Questions from a Zune newbie

Clockworks · 09-19-2008, 03:32 PM

I ordered a Zune 80 from Zune Originals a few days ago and I want to get some accessories. What do you guys think about:

- The Zune Home A/V Pack (v1 or v2)?
- Cases, preferably one that be used with the dock? I want something that can support the Zune when it is sideways so I can watch a movie without holding it.
- Crazy hacks, mods, and other shenanigans?
- Any other accessories I should look for?

I've been hearing that Premium headphones are horrible, anything they touch makes scratching sounds. Is it is as bad as everyone is saying? Thanks for the help.

Sitting anxiously for my little device.

Gregory · 09-19-2008, 03:38 PM

-Only if you want to see your Zune on a TV.
-Check out BodyGuardz.com
-You might want to get some games once XNA is working well with 3.0
-That is about it

EpoXy05 · 09-19-2008, 03:39 PM

i dont think the premium headphones are terrible, but if i bought a 120 and didnt get them, there are better headphones to buy.

I have the zune leather case, its secure but it doesnt provide any protection, or a stand to watch videos with the zune on the side.

Kevin · 09-19-2008, 07:56 PM

I have the premium headphones, and they are pretty nice for earbuds. I wish we could EQ it, but if you have a pretty airtight seal w/ your earlobes, you get some OK bass.

Or check these out:
Shure SE310 Sound Isolating Earphones (white) Headphone reviews - CNET Reviews

As far as cases and all that, check eBay for packages/lots with Zune accessories...just ordered silicone and hard case, FM transmitter, A/V cables, car charger, wall charger, and some other nonsense for like 20 bucks. Pretty stoked

Jmac the Man · 09-23-2008, 08:51 PM

You're getting an 80, which comes with the premium headphones. They're easily the best headphones I've ever gotten packed in with a device. I wouldn't recommend buying the premium headphones for 40 bucks, but they're fine when they're included with the device anyway.

09-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clockworks Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 14	Questions from a Zune newbie I ordered a Zune 80 from Zune Originals a few days ago and I want to get some accessories. What do you guys think about: - The Zune Home A/V Pack (v1 or v2)? - Cases, preferably one that be used with the dock? I want something that can support the Zune when it is sideways so I can watch a movie without holding it. - Crazy hacks, mods, and other shenanigans? - Any other accessories I should look for? I've been hearing that Premium headphones are horrible, anything they touch makes scratching sounds. Is it is as bad as everyone is saying? Thanks for the help. Sitting anxiously for my little device.

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Jmac the Man Squirt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roxbury Posts: 26 Reputation: 18	You're getting an 80, which comes with the premium headphones. They're easily the best headphones I've ever gotten packed in with a device. I wouldn't recommend buying the premium headphones for 40 bucks, but they're fine when they're included with the device anyway. __________________ 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.

09-19-2008, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
EpoXy05 Zewbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	i dont think the premium headphones are terrible, but if i bought a 120 and didnt get them, there are better headphones to buy. I have the zune leather case, its secure but it doesnt provide any protection, or a stand to watch videos with the zune on the side.

09-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kevin Squirt Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24 Reputation: 12	I have the premium headphones, and they are pretty nice for earbuds. I wish we could EQ it, but if you have a pretty airtight seal w/ your earlobes, you get some OK bass. Or check these out: Shure SE310 Sound Isolating Earphones (white) Headphone reviews - CNET Reviews As far as cases and all that, check eBay for packages/lots with Zune accessories...just ordered silicone and hard case, FM transmitter, A/V cables, car charger, wall charger, and some other nonsense for like 20 bucks. Pretty stoked

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