New Zune Owner

cohoman · 12-05-2007, 10:11 PM

I'm a Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) Software Developer and I never had an interest in listening to lots of music beyond channel surfing on my car radio. Several years ago I had an MP3 player that I used at the gym, but it was a hassle finding mp3 files, uploading, etc. So, I never had an interest in the Apple iPods.

Just recently, I started to read up on the new Zune devices that were coming out and it perked my interest, particularly the audio and video podcast capability. I was very impressed to the progress of podcast technology, and wanted to explore it further. After I read up on the new Zune 80 GB device and played around with the new Zune software for the PC (aka, iTunes for the Zune), I was hooked. The Zune software was so not-Microsoft, that I really liked it. I've never used iTunes before, so I can't make a comparison, but in any case, I found the Zune software to be very logical and easy to use. Especially when searching and subscribing to audio and video podcasts.

As such, I asked my wife to buy me a Zune 80 GB as a Christmas present for this year. While I'm waiting, I've been reading up as much as I can on the various Zune forums, testing out different applications and procedures for rippping DVD movies to WMV format for the Zune.

So for now, the Zune appears to be a true 'iPod killer' device, but time will tell after I actually get my Zune if it will work as expected.

cohoman

Sexified Loveandhatejw · 12-05-2007, 10:32 PM

Well it is very nice to see some one very excited about the zune, well i guess i would be to if I were getting the new zune. Have fun!

Bogard · 12-26-2007, 07:40 AM

I'm also pretty impressed with the Zune 2. I was looking into a new mp3 player, so I did some research, and decided that the Zune 80gb was my best option. So far, the research paid off.

MJ� · 12-27-2007, 07:39 PM

I've been happy with the brown 30gig I got for $90 and I purchased the 8 gig for the gf. I have no major complaints and I need music 24 hours a day.

cohoman · 01-01-2008, 02:38 PM

Wow, I just came across my original posting here and in just a few short weeks I've learned so much about using the Zune from the different Zune forums and web sites. If you're curious about my first impressions, how I convert videos, and other random Zune thoughts, check out my Blog link below.

After owning a Zune for two weeks I have to say I'm still very excited about having one!

12-05-2007, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
cohoman Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 87 Reputation: 10 $zB: 17 Donate	New Zune Owner I'm a Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) Software Developer and I never had an interest in listening to lots of music beyond channel surfing on my car radio. Several years ago I had an MP3 player that I used at the gym, but it was a hassle finding mp3 files, uploading, etc. So, I never had an interest in the Apple iPods. Just recently, I started to read up on the new Zune devices that were coming out and it perked my interest, particularly the audio and video podcast capability. I was very impressed to the progress of podcast technology, and wanted to explore it further. After I read up on the new Zune 80 GB device and played around with the new Zune software for the PC (aka, iTunes for the Zune), I was hooked. The Zune software was so not-Microsoft, that I really liked it. I've never used iTunes before, so I can't make a comparison, but in any case, I found the Zune software to be very logical and easy to use. Especially when searching and subscribing to audio and video podcasts. As such, I asked my wife to buy me a Zune 80 GB as a Christmas present for this year. While I'm waiting, I've been reading up as much as I can on the various Zune forums, testing out different applications and procedures for rippping DVD movies to WMV format for the Zune. So for now, the Zune appears to be a true 'iPod killer' device, but time will tell after I actually get my Zune if it will work as expected. cohoman

12-05-2007, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sexified Loveandhatejw Experienced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: G-Rap Posts: 822 Reputation: 53 $zB: 167 Donate	Well it is very nice to see some one very excited about the zune, well i guess i would be to if I were getting the new zune. Have fun! __________________ 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.

12-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJ� Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16 Reputation: 11 $zB: 7 Donate	I've been happy with the brown 30gig I got for $90 and I purchased the 8 gig for the gf. I have no major complaints and I need music 24 hours a day. __________________ MJ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-01-2008, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
cohoman Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 87 Reputation: 10 $zB: 17 Donate	Wow, I just came across my original posting here and in just a few short weeks I've learned so much about using the Zune from the different Zune forums and web sites. If you're curious about my first impressions, how I convert videos, and other random Zune thoughts, check out my Blog link below. After owning a Zune for two weeks I have to say I'm still very excited about having one! __________________ cohoman Tips for the Zune User: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - General Tips - Video Conversion - Video Tagging

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12-26-2007, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bogard Jr. Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 43 Reputation: 10 $zB: 12 Donate	I'm also pretty impressed with the Zune 2. I was looking into a new mp3 player, so I did some research, and decided that the Zune 80gb was my best option. So far, the research paid off.

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