What do you consider must-have zune accessories?

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 02:59 PM

So what accessories would you recommend to any zune user?
I got my 80 gig zune a week ago and just ordered a leather case, a/c adapter, and car charger from ebay today.
Anything else you consider to be essential?

wyckedcombo17 · 06-07-2008, 04:07 PM

id say a car pack thing... those are solid
link to my review: here
a silicon case for running thru zB's zunecentive program: review buy here or with real money

ProOne · 06-07-2008, 04:39 PM

An extra USB cable is a must for me. I hook my Zune up to my laptop, but when I disocnnect my Zune I ALWAYS misplace my cable. I have two or three around the house.

ShotgunSnipist · 06-07-2008, 04:47 PM

See, I got the AV pack for free cause they skewed up my order like 3 times.
and it's EPIC!
The dock comes with
AC charger
Remote
Composite cable

So I hooked My dock to my 500 watt stereo in my room.
(HELZ YEAH!)
It charges, syncs, and plays though my stereo.
I don't know if it's worth almost 100 dollars...
But if you get it for free, it's AWESOME!

zune08boardaccount08 · 06-07-2008, 05:22 PM

I got most of the first-gen accessories for my Z30 at big discounts. (see separate thread on that) None of them are really essential if someone just wants a portable player. But the dock and remote add a real improvement for connecting to a home stereo. I guess you also need a charge plug to use the dock - it boosts the output just right for plugging into a stereo system. Without the dock the Zune's output is a little low.

The accessories were all way overpriced when they first came out, IMHO. But I also think Ipods and every other product from Apple are overpriced. I'm a fan of cheap generic stuff like COBY or the other off-brands.

I have always bought a lot of cheap generic junk off of Ebay and pricewatch.com. The cheap stuff usually works just as well as any brand name products. The generic stuff does tend to break more easily I guess.

Bear holding a shark · 06-07-2008, 05:39 PM

The Car Pack. I use it everyday and I love it

The next thing would be the AC adapter, I often use that at night when I'm AFC

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShotgunSnipist

See, I got the AV pack for free cause they skewed up my order like 3 times.
and it's EPIC!
The dock comes with
AC charger
Remote
Composite cable

So I hooked My dock to my 500 watt stereo in my room.
(HELZ YEAH!)
It charges, syncs, and plays though my stereo.
I don't know if it's worth almost 100 dollars...
But if you get it for free, it's AWESOME!

Wow, that's lucky! Yeah, it sounds cool but $100 is kinda a lot.

wyckedcombo17 · 06-07-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MackinawTJ

Wow, that's lucky! Yeah, it sounds cool but $100 is kinda a lot.

he got it for free

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zune08boardaccount08

I got most of the first-gen accessories for my Z30 at big discounts. (see separate thread on that) None of them are really essential if someone just wants a portable player. But the dock and remote add a real improvement for connecting to a home stereo. I guess you also need a charge plug to use the dock - it boosts the output just right for plugging into a stereo system. Without the dock the Zune's output is a little low.

The accessories were all way overpriced when they first came out, IMHO. But I also think Ipods and every other product from Apple are overpriced. I'm a fan of cheap generic stuff like COBY or the other off-brands.

I have always bought a lot of cheap generic junk off of Ebay and pricewatch.com. The cheap stuff usually works just as well as any brand name products. The generic stuff does tend to break more easily I guess.

Thanks for the advice, I agree that generic stuff is often as funtional as the brand kind and I ordered a few accesories for my zune off ebay today.

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyckedcombo17

he got it for free

I know but I was saying that it's lucky he got it for free. He said the regular price is $100 and I think that's a lot. Guess I should have made that clearer? Whatever.

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProOne

An extra USB cable is a must for me. I hook my Zune up to my laptop, but when I disocnnect my Zune I ALWAYS misplace my cable. I have two or three around the house.

Yeah, that's a good idea for people who misplace stuff. I usually just keep my USB cable plugged into my laptop or right next to it.

MackinawTJ · 06-07-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyckedcombo17

id say a car pack thing... those are solid
link to my review: here
a silicon case for running thru zB's zunecentive program: review buy here or with real money

Cool, I'll check out the review and the silicon case. The zunecentive program is the thing for if you post you get zune bucks, right? (forgive me, still kinda a newbie)

USMCWarrior · 06-07-2008, 07:34 PM

Most def an arm band. I do a lot of running (among other things) to stay in shape and work out and frequently listen to music while I work out. Keeps me pumped. I would also say some kind of case to keep it protected. I don't find myself in any car that much so I don't have a car charger. I do have the AC adapter though. Very handy.

Quiksilver42236 · 06-12-2008, 12:59 AM

car charger is a given and also a radio tuner/audio cable to plug into your head unit. I'd like to get a case for it but I can live without it for now.

rpgoof · 06-12-2008, 06:30 PM

Zune accessories...
Headphones, for sure.
If you carry it around often, a nice sturdy case.
A cable to hook up to your car or stereo, if you wish.
Wall charger/car charger if you're too lazy to charge from your computer.
Cable that goes straight into a TV if you want to watch movies.

stkr · 06-12-2008, 06:33 PM

The only accessory that I really need are the headphones. I don't want anything but the Zune Premiums. They match my Zune

(stupid, I know), they sound great, and they're durable. I want a dock, but it's pretty pointless.

MackinawTJ · 06-13-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stkr

The only accessory that I really need are the headphones. I don't want anything but the Zune Premiums. They match my Zune

(stupid, I know), they sound great, and they're durable. I want a dock, but it's pretty pointless.

Yeah the headphones are awesome! They have great sound quality, and I like how they are magnetic and the material the cord is made of. They are really original and it's not stupid that you like how they match your Zune, I think that's cool too.

pokai · 06-14-2008, 06:30 AM

I have the premium headphones too but I dont think they are that great, but its your opinions that count I guess. Anyways, you really need a dock/cradle to go with it so that it doesnt get thrown all over the place when you drive and easy to reach.

idiotekniQues · 06-16-2008, 01:57 PM

the 4aa battery charger by Gomadic with a set of Sanyo Eneloop batteries (they hold their charge for a loong time)

charge it anytime, anywhere, without any access to juice.

gpdude · 07-28-2008, 09:54 AM

arm band and fm transmiter are must haves

06-07-2008, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
MackinawTJ Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Up here in my tree Posts: 222 Reputation: 17 $zB: 193 Donate	What do you consider must-have zune accessories? So what accessories would you recommend to any zune user? I got my 80 gig zune a week ago and just ordered a leather case, a/c adapter, and car charger from ebay today. Anything else you consider to be essential?

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wyckedcombo17 An army of many Zune Guardian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chicago-ish Posts: 784 Reputation: 51 $zB: 533 Donate	id say a car pack thing... those are solid link to my review: here a silicon case for running thru zB's zunecentive program: review buy here or with real money __________________ 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! Last edited by wyckedcombo17 : 06-07-2008 at 06:29 PM.

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ShotgunSnipist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 644 Reputation: 51 $zB: 329 Donate	See, I got the AV pack for free cause they skewed up my order like 3 times. and it's EPIC! The dock comes with AC charger Remote Composite cable So I hooked My dock to my 500 watt stereo in my room. (HELZ YEAH!) It charges, syncs, and plays though my stereo. I don't know if it's worth almost 100 dollars... But if you get it for free, it's AWESOME! __________________ Invisible Text. =P To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Bear holding a shark Zune Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15 miles south of Nowhere, USA Posts: 1,237 Reputation: 107 $zB: 778 Donate	The Car Pack. I use it everyday and I love it The next thing would be the AC adapter, I often use that at night when I'm AFC __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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USMCWarrior Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 132 Reputation: 12 $zB: 120 Donate	Most def an arm band. I do a lot of running (among other things) to stay in shape and work out and frequently listen to music while I work out. Keeps me pumped. I would also say some kind of case to keep it protected. I don't find myself in any car that much so I don't have a car charger. I do have the AC adapter though. Very handy. __________________ 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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06-07-2008, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ProOne Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 135 Reputation: 19 $zB: 119 Donate	An extra USB cable is a must for me. I hook my Zune up to my laptop, but when I disocnnect my Zune I ALWAYS misplace my cable. I have two or three around the house.

06-07-2008, 05:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
zune08boardaccount08 Jr. Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 36 Reputation: 9 $zB: 3 Donate	I got most of the first-gen accessories for my Z30 at big discounts. (see separate thread on that) None of them are really essential if someone just wants a portable player. But the dock and remote add a real improvement for connecting to a home stereo. I guess you also need a charge plug to use the dock - it boosts the output just right for plugging into a stereo system. Without the dock the Zune's output is a little low. The accessories were all way overpriced when they first came out, IMHO. But I also think Ipods and every other product from Apple are overpriced. I'm a fan of cheap generic stuff like COBY or the other off-brands. I have always bought a lot of cheap generic junk off of Ebay and pricewatch.com. The cheap stuff usually works just as well as any brand name products. The generic stuff does tend to break more easily I guess.

06-12-2008, 12:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Quiksilver42236 Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 16 Reputation: 10 $zB: 12 Donate	car charger is a given and also a radio tuner/audio cable to plug into your head unit. I'd like to get a case for it but I can live without it for now.

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rpgoof Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 137 Reputation: 10 $zB: 116 Donate	Zune accessories... Headphones, for sure. If you carry it around often, a nice sturdy case. A cable to hook up to your car or stereo, if you wish. Wall charger/car charger if you're too lazy to charge from your computer. Cable that goes straight into a TV if you want to watch movies. __________________ SIRTET HIGH SCORE: 48600 Levels 0-9 (ver .2)

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stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' Jr. Staff GFX Crew Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,309 Reputation: 231 $zB: 1823 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	The only accessory that I really need are the headphones. I don't want anything but the Zune Premiums. They match my Zune (stupid, I know), they sound great, and they're durable. I want a dock, but it's pretty pointless. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-14-2008, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
pokai Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 13 $zB: 7 Donate	I have the premium headphones too but I dont think they are that great, but its your opinions that count I guess. Anyways, you really need a dock/cradle to go with it so that it doesnt get thrown all over the place when you drive and easy to reach.

06-16-2008, 01:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
idiotekniQues Zewbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 5 Donate	the 4aa battery charger by Gomadic with a set of Sanyo Eneloop batteries (they hold their charge for a loong time) charge it anytime, anywhere, without any access to juice.

07-28-2008, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
gpdude Mod. Preview Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 101 Reputation: -1 $zB: 84 Donate	arm band and fm transmiter are must haves

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