New Zune Marketplace Specs

ACE · 10-03-2007, 02:47 AM

Zune Software and Zune Marketplace Fact Sheet
October 2007

This November, the Zune� software and Zune Marketplace will get a dramatically different new look and feel. A new, highly intuitive layout makes it fun to browse and discover. You can import your existing content or choose to download music, including a selection of DRM-free MP3s (without digital rights management), music videos, and audio and video podcasts from Zune Marketplace. Sync to your Zune device and go. Zune Marketplace is available by downloading the free Zune software available on http://www.zune.net.

Zune Software — Quick and Easy

• Manage your collection. In the Zune software’s streamlined new design, your music, pictures, videos and podcasts take center stage. Ripping and burning CDs, creating playlists, and syncing new content to your device have never been easier.
• Import your music. Zune software will automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos, including music you have ripped into iTunes and Microsoft� Windows Media� Player, even transferring your existing playlists and song ratings in one easy step. Some content may be protected by the service you purchased it from, so those files cannot be imported.
• Video to go. Zune will automatically import unprotected .WMV, .MPG4 and H.264 files you have created yourself or downloaded from the Internet. If you’re using Windows Vista� Home Premium or Ultimate, you can also import TV shows or movies recorded using Windows� Media Center on your PC to sync to your device. Load up your favorite videos and hit the road.
• Your games. Your music. Your way. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360� console to customize the soundtrack in your favorite games. You can also stream the music, pictures and videos from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection.
Zune Marketplace — Discover Something New

• Music to your ears. Browse and preview more than 3 million tracks. Zune has expanded its music genres selections from nine to 17, including additional relevant subgenres, so you can search by category or find a specific artist directly. Once you find something you’re interested in, listen to 30-second sample clips of individual songs or back-to-back clips from entire albums.
• Your music. Your choice. Choose from a selection of more than 1 million DRM-free MP3s. Download to play on your Zune device or any other MP3 player.
• Music videos and podcasts. In addition to a wide selection of music, Zune Marketplace offers thousands of music videos and more than 1,000 featured audio and video podcasts. You can also add your own podcasts by simply typing in the URL.
• Custom playlists. Zune Marketplace offers more than 1,200 hand-picked playlists from Marketplace editors and special guests, with new playlists available for download weekly. You can also express yourself by submitting your own playlist.
• Pay per song? Or download whatever you want for a flat rate? Downloading songs and music videos a la carte from Zune Marketplace is simple using Microsoft Points, which work across Zune and Xbox LIVE� Marketplace. Or choose Zune Pass, which gives you access to unlimited downloads for a flat rate of $14.99 (U.S.) per month. Fill your device with new music whenever you want and keep those songs as long as you keep your Zune Pass up to date.

source: http://www.zune.net

misterk · 10-03-2007, 06:23 AM

Can't wait...the software looks good!

Stuart · 10-03-2007, 08:47 AM

cool

lots happening today

Anachostic · 10-03-2007, 11:11 AM

From the demos I see, I'll bet it's all coded in Silverlight - Microsoft's version of Flash.

Mitch · 10-03-2007, 12:13 PM

hurry up november! i'm mostly excited about the new software + wireless sync

i didnt know silverlight was a programming language....thought it was just a video thing??

detroit_zune313 · 10-03-2007, 06:42 PM

looks so much better than current zune software..gonna be so cool

Lvivske · 10-03-2007, 07:56 PM

do you think they will have support for XP X64 edition this time around?

I was so screwed last time until the hack was figured out...

crimsonwolf · 10-03-2007, 11:30 PM

Wasnt the software the cause of the majority of complains regarding the zune? So now theres nothing to complain about, yay zune!

Anachostic · 10-04-2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch

i didnt know silverlight was a programming language....thought it was just a video thing??

It's not so much a programming language as it is an application format. You have EXE's for desktops, web apps for browsers, and Silverlight can work in either environment. You can program Silverlight in any .NET language.

It is just like Flash, including the video aspects of it. Of course the video is WMV behind the scenes. The best benefit, again like Flash, being able to write the program once and have it work in a browser or on the desktop.

Since I've not coded in it yet, I'm just spewing my understanding of their marketing materials. Check it out for yourself: http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight

10-03-2007, 02:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,132 Reputation: 209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	New Zune Marketplace Specs Zune Software and Zune Marketplace Fact Sheet October 2007 This November, the Zune� software and Zune Marketplace will get a dramatically different new look and feel. A new, highly intuitive layout makes it fun to browse and discover. You can import your existing content or choose to download music, including a selection of DRM-free MP3s (without digital rights management), music videos, and audio and video podcasts from Zune Marketplace. Sync to your Zune device and go. Zune Marketplace is available by downloading the free Zune software available on http://www.zune.net. Zune Software — Quick and Easy • Manage your collection. In the Zune software’s streamlined new design, your music, pictures, videos and podcasts take center stage. Ripping and burning CDs, creating playlists, and syncing new content to your device have never been easier. • Import your music. Zune software will automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos, including music you have ripped into iTunes and Microsoft� Windows Media� Player, even transferring your existing playlists and song ratings in one easy step. Some content may be protected by the service you purchased it from, so those files cannot be imported. • Video to go. Zune will automatically import unprotected .WMV, .MPG4 and H.264 files you have created yourself or downloaded from the Internet. If you’re using Windows Vista� Home Premium or Ultimate, you can also import TV shows or movies recorded using Windows� Media Center on your PC to sync to your device. Load up your favorite videos and hit the road. • Your games. Your music. Your way. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360� console to customize the soundtrack in your favorite games. You can also stream the music, pictures and videos from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection. Zune Marketplace — Discover Something New • Music to your ears. Browse and preview more than 3 million tracks. Zune has expanded its music genres selections from nine to 17, including additional relevant subgenres, so you can search by category or find a specific artist directly. Once you find something you’re interested in, listen to 30-second sample clips of individual songs or back-to-back clips from entire albums. • Your music. Your choice. Choose from a selection of more than 1 million DRM-free MP3s. Download to play on your Zune device or any other MP3 player. • Music videos and podcasts. In addition to a wide selection of music, Zune Marketplace offers thousands of music videos and more than 1,000 featured audio and video podcasts. You can also add your own podcasts by simply typing in the URL. • Custom playlists. Zune Marketplace offers more than 1,200 hand-picked playlists from Marketplace editors and special guests, with new playlists available for download weekly. You can also express yourself by submitting your own playlist. • Pay per song? Or download whatever you want for a flat rate? Downloading songs and music videos a la carte from Zune Marketplace is simple using Microsoft Points, which work across Zune and Xbox LIVE� Marketplace. Or choose Zune Pass, which gives you access to unlimited downloads for a flat rate of $14.99 (U.S.) per month. Fill your device with new music whenever you want and keep those songs as long as you keep your Zune Pass up to date. source: http://www.zune.net __________________ 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. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like? Last edited by ACE : 10-03-2007 at 03:06 AM.

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10-03-2007, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
misterk Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 106 Reputation: 11	Can't wait...the software looks good!

10-03-2007, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anachostic Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 407 Reputation: 77	From the demos I see, I'll bet it's all coded in Silverlight - Microsoft's version of Flash.

10-03-2007, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lvivske Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 302 Reputation: 13	do you think they will have support for XP X64 edition this time around? I was so screwed last time until the hack was figured out...

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