Zune Feature

Zune Features

  • Ability to send photos, and some music files (not all music files may be shared) from Zune-to-Zune via Wi-Fi. Sharable music files can be played only a maximum of three times on the device, and expire after three days whether they are played or not. Recipients cannot re-send music that they have received via the sharing feature. Photo files may be shared without restriction.
  • Ability to flag tracks received from Zune-to-Zune transfer, a tool used so that a shared song may be purchased from the Zune Marketplace after it has expired.
  • Ability to play videos and view pictures.
  • Updatable firmware.
  • "ZuneTags", a field changeable username/profile visible to others who wirelessly scan the area for fellow Zune users.
  • The wallpaper on the Zune can be changed to any user-specified image.
  • The Zune will play standard podcast files, which are usually available in unprotected MP3 or AAC format. However, the Zune software lacks full podcast support, such as a directory and automatic downloading via RSS feeds. A Zune team member has stated that in the future "We'll ship podcasting, and we'll call it "Podcasting" when we do."
  • The player software will automatically convert audio and video in a format not supported by the Zune into a format that is. (e.g. a video with a resolution of 720x540 will be converted to a resolution of 320x240 if necessary).
  • Able to show other Zunes nearby what you are listening to or doing through advanced settings.
  • Support for Zune Digital Rights Management (DRM) (incompatible with other DRM schemes).
  • Able to add songs to a quick playlist without reconnecting to the Zune software.
  • Built-in FM radio, capable of showing song information on supported FM stations using RDS.