Microsoft Zune 4.0

4.0 out of 5 stars 4.0 (90 votes)

(September 15, 2009)

Windows 7/Vista/XP / Freeware / 7,280 downloads

Zune Software lets you play and organize media on your PC, browse Zune Marketplace, share music throughout your home, and sync to your Zune device. Your music, pictures, videos and podcasts take center stage. The streamlined design makes it quick and easy to import content, rip and burn CDs, create playlists, and sync to your device. Automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos, including music you have ripped into iTunes and Microsoft Windows Media Player, even transferring your existing song ratings in one easy step. Zune will automatically import unprotected .WMV, .MPG4 and H.264 files in your video library. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360 console to listen to your favorite songs while playing your favorite games. You can also stream the music, pictures and videos from the Zune software to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection.

x86 and x64 installations are included in this setup file.

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  1. 4 out of 5 stars
    johnrc2

    Reviewing 4.0 (Sep 15, 2009)

    I'll have my HD as soon as UPS delivers it. But, to be prepared, I downloaded this software.

    It's not necessarily bloated. The setup package is a ZIP file that breaks down into many smaller programs. There are separate 32 and 64 bit setup packages in English, French, and Spanish. There's also a setup for .NET and numerous Windows updates, necessary to run the software. There's also a firmware upgrade for the device.

    I must add that I have been scouring the Internet for days to find a comprehensive, and not superficial review. I have yet to find one that told me other than the bare essentials that you can read in an ad on Best Buy or Amazon. How does the web browser work? What can you do with it? How easy it is to connect to your home wireless network? Can you synch or stream music from your home PC? What is the quality of reception of the HD radio?

    In response to all these reviewers, I don't really care about subscribing to some software store, as I already own 124 gig of music. I'm not looking for games or apps. I am buying the player to play the music I already own. I don't really care about the UI, as I tend to pick out some music, put the player in my pocket, and listen to the music. I don't care about constantly diddling with a UI or impressing other people with it.

  2. 3 out of 5 stars
    artfuldodga

    Reviewing 4.0 (Sep 15, 2009)

    now i like the Zune HD, but 470MB software package? what the f*ck...
    i can't comment on its quality because i can't get a HD yet

    and i thought iTunes was bloated

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    sadred

    Reviewing 3.1 (Nov 20, 2008)

    Excellent piece of software... Microsoft has a great developing team working on this one, it really shows. Thumbs up!

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    belthurgp

    Reviewing 3.1 (Nov 19, 2008)

    3.0 introduced a lot of new kick a** features...and was little sluggish...3.1 smoothes that out....Zune feels so smooth....

    Good job Zune team...

  5. 1 out of 5 stars
    echohead

    Reviewing 3.1 (Nov 19, 2008)

    still no 64-bit XP support.

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