Is a Zune right for me?

backlash92 · 04-02-2008, 04:30 PM

Ok so I've been looking for a multimedia device lately. Tried a few, returned them all. I am considering getting a Zune 4gb. But, I have a few questions.
1. Is it durable? This is my main problem with devices. will it last more than a week. will the screen scratch easily or break, or is it strong enough to hold up a few years?
2. Is the software that it comes with compatible with my 2002(Yes I know It's old, but I'm cheap) Windows XP? I returned an mp4 player just yesterday because the damn videos wouldn't convert to the needed format. I think it said something about a mp4 codec that I needed.
3. does the battery last long or will I be charging it every day? I use my current mp3 for about 4 hours a day.
4. Can I play mp4s and mov files easily? These are mainly the two video formats that I use.
5. Finally does it have a digital recorder? This isn't something that I consider a necessity but it's a nice feature I would like to have.

wyckedcombo17 · 04-02-2008, 04:36 PM

the first gen is the tank of zunes, and mp3 players for that matter, its compatible w/ xp and i know cos thats what i use, the battery lasts 15 hours for music 5 for video, im pretty sure about the codec, but it doesnt have a digital recorder.

Chri(Z)tian · 04-02-2008, 04:41 PM

Ok so I've been looking for a multimedia device lately. Tried a few, returned them all. I am considering getting a Zune 4gb. But, I have a few questions.
1. Is it durable? This is my main problem with devices. will it last more than a week. will the screen scratch easily or break, or is it strong enough to hold up a few years?

More than a week yes, screen wont scratch easily due to the screen being made of glass. And yes it is strong enough to hold up for a few years one reason is because it's a flash drive zune and flash drives last longer. Also because the body is scratch resistant. Plus zunes got a reputation for being strong and durable.

2. Is the software that it comes with compatible with my 2002(Yes I know It's old, but I'm cheap) Windows XP? I returned an mp4 player just yesterday because the damn videos wouldn't convert to the needed format. I think it said something about a mp4 codec that I needed.

I have no clue..sorry

3. does the battery last long or will I be charging it every day? I use my current mp3 for about 4 hours a day.

Yes in my honest opinion I think it will last more than 4 hours. One thing you can do though to help conserve more battery when/if you get the 4gb flash zune. Is..

Turn off the wireless, this eats the zunes battery alot.
Change the backlight setting to either 15 seconds or lower.
And make the brightness on your zune to either medium or low.

4. Can I play mp4s and mov files easily? These are mainly the two video formats that I use.

Mp4's = Yes
Mov = No clue..

5. Finally does it have a digital recorder? This isn't something that I consider a necessity but it's a nice feature I would like to have.

Nope

backlash92 · 04-02-2008, 04:43 PM

well lets say that it isn't compatible with my computer because its so old. will I be able to go to a friends house who has the software installed and sync my music to it without syncing his? And then lets say that I eventually get a computer that does have compatability and I want to add more. Will I have to delete all my music and sync it again(like stupid apple and their Ipods)?

Chri(Z)tian · 04-02-2008, 04:50 PM

well lets say that it isn't compatible with my computer because its so old. will I be able to go to a friends house who has the software installed and sync my music to it without syncing his?
Yes just that when you sync your zune with your friends computer/software choose the option to sync it as guest. After doing so you'll be able to sync his music on your zune, and your music to his software. Also vids, pictures, podcasts aswell.

And then lets say that I eventually get a computer that does have compatability and I want to add more. Will I have to delete all my music and sync it again(like stupid apple and their Ipods)?[/quote]

Do you mean delete all the music off your zune to add more songs from your "new" computer??

backlash92 · 04-02-2008, 04:58 PM

Yes, I don't want to have to delete my songs and add them in again just because I'm on a new computer.

wyckedcombo17 · 04-02-2008, 05:08 PM

marshillboy made a hack for this, its gone, but heres a new one

http://tinyurl.com/ywf453

and then put the hack in C:\Program Files\Zune

Scrapz616 · 04-02-2008, 06:25 PM

You probably can install it on your computer, follow this tutorial
http://www.zune-online.com/news/zune...-software.html

backlash92 · 04-19-2008, 09:08 AM

Well I decided that I am getting a zune. A 4gb for about 105 dollars from ebay(praise ebay) I guess I'll see what happens.

F4tal_3rror · 04-20-2008, 05:29 PM

Congrats, welcome to a world of hand held greatness!

soccerfreak24 · 04-20-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backlash92

Well I decided that I am getting a zune. A 4gb for about 105 dollars from ebay(praise ebay) I guess I'll see what happens.

Congrats, hope you like it.

BobtheWalrus · 04-20-2008, 05:44 PM

Having a Zune is drinking a cold smoothie

You'll get brain freeze, but it's worth it in the end

AquaToad · 04-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backlash92

Ok so I've been looking for a multimedia device lately. Tried a few, returned them all. I am considering getting a Zune 4gb. But, I have a few questions.
1. Is it durable? This is my main problem with devices. will it last more than a week. will the screen scratch easily or break, or is it strong enough to hold up a few years?
2. Is the software that it comes with compatible with my 2002(Yes I know It's old, but I'm cheap) Windows XP? I returned an mp4 player just yesterday because the damn videos wouldn't convert to the needed format. I think it said something about a mp4 codec that I needed.
3. does the battery last long or will I be charging it every day? I use my current mp3 for about 4 hours a day.
4. Can I play mp4s and mov files easily? These are mainly the two video formats that I use.
5. Finally does it have a digital recorder? This isn't something that I consider a necessity but it's a nice feature I would like to have.

1. yup. its flash
2. yup
3. depends on how much u listen. i think its like 14hrs playback (feel free to correct)
4. it dosent support them, but it converts them in the program
5. nope lol

stkr · 04-20-2008, 06:23 PM

All second generation Zunes natively support the MP4 format. The only player that needs to have these formats converted is the original Zune 30.

soccerfreak24 · 04-20-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stkr

All second generation Zunes natively support the MP4 format. The only player that needs to have these formats converted is the original Zune 30.

That explains why I have to keep converting all my .mp4 video's when I sync up my 30 gig...

stkr · 04-20-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soccerfreak24

That explains why I have to keep converting all my .mp4 video's when I sync up my 30 gig...

Yes. It is said that it "supports" it, but that's only because the software converts it to .wmv ( I believe) before syncing it. In fact, if you take that same video off of your Zune after syncing it'll be in a different format because it's been converted. I would do this if I were you so that you could categorize all of your videos. I read somewhere about replacing the video with it's converted counterpart. Microsoft left this out (categories) for .mp4 videos, among other key features, so those who use this format must convert, or create complex titles just to have some organization to their video section.

Darth Camel · 04-20-2008, 08:41 PM

You should be just fine with a Zune. However, the fact that you use .mov files is a point of concern. I don't know if the Zune can play those files. Anyway, there are better formats to use.

Chri(Z)tian · 04-21-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backlash92

Well I decided that I am getting a zune. A 4gb for about 105 dollars from ebay(praise ebay) I guess I'll see what happens.

Ooh wow $105!!! Good job on getting a price like that. The only time I ever see a zune 4 at that price is when someone is selling a stolen one..

. But yeah good to hear you chose the zune hope you enjoy it! Especially at the price your buying yours for..I don't see why you wouldn't.

backlash92 · 04-21-2008, 07:21 PM

Well someone beat me to it.

The 105 one is no longer available. Guess I'll just have to wait for another cheap one.

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backlash92 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114 Reputation: 10 $zB: 30 Donate	Is a Zune right for me? Ok so I've been looking for a multimedia device lately. Tried a few, returned them all. I am considering getting a Zune 4gb. But, I have a few questions. 1. Is it durable? This is my main problem with devices. will it last more than a week. will the screen scratch easily or break, or is it strong enough to hold up a few years? 2. Is the software that it comes with compatible with my 2002(Yes I know It's old, but I'm cheap) Windows XP? I returned an mp4 player just yesterday because the damn videos wouldn't convert to the needed format. I think it said something about a mp4 codec that I needed. 3. does the battery last long or will I be charging it every day? I use my current mp3 for about 4 hours a day. 4. Can I play mp4s and mov files easily? These are mainly the two video formats that I use. 5. Finally does it have a digital recorder? This isn't something that I consider a necessity but it's a nice feature I would like to have.

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wyckedcombo17 Zune Guardian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chicago-ish Posts: 744 Reputation: 50 $zB: 491 Donate	the first gen is the tank of zunes, and mp3 players for that matter, its compatible w/ xp and i know cos thats what i use, the battery lasts 15 hours for music 5 for video, im pretty sure about the codec, but it doesnt have a digital recorder. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "When the power of love finally overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Hendrix (sig by Tobososlow) trouble tagging music? get Picard Tagger To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , it works great!

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04-02-2008, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
backlash92 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114 Reputation: 10 $zB: 30 Donate	well lets say that it isn't compatible with my computer because its so old. will I be able to go to a friends house who has the software installed and sync my music to it without syncing his? And then lets say that I eventually get a computer that does have compatability and I want to add more. Will I have to delete all my music and sync it again(like stupid apple and their Ipods)?

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backlash92 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114 Reputation: 10 $zB: 30 Donate	Yes, I don't want to have to delete my songs and add them in again just because I'm on a new computer.

04-19-2008, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
backlash92 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114 Reputation: 10 $zB: 30 Donate	Well I decided that I am getting a zune. A 4gb for about 105 dollars from ebay(praise ebay) I guess I'll see what happens.

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stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' Jr. Staff GFX Crew Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,109 Reputation: 197 $zB: 1656 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	All second generation Zunes natively support the MP4 format. The only player that needs to have these formats converted is the original Zune 30. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Darth Camel Zune Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,020 Reputation: 59 $zB: 735 Donate	You should be just fine with a Zune. However, the fact that you use .mov files is a point of concern. I don't know if the Zune can play those files. Anyway, there are better formats to use. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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backlash92 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 114 Reputation: 10 $zB: 30 Donate	Well someone beat me to it. The 105 one is no longer available. Guess I'll just have to wait for another cheap one.

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