Custom Firmware Petition

July 14th, 2008

Do you want to really ‘Make it You’?

Do you want to be able to fully customize your Zune device?

Of course you do,

Sign the petition at HERE

All you have to do is click the ‘Thanks’ button at the bottom of the thread and your user name will come up on the petition list.

You can leave a comment of what you’d like to be able to do with custom firmware as well

-Zunesi

Anniversary Week Has Begun!!!

July 6th, 2008
Dark Zune Anniversary Week!!!

It’s officially begun!
I won’t ruin it all for you by telling you every little detail but I’ll just give an overview and save the surprises.
All the stuff for the anniversary week is located here:
http://forum.darkzune.com/anniversary/

The things we have so far are:

- 25+ Competitions
- 327 New Wallpapers (Many more better wallpapers on the way)
- Dark Zune XNA Project information and screenshots

Things on the way:

Sorry but you’ll have to wait till we release them but we have even more things coming!!!

Enjoy!

zInternational

July 3rd, 2008
Great News for International Zune Users!

Introducing zInternational,
this hack:
-Unblocks Marketplace for the latest Zune Software.
-Lets you update your Play count in Zune Social.

Giving international zuners full functionality of the Zune

After the latest Zune Software update the Zune Marketplace was blocked for International Zune users. This took away their ability to use the Zune Pass and download Music, Videos and Podcasts. Aden, Administrator and part of DarkZune’s Hacking Team worked hard and got this hack ready.

Visit the official thread here to download

Please Digg also and say thanks below.

DarkZune’s Anniversary Week

July 3rd, 2008
Anniversary Week

Next week, DarkZune is celebrating it’s first birthday! It’s been a long hard year of site rivalries, server moves, and vBulletin upgrades, but we overcame them all, and are now one of the largest Zune forums on the web! To celebrate this achievement, the week of DarkZune’s creation (the week of July 9) we will be putting our staff and other resources on total overhaul to give back to the community what you gave to us.

What to expect? Who knows. It could be anything really. There have been rumors of zSuite upgrades, new Zune-sized wallpapers (A LOT of wallpapers), Zune software backgrounds, screensavers, podcasts, and in general just a whole bunch of stuff celebrating what we love about Zunes. There may even be a glimpse at a TOP SECRET project we have been working on…

Join us at DarkZune.com next week to celebrate our grand site turning one and to net yourself a whole bunch of Zune flavored goodies!
Thanks Kent
Official thread Here

So this is the place to be Monday 7th of July till Sunday 13th of July

1days left

Under Construction.

June 20th, 2008

We recently added a wordpress blog for Dark Zune Homepage.
A sitewide theme is being worked on.
Please be patient and we apologize for all the awkwardness of different styles for different pages of Darkzune.com.
Click here to continue to Zune Forums.

–Fez

zSuite 2.0- A hacking suite for Zune software 2

April 6th, 2008

The second version of the legendary ‘zSuite’ is out!
This program is basically a compilation of existing hacks all fitted into a very easy to use application.

Currently Included Programs

zAlternator
Enable Zune users add their device and sync with WMP 11 and 10, iTunes (still alpha stage), MediaMonkey and many other media programs that function using the Generic WPD protocol. This still requires the Zune Software to be installed on the users computer to activate a sync (and unlock the device). Despite this, it greatly enhances the Zune, by allowing more in depth Meta capabilities and the ability to use Smart Playlists.

zThemer
A simple way to change your Zune Software’s background without using patches or editing the software yourself.

zExplorer
Allowing you to use your Zune Device as a portable HD on computers that have the Zune Software and zSuite installed. The hack enables you to toggle whether you want your Zune to display as a portable hard drive in Windows Explorer (my computer etc), as well as letting you choose your AutoPlay support for Zune.

zIconer
A simple way to define an icon file for your Zune when using zExplorer. Custom icons for Zunes will be available via the DarkZune Forum.

Extra Screenshots

Zune Detection

zSuite About

Comments

Zuneboards.com-
‘I gotta admit, the new zSuite v2 release is pretty awesome’

Zune-Online-
‘zSuite is maybe the best effort to add new functionality and enhance the Zune Software experience’

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V-Moda Vibe Earphone Review

March 30th, 2008

logoI received these earphones from the fairly new (2006) V-Moda, marketer of high quality earphones from Los Angeles. The company stunning quality earphones with fabulous looks in the medium to high price earphone range.

V-Moda Vibe Midnight Blue ZuneThe earphones turned up mid-January, a very busy time for myself, so they (along with the Bass Fr

Zune 30 Silicon Case / Skin Review

March 22nd, 2008

A time back i purchases a Silicon Case for my Microsoft Zune 30gb. I used it for a while before placing it in my desk draw and forgetting about it. I have finally decided to dig it out and review it.

Microsoft Zune 30gb with Silicon Skin / CaseProduct Details

Product Type: Zune Case / Zune Skin

Description: A Silicon skin available for the Microsoft Zune 30gb in six different colours. The skin includes a screen protector.

Pros: All Zune ports are availabe, no size is added to the Zune and its a very cheap method of preventing scratches to the device.

Cons: Will not prevent damage during a drop and also attracts dust.

This silicon Microsoft Zune Skin is available online at www.zuneone.net for only $7.95.

Please visit the full review using the read more button.

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Red Zune 80 available at ZuneOriginals.net Again!

March 19th, 2008

Thats right, the Red Zune 80 is back at Zune Originals , but i am not sure for how long. So don’t miss out on the second oppurtunity to get a great Red Zune 80 with Zune Originals Artwork. I know that i will not leave it too late to order this time after being upset when i found out th limited edition offer had ended previously, so i will make sure one is sent to my doorstep this time.

Will post a screenshot once i can get one (finally have access to Zune-Originals but now my PC wont take screenshots).

So quick, go order some Red Zune 80’s (if you fancy giving me an Easter present you can always ask for my shipping address ;) ).

Recap: Zune at the Winter X Games 2007

March 18th, 2008

My good friend Wetworker just hooked me up with this 3:28 video of Zune at the Winter X Games in 2007. Its seen before, but its great to see again, so thanks Wetworker.

It just shows Zune during the Winter X Games with lots of partying and some Zune Logos here and there, but i wont say anymore.. watch the vid:

Thanks again Wetworker for the video and dont forget to checkout his website, zunecards, which is currently in development.
Zune Cards Logo