5 Things You Can Do With Zune Video Downloads

by: DanielLincoln
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Zune video downloads are popular. There are obvious reasons for its popularity. One reason being that it is one of the top selling portable media devices in 2008. Another reason is its multi-format video playback capabilities that make it a favourite among tech fanatics.

For one, the Zune can play both MOV and WMV video formats.

When it first came out in the market, people thought Zune cannot play QuickTime movies or videos that have a .mov format since the device is a product of Microsoft, a rival of QuickTime owner - Apple. Contrary to this belief, Zune can play both .wmv, Windows media video, and .mov. In fact, Zune can play MPEG formats, like .mp4 and mp4v, another group of popular video formats associated with mp3.

Zune's diversified video compatibility is good news to video enthusiasts. Now you don't have to purchase a video converter, which is software used to convert one video file format into another, when downloading video content to Zune.

Zune Software manages your library of Zune video downloads.

Similar to the iPod's iTunes, the Zune Software is used as a download manager to manage Zune video downloads as well as other media files. It is easy to tag and categorize your media content. The software also allows for automatic and intelligent hot-sync that will save a new video file on your Zune whenever it detects new updates. Those who subscribe to internet TV, online video sources and video podcasts would love this feature as it is a huge time and effort saver.

With media syncing, you don't have to wait for the new video episode to arrive to update your device. Once a new episode comes in, the file will be downloaded both into your PC and your Zune media player.

Zune also allows video sharing with other users.

Another remarkable feature is the Zune Social, a wireless capability that allows you to share information about your latest Zune video downloads and playbacks. You can activate the Zune Social so that your device can detect other Zune players within a close range. Then you will be able to know what the other Zune owner is playing in his device right now. But that's not enough!

Can't wait to tell the world about your latest and coolest find? Zune Social now allows you to broadcast your current video playlist and download finds through widgets. You can add a widget onto your Facebook or MySpace and update social friends about the hottest video you've just downloaded.

You see, watching those videos is not the only thing you could do with your Zune. Discover all the fun things you can do with your Zune video downloads now.