[inteller]

I guess then another option would be to get all the marketplaces merged into one so I could use a Zune Pass on my Xbox. The fact I have to go over to my computer to download a bunch of zune pass content and then play it on the xbox is cumbersome.

I wish netflix would buy cinemanow. They already have the starz content from Vongo. They just need to get cinemanow and merge the libraries.

There needs to be some considerable consolidation in the content subscription market.

[inteller]

I guess then another option would be to get all the marketplaces merged into one so I could use a Zune Pass on my Xbox. The fact I have to go over to my computer to download a bunch of zune pass content and then play it on the xbox is cumbersome.

I wish netflix would buy cinemanow. They already have the starz content from Vongo. They just need to get cinemanow and merge the libraries.

There needs to be some considerable consolidation in the content subscription market.

[Phillip Dyson]

Originally Posted by inteller

I wish netflix would buy cinemanow. They already have the starz content from Vongo. They just need to get cinemanow and merge the libraries.

There needs to be some considerable consolidation in the content subscription market.

Didn't Blockbuster purchase CinemaNow? I bet MS or Netflix could get it cheap.

On another note, I have to say that for the first time I'm considering the Zune Pass. I'm an ownership advocate and this solution really meets my needs. The ability to sample and listen to anything available and purchase what I want to keep.

My only concern is how can I tell what music in my library is rented and which music I own. Currently my Purchased content and Zune content (Freebies and Podcasts Only) are in two different locations.

If I gave up my subscription in the future how do I purge everything that doesn't belong. e.g. The subscription content.

It would be great if the credits could be used on the video content too. Even if it took more than one credit.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

If I gave up my subscription in the future how do I purge everything that doesn't belong. e.g. The subscription content.

Two methods:

1) First, since you said you had your subscription content in a separate location (the Zune does this by default too actually) you could just delete the content from that folder.

2) There's a "purge subscription content" option somewhere in the Zune software...can't recall where, but I'm pretty sure it's there.

[David Tucker]

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

I'm an ownership advocate and this solution really meets my needs.

See, this I've never understood...and it seems like the common tack most take when they don't like the subscription model. They actually advocate owning the music. Now I don't know if that's what you truly mean but when you say you're an advocate...its like you think someone like me should abandon subscription and buy everything.

If you don't mean it that way, that's fine, but many do and I've never understood why some people think the best solution for me would be to spend thousands of dollars and abandon a model I truly get extreme value from.

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

My only concern is how can I tell what music in my library is rented and which music I own. Currently my Purchased content and Zune content (Freebies and Podcasts Only) are in two different locations.

You could probably move it yourself to whatever directory you wanted to ensure no confusion. Probably not a bad idea really.

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

If I gave up my subscription in the future how do I purge everything that doesn't belong. e.g. The subscription content.

Just go delete the files...and if you are keeping it all seperate that should make it easy.

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

It would be great if the credits could be used on the video content too. Even if it took more than one credit.

Absolutely...maybe one day.

[onlydarksets]

Subscription music is stored in a separate folder, I believe.

[David Tucker]

BTW, I just want to clarify that if it appears I come across strongly about subscription music, it is a subject I am obviously passionate about since it changed my music listening experience in a tremendous way. But as the text doesn't have emotions so I may appear to be more emotional about it than I really am...such as my above post. Please be assured that I'm just asking a question there and nothing more.

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by inteller

Microsoft needs to go ahead and buy Netflix.

No. Here is why MS does NOT need to buy Netflix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeXAcwriid0

They'd tie it to Windows Live ID's soon enough and they'd redo the website every few months to the point of not being able to find anything.

[Phillip Dyson]

David, when I meant "advocate" I meant for myself. As to others I say each to his own.
I really like this hybrid model. I was listening to Buzz Out Loud today and they put it this way...

Originally Posted by Buzz Out Loud

If you price your tracks at $.99 each, then its like getting $10 dollars a month to buy music. Then your only paying $4.95 a month for your subscription.

That's a paraphrase but it captures the somewhat spirit of it.

When I said that I keep my Zune content in a separate its because the Zune software allows to create a directory for Zune content. This doesn't give me the ability to distinquish between purchases, subscriptions, or freebies for that matter. I could of course do it manually.

[inteller]

Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry

No. Here is why MS does NOT need to buy Netflix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeXAcwriid0

They'd tie it to Windows Live ID's soon enough and they'd redo the website every few months to the point of not being able to find anything.

well, LiveID is oneof the best things to happen to the internet. I HATE signing up for every single site that I want to interact with (this one included).

[David Tucker]

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

David, when I meant "advocate" I meant for myself. As to others I say each to his own.

Yeah, I only asked because I have actually had people tell me that I shouldn't like subscription music and I'm doing the wrong thing by using it.

Originally Posted by Phillip Dyson

I really like this hybrid model. I was listening to Buzz Out Loud today and they put it this way...

That's a paraphrase but it captures the somewhat spirit of it.

When I said that I keep my Zune content in a separate its because the Zune software allows to create a directory for Zune content. This doesn't give me the ability to distinquish between purchases, subscriptions, or freebies for that matter. I could of course do it manually.

That's how I think of it too, really. Its a huge value-add. As for keeping your subscription music seperate...that's unneccessary. There is an option in settings to remove all subscription music. So you'll be fine.