Zunes
Sync & Manage: with a USB to Xbox 360, and/or wirelessly to PCs. A simple Zune program allows for easy management and Marketplace access, and allows for ripping audio CDs. You can get the chords and plug into home/car stereos and television sets.
Music: WMA & MP3 Formats. They can be segmented by Artist, Genres, Albums, Songs or Playlists. As a song plays the device shows; Running Time Currently at, Running Time Remaining, Album Art, Song Title, Artists Name, Album Name.
Videos: Supports WMV Formats. View TV Shows, Music Video’s & Video Podcasts.
Pictures: JPEG Formats. Slideshows.
Podcasts: Subscribe to audio feeds, and manage settings (allows updating each up to 9 episodes).
Audiobooks: Supports online stores like Audible.com, and Public libraries using OverDrive media.
Games: Simple Casual Games can be added.
Social: Sync with friends (exchange files), view and sample their recent activity, Favorites, Top Artists and Badges. Badges are awarded based on number of plays per artist. An inbox for mailing and sharing.
Marketplace: Allows you to purchase and subscribe to things. Also informative with Mixtapes, Playlists, Top 100, New Releases & Recommendations. 1 penny (.01) is .0125 Points (p). Therefore;
39p - $.49
79p - $.99
100p - $1.25
500p - $6.25
1000p - $12.50
1600p - $20.00
2000p - $25.00
4000p - $50.00
5000p - $62.50
Zune Pass: For $14.99 a month plus tax, members can have a Zune Pass. Members get 10 “free” songs a month (credit does not rollover). So, the $5 a month provides unlimited access to “temporary” downloads of songs the length of the service, once subscription is up, access to the temporary downloads ends. Users may subscribe to Channels which download a whole playlist (and refresh at any wireless location). Members can instantly download songs you hear on the Zune players built-in FM Stations, and buy downloads instantly at wireless locations (there are over 10,000 wireless hotspots, including McDonalds). NBC & FOX have allowed some shows to be viewable. Up to 3 Zunes & 3 PCs can share the benefits of the Zune Pass.
Zune.net: RSS Feeds will allow users to follow an artist with news and updates, Music video previews, concert dates etc.
Zune HD: adds a touch screen, HD Radio and the capability of outputting video in HD resolution.
