own attachment, write firmware for it, and then some how distribute it.

While yes, there could be a virtual keyboard, but how are you going to click on links besides hitting tab a whole lot of times? Sites like ZB would take a long time to navigate via tab. Also, what about flash/java/ect applications?

Also, this is all *IF* we could hack the firmware, which at the moment, we can't/haven't.

Exactly

7 buttons is not enough to browse the internet efficiently
Even if they did make a web browser for the zune i would not use it

JeremyMiller · 07-18-2007, 11:18 PM

Honestly...buy a laptop.

If you can't afford a laptop, you don't deserve to surf the internet on your zune.

On top of that, I only have one thing to say.

Bad idea is bad.

**Damian** · 07-19-2007, 12:47 AM

But, a good idea would be to get a limewire app on zune..direct downloads. Much eaiser than browser

GET ON IT HACKERS!

Aden · 07-19-2007, 01:16 AM

Its not gonna happen. Well. Not yet anyway.

vt360 · 08-04-2007, 08:53 PM

some of the stuff you said is the same w/ the iphone. It has has a virtual keyboard etc. idk about flash and that type of thing but incorporate other ideas from other devices with the same "flaws" or another step beyond immpossible make a zune exlcusive site that the zune would only work on and have support for mail and downloading stuff i.e songs and videos... They could be user added and requested.... but anyway back to sanity this will take some time to accomplish

juls727 · 08-08-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajerPayne

Exactly

7 buttons is not enough to browse the internet efficiently
Even if they did make a web browser for the zune i would not use it

If you could set up a pointer system that the directional buttons moved around, and the center button acting as a mouse click I think that would be easy enough to work. And just set a virtual keyboard across the bottom that can be envoked and retracted by pressing the bar, much like how Opera uses its window frames.

This is of course just an idea, and someone would still need to figure out how to crack the godforsaken firmware X_X

totti333 · 06-03-2008, 06:02 PM

The PSP controls work fine for a web browser, the zune wouldnt be all that different. If it becomes possible why not try it?

Cheapliquid · 06-03-2008, 06:51 PM

why not just get a web browser with zune looking controls.. mozilla theme!! go!! (i mean go find it and download it)

nathanlawliet · 06-03-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom707

You could always use a virtual keyboard or an attachment.

Yes but by then it'd be easier to just go home and use a regular computer..

Tobososlow · 06-03-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by totti333

The PSP controls work fine for a web browser, the zune wouldnt be all that different. If it becomes possible why not try it?

Except it would be all that different. The PSP has more than double the buttons of a Zune.

1wdc · 06-04-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajerMcLovin

Exactly

7 buttons is not enough to browse the internet efficiently
Even if they did make a web browser for the zune i would not use it

You Could make it so that the play button switches the controls of the D-pad between a mouse and selecting keys from an on screen keyboard. It would be complicated but you'd get used to it.

I imagine it would only be useful for stuff like map quest or wikipedia that doesn't require alot of typing.

ZeroCool2021 · 06-05-2008, 05:11 AM

A web Browser Will Never Be on the Zune!
Give it up!

1wdc · 06-05-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroCool2021

A web Browser Will Never Be on the Zune!
Give it up!

Actually on the official zune boards the programmers haven't discounted the possibility of some time editing the firmware in order to allow a web browser program.

Its entirely possible in the future.

Konrad Fuller · 06-05-2008, 04:23 PM

I was wondering if it was possible to browse the internet on a zune.

Does it lack the Hardware?
Just need a hack to run it?

Would be cool if it could happen, I also created an easy to use key board, made it on Visual Studio.

07-11-2007, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmaultz Zewbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	[NOT POSSIBLE] Zune Web Browser Has Anyone attempted to get an embedded web browser on the zune with wifi caabilities why not embed any web browser (((other than I.e. ))) Wifi Wound need to be modded to do standard wifi protocal support like wireless zero config in winblows rmaultz@gmail.com with any comments or suggestion from developers

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Pierce28 zB Programmer Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 579 Reputation: 47 $zB: 140 Donate	EVEN if we could crack the firmware and all, there is one major problem. How the hell are you going to control it on a Zune? You only have up, down, left, right, back, play, and center. Thats not enough for good controlling. At that point, it would be faster to go home, log onto your computer, and surf it there. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Pierce28 zB Programmer Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 579 Reputation: 47 $zB: 140 Donate	To have an attachment... Needless to say, would be impossible at this point. We'd need to break the firmware, write our own, create our own attachment, write firmware for it, and then some how distribute it. While yes, there could be a virtual keyboard, but how are you going to click on links besides hitting tab a whole lot of times? Sites like ZB would take a long time to navigate via tab. Also, what about flash/java/ect applications? Also, this is all IF we could hack the firmware, which at the moment, we can't/haven't. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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07-11-2007, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
boli06 Squirt Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	How do you say that, I have a cellphone with problaby those same buttons, plus the numbers, and it's great for surfing.

07-12-2007, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phantom707 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 442 Reputation: 16 $zB: 94 Donate	You could always use a virtual keyboard or an attachment.

07-18-2007, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
JeremyMiller Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 92 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Honestly...buy a laptop. If you can't afford a laptop, you don't deserve to surf the internet on your zune. On top of that, I only have one thing to say. Bad idea is bad.

07-19-2007, 01:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Aden Posting Disabled Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: www.darkzune.com Posts: 585 Reputation: 7 $zB: 13 Donate	Its not gonna happen. Well. Not yet anyway.

08-04-2007, 08:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
vt360 Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 62 Reputation: 16 $zB: 0 Donate	some of the stuff you said is the same w/ the iphone. It has has a virtual keyboard etc. idk about flash and that type of thing but incorporate other ideas from other devices with the same "flaws" or another step beyond immpossible make a zune exlcusive site that the zune would only work on and have support for mail and downloading stuff i.e songs and videos... They could be user added and requested.... but anyway back to sanity this will take some time to accomplish

06-03-2008, 06:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
totti333 Zewbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	The PSP controls work fine for a web browser, the zune wouldnt be all that different. If it becomes possible why not try it?

06-05-2008, 04:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Konrad Fuller Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	[NOT POSSIBLE] Internet on Zune I was wondering if it was possible to browse the internet on a zune. Does it lack the Hardware? Just need a hack to run it? Would be cool if it could happen, I also created an easy to use key board, made it on Visual Studio.

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