With the latest version of cloud computing success for Microsoft Zune digital media together to look to the future of entertainment. While Apple still make iPods with more capacity, Microsoft "will" that the disk size does not matter. What counts is the ability to access a song or movie, anytime, anywhere. And this is the promise of returns in Zune.
Zune and Cloud Computing
To fully understand this concept, we must firstUnderstand what cloud computing. I have the following definition of cloud computing SearchCloudComputing.com be adjusted to change and shortened for simplicity. Do you have that is awesome ...
"Cloud computing offers is a general term for anything that includes hosted services on the Internet. A cloud service is sold on request, a user can have as much or little of what the consumer wants and needs no more than] a computer [personal or device andInternet access to use the service. "
Sorry, I know that was dry, but necessary. They do not speak geek, I promise!
The purpose of this definition in the Zune, we see that the service is hosted Zune Marketplace - with over 6 million of songs, music videos and podcasts, and now with standard and high definition movies.
You can access this content in any polling. For $ 14.99 per month Zune Pass, access to an all-you-can-eat buffet music. The ability to hold 10mp3 at the end of the month Zune Pass subscription service makes the best music on the market today. You can purchase or rent movies. Access as much or as little as you want from these delicacies. You just need ...
... Internet access and a "device". The device may be a brand new Zune HD or from a PC or an HDTV. In the future we can imagine this device range of Xbox 360 and Windows Mobile includes.
Throw all these ingredients together and youentertainment delicious salad!
Future of entertainment
Zune will be developed into a true entertainment platform - including games. The two new games added to the Zune Marketplace (chess, a symbol of goo) are nice. But to see a preview of what is to come. There are rumors of 3D games in HD in a Zune not too distant future. Finally, you can imagine, the possibility of playing the same game on Xbox 360 at home or moving on your Zune HD.
Now reallyinteresting. If you are Apple, the entertainment is to allow consumers to purchase content from the iTunes Store, download to a PC or Mac and then transferred to an iPod device. The buck stops here. But for Zune, the fun has just begun.
With Zune, you can certainly buy music and videos from Zune Marketplace and Zune sync HD. But oh so 2008th Here are a few more entertaining ways to get your music and movies are able to enjoy - "Your Way" - 2009 style.
A quick note -The scenarios assume that you have a Zune pass and there is simply no excuse not to [have a Zune Pass].
The Zune has a HD built-in Wi-Fi - you can use to stream unlimited music from Zune Marketplace directly on your Zune HD. Suddenly, the size of the hard drive is no longer relevant.
Zune radio service Pandora Internet a step further with "Smart DJ. You create a playlist specifically for you based off of an artist of your choice from millions of songs on ZuneMarket Place. Listen to radio's future - with the songs and not just ads.
If you are not at hand on your Zune HD, you can still access your music. You can listen to unlimited streaming music from the Zune Marketplace in a Web browser - anywhere in the world. This is an excellent application of Cloud Computing in the real world.
Services like Netflix will become a thing of the past. You no longer need to wait for an email in das DVD. Instead, you can e-rent (or buy) orStandard or high-definition movies from the Zune Market Place. Then you can watch in hi-def on your Zune or HD on a PC. Or let Zune HD on your HDTV and watch the same movie in HD on the big screen. A Blu-ray player is no longer required to return home to enjoy movies in HD. (Netflix sees this trend and fits through greater attention to stream content directly to your home via the Internet.)
If you are looking to hire a DJ for your next party, try the "Smart DJ. You canhave unlimited streaming music from the Zune Marketplace through the home network to your Xbox 360 All you have to do is connect it to your home theater and Get The Party Started. And the best part is that the Smart DJ is free.
The HD Radio tuner in the Zune HD unlocked access to FM stations in CD quality. If you like a song, just the day and then download from the Zune Marketplace. Then share with a friend who share characteristics with the Zune.
And soon, youcan stream HD movies from Zune Marketplace directly on your Xbox 360 and watch them on your HDTV.
These are some ideas to get your introductory appreciate your content, "Your Way". You can not do this with an iPod.
Completion
In 2009, Microsoft has shifted over the head, to compete with Apple's head. While the Zune HD is a nice device, very similar to the iPod Touch, are the services that Microsoft really has changed the game. paired with Zune Marketplacewith Zune Pass, the addition of HD content and the release of HD-sexy Zune device, Microsoft has an eye on the future of digital entertainment.
And I'm ready for this! You?
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