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Offline Francine Eisner

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I found a "Zune"
« on: August 19, 2007, 10:42:57 PM »
Hi guys,

I found a "Zune," which somebody had mistakenly left on a subway train. I'd like to return it, but there doesn't seem to be anything on it to identify the owner, except that his name is "Luis." Can anyone suggest how I might find out who it belongs to?
 
In the meantime, I might as well use the thing. Not my style, really, to tell the truth. I've been wanting an iPod, of course, but I can't even spare the $ for a new copy of DW, which is much more of a necessity. I know this is a "Windoze" device, but I could connect it to my mother's computer and download music that way, I guess.

Is anyone here familiar with the "Zune?"

I understand that it's worth something in the neighborhood of $250-$300, so maybe my luck is changing... laugh.gif

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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2007, 12:37:28 AM »
He may have left it on purpose, kind of like leaving a dog you don't want anymore.  smile.gif


Seriously, you may want to check out the main site if you want to see if you can contact MS and find out if it was registered.

http://www.zune.net/en-US/
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2007, 07:33:45 AM »
Does it have a "cereal" number on it?
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2007, 08:06:46 AM »
QUOTE(Gregg @ Aug 20 2007, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does it have a "cereal" number on it?


Naaah...not a grain in sight. laugh.gif

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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2007, 08:32:20 AM »
You can try calling the MTA's Lost and Found number and see if anyone named Luis has reported a lost Zune.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2007, 08:40:55 AM »
QUOTE(bil207 @ Aug 20 2007, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can try calling the MTA's Lost and Found number and see if anyone named Luis has reported a lost Zune.


Yr right...! I forgot all about the Lost and Found. I've done so, & they're checking...laugh.gif

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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2007, 08:47:57 AM »
QUOTE(krissel @ Aug 20 2007, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He may have left it on purpose, kind of like leaving a dog you don't want anymore.  smile.gif


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I found a "Zune"
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2007, 09:07:54 AM »
Are you implying that finding a Zune is an indication of good fortune? dntknw.gif

Reminds me of the old country song line, "If it weren't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!" smile.gif Just be careful connecting it to a PC, it might download a virus to it! tongue.gif
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2007, 11:19:44 AM »
How about calling Microsoft and giving them the serial number, and maybe they can track it down by who it's registered to :-)

a zune's pretty much worthless for you, unless you have a PC :-O
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2007, 11:26:38 AM »
Francine, here's the info on where to find the Zune's serial number:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926313
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2007, 11:34:06 AM »
QUOTE(Paddy @ Aug 20 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Francine, here's the info on where to find the Zune's serial number:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926313


Just as microscopic, like the iPod's...
(if not more)
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2007, 12:18:33 PM »
QUOTE(Parker @ Aug 20 2007, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE(Paddy @ Aug 20 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Francine, here's the info on where to find the Zune's serial number:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926313


Just as microscopic, like the iPod's...
(if not more)
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Anybody have a Mobil SpeedPass? The serial number is etched into the black plastic at about 1pt. in size. Read it before you use it too much and it wears off!
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2007, 12:48:06 PM »
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Anybody have a Mobil SpeedPass? The serial number is etched into the black plastic at about 1pt. in size. Read it before you use it too much and it wears off!

What about before you eyes start to hurt from trying to find the bloody thing?
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2007, 07:36:16 AM »
laugh.gif That too.

Not to mention the raised black lettering on the back of electronics equipment that often sits on an enclosed (on three sided) shelf with no light back there. Where does Magnavox get off using the slogan "Smart, Very Smart"? But another brand takes the cake: "Sharp". Say what?
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Offline Francine Eisner

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« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2007, 03:51:18 PM »
Thanks for all of your help. I found the serial # and contacted Microsoft, and I'm making every effort to return the Zune to its owner.

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