On versions of Windows older than the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (such as Windows 7, Windows 8, etc.), songs encoded with WMA DRM will continue to play as long as your PC has a license and youre using a music app made by Microsoft, such as the Zune software or Windows Media Player. We recommend, however, that you download your past purchases as MP3s for free while its still possible, because Microsoft will no longer supply fresh licenses for WMA DRM files (if, for instance, you reinstall Windows) after March 12th, 2017.
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On Windows Phone 7, Window Phone 8, and Zune devices, songs will continue to play until something happens to invalidate their licenses (file corruption, system update, etc.). You can relicense purchases by playing each individual song before March 12th 2017, but instead we recommend downloading the MP3 version on your PC as soon as possible.
Right out of the box, anyone holding the device will quickly notice it has received a significant makeover, boasting an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, high-definition video output to television, HD radio and a touch screen that allows for easy navigation through intuitive menus. Other new features include an Internet Explorer browser; Quickplay, a new menu that puts your favorite content, latest downloads and recently viewed files right in front of you; and Artist View, where the user can easily find more information about an artist including bio, discography and photos.
If you've read How iPods Work, you know all about the device. In short, the latest version of the iPod is a digital media player that can handle music, photos, podcasts, video, apps, games and with the flip of a setting, any file type at all in its portable-hard-drive mode. Its form factor is unfathomably compact, third-party programmers have developed all sorts of sweet hacks to expand and change its functionality, it's seamlessly integrated with the most popular media-download store in the world, and it works with Mac OS X and Windows XP/2000 or later.
Zune is a free media player developed by the Microsoft Company. Latest version of Zune Software comes with all the features that you look for in a good music player and media manager. Zune software can manage your entire media library, create smart playlists, download podcasts, burn CD, and rip CD.
Songs downloaded from the Zune Marketplace are restricted by DRM similar to yet slightly different from PlaysForSure, meaning that songs purchased from PlaysForSure partners could not be playable in Zune Software or on the Zune device, although the reverse is true. Several entities have criticized the Zune for not playing PlaysForSure content, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Internally, Zune DRM is referred to as "9.1", differentiating itself from PlaysForSure DRM, which is version "9". While removal of PlaysForSure DRM has been facilitated with several tools, none would remove Zune DRM until July 14, 2007 when one of the tools ("FairUse4WM" [Windows Media]) was updated to support removal of the Zune DRM wrapper. As of September 6, 2007, an update from Microsoft has broken FairUse4WM once again, with the effect that anyone with the updated license cannot remove the DRM. Updating the Zune software to the most recent version (3.1 as of November 2008) will not affect previously functioning DRM components.
As an iPod user raised on the iTunes software and integrated music store, the latest version of the Zune PC software felt both strange and familiar. The Zune software's clean, spacious interface includes clear and persistent tabs for your PC media library, device library, and online music store. On the plus side, I believe the new Zune software is prettier and easier to use than any competing application (Windows media player, iTunes, Rhapsody, Winamp). On the downside, the software leaves power users with zero advanced tools for smart playlists, in-depth ID3 tag editing, or drag-and-drop album artwork (it's also experiencing some big hiccups at the moment). It doesn't leave them any other options, since the Zune will only sync with your computer using the Zune software.
The second shocker in Zune's latest software is a revamped Zune Marketplace online store. Not only does the storefront look much more appealing than the cavelike Urge store, but its selection has greatly improved since I last paid a visit. With the 30-day Zune Pass Microsoft comped me (regularly $15 per month) to demo their music rental system, I was able to pick up most of the Pink Floyd catalog, the latest two albums from indie rockers Rogue Wave, all the albums from my favorite modern jazz trio The Bad Plus, the latest 50 Cent album, every DJ Shadow album, as well as David Bowie, Nas, Otis Reading, Missy Elliot, and even comedy albums from Patton Oswalt and Dane Cook. There was some material I couldn't find, or could only purchase (not rent), but all in all the Zune Marketplace had the same selection I would hope for in a good record store--a mix of classics and obscure gems. The editorial team at Zune (taken from Urge) offers some great handpicked playlists too. I snatched up Music from Tarantino Films, Crunk Classics, and Jay-Z Cameos--all of which have given me a glimpse at music I would not otherwise take a chance on in a pay-per-download system. We'll save the argument for or against online music rental services for another time. For now, let's just say that the Zune Marketplace passes my music snobbery test. It still, unfortunately, doesn't offer TV, movie, or audiobook downloads.
The Error Code C00D133C (80190194) is encountered on Windows when users attempt to update a Zune device to the latest software version. Zune products were discontinued in 2012, but some users are still actively using them. This problem is confirmed to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
If this scenario is applicable, you will be able to get this issue resolved by downloading & extracting the latest Zune firmware version manually and then manually flashing the current firmware of your Zune device to a custom made one.
(AP) -- Back in 2004, when I got my first MP3 player, I never cared that it lacked a camera, Web browser and crystal-clear video playback - features that are now common on digital media devices. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1449240174198-2'); ); Apple's latest iPod Nano and Microsoft's freshest Zune, both released within the past week, offer these kinds of perks and plenty more. Neither is right for everyone, but both serve as a reminder of how far digital media players have come in just a few years.Apple has sold about 10 million iPod Nanos since launching the first one in 2005, and the latest version should cement its title as king of the prom.At first glance, the new Nano seems very much like the previous version. It has retained its skinny legginess and curved sides, along with its crisp screen and slightly annoying shake-to-shuffle music feature. Astute gadget hounds may notice it has a slightly enlarged screen - it's now 2.2 inches on the diagonal, up from 2 inches.There are some major additions, though, that make this tiny tune toter really worth its price tag ($149 for 8 gigabytes of storage space; $179 for 16 gigabytes).The first is located near the bottom of the Nano's back: A little video camera lens with a pinhole-sized microphone. The location is prone to fingers-over-lens issues, but because the Nano has a built-in accelerometer you can solve this problem by turning the device upside down and it will still know to film right side up.Apple says it simply wasn't possible to place the camera anywhere else without making the Nano pudgier, so I'm willing to forgive this inconvenience.The quality of Nano videos probably won't get you into Cannes, but the camera is so easy to use that I found myself looking for cool things to record while wandering around listening to music. I also loved its special effects filters, which let you film in old-fashioned film mode or "kaleidoscope" mode.To my chagrin, there is no option to take still photos, and no zoom - two features you'll find on many run-of-the-mill cell phones. Maybe next time, Apple?The built-in microphone did impress me. It had some difficulties capturing sound from multiple sources at the same time, but noises generally sounded clear in videos. The microphone will also record voice notes - something I've been awaiting for several years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push(); Another neat feature: Now the Nano has a built-in speaker. You won't notice it at first, since there's no speaker grill. But if you happen to play back a just-recorded video or a song without plugging in headphones, you'll notice that, indeed, the Nano is emitting sound. The speaker does not get that loud, and it doesn't sound incredible, but it's nice to have the option to listen out loud.Sadly, the speaker doesn't work with the Nano's FM radio - another new feature - since the radio counts on your headphones to act as an antenna. The inclusion of a digital radio is long overdue, and it comes with a neat "live pause" feature that will store up to 15 minutes of the broadcast. This came in handy when I was listening to NPR and wanted to stop and make a phone call. I could just come back and catch up on the news a few minutes later.Simply put, the new Nano gets nearly everything right. It even includes a built-in pedometer for logging exercise goals. There are plenty of tweaks Apple could - and probably will - make in the future, but it's still the best and smallest multimedia player you can buy for under $200. Zune HD Microsoft's Zune player has gotten steadily better since it was first released in 2006. Its latest effort, the Zune HD, gets several things right, including video and music playback. Still, there's still plenty of room for improvement.The Zune HD ($220 for a 16-gigabyte version; $290 for 32 gigabytes) is packed in a slim, silver-and-black case that sports a fairly generous 3.3-inch touch screen.The screen is one of the new Zune's best parts: It's very responsive to finger swipes and taps, and, as with Apple's iPod Touch, you can pinch photos to zoom in and out.Videos and photos look super crisp, and I had no problem snuggling up with the Zune HD while watching an episode of sketch comedy show "The State" that I downloaded from the Zune Marketplace over the corresponding computer software.The latest Zune includes a high-definition video function, so you can buy high-def movies in 720p resolution from the Zune Marketplace, and, if you shell out $90 for a dock, watch them on a high-definition TV. You can also watch them on the Zune, but the resolution will be lower.More impressive was the addition of an HD radio receiver for accessing radio stations' digital HD radio content, which is transmitted alongside their regular analog broadcasts. HD stations sounded clearer than standard FM stations on the dial, but since the Zune already has a good FM radio I wasn't blown away.I was pleased to see Microsoft finally built a Web browser into the Zune, which you can use when you're in a Wi-Fi hot spot. The Zune always had wireless capabilities, and the company seems to revel in rolling out related functions as slowly as possible. On the last Zune, users gained the ability to download Zune Marketplace songs straight to the device when connected to a Wi-Fi network.The browser, which is based on Microsoft's Internet Explorer, isn't nearly as good as one you'd use on your computer. Given the screen size it was sometimes easier to view mobile versions of Web sites (sometimes you're automatically directed to them anyway), and there's no support for Flash videos like the ones on YouTube.Still, it has an easy-to-use touch-screen keyboard for entering Web site addresses, and it's good for reading the news, checking e-mail or updating your status on Facebook.One neat feature is the ability to assign "pins" to content you like - basically, quick links that are kept in a side menu off the home screen. This made it easier to quickly access the Obi Best and Lady Gaga songs I can't stop listening to, along with my favorite Web sites.Of course, Microsoft has heard the siren song of Apple's online App Store, and has added an "Apps" section to the Zune Marketplace, which you can access through your computer or the device itself. There are only a handful of applications available now - I downloaded two games that didn't really impress - but they are all free, and Microsoft plans to roll out Facebook and Twitter applications soon.The Zune HD proves the device is starting to come into its own as a multimedia contender. It's not quite there yet, but I am curious to see what Microsoft comes up with next.On the Net: See a video shot on the Nano at 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Citation:Review: New iPod Nano impresses, Zune improves (2009, September 16)retrieved 9 February 2023from -09-ipod-nano-zune.html This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. Explore further 2ff7e9595c
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