Comments on: New Zune logo animation: very cool, still sort of trippy

By: Solar257

Solar257 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:19:58 +0000

Hey Long,
I posted about Nervo doing some design work for Zune a while back. Personally I think this is a result of that work.
http://www.insidethecircle.net/2008/08/nervo-does-zune-branding-packag e.html
And from what I hear, Zune software is staying for Zune only, no merging. Its all about the end-to-end experience.

By: Yert

Yert — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:29:48 +0000

@Matt: Honestly, I think that Microsoft should merge the software, but use mainly the Zune software. It has a neat interface, even if not worth the duel library hassle.

By: Toph

Toph — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:23:55 +0000

It really is quite sad that, between WMP/WMC, Zune, and Xbox, Microsoft doesn’t have a unified digital media platform…

But back on topic–slick animation. Would definitely be nice for boot-up (either on the device or software–but I wouldn’t want to delay the software, so maybe it could just play in the corner). And unlike that guy you linked to, Long, I like the Zune logo just the way it is.

By: Alexis Yannuzzi

Alexis Yannuzzi — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:57:52 +0000

@Matt: Absolutely, I’m keeping away from the Zune (and iPods, for that matter) for that very same reason. I *want* new, shiny hardware, but I **DON’T want** another software player, not with another library, and specially not one that looks and behaves like an alien. So, I’m keeping my old Creative Zen + WMP for as long as I can.

By: Albert

Albert — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:39:33 +0000

They definately need to make more use of that animation. It’s too pretty for just video guides.

By: Matt Sharpe

Matt Sharpe — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:10:47 +0000

I would really want a Zune, if you could sync it with Windows Media Player. Until then, having a Zune would force me to use two Media Libraries on the same PC. I need WMP because I use Media Center.

Plus I haven’t noticed any in the UK yet either.