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Wednesday, Nov 11
Zune HD gets a new firmware update
Microsoft released version 4.3 of their Zune HD firmware today. The new update includes bug fixes, support for 3D games, and new applications to the Zune HD. The list of fixes (courtesy of Digital Trends) are as follows: Technorati Tags: Zune HD firmware update 4.3
Sunday, Oct 25
Ubergizmo reviews Zune HD
The good folks at Ubergizmo have released a review of the Zune HD media player here on their website. Here’s an excerpt from their conclusion: “Technologically, the Zune HD is one of the most powerful mobile devices out there and its user interface is unbelievably fast, but it lacks applic...
Thursday, Sep 17
Zune HD reviews pour in from around the web… and it’s pretty darn good!
Gizmodo: “ I’m left wishing Microsoft could get its Zune team to work with (read: boss around) the Windows Mobile team to put together a media phone. The Zune HD is a great PMP, but it could have been a jaw-dropping, unbelievable phone.” Engadget: NYTimes: Technorati Tags: Zune HD Reviews
Tuesday, Aug 11
Amazon reveals the Zune HD price?
Although Microsoft has yet to release official pricing for the upcoming Zune HD media player, this hasn’t stopped the folks over at Amazon.com from setting a pre-order price. According to this Amazon webpage, the 16GB Zune HD will be priced at $219.99 while the 32GB Zune HD will be priced at $...
Wednesday, May 27
Opinion: So where are we with the Zune?
One marketplace for contentOne software for managing contentContent that plays – at least on all Microsoft devices (and PCs)One unifying application community – develop for Windows Mobile gets you on Zune etcUnify the front end on mobile devices will ya? Make the Zune UI the single use...
Friday, Oct 3
Ballmer sees the Zune in many more devices
Yet the platform and services should help you see the bigger picture here. Take a step back and look from way up high. At the center of all of this are Microsoft software services such as Windows Live, Xbox Live Marketplace, and the Zune Marketplace. Think the cloud folks. Connecting to the clo...
Sunday, Sep 21
TheStreet.com reviews the Zune 3.0
TheStreet.com has an amusing article about the new Zune 3.0 update over on their website entitled “Zune 3.0: Microsoft’s iPod Killer?” Now before Apple fans go ballistic with that statement, the author does point out immediately that “Apple’s iPod still rules the roost — and probably will...
PC Magazine reviews the Zune 16 and Zune 120 updates
Still the best hard drive-based portable media player on the market—the feature-barren iPod classic can’t compete with the Zune’s top-notch navigation and added wireless abilities. Technorati Tags: PC Magazine, Microsoft, Zune 16, Zune 120, Review
Wednesday, Sep 17
Anyone interested in Zune User Parties ?
Think of this as.. a Zune owners party.. a way for people to get together and meet other fellow Zune owners. We could certainly add a spin to this by requiring Zune owners to bring their Zune along. In fact, if you bring a Zune to the party, you’d get into the party for free. If you don’t bring a Zune, you’...
Tuesday, May 6
Zune updates website/software and offers TV shows for purchase
Zune users can choose from over 800 episodes of popular television shows ranging from South Park to The Hills, to Heroes, to my personal favorite - Battlestar Galactica. Each television show has a price of 160 Microsoft Points which is ...
Wednesday, Jan 23
Patch: New Zune software update available (version 2.3)
In the meantime, just in case you missed the announcement today, Microsoft released a small software update to the Microsoft Zune software application. According to ZuneInsider, Zune software version 2.3 contains no new features - just ...
Thursday, Nov 15
Music library problems after the upgrade? You’re not alone..
zune logo Are you upgrading from version 1.x of the Zune software to the latest version? ... not alone. If you rummage through the Zune support forums, you’ll find a number of people with mangled music libraries thanks to the new Zune Software upgrade. Microsoft is apparently aware of this probl...
Ars Technica reviews the Zune 8GB
11-12Red_Zune_Base_V1[1]-lg] Ahh.. I’ve been waiting for the folks at ArsTechnica to release their review of the new Zune media players and .. they finally have. You can find their review of the Zune 8 flash player here on their website. It’s a well written review that’s balanced and clearly no...
Wednesday, Nov 14
Latest Zune Reviews and Writeups
zune 80gb] Here’s the latest review roundup for the new Microsoft Zune players (yes - it’s easier than creating individual postings for each posting isn’t it?) So here goes nothing.. We’ll start with Digital Trends which reviewed the Microsoft Zune 8GB edition here. Here’s what they had to...
Monday, Nov 12
PC World reviews the new second gen Zunes
30889_g1 Let the good times roll for the Microsoft Zune.. Here’s another set of reviews - this ... similar. Both players are pretty darn good with the 80GB Zune being the one that will probably be most ... the new additions and changes to the Zune have made the player far more competitive but it appears
Another set of positive reviews of the new Zune - this time from LaptopMag
microsoft zune 80gb] The reviews keep on coming in and folks - it sure looks like Microsoft has a winner in the new 80GB Zune. The latest review is from LaptopMag who reviewed the 80GB model here on their website and had this to say: After two days of use, the Zune made us forget about our iPod. The...
PC Magazine reviews new Zunes, giving 80GB Zune "Editor’s Choice"
zune 80gb] Listen up Zune fans - PC Magazine has published their look at the second generation ... and you’ve got a player that (gasp!) trumps Apple’s iPod classic. zune 8gb News isn’t as positive
