Microsoft Zune media players are now in their 2nd generation hardware and 3rd generation software and the Free Zune Downloads section of our forum is active with folks trading music, movies and now games for Zune. Forum members are posting links to favorite mp3 music and mp4 movie files for all Zune fans to enjoy. Stop by the Zune downloads section of our forums and download some free music for you Zune. Our free Zune downloads sections offer music and video uploads from Zune fans and owners as well as musicians who are creating versions of their music just for Zune.

Zune Musicians are being now encouraged to share their music in our forums and we have a few that are opening up to sharing their music with Zuners. If you have some music you would like to share with other Zune users please stop by the Downloads Board in the Zune Forums and share your music with all Zuners.

Microsoft Music Download Service

Here is what we know about the Microsoft Zune Music Download service which is of course called Zune Marketplace You can discover new music in the Zune Marketplace, and show off your favorite pictures and videos on the big, bright Zune screen. You can browse the huge selection of music designed to work seamlessly with your Zune in the Zune Marketplace. When you find new music that you love, it’s simple to buy it and sync it on your player. The Zune Marketplace works with the Microsoft® Points program so you can purchase music online without a credit card. Downloads or a subscription? It’s your choice with Zune Marketplace and the Zune pass. A Zune Pass subscription gives you “all you can eat” access to discover and explore the Zune Marketplace. I have used the Zune Pass for almost two years now and I really have discovered lots of new music with it.

Zune software can be downloaded here and it can automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos from iTunes and Windows Media® Player in a variety of formats, including your existing playlists and song ratings, as permitted by the online service from which it was purchased. Zune software can import audio files in unprotected WMA, MP3, AAC; photos in JPEG; and videos in WMV, MPEG-4, H.264.

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