Hurray Apple!

Striker D · 06-13-2008, 08:29 AM

Alright, I haven't been on Zb for awhile, and I won't be for a good while if ever. I used to love my zune. I washed it, shined it, even convinced a few of my friends to buy one, and everything was awesome. Yet, zune rocked, but windows didn't. My PC died and I needed an alternative. I really didn't want to deal with windows vista but I desperately wanted to upgrade from windows xp so I bought myself a mac mini. Guess what. Zune don't work with OS X. Yeah, very unfortunate.

So here I am, my brother and I each have a zune and I have the car kit but neither of us can update the music on them. If somebody wants to buy a brown zune 30 so I can buy myself an iPod, send me an email, otherwise I'm afraid my brownie may see eBay before too long.

I'm sorry zune, if you weren't married to windows we'd still be friends.

btw. I think OS X is way better than XP in pretty much every way. Too bad there's no zune support.

charmed61 · 06-13-2008, 08:34 AM

i remember a few weeks back someone posted a post saying the got mac to work with zune... hmmmm... odd

Striker D · 06-13-2008, 08:35 AM

Maybe through boot camp

Hat Trick · 06-13-2008, 10:04 AM

Is it the software that doesn't work with Macs, or the device? Just because XP (and moreso with Vista) integrates 50,000+ drivers into their OS does not mean Apple does the same...unfortunately.

But if it is the software, then you're right, MS should make a Mac copy. That way those 4-6% with Windows-less Macs could use their Zunes.

Sidenote: I wonder what the percentage is of people with Mac computers and Zunes?

soccerfreak24 · 06-13-2008, 10:07 AM

Sad to hear your leaving.. to bad your gonna have to use an ipod.

charmed61 · 06-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hat Trick

Is it the software that doesn't work with Macs, or the device? Just because XP (and moreso with Vista) integrates 50,000+ drivers into their OS does not mean Apple does the same...unfortunately.

But if it is the software, then you're right, MS should make a Mac copy. That way those 4-6% with Windows-less Macs could use their Zunes.

Sidenote: I wonder what the percentage is of people with Mac computers and Zunes?

i know... ipods work with windows why cant zunes work with macs?!!!

Tobososlow · 06-13-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker D

btw. I think OS X is way better than XP in pretty much every way. Too bad there's no zune support.

People are entitled to their own opinions. Good luck on selling your Zune and buying and iPod and hopefully it will give you the same satisfaction.

Dark616 · 06-13-2008, 10:48 AM

why not dualboot xp just for zune?

Rakielis · 06-13-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmed61

i know... ipods work with windows why cant zunes work with macs?!!!

why would microsoft make software for something that has 5% marketshare on the OS? if apple stopped making itunes for windows, ipod would crash in burn in a matter of weeks.

Dark616 · 06-13-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakielis

why would microsoft make software for something that has 5% marketshare on the OS? if apple stopped making itunes for windows, ipod would crash in burn in a matter of weeks.

weeks. your generous.

MemphisMasenko · 06-13-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmed61

i remember a few weeks back someone posted a post saying the got mac to work with zune... hmmmm... odd

Me too but I remember that they had to the OS like an Vista or XP on the Mac and they said it would take up alot of memory or somethin' like that.
I wish zune would work on macs too.

stkr · 06-13-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark616

weeks. your generous.

. Yeah. The iPod was Apple-exclusive when it first debuted, but that was changed relatively quickly. The Zune doesn't need to function on an Apple OS or system to become popular, which may be why we have yet to see it on anything other than Windows.

Zazuneafoon · 06-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Too bad man,too bad.

funkdoctor · 06-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Its actually quite simple. You need to download/buy VMware, then install windows onto your mac mini by inserting the XP disc into the mini. Once you are done with that, download your zune software. You can drag the Zune Icon onto your Mac desktop, and when you click on it, VMware will pop up in a window, and you can sync your zune, etc. etc. etc. Also you can run any other windows program this way. When I got my first Mac, I was able to do this in around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Darth Camel · 06-17-2008, 11:49 PM

I'm sorry, but I don't really think there is enough interest in making the Zune compatible with Macs to warrant it happening, especially since the Zune team is, hopefully, busy with improving the software and the overall Zune experience, i.e. making it less frustrating. Just use VMware or Parallels or something.

Gregory · 06-18-2008, 02:55 AM

Just use bootcamp(free from apple) to dualboot with XP. Install the Zune Software from there.

Cheapliquid · 06-18-2008, 05:15 AM

man if i had a mac, i'd be searching day and night for programs or someway to make it work, without putting another os on it. i'll see if my buddy will let me use his mac to figure it out lol.

Myndraine · 06-18-2008, 07:54 AM

Why would you buy a Mac if you have a Zune, without looking into compatibility first? I mean, didn't anything every cross through your mind that because they're from two different companies, they might not work together...? >_>

zunemuhnkie · 06-22-2008, 09:29 PM

WHOA WHOA WHOA, here is where you made your first mistake MAC does NOT equal upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back back to vista before steve jobs kills your inner child. QOUTE "If somebody wants to buy a brown zune 30 so I can buy myself an iPod," that is a bad idea, Just reinstal windows XP and return your "upgrade" and get an Upgrade that is actually better than what you had before, btw mac is terrible and you shouldve known that the zune wouldnt work on a mac, Thats what apple calls microsoft compatability

DER

SilentWalrus · 06-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark616

why not dualboot xp just for zune?

I agree completely.
Or just get a mac and put Vista on it?
All in all this is not a good idea.
As a matter of fact,

Made that myself not 1 minute ago.

06-13-2008, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Striker D Experienced Zuner Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 239 Reputation: 11 $zB: 7 Donate	Hurray Apple! Alright, I haven't been on Zb for awhile, and I won't be for a good while if ever. I used to love my zune. I washed it, shined it, even convinced a few of my friends to buy one, and everything was awesome. Yet, zune rocked, but windows didn't. My PC died and I needed an alternative. I really didn't want to deal with windows vista but I desperately wanted to upgrade from windows xp so I bought myself a mac mini. Guess what. Zune don't work with OS X. Yeah, very unfortunate. So here I am, my brother and I each have a zune and I have the car kit but neither of us can update the music on them. If somebody wants to buy a brown zune 30 so I can buy myself an iPod, send me an email, otherwise I'm afraid my brownie may see eBay before too long. I'm sorry zune, if you weren't married to windows we'd still be friends. btw. I think OS X is way better than XP in pretty much every way. Too bad there's no zune support.

06-13-2008, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
charmed61 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Gold Rush State! Posts: 625 Reputation: 5 $zB: 319 Donate	i remember a few weeks back someone posted a post saying the got mac to work with zune... hmmmm... odd __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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soccerfreak24 Support Team Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,849 Reputation: 166 $zB: 3007 Donate	Sad to hear your leaving.. to bad your gonna have to use an ipod. __________________ 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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funkdoctor Zewbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	Hurray Apple! Its actually quite simple. You need to download/buy VMware, then install windows onto your mac mini by inserting the XP disc into the mini. Once you are done with that, download your zune software. You can drag the Zune Icon onto your Mac desktop, and when you click on it, VMware will pop up in a window, and you can sync your zune, etc. etc. etc. Also you can run any other windows program this way. When I got my first Mac, I was able to do this in around 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Darth Camel Zune Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,101 Reputation: 59 $zB: 814 Donate	I'm sorry, but I don't really think there is enough interest in making the Zune compatible with Macs to warrant it happening, especially since the Zune team is, hopefully, busy with improving the software and the overall Zune experience, i.e. making it less frustrating. Just use VMware or Parallels or something. __________________ 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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06-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Striker D Experienced Zuner Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 239 Reputation: 11 $zB: 7 Donate	Maybe through boot camp

06-13-2008, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hat Trick Jr. Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 42 Reputation: 10 $zB: 38 Donate	Is it the software that doesn't work with Macs, or the device? Just because XP (and moreso with Vista) integrates 50,000+ drivers into their OS does not mean Apple does the same...unfortunately. But if it is the software, then you're right, MS should make a Mac copy. That way those 4-6% with Windows-less Macs could use their Zunes. Sidenote: I wonder what the percentage is of people with Mac computers and Zunes?

06-13-2008, 04:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zazuneafoon Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 194 Reputation: 14 $zB: 137 Donate	Too bad man,too bad.

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Gregory Support Team Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: What a stalker! Posts: 6,392 Reputation: 250 $zB: 3702 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Just use bootcamp(free from apple) to dualboot with XP. Install the Zune Software from there. __________________ 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Do you live outside of the US, have Paypal, and want the Zune Pass? If so PM me.

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Cheapliquid Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 341 Reputation: 22 $zB: 197 Donate	man if i had a mac, i'd be searching day and night for programs or someway to make it work, without putting another os on it. i'll see if my buddy will let me use his mac to figure it out lol. __________________ 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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Myndraine Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 214 Reputation: 40 $zB: 49 Donate	Why would you buy a Mac if you have a Zune, without looking into compatibility first? I mean, didn't anything every cross through your mind that because they're from two different companies, they might not work together...? >_> __________________ Thanks stkr. 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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zunemuhnkie Zuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 88 Reputation: 10 $zB: 5 Donate	WHOA WHOA WHOA, here is where you made your first mistake MAC does NOT equal upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back back to vista before steve jobs kills your inner child. QOUTE "If somebody wants to buy a brown zune 30 so I can buy myself an iPod," that is a bad idea, Just reinstal windows XP and return your "upgrade" and get an Upgrade that is actually better than what you had before, btw mac is terrible and you shouldve known that the zune wouldnt work on a mac, Thats what apple calls microsoft compatability DER Last edited by zunemuhnkie : 06-22-2008 at 09:32 PM.

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