6 Things You Didn't Know About Microsoft Zune

To go against Apple's iPod is not an almighty task, but Microsoft is giving all it has with its impressive line of Zune media players, with capacities ranging from 4GB all the way to 120GB.With a giant screen, excellent sound quality (complimented by outstanding headphones), FM radio and support for multiple audio and video codecs, of Redmond, Wash.-based giants are hoping many of the two competing products side by side and choose to promote if Zune.But know someone who already has a Zune, you are probably aware of the device display interesting, well-balanced sound and built-in radio, which is also great in the gym listening to a television program. Oh, Zune owners can now "tag" a song you hear on the radio and buy a CD-quality version at a later time (only in the United States at this time, however). Of.1 Here are a couple of things - and impressive as it - on the Zune are probably not aware. Games and books, oh my! The latest Zune software (version 3.0) now allows you to play wherever they are. In fact, begins with two gifts included with the latest firmware update downloaded: Hextic and Texas Hold 'Em Zune multitasking so you can play a game and their favorite music, podcasts or audio books at the same time! Speaking of audio books, Zune owners can now sync the books of the huge library of titles at audible.com or overdrive.com.2. Sharing is goodWhen you are in the same room with another Zune listener - and no matter if you have a flash or hard drive-based model - can be transmitted wirelessly to a song you like, that the recipient can listen to three times your Zune. This is a great way to be exposed to new music. No wonder why Microsoft's Zune theme is "Welcome to the social". 3. The owners are used to connect Wireless synciPod your player to a PC to transfer media. For some, this can be a tedious process, if it is to connect a USB cable to the back of a computer (perhaps under a desk), and may need to unplug a USB device that existed before. While you have a wireless network, you can automatically sync the Zune with your PC when you walk into door.4. E 'written in free cardsOn Zune Social, which is the Zune online music community, you can easily create and customize a Zune card. What, you ask? No, these are the Zune-branded cards. These line cards can be embedded in various social networking sites like Facebook and blogs and other sites that will automatically update to show others what you're listening to.5. X (box) marks the spotXbox 360 owners who want to transfer their favorite game soundtrack of the video, you can play music stored on a Zune-related - if you connect the player to the console via the USB cable (included) or if you has a Wi-Fi and an Xbox 360 wireless network adapter, you can set your Zune wirelessly to play on Xbox 360 (as a soundtrack or just use your TV or stereo speakers) .6. All music can handleWhile that 'is not available in Canada - yet - the Zune Marketplace to purchase music for Zune. Sure, you can download songs one at a time as you can with Apple's iTunes, but the service also offers something called a Zune Pass ($ 15/month) that lets you fill your Zune with up to thousands of songs. In other words, you can choose to take their music a la carte or in an "all-you-can-eat buffet!