re: Zune 4.0 software + thoughts...

Hi All,

I live in Montego Bay, Jamaica and the software would not log in, giving the same error that all non-US zune users were getting, I have always accepted I could not use the Marketplace and my media comes from other sources...however I do kinda like the play countlist and get a mini-kick from the new albums that appear (handy too as I have often thought "wow, that song is on THAT album"

When I synced it updated the data (taking awhile longer- no criticism just an observation) I thought "well if I cannot have access whats the point of updating?"

I log onto the forums this morning (from work) and it seems my play count has been adjusted AND various new albums reflect in this forum? so I guess its all working now..........someone confirm?

In addition, I like the new 4.0 software..the "mini view" being my favorite, I am disappointed they didn't include:

a) Video Playlist
b) "Paste video art to videos" like "Paste Album art ...(EDIT: I didn't check if its there someone let m,e know)

I have found a work around using other software, but its a lengthy process and was hoping i didn't need to do it with this update

Otherwise all is good from Jamaica!!

anyone else?

Regards David

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Do not confuse luck, with Skill

I'm REALLY disappointed in 4.0. They seem to have done a lot for the software on the computer, but almost nothing whatsoever on software on the player itself. It's a portable music player--that's what a Zune is--and that is what I would like to be more functional. I personally don't need a "DJ" on my home computer--I rarely sit at my computer at home for long periods of time listening to music. I would, however, like the Quicklist BACK on my Zune, as well as a couple other things. Again, very disappointed...

I have always accepted I could not use the Marketplace and my media comes from other sources...however I do kinda like the play countlist and get a mini-kick from the new albums that appear (handy too as I have often thought "wow, that song is on THAT album"

Ok, we're cool that works,  just synced and logged on here and playlist count updated etc + album covers...


Regards David

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Do not confuse luck, with Skill

I was so pissed that Microsoft stole one of the Zune's best features.  I tried to downgrade the firmware, but it's extrodinarily difficult to keep the software from updating itself without your permission.  I am thinking they were infringing on some patent and removed the feature for that reason.  I can think of no other good reason to junk a feature (add to now playing is a terrible implementation)

Personally I like the idea of 4.0. It seems to work well and be very responsive once you get it installed. More responsive than 3.0 ( for me ).
I couldn't update via Update and it finally took me 5 tries from the stand-alone installer.. I have no real complaints about it as of yet except for one little blooper.

That toolbar could have used another 5 or 10 minutes of development. It works great as advertised, but mine gets caught in a little loop when trying to restore to the main window ( mini-player to max works fine ) . The problem is the tool bar likes to take up the entire screen when trying to restore it (as seen here). Once it's taking up the screen you have to click the toolbar to get it back down, then click restore another 2 or 3 times. This will get annoying and I'll have to stop using the toolbar ( I don't want that because it's very very convenient )

Toolbar and Installer -- Let's pay Chet another 2$/hr to fix this, How 'bout it MS?
3.2 firmware -- Waste of time? OR complete waste of time?

1. There is a long delay when pausing/resuming music playback. This was not the case with the previous software.
   
2. Some text in the player window look aliased. Is ClearType disabled?
   
3. Chinese characters are barely readable (probably due to the font being used).
4. The initial setup (first run) can do away with the confusing messages and prompts.
   

I haven't had any troubles with the player, while I do agree that the initial setup of the program could be better. For those of you who haven't upped to 4.0 yet or are weary, you can check it out in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeKqt7aSgVM

i agree, QUICKLIST needs to come back!!!!  this now playing list is still rather useless.  i already know what i'm playing....c'mon

i would like to see bookmarking favorite albums or artists on the player itself still seperate from playlists, something you can add/remove on the player itself.

I really enjoy the new update. I love the idea of smart DJ no longer will I listen to Pandora.  The new software in my opinion is faster and visually appealing than the last.

About the whole now playing feature I do not understand why people do not like it. I personally like just adding a song to my now playing and the song will play next instead me changing the song every time the other goes off.  If someone could help me what exactly did Quicklist do because I really do not remember.

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Zune = :)

Please can someone help, I can seem to get my zune to connect to my computer once I updated to the new software! I connect it to the computer and it says it needs to install new device. Then it adds it correctly, but my software does not pick it up. I try disconnecting and reconnecting, yet the same process with installing new software gets repeated...

 

 Tash77 wrote:

Please can someone help, I can seem to get my zune to connect to my computer once I updated to the new software! I connect it to the computer and it says it needs to install new device. Then it adds it correctly, but my software does not pick it up. I try disconnecting and reconnecting, yet the same process with installing new software gets repeated...

Did you restart your player as well? I had to restart mine 3x, but it finally recognized it. Not sure why this should always be an issue, but...

I hate the 4.0!!!! I don't need a "dj" thing that is for sure! I'm glad after a couple times of opening the software they gave me an option to skip it and go right to the collection. It is not an UPGRADE if it is worse!