I have recently been purchasing some older tech and told my partner that I wanted to buy a Zune. She said I already have one and proceeded to dig out this Zune Originals box. I didn't even know these custom versions existed! Since my intention was to modify one I still plan to get my own but thought this would be cool to share with the original box and all.

I wanted the Halo 3 zune back when it came out but was a broke middle schooler. I've been casually looking for one for the last few years but all were in such bad condition until I found this one! Works great too and had no problems getting the zume software to work on windows 11. Now I just need to find a good pair of wired ear buds or headphones.

Wanted to at least post that I picked up something crazy.

Not to attached to the pink and orange if someone needs them in their collection more then I do.

found a 30gb at the flea market, had no charger so the vendor wasnt sure if it powered up. sold me a ds lite and the zune for $60! ($40 for the ds,$20 for the zune)

ordered a charger off Amazon and it powered up right away 😁

Pretty happy with this find!

I ordered this and paid to much but I have been looking for this for a couple of years.

I’m working on Metro Music, a Zune/Windows Phone inspired music player for iPhone.

Focus is clear.. Bold typography, clear hierarchy, animations and ease of use, so the Zune/Windows Phone feel is captured as accurately as possible.

On the other hand, there are some deviations from the original Zune/Windows Phone experience to make the player little bit more comfortable to use by today's standards.

I was trying to avoid to make it too complex and overwhelming, that's why the main focus in v.1 is on two features:

● Connection to your Apple Music library
● Upload your music files from the phone

Here’s an early look at Metro music app. I will be happy if you give me any ideas or suggestions.
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After so many problems came from both devices i was able to install Zune on my Sony umpc and started syncing, and have some authentic Zune eXPerience

NostalgicFlow is officially available on Android!

Some of you might already know me as the developer of NostalgicPod, my iPod Classic-style music player. I've been working on it for the past few months, and honestly, the response has been way bigger than I ever expected, that experience made me want to bring back another music experience I really missed: the Zune HD / Windows Phone 8/10 era.

The idea is pretty similar to NostalgicPod: bring back an old music experience I loved, but without being stuck in the past!

It supports local music, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and Navidrome, plus live radio and podcasts, with lossless and Hi-Res playback, all wrapped in a UI heavily inspired by the old Metro/Zune design.

I also wanted to keep the same philosophy I had with NostalgicPod. There are no subscriptions, no ads, no accounts and no tracking of any kind. The app doesn't even use push notifications. I really wanted it to just be a music player and nothing else.

That's also why I decided to make it a simple one-time purchase. I hate ads, I don't want to collect or sell user data, and I don't think an app like this needs another monthly subscription. A small one-time payment helps me keep working on it, maintain it and add new things over time.

For the launch, it's $2.99 for the first week.

Building NostalgicPod taught me a lot, especially from all the feedback I've received from people using their own local libraries, home servers and dedicated music setups. A lot of those lessons went directly into Flow.

Anyway, this is my second music app and another little attempt at bringing back some of the personality music players used to have.

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nostalgicflow.app

A couple of notes:

The iOS version is currently under review by Apple. I'll update this post as soon as it's available.

And most importantly: if you buy the app and have any problem with it, or it simply doesn't work properly on your device, please don't hesitate to request a refund or just message me here and I'll take care of it manually. I don't want anyone paying for something they can't use.

I'll maybe even consider buying the 2nd generation Zune player as I never had one of those before!

That article took me down a good mem lane. Boy howdy. Miss my HD.

Couldn’t believe I found one that’s basically brand new with the complete packaging ^{__^}

I never set out to become a Zune collector.

It started with one. Then another. Then one I found in good condition and couldn't pass up. Before I knew it, I had accumulated over 40 of them.

Some are fully working. Some help keep others alive. A few are waiting their turn on the repair mat.

What I love most is that nearly 20 years later, people still care about these devices. Every Zune here was once somebody's road trip soundtrack, gym playlist, daily commute companion, or collection of favorite memories.

Most people see old electronics.

I see devices that still deserve a second chance.

Anyone else here rescuing Zunes whenever they find them?

Let's see if they come back to life...

Update... Yellow one does show sign of life but battery seems dead. I've changed that battery once already 😑

Others, and white 30G original zune not in photo, came back to life after a few hours of charging 🐱

They don’t power on and couldn’t find a cable for there at the sale. I have a cable on the way but what are the odds the batteries are shot?

Not long ago, a fellow Zune enthusiast from Indiana reached out to us about bringing his Zune back to life.

From our very first conversation, it was clear how much this Zune meant to him. He was incredibly patient, genuinely curious, and took the time to understand the repair rather than simply asking for a price. We spent time talking about how replacing the original mechanical hard drive with a solid-state drive (SSD) would make the Zune faster, more reliable, and better equipped for many more years of use. It was one of those conversations you genuinely enjoy because he truly appreciated the technology and wanted to understand what made the upgrade worthwhile.

We completed the SSD upgrade, thoroughly tested everything, and sent his Zune back home.

A few weeks later, he gave us another call**,** this time with an unexpected question.

"What shirt size does your technician wear?"

I told him Ali's size, and that was the end of the conversation... or so I thought.

A few days later, a package arrived at our shop.

Inside were two custom Zune shirts, one for Ali and, to my surprise, one for me as well with a note with my name on it.

We were genuinely surprised and incredibly grateful.

A little later, he called again and asked if we'd be willing to wear the shirts and send him a picture.

Of course, we said yes.

So this one's for you. 😊

As we were taking this picture, something else happened that reminded us just how special the Zune community is.

A fellow Zune owner walked into our shop. He was traveling from Florida and had planned a stop in Chicago. Before his trip, he searched online to see if anyone still repaired Zunes, and to his surprise, he found us.

He stopped by simply to tell us how happy he was to find a place that still repairs Zunes.

For a moment, we couldn't help but smile. Here we were, taking a thank-you photo for one Zune enthusiast, while another happened to walk through our door. It felt like the perfect reminder that this community is still very much alive.

To the gentleman who sent us these shirts: thank you.

Your kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness meant far more to us than you probably realize. In this line of work, we have the privilege of meeting wonderful people every day, but every once in a while, someone leaves a lasting impression, not because of the repair itself, but because of the person they are. You did exactly that.

One of the best parts of repairing Zunes isn't just bringing the hardware back to life. It's meeting the people behind these devices, hearing the memories they carry, and seeing the passion that still exists for a product discontinued years ago.

We're honored that you trusted us with your Zune, and we're grateful for your patience, your enthusiasm, and your generosity from our very first conversation.

We'll proudly wear these shirts, and every time we do, they'll remind us why we love what we do, and why the Zune community continues to be one of the most genuine communities we've ever had the pleasure of being a part of.

Thank you for making our day, and thank you to everyone who continues to keep these incredible devices, and this amazing community alive.

#KeepZunesAlive 💚🎵

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This was my pride and joy back when it came out. Now I’m on the hunt for great condition brown Zune 30.

Found my Zune stashed in a box in my garage.

Charged up and it's been playing like nothing happened.

But the kicker is...it's been sitting in my garage, in Las Vegas / Phoenix weather for 16 YEARS.

How the heck isn't the battery dead yet?

How rare is this thing?

Is it a good deal? Hell yeah it is. Especially in Europe. My Zune collection is complete. 30GB brown, 80GB black and this nice docking pack.