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Opinion: Gifts for Angry, Rant-Prone Apple Haters

19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 PST

Written by Dan Nosowitz
Zune HD + ZunePass and HD Dock: If your Apple hater is in the market for a PMP, there's no better option than the Zune HD—in terms of media capabilities, it kicks the iPod Touch's standard-def ass with HD radio, 720p video output, a killer OLED screen and a gorgeous, media-centric UI. It'll pl...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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ZuneMAX on BlogTalkRadio.com Showdown

19 Nov 2009 08:15:00 PST

Written by Alfred @ Zune MAX
Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards. Tags: Zune I have been invited to discuss the Zune HD and iPod Touch on the BlogTalkRadio Showdown show this Sunday at 7PM EST. Check it out if you can. Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards.Tags: Zune

Original story at Zune HD Music Video Game Players .

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Zune video goes global on Xbox LIVE

17 Nov 2009 15:23:05 PST

Written by Rob Greenlee
Big day for Zune and Xbox fans…and anyone else out there still trying to decide if they should get a Zune HD and Xbox. This morning the Zune team launched Zune video to Xbox LIVE in 18 countries*. Zune video delivers a pretty amazing viewing experience with its ability to stream, instant-on HD...

Original story at Zune Insider .

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Zune coming to the UK! Lets have a party!

17 Nov 2009 02:25:25 PST

Written by openbytes
Does Zune have the same image as the Ipod? Microsoft seems to think it can flog you one...I wonder if Microsoft have worked out that one of the things that sold the Ipod was image. Microsoft image? lol. A complete Microsoft solution in the home? We've talked about that before haven't we?

Original story at openbytes (WordPress) .

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Linkpost | 11.16.2009

16 Nov 2009 04:35:52 PST

Written by Dwight
• Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft - Microsoft used to say that you could use OEM versions of Windows on a homebuilt PC, but that language has been removed from official Microsoft documents. Ed Bott looks at how confusing the situation really is.

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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New Games Released for the Zune HD

11 Nov 2009 03:09:00 PST

Written by Jason Dunn
The games still have those silly ads in front of them - I can't imagine Microsoft is making any significant money off of the ads, so I have to wonder why they exist in the first place. The app story on the Zune HD isn't a good one, so every barrier Microsoft puts in front of Zune HD customers (or rev...

Original story at Zune Thoughts.com . Related stories include: Zune HD 3D Games - Zune HD Music Video Game Players , 3D gaming comes to the Zune HD - ZDNet Blogs

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Zune news and blogs - November 20, 2009

20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Zune news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• ZuneMAX on BlogTalkRadio.com Showdown -- by Alfred @ Zune MAX from Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews
• Zune HD 3D Games reviews -- by Alfred @ Zune MAX from Zune HD Music Video Game Players
• Zune HD 3D Games reviews -- by Alfred @ Zune MAX from Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews
• #SMWest09 Streaming Media West, Smarter TV: Getting Your Content On Xbox, TiVo, Boxee, Roku, Vudu, Yahoo! Connected TV, ZillionTV, FLO TV -- by contentnow from zune « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Zune 120 or Zune HD – Which would I choose? -- by Chris Leckness from Mobility Site
• -- by andrew0237 from zune « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Reminder: Xbox 360 Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video Go Live Today - Xbox 360 update - Gizmodo -- by bryan646 from zune « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Engadget HD Podcast 164 - 11.17.2009 -- by Trent Wolbe from Engadget HD
• Engadget HD Podcast 164 - 11.17.2009 -- by Trent Wolbe from Engadget HD
• 2009 Fall Update -- by KPaul from MSDN Blogs

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Zune HD Review

08 Nov 2009 10:51:29 PST

Written by bryan646
Will the Zune ever support more file types? I don’t have an answer to that, but the hardware will allow it. The Xbox and now Windows 7 natively supports codecs such as Xvix/Divx right out of the box, the Zune should too. In the mean time check out the Zune Video Conversion forum for tips and trick...

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Zune HD firmware v4.3 update now Available, Fixes Playcount Syncing issue

07 Nov 2009 14:22:32 PST

Written by Allan David Reyes
The Zune HD is a pretty remarkable upgrade from its predecessor, and even though it may seemingly look perfect, it’s still not immune from bugs and software glitches. One such problem that got the ire of Zune HD owners is a playcount syncing issue, but Microsoft was quick to address this wit...

Original story at PMP Today .

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Opinion: Zune HD

22 Oct 2009 10:19:25 PDT

Written by bryan646
I think this review for the most part is dead on but, the author state that “The new model’s 3.3-inch, 480×272 multitouch display and compact form prove that MS can get the design right given a couple of tries.” is all wrong. The second generation of the Zune was and is still a great PMP. The Zune do...

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Review: Microsoft Zune HD

02 Oct 2009 14:30:50 PDT

Written by Eli Blumenthal
The Zune HD Overall, the Zune HD is a big step up from the previous 2 generations of Zune, and something we definitely look forward to see more of in upcoming Zune devices. Texas Hold’em on the Zune HD The Zune HD For the last week or so we were able to spend some good ‘ol time with Microsoft

Original story at teentechblog.com .

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Engadget Podcast 164 - 09.20.2009

20 Sep 2009 14:27:00 PDT

Written by Trent Wolbe
We're a couple days late, but the podcast is back, people. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay as they run down another hectic week in news, including the Zune HD, some hands-on impressions of the Motorola CLIQ, and the latest in the ongoing Apple / Google saga. Get clicking!

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Zune HD review: Music wants you back

18 Sep 2009 14:25:00 PDT

CNET's Donald Bell announces his official review of the Microsoft Zune HD and wonders when people stopped caring about the portable music experience.

Original story at CNET News.com .

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How to Transfer iTunes M4P M4A AAC to Zune HD?

16 Sep 2009 18:27:50 PDT

Written by daniel
This guide is going to show you how to remove DRM protection from iTunes music, convert DRM protecte This guide is going to show you how to remove DRM protection from iTunes music, convert DRM protecte

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Patch: Zune service down pre-update; Zune HD already discounted

14 Sep 2009 13:20:00 PDT

Microsoft this afternoon took down most of its Zune online system for maintenance, including the Marketplace and the web, ahead of the launch of the Zune HD and its accompanying new PC software. The update involves a pre-planned but major revamp of the underlying service and won't see the...

Original story at Electronista .

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Patch: Microsoft sends out Zune Marketplace update email, server down the 14th

11 Sep 2009 09:31:09 PDT

Written by Matthew Miller
After speaking with some people who have seen the new Zune HD and thinking about their subscription service that I am a big fan of I decided to pre-order my Zune HD yesterday. I just received an email from the Microsoft Zune service that gives me a heads-up on the planned service update for nex...

Original story at The Mobile Gadgeteer .

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Podcast: This Week on C9: Bing, Changes to .NET FX 4.0, & play Apple IIe games on your Xbox

29 May 2009 19:01:00 PDT

Written by Dan Fernandez
Follow up - Microsoft services like Hotmail and Messenger won't be renamed to "Bing Messenger" Dan's pick of the week: Sean Faussett - Virtu, an Apple IIe emulator built using XNA, Silverlight, and WPF. You can even play Apple IIe games on your Xbox 360!

Original story at Channel9 posts by user: The Channel 9 Team .

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Shiny shiny! Microsoft takes the wraps off the Zune HD

27 May 2009 05:26:31 PDT

Written by Dwight
This new device won't be available until this fall, and its unveiling this week may be a shot across the bow of Apple, which hosts its Worldwide Developers Conference starting June 8. Microsoft is integrating the Zune with its leading gaming platform, the Xbox, by bringing its companion Z...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Opinion: Say Hello to the Zune HD

26 May 2009 14:50:00 PDT

Written by Jason Dunn
The Zune HD is designed from the ground up to take on the iPod Touch head to head. The hardware design is completely different from previous Zunes - one look at the sleek thinness tells you that. Microsoft wanted to get some information out about the Zune HD, but they're not spilling all the det...

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How to open and replace Zune 80GB Hard Drive / Disk

25 Feb 2009 13:55:49 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (RepairsUniverse)
http://www.RepairsUniverse.com - This video shows how to open the 80GB Microsoft Zune and how to remove the hard drive. This may need to be done if the hard drive is faulty or damaged. This part and others can be found on our website. Keywords: Zune 80GB hard drive disk open take apart dismantle r...

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Podcast: This Week on C9: Xbox & Zune get updates, C9 gets custom CSS, and autonomous trucks!

22 Nov 2008 10:33:00 PST

Written by Dan
Microsoft store launches (1:00 - 1:40) Omar Shahine discusses Windows Live updates, and New York Times declares Microsoft the winner of Social Inbox 2.0 (6:23 - 7:40) OnMicrosoft video site launches, includes interviews with the Microsoft product teams (13:10 - 14:00)

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Patch: Zune Software Updates to 3.1, Adds Games, Improves Social Features and Stability [Zune]

19 Nov 2008 11:11:07 PST

Written by Adam Pash
Zune Insider reports that Microsoft has updated the Zune firmware to 3.1, adding three new free games (Checkers, Sudoku, and Space Battle) and improving the Zune Social feature with better looks and a "like minded listeners" feature that shows you how your taste compares to your friends....

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Podcast: This Week on C9: May 9th, New tools, new records and ratings, flying pigs, and a .NET app to Pwn Rock Band

09 May 2008 13:35:54 PDT

Written by Dan
Microsoft withdraws proposal from Yahoo (0:50 - 1:24) XNA Game Studio CTP now available so you can build Zune game (2:40 - 4:00) Windows XP SP3 now available (4:00 - 4:39) Windows Live rated #1 for tools, SDKs, and Web services (4:39 - 5:59)

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Patch: Zune 2.5 Available for Download

07 May 2008 01:24:16 PDT

Written by gduthie
The Zune team has dropped the latest software and firmware, and you can download it from zune.net, or update from within the Zune client. Gapless playback (yay for Pink Floyd fans everywhere!)Video Marketplace (get your Heroes fix on your Zune)Autoplaylist supportMetadata EditingWin...

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How To Reset Your Zune

08 Dec 2007 12:59:21 PST

Written by support@magnify.net (Magnify.net)
SeeYaZune wrote: This is a quick video tutorial on how to reset (reboot) your Microsoft Zune if it starts misbehaving... (Rated 6.85 based on 1 review.)

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How To: Zune Firmware Hack For USB Drives

15 Nov 2007 13:28:09 PST

I was unaware that you couldn’t use the first-gen Zune as an external drive via USB without hacking it and now, apparently, the new firmware has locked down that hack. I wouldn’ ... it all out and now you may resume using your Zune as a USB drive. First, it’s based on the registry hack from before

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