Comments on: Zune Insider Details Accessories Inside Zune Box http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:04:27 -0500 hourly 1 By: Zune-Online.com http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/comment-page-1/#comment-5929 Zune-Online.com Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:53:49 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/#comment-5929 webonics: Zune will not be able to play music files that use DRM. This means that your downloaded files from iTunes WILL NOT play on Zune even if their format is supported. Only the non-DRM files and the DRM from Zune Marketplace are supported. webonics: Zune will not be able to play music files that use DRM. This means that your downloaded files from iTunes WILL NOT play on Zune even if their format is supported. Only the non-DRM files and the DRM from Zune Marketplace are supported.

]]> By: CrunchGear » Blog Archive » Amazon Outs Zune’s Accessories. A/V Out, That Is. http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/comment-page-1/#comment-5791 CrunchGear » Blog Archive » Amazon Outs Zune’s Accessories. A/V Out, That Is. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:40:07 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/#comment-5791 [...] Yesterday we brought you a look at the accessories that come with the Zune. Nothing fancy, but it’ll get you started. If you really want to use your Zune like a pro, you’ll need some add-ons, and Amazon is, of course, more than happy to sell them to you. [...] [...] Yesterday we brought you a look at the accessories that come with the Zune. Nothing fancy, but it’ll get you started. If you really want to use your Zune like a pro, you’ll need some add-ons, and Amazon is, of course, more than happy to sell them to you. [...]

]]> By: webonics http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/comment-page-1/#comment-5732 webonics Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:47:50 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/#comment-5732 I have to agree with LKM that I don't really care for the "Microsoft Points" payment system. It seems a bit confusing (79 points = $0.99). But I don't have an XBox 360 and have not personally used the system yet so maybe it will be clearer after some usage. One thing noted in the C|Net News.com article that I hadn't heard before was: "Microsoft said Zune software will play files in several popular formats, including the AAC format used by Apple's iTunes software." That is great news since I do have a Mac (and PC) with lots of iTunes tracks. The included accessories are okay but nothing really special, but that is to be expected with any product where there is planned and profitable accessory market. The magnetic earbuds are a nice touch though and at least you can put your Zune in a pouch to prevent briefcase rash until other high-end accessories become available. I have to agree with LKM that I don’t really care for the “Microsoft Points” payment system. It seems a bit confusing (79 points = $0.99). But I don’t have an XBox 360 and have not personally used the system yet so maybe it will be clearer after some usage.

One thing noted in the C|Net News.com article that I hadn’t heard before was:
“Microsoft said Zune software will play files in several popular formats, including the AAC format used by Apple’s iTunes software.” That is great news since I do have a Mac (and PC) with lots of iTunes tracks.

The included accessories are okay but nothing really special, but that is to be expected with any product where there is planned and profitable accessory market. The magnetic earbuds are a nice touch though and at least you can put your Zune in a pouch to prevent briefcase rash until other high-end accessories become available.

]]> By: LKM http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/comment-page-1/#comment-5702 LKM Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:11:47 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/#comment-5702 In other Zune news, Microsoft will use its own Microsoft Points currency (Xbox users already know it) for the Zune music shop thing. Cheaper for Microsoft, less convenient for consumers. http://news.com.com/Zune+details+unzipped/2100-1041_3-6120616.html In other Zune news, Microsoft will use its own Microsoft Points currency (Xbox users already know it) for the Zune music shop thing. Cheaper for Microsoft, less convenient for consumers.
http://news.com.com/Zune+details+unzipped/2100-1041_3-6120616.html

]]> By: zune scene http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/comment-page-1/#comment-5670 zune scene Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:32:24 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2006/09/28/zune-insider-details-accessories-inside-zune-box/#comment-5670 I'm no fan boy (more like fan man) but the case really looks nice, the cable is kindof expected. Do ipods come with cases? I guess it doesnt matter. I’m no fan boy (more like fan man) but the case really looks nice, the cable is kindof expected. Do ipods come with cases? I guess it doesnt matter.

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