How to convert DVD to Zune, video files to Zune with ‘cucusoft Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite’.

This guide comes in 3 parts:
How to rip DVDs to Zune (Windows)
How to convert Zune video, such as AVI to Zune, MPEG to Zune, RM to Zune, RMVB to Zune, ASF to Zune, MPG to Zune, DivX to Zune, XviD to Zune video. (Windows)
How to update video to your Zune through Zune software

Features:
* DVD to Zune video converter component can rip your DVDs to Zune video directly ( do not need convert DVD to AVI or VOB first)
* Zune video converter component can Convert AVI, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DIVX, XVID, MPG to Zune MP4 or H264 format(Zune can directly support Windows Media Video (.wmv))
It is easy-to-use and the converting speed is fast! Based on my experience, all formats to Zune conversion works well! Also you can use the program to rip DVD to AVI, DivX, VCD, SVCD and MPEGs. Let’s view the steps.

How to rip DVD to Zune (Windows)
1. Download ‘Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite’ from
http://www.allforvideo.com/download/…ite_r56510.exe ,install and run.

2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking ‘Open DVD’ button or choosing ‘Open DVD’ from ‘File’ drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your pc, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.

3. Click On “Setting” and go to menu “Subtitle”, Set Subtitle to what you like.

4. Click On “Setting” and go to menu “Audio Track”, Set audiotrack to what you like. To ‘Output Folder’, Enter the full

pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking ‘Output folder’.

5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of “Record from movie start point” and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click “Yes”to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.

Tip: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the “Convert” button, please select “Record from current time point”. This provide you with more flexibility.

6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.
Tip: Download Zune software package from http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx

Notes: Zune software is your one stop for music and entertainment. Manage and view your songs, videos, and pictures. Rip and burn CDs. Create playlists. Edit track and album information. And Zune software can automatically import your existing files, including your music and video from iTunes and Windows Media Player

7. Load the MP4 files to Zune by clicking ‘Sync contenct to and from your Zune’. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune anywhere and anytime.

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How to convert Zune video, such as AVI to Zune, MPEG to Zune, RM to Zune, RMVB to Zune, ASF to Zune, MPG to Zune, DivX to Zune, XviD to Zune video. (Windows)

Procedure
1. Download ‘Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Converter suite’ from
http://www.allforvideo.com/download/…ite_r56510.exe and install it.

Related download
* To convert RM/RMVB real media files to Zune, Maybe need to install Realplayer:
http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnwk

* To convert ASF to Zune, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win…a/default.mspx

2. Run Zune Video converter component, load the video files you’d like to convert by clicking ‘Open file’ button.

3. Click ‘Output’ and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click ‘Convert’ to start converting video to Zune MP4 or H264 MOV files.
Tip: Before converting, you can click ‘Advance -> Video settings’ to set ‘Video format’, ‘Resolution’, ‘Framerate’, ‘Output Quality’. If you’d like to convert video to H264 .mov files, please set ‘Video format’ to ‘H264(.MOV) FQ Variable Bitrate’.  ‘MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate’ is the default value. Certainly, you can also set ‘Audio Bitrate’, ‘Channels’, ‘Sample Rate’ and ‘Volume’ in ‘Audio Settings’ page.

4. After converting, you can open the output folder to check the Zune video files.

5. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.
Tips: Download Zune software package from http://www.zune.net/meetzune/software/redirect.aspx

6. Load the MP4 files to Zune by clicking ‘Sync contenct to and from your Zune’.

Now, you can enjoy the movies on your Zune 

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Zune Sales to Help Combat Pirates Like You. And Me.

Microsoft has signed an agreement with Universal that will see Microsoft contribute a portion of the sales of its Zune mobile media players to the record label. The payment is intended to compensate the label for pirated music that consumers are expected to play on the devices. “This move demonstrates there can be a win-win situation where consumers have a great experience while labels and artists are also fairly compensated,” said Universal chief executive Doug Morris.  Clearly Doug is happy we’re not all running around like Captain Jack Sparrow

Microsoft’s vice president for Entertainment and devices added that “Zune aims to be a leader in supporting artists and enabling the creative possibilities associated with connected entertainment.”

We wonder how long it’ll be until other vendors start charging a Pirate Tax… Arr Jim-lad, that’d be wrong shipmate.

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Zune Headphones and Magnetic Remote on Display

Gizmodo have taken a closer look at the premium headphones and the magnetic remote for the Zune.  Thats right, a magnetic remote - you ain’t gonna lose that sucka in a hurry. Apparently the remote has the same that the Zune itself has. The premium headphones look pretty tasty and should provide pretty sweet sound… Good for watching Rudy on that screen!

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Zune.net Now Live

If you subscribed to received newsletters from Zune, then you should be well aware that Zune.net is not live and kickin’!  Head on over and check out what they have in store.  I’m surprised its very music-centric, and that’s a good thing.  You can read the full newsletter on the inside.  Remember, only cool people allowed!

(and yes I realize I just omitted myself, thanks)

Zune Newsletter - Released On November 2nd, 2006

Zune is almost here. So, thanks for registering to learn more.
Hope you enjoyed what we have shown so far. We have a lot more
going on.

Zune.net went live today. Check it out to learn more.
http://www.zune.net

Plus, Coming Zune is evolving into Zune Arts. Go see it at
http://www.zune-arts.net
It’s a place for creative expression around the idea of sharing
from some of today’s most progressive artists, animators and
designers. Play around. The gallery is constantly growing.
http://www.zune-arts.net

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CNET Reviews Zune

The Microsoft Zune can hold its own as a portable media player, and the sharing feature is definitely cool. But the lack of format support will estrange some seasoned users is the main theme from CNET.

“The Zune may be a bit thicker than the 30GB iPod, but it feels right at home in the hand. In my opinion, it’s a nice size and weight–neither too thin to hold nor too big to pocket, though others in the office say it’s bulky and have even compared it to a prototype,” CNET reviews reports. “The unit will playback MP3, protected WMA (the Zune-kind only), and unprotected AAC. No native WAV or WMA Lossless playback. If you have $200 worth of Wal-Mart tracks, you’re in trouble. (You’ll have to burn and rip, or find some way to convert).”

“Video support is worse. There is no video content available for purchase on the Zune Marketplace at launch. (It will, however, feature more than 2 million tracks, both a la carte and subscription.) It supports WMV natively–Zune software will convert MPEG-4 and H264 files to WMV–but it does not support DRMed video. So, no Amazon Unbox and no Vongo. The software will not support DivX or XviD either, so you’ll have to find a third-party conversion method. Too bad the video support is weak, since the 3-inch screen is nice, and the player controls are precise,” CNET reviews reports.

“Sharing content by using ad hoc Wi-Fi is pretty cool, although it is limited to sharing within a range of 30 feet, and you can’t share video. Microsoft stated that in open space, the range is closer to 40 and higher. It takes about two seconds to find anyone in range,” CNET reviews reports. “It takes about 10 seconds to transfer a song. Longer songs can take up to 15 seconds. Since you can play a song three times or within three days, you might be wondering what happens if you play a part of the song. A ‘play’ equals at least one minute or half the song, whichever comes first.”

“As reported earlier, battery life is rated for 14 hours of audio playback. With Wi-Fi turned on (and no sharing), battery life decreases to about 13 hours. No telling at this point what active sharing will do to battery life,” CNET reviews reports.

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iPod Users Converting To Zune?

A new survey conducted by ABI Research has shown that many prospective MP3 player buyers—even owners of iPods—would be likely to choose Microsoft’s Zune player. 1725 teenage and adult US residents were asked whether they planned to buy an MP3 player in the next 12 months. Of those responding that they were likely to do so, 58% of those identifying themselves as existing iPod owners and 59% of those who owned other brands said they would be “somewhat likely” or “extremely likely” to choose a Microsoft Zune player over an iPod or another brand of MP3 player.

“Our conclusion,” says principal analyst Steve Wilson, “is that iPod users don’t display the same passionate loyalty to iPods that Macintosh users have historically shown for their Apple products.” Only 15% of iPod owners said they were “not very likely” or “not at all likely” to choose Zune.

So is Zune attractive enough to build anything like iPod’s massive sales record? ABI Research believes that a critical factor will be whether or not Microsoft can differentiate the Zune from competing products in some meaningful way. One differentiator, Zune’s Wi-Fi peer-to-peer sharing, which Microsoft is playing up heavily, “isn’t all that compelling, at least not now,” notes Wilson. “There’s a lot more you could do with that capability.”

But given the results of ABI Research’s survey, Apple will need to make some big announcements in 2007 if it is to maintain its edge in the industry. Says Wilson, “Apple needs a new high-end device that works really well and looks really cool, because other brands are catching up.”

The survey results are contained in ABI Research’s study, “Microsoft’s Zune“, which explores what Zune’s new features, connectivity with Xbox, and Zune Marketplace mean for Apple, for Rhapsody, or for the PlaysForSure program. It forms part of the Consumer Electronic Research Service, which also includes Research Reports, Research Briefs, Market Data, ABI Insights, and analyst inquiry support.

Methodology: data contained within this report is derived from a Web-based survey among a nationally-balanced and demographically-representative sample of 1,725 online consumers (age 18 and older). The consumer survey was conducted in October 2006. Respondents were provided a photo and description of the Microsoft Zune device before being asked about their likelihood to choose it over a competitive MP3 player..

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Sorry Folks, Microsoft Not Paying For Zune Sharing… yet

So that have been reports running around on the internet that Microsoft would integrate a sort of commissions service into the Zune sharing feature.  How this would work is that, if you share a song with a friend(s) and they purchase the song through the Zune service.  You would get a certain cha-ching out of it.  But alas, this isn’t the case… for launch anyway.

The staff here at Zune Groove all agree that this feature WILL be integrated into the Zune in the future.  Microsoft has already stated that the Zune is not just the media device, it’s also the software and services that go along with it.  They also reiterate that it is an evolving endeavor and as such, we can only assume that such a commission based ecosystem will exist. 

It’s just a matter of when.

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Steve Jobs Sees No Threat In Zune

Steve Jobs has smashed claims that the Zune will pose as a threat to the Apple iPod.  Speaking to Newsweek, Steve Jobs had this to say about the Zune’s wireless sharing capabilities:  “You’re much better off taking one of your earbuds out and putting it in her ear. Then you’re connected with about two feet of headphone cable.”  Such confidence eh?

Steve also responded simply with “no” when asked if he thought the Zune posed as a threat.  But in all honesty, what else could the man say?  “Yea, the Zune is a threat and we’re just going to leave the market.”  Common sense dictates that would be the only cool response Steve could give.  And common sense also dictates I have no idea what the hell I’m talking about.

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