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My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« on: November 27, 2006, 03:35:09 PM »

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Yes, Microsoft's new Zune digital music player is just plain dreadful. I've spent a week setting this thing up and using it, and the overall experience is about as pleasant as having an airbag deploy in your face."[/quote]

http://www.suntimes.com/t...48,CST-FIN-Andy23.article
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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2006, 03:42:32 PM »

Wow, that is a really harsh review.  I thought it was a standard blog rant at first, but it's on the Sun-Times. Grin
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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2006, 03:43:12 PM »

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That might not be Zune's fault. After about a year of operation, it's almost as if a Windows machine develops some sort of antibodies that prevent it from recognizing new hardware. But what's Microsoft's excuse for everything else?

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After a little bit of research, I've come to the conclusion that there are vastly cooler options available to the non-iPod crowd than M$'s latest offering.
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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2006, 04:15:10 PM »

This is not a rhetorical question... have any of you seen a single positive Zune review?

This thing, seemingly by all accounts, is currently garbage.  Now Microsoft has the luxury of being able to support a dog product for ages while they try to figure it all out.  Perhaps in a few years it'll be a decent player.  But I wouldn't hold my breath.

I'm an iPod guy.  We just went to three in the household (well, come 12/25).  But I can understand some of the reasons people don't want to go that route.  As Spacey said, if you don't want an iPod there are other choices out there.  Don't go with a Zune.

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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2006, 04:31:37 PM »

zen is where it's at.
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2006, 04:46:49 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2006, 04:59:45 PM »

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what.
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C'mon Aske, you can figure it out.   Wink
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2006, 05:03:14 PM »

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How lame is that?

what.
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C'mon Aske, you can figure it out.   Wink

oh, i can read it,  but I don't get what site you're talkin about
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2006, 05:15:42 PM »

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 Roll Eyes

How lame is that?

what.
?

C'mon Aske, you can figure it out.   Wink

oh, i can read it,  but I don't get what site you're talkin about


Grrrrr... you disappoint me.   Devil

So here you go and I'll repeat, "how lame is that?" 

http://www.zune.com

jon:~ jon$ whois zune.com

Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.


   Domain Name: ZUNE.COM
   Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
   Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
   Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
   Name Server: VIGIA.SISTELCOM.COM
   Name Server: NS2.BT.ES
   Name Server: DNS.SISTELCOM.COM
   Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
   EPP Status: clientTransferProhibited
   Updated Date: 02-Nov-2006
   Creation Date: 21-Jun-1998
   Expiration Date: 20-Jun-2009

>>> Last update of whois database: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:11:30 EST <<<

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Registrant:
Zune
   GATE MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
   20-22 BEDFORD ROW
   LONDON, LONDON WC16 4JS
   UK

   Domain Name: ZUNE.COM

   Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
      Nogales, Antonio          ang@zune.com
      GATE MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
      20-22 BEDFORD ROW
      LONDON, LONDON WC16 4JS
      UK
      +34914350461 fax: +34915766735


   Record expires on 21-Jun-2009.
   Record created on 22-Jun-1998.
   Database last updated on 27-Nov-2006 20:11:53 EST.

   Domain servers in listed order:

   NS2.BT.ES
   VIGIA.SISTELCOM.COM          195.82.150.101
   DNS.SISTELCOM.COM            195.82.150.100

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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2006, 05:22:47 PM »

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 Roll Eyes

How lame is that?

what.
?

C'mon Aske, you can figure it out.   Wink

oh, i can read it,  but I don't get what site you're talkin about


Grrrrr... you disappoint me.   Devil

So here you go and I'll repeat, "how lame is that?" 

http://www.zune.com

jon:~ jon$ whois zune.com

Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.


   Domain Name: ZUNE.COM
   Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
   Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
   Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
   Name Server: VIGIA.SISTELCOM.COM
   Name Server: NS2.BT.ES
   Name Server: DNS.SISTELCOM.COM
   Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
   EPP Status: clientTransferProhibited
   Updated Date: 02-Nov-2006
   Creation Date: 21-Jun-1998
   Expiration Date: 20-Jun-2009

>>> Last update of whois database: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:11:30 EST <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
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query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our WHOIS
database through the use of high-volume, automated, electronic processes. The
Data in Network Solutions' WHOIS database is provided by Network Solutions for information
purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related
to a domain name registration record. Network Solutions does not guarantee its accuracy.
By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree to abide by the following terms of use:
You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that under no
circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support
the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations
via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated,
electronic processes that apply to Network Solutions (or its computer systems). The
compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of Network Solutions. You agree not to use
high-volume, automated, electronic processes to access or query the WHOIS
database. Network Solutions reserves the right to terminate your access to the WHOIS
database in its sole discretion, including without limitation, for excessive
querying of the WHOIS database or for failure to otherwise abide by this policy.
Network Solutions reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

Get a FREE domain name registration, transfer, or renewal with any annual hosting package
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Registrant:
Zune
   GATE MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
   20-22 BEDFORD ROW
   LONDON, LONDON WC16 4JS
   UK

   Domain Name: ZUNE.COM

   Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
      Nogales, Antonio          ang@zune.com
      GATE MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
      20-22 BEDFORD ROW
      LONDON, LONDON WC16 4JS
      UK
      +34914350461 fax: +34915766735


   Record expires on 21-Jun-2009.
   Record created on 22-Jun-1998.
   Database last updated on 27-Nov-2006 20:11:53 EST.

   Domain servers in listed order:

   NS2.BT.ES
   VIGIA.SISTELCOM.COM          195.82.150.101
   DNS.SISTELCOM.COM            195.82.150.100





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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2006, 05:40:37 PM »

zen is where it's at.
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Which zen do you have? I've got the 40gb Zen Touch, but I'm looking for something smaller (disk and physical size) for kicking around. Thinking MicroPhoto.
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Re: My Zune gave me a black eye, but saved my life?
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2006, 05:59:31 PM »

zen is where it's at.
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Which zen do you have? I've got the 40gb Zen Touch, but I'm looking for something smaller (disk and physical size) for kicking around. Thinking MicroPhoto.

old 30 gb zen nomad  nx.     with a completely dead battery i need to go to ebay and replace ASAP
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Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century.
--  Chimpy McFlightsuit, CEO of Bu$hco Industries of 'Merka
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