There IS a clock--well sort of

Nurta · 01-25-2007, 12:11 PM

I got this fun little pop-up when I tried to open up my Zune software:

While I'm sure, it's not a surprise to most, this confirms that the Zune does in fact have a clock and it already is set to synchronize with the computer (Microsoft's computer that is). As such, it is pretty likely for Microsoft to add into the Zune the same type of thing they did with "community" between firmwares 1.1 and 1.2, putting a clock menu off of the front page of the Zune. I'm surprised this hasn't been posted before (at least not what I've found).

nikcs123 · 01-25-2007, 01:44 PM

it's funny, because i just plugged my zune in to charge and the software opened and i got this pop-up also. Disappointing to me that there was no clock visible on the zune.

kingkill33 · 01-26-2007, 11:22 PM

I got the exact pop up as well i got excited thinking there would be a clock in my zune.

Zuneologist · 01-27-2007, 04:53 AM

hmmm, fascinating indeed

Dan39 · 01-27-2007, 07:56 PM

it says it needs to update to sync some protected files. this may give us a way around the subscription time problem. i got this pop-up also, after i ran the zune battery pretty dead, and then it stayed off for a while. by looking at packets when this occurs, someone could probably make a program to send packets back to the zune software, like if it were the microsoft site, and then set the zune's clock back like, a few years, and then your music wont expire.

UnderCover · 01-27-2007, 09:44 PM

The clock is there so the Zune can keep track of expired zune pass downloads and 3 plays/3 days. I bet if it weren't for that, MS wouldn't have programmed the clock.

PityOnU · 01-28-2007, 07:24 AM

This is good. This means that a clock application in the next firmware update is at least feasable. Now all we have to do is wait.

BTW - My Zune Pass expire like two weeks ago, and by turning off my internet before I open the Zune program, I can sync to my Zune without all of my expired songs being deleted.

Robb4248 · 01-28-2007, 06:15 PM

Has anybody considered that since it has the 3x day/play protection... that it HAS to have a clock? I think they disabled it so you couldn't just reset the clock and have the music forever... but that's just my opinion

chrisr14 · 09-29-2008, 07:36 AM

does anyone know of a good clock app? if so e-mail me the link @
chris-r-14@hotmail.com

01-25-2007, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nurta Stronger than sand Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYS Posts: 6,299 Reputation: 329 $zB: 5159 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	There IS a clock--well sort of I got this fun little pop-up when I tried to open up my Zune software: While I'm sure, it's not a surprise to most, this confirms that the Zune does in fact have a clock and it already is set to synchronize with the computer (Microsoft's computer that is). As such, it is pretty likely for Microsoft to add into the Zune the same type of thing they did with "community" between firmwares 1.1 and 1.2, putting a clock menu off of the front page of the Zune. I'm surprised this hasn't been posted before (at least not what I've found). __________________ Note: The viewpoint posted above does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Zuneboards, Zuneboard's staff, Nurta, or any affiliate of any of the previously mentioned parties. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm sorry Dizzy, I don't swing that way To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. my army, while you can

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nikcs123 Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: There IS a clock--well sort of it's funny, because i just plugged my zune in to charge and the software opened and i got this pop-up also. Disappointing to me that there was no clock visible on the zune.

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kingkill33 Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 60 Reputation: 12 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: There IS a clock--well sort of I got the exact pop up as well i got excited thinking there would be a clock in my zune.

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Dan39 Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 80 Reputation: 12 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: There IS a clock--well sort of it says it needs to update to sync some protected files. this may give us a way around the subscription time problem. i got this pop-up also, after i ran the zune battery pretty dead, and then it stayed off for a while. by looking at packets when this occurs, someone could probably make a program to send packets back to the zune software, like if it were the microsoft site, and then set the zune's clock back like, a few years, and then your music wont expire.

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01-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
UnderCover Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 129 Reputation: 14 $zB: 0 Donate	Re: There IS a clock--well sort of The clock is there so the Zune can keep track of expired zune pass downloads and 3 plays/3 days. I bet if it weren't for that, MS wouldn't have programmed the clock. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. <br /><br /> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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PityOnU Super Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the real world Posts: 1,986 Reputation: 134 $zB: 3 Donate	Re: There IS a clock--well sort of This is good. This means that a clock application in the next firmware update is at least feasable. Now all we have to do is wait. BTW - My Zune Pass expire like two weeks ago, and by turning off my internet before I open the Zune program, I can sync to my Zune without all of my expired songs being deleted.

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chrisr14 Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	does anyone know of a good clock app? if so e-mail me the link @ chris-r-14@hotmail.com

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