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re: Wireless keeps turning on

no one else having this issue?
Posted in device: zune hd: hardware by Sharky on 11-24-2008

Wireless keeps turning on

Anyone else also having issues with their Zune's (mine is Zune 30) wifi automatically turning on all the time? I turn the wifi off every time I use it, but it keeps coming back on by itself. I am updated to the latest firmware. Never had this issue before the new update.
Posted in device: zune hd: hardware by Sharky on 11-24-2008

re: Now Playing Sucks! Give me back my Quicklist!

I  PraySilence wrote:  bomberocarlos wrote: Microsoft: please bring back the Quick List. Your replacement (&quot;Now Playing&quot;) is absolutely useless to me. You guys effectively removed the means to make a playlist from the device, while you are away from your computer. Obviously I am not the only one that misses this feature. Please ...
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 10-20-2008

re: Will Zune 3.0 allow users to create playlists on the device?

 NoogaGamer wrote: One problem is you cannot name the list with no text input. Are they planning on adding text input method?Yes, the new 3.0 update has text input.
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 09-10-2008

re: Do not Buy a Zune. BUY IPOD read if you dont believe

I had an iPod 4G. It died after a year. I have had my Zune30 for two years now with no problems. And the best part ... Microsoft keeps upgrading it through software. I hate the proprietary software too, but iPod forces you into it too with iTunes.
Posted in miscellany by Sharky on 09-10-2008

re: Will Zune 3.0 allow users to create playlists on the device?

 Paul933 wrote:  Sharky wrote: Will the Zune 3.0 firmware/software update allow users to create playlists on the device? Meaning, on my Zune30 player, will I be able to create a new playlist and add songs to it? They have something called &quot;Now Playing&quot; playlist. I tried to find a description of it, and it looks about the same as the ...
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 09-10-2008

Will Zune 3.0 allow users to create playlists on the device?

Will the Zune 3.0 firmware/software update allow users to create playlists on the device? Meaning, on my Zune30 player, will I be able to create a new playlist and add songs to it?
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 09-09-2008

Use Zune as Library remote control (Xbox 360 and PC)

It is very sad that Microsoft let Apple beat them to the punch with this feature. Yesturday with the 2.0 update, iPod Touches and iPhones can now act as remote controls for the music iTunes library. The cool think is that not only can you browse by text tags, but the album art is also shown.The Zune was the first WIFI music device to come out. ...
Posted in wishlist: device features by Sharky on 07-11-2008

Battlestar galactica already 2 episodes behind

I have downloaded the first 4 episodes of Battlestar Galactica from the Zune Marketplace. I am trying to stay &quot;legal&quot; and not get them from torrent sites. But, the Zune Marketplace is already 2 episodes behind. If you don't get them up quick, I am sure I, and many others, will find other ways to get the new release TV shows. These ...
Posted in marketplace: sign-in, buying and downloading, zune pass by Sharky on 05-14-2008

re: Where to download movies for free??

First off, downloading videos can be concidered illegal. Though, I will give you my reason for downloading movies ...- When I download a TV show from the Zune Marketplace, it will only play on my Zune device, or through my Zune software. In order to get around this unfriendly DRM, I download an extra copy using a bit torrent program, from Pirate ...
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Windows Media Player

Now with the 2.5 Zune software update, I don't mind the Zune software. The only gripe I have with it now is that it can not embed cover art into files. Instead, it just links them to image in folders.Unfortunately, proprietary software is the only way these companies like Microsoft and Apple can make money on download services. They are in it for ...
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Windows Media Player

 Leas Toy wrote: Is there a reason why WMP doesn't recognize the Zune as a device? It recognized my Sandisk Sansa when&#160;I had it, and I had no problems with sync-ing. The Zune software is ok at best, but I prefer WMP's set-up for sync-ing.It is the only way Microsoft can ensure you buy all your DRM'ed music and videos from Microsoft, rather ...
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Buy an EXTERNAL HDD!

 Hootie361 wrote: If you can spend $250 on an external hard drive, spend the $400-500 and just build a cheap WinXP server with a large hard drive in it.&#160; That will be my next step.The whole idea of buying a portable drive is that they are cheap. I got my 400 gig WD My Book 2 years ago for $99. So I am sure there are still some good &lt;$100 ...
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Buy an EXTERNAL HDD!

I have had a Western Digital My Book for 2 years now, and it works great. And yes, I agree, go buy a portable USB drive. It makes managing your music 100 time easier. Plus, it is a great backup source.
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Album Covers

Use a program like Windows Media Player or iTunes to physically embed the image into each song and you will never have an art problem again. You can do mass edits by selecting all the songs them right clicking them to change the art. Unfortunately, only god knows why, the Zune team decided to not allow us to embed art using the Zune software; so ...
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-12-2008

re: Playing Zune Media on the Xbox 360

my 4th generation iPod worked fine with the Xbox 360
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-11-2008

re: Will videos play on the Xbox 360

there is a setting in the Zune software that you have to set to allow streaming to the Xbox 360. I had mine turned off and had to change it to allow.Settings &gt; Sharing &gt; Share My Music, Videos, Pictures, &gt;Share with ... Xbox 360
Posted in marketplace: sign-in, buying and downloading, zune pass by Sharky on 05-10-2008

re: gapless playback

[update]After listening to my music today, I did notice a few albums didn't quite flow perfectly. While it did get rid of most of the gap, there were sometimes a pop or static sound for a split second. While it is better than no gapless play, it is kind of annoying and distracting.
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: Is 360 worth it?

It's worth it for me for streaming my music, videos, and pictures off my portable USB drive. It is basically my home theater now. I have my 5.1 amplifier and my Xbox 360. That's all I need to play all my media now.Hardware quality is an issue. I have gone through two, and many of my friends too. Though, the newer chips are supposed to run a lot ...
Posted in zune and xbox 360 playback by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: gapless playback

I have encoded most of mine using iTunes mp3 &gt; vbr &gt; 192 high. And gapless works correctly. Though, most of my music is not continuous msuic, so I wouldn't be able to hear the screw ups if they were there. &quot;The Wall&quot; worked great for me though.
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: Zune is the Best and the Worst!

The only issue I have had with the Zune software is not being able to embed my artwork. Other than that, especially now with the 2.5 update, the Zune software is a very nice piece of technology.
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: converting music

 gooberlx wrote: If you have the space, then keep the files as they are. Every time you transcode your files to another lossy format you lose audio quality. If you don't have the space, then I suggest grabbing an external HDD, as the cost per gigabyte is so cheap.I second this. Do not re-encode your file. You will degrade the quality of the sound. ...
Posted in software: managing your media collections by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: Artwork is getting messed with again. And I'm very unhappy. Very.

 iluvspokane wrote: One of the problems with embedded album art is that it is limited (200 by 200 if memory serves...the standards were written back in the day when album art wasn't that important) so if you like big album art (I do) then you have to accept that you will have some extra files laying around. It isn't perfect but I'm sure will be ...
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: How to embed album art into my files?

 TlingitSoldier wrote: Like what was already said, use MP3Tag. It's not as bloated as iTunes and it's a quick and easy process to edit.I know how to embed art with other programs. My question was how do I do it with the Zune software. I hate having to use two seperate programs just to manage my music correctly. If the Zune software allowed me to ...
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-09-2008

re: gapless playback

Damn guys, you are going to confuse the original poster with all this conflicting info.- yes, mp3's are inherently encoded with a 1 sec gap. It is a limitation of the codec.- But, the new Zune software cleverly fools this limitation and makes it gapless.
Posted in tips & tricks by Sharky on 05-09-2008
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