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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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08 Nov 2009 07:12:03 PST

Written by Dwight
• Zune HD Update 4.3 Out, Souped Up Browser, Predictive Text and More - Brings better support for apps and 3D games, too. • Apple TV 3.0.1 update addresses disappearing content issue - It's an emergency release, and if you value your content, you'll update your Apple TV posthaste.

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Zune HD 4.3 firmware released

07 Nov 2009 16:36:43 PST

Written by stevecla01
Though I’m not seeing it yet (must be a staged rollout) the 4.3 firmware for Zune HD has just been released. I’m going to change my region to US to see if that jolts it. 2. Start the Zune desktop software and reconnect your Zune. The update should start right away.

Original story at blogs.msdn.com .

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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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Zune HD firmware updated to 4.3: Nothing major

07 Nov 2009 10:02:02 PST

Written by Nicholas Deleon
Straight from the Zune message board: Zune HD firmware update: Today we released the v4.3 firmware update for Zune HD players; this update adds support for upcoming 3d games and applications, as well as an auto-suggest feature for better text input, and other minor improvements. Enjoy!

Original story at CrunchGear .

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Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More

07 Nov 2009 07:24:00 PST

Written by Chris Jacob
It's good to see Microsoft offering optimizations, but we're still waiting for a more major firmware upgrade: Social networking, IM, and YouTube should be top priorities. That being said, I still love the Zune HD—it's even wowed the notoriously hard-to-please Brian Lam.

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Zune news and blogs - November 09, 2009

09 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.

• Patch: ZuneHD firmware version 4.3 released -- by Sean P. Aune from TECH.BLORGE.com
• Engadget Podcast 170 - 11.08.2009 -- by Trent Wolbe from Engadget
• Zune HD firmware 4.3 adds predictive text and desktop mode -- by Matthew Miller from ZDNet Blogs
• Zune HD firmware 4.3 adds predictive text and desktop mode -- by Matthew Miller from The Mobile Gadgeteer
• Zune HD Firmware 4.3 Released -- from Anything But iPod
• Zune HD v4.3 firmware out now: fixes playcount bug, adds lots of great things (video) -- by bryan646 from zune « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Zune HD Update 4.3 Out, Speeds Up Browser and More -- by Chris Jacob from Gizmodo: Microsoft
• Patch: Firmware 4.3 now available for the Zune HD -- by Robert Nelson from ClicZune
• Patch: Zune 4.3 brings 3D game support, faster web -- from Electronista | The Macintosh News Network
• Zune HD v4.3 firmware out now: fixes playcount bug, adds lots of great things (video) -- by Darren Murph from Engadget

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Patch: Zune HD 4.3 Firmware Released Today

06 Nov 2009 16:49:00 PST

Written by Jason Dunn
There's a Zune HD firmware update that has just been released - it will take your Zune HD from 4.1 to 4.3...I don't know why they skipped 4.2, nor do I know what this firmware update adds or fixes. There's no information about this firmware update at Zune Insider. My Zune HD didn't automatically detec...

Original story at Zune Thoughts.com .

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DRM Problems Plague Some Zune Marketplace Customers

03 Nov 2009 07:09:00 PST

Written by Jason Dunn
Digital Rights Management, or DRM as it's better know, is an ugly technology that ends up doing far more to alienate legitimate consumers of media content than it does to stop the people who want to take content they didn't pay for. Case in point: here's an email I received from a Zune Thought...

Original story at Zune Thoughts.com .

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Opinion: Holy Zune Software, Batman!

01 Nov 2009 13:34:11 PST

Written by somninaut
Schnazzy I guess all Windows users would experience the same thing of the Zune software: a Microsoft music player developed for a Microsoft operating system is expected to run better on Windows than an Apple music player designed for the Macintosh operating system.

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Microsoft Stores To Sell Bloatware-Free PCs

30 Oct 2009 12:12:56 PDT

Microsoft stores are only going to sell computers that are completely free of 3rd party bloatware. Microsoft will still include first party software on the machines like Apple does it but it beats having all that other crap on there. That’s right, Microsoft’s new re...

Original story at Hard OCP .

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Zune Video on Xbox Live Reviewed Down Undah: Found To Be Not So Bad

27 Oct 2009 13:53:00 PDT

Written by Adam Krebs
When the US [Gizmodo edition] reviewed the beta [of Zune Video on Xbox Live] yesterday, they were a bit harsh on the Zune marketplace. They said: “Not a whole lot to write home about yet besides 1080p streams”. But they come from a country where VOD is commonplace and easy to get — Netflix, Hulu...

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Engadget HD Podcast 161 - 10.27.2009

27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Written by Trent Wolbe
iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). p 00:00:25 - Comments from Engadget HD Podcast 160 00:33:55 - Microsoft officially delays Digital Cable Tuner firmware and Advisor Utility 00:45:32 - Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-ray on Xbox 360'

Original story at Engadget HD .

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Podcast: TWC9: Office Engineering, Zune HD app, .NET Audio Recorder

09 Oct 2009 17:44:00 PDT

Written by Dan Fernandez
Office Engineering blog - Office 2010 Starter Edition - Reduced functionality version of Office that would ship with OEM versions of Windows (Works replacement) Windows Phone launches, new developer portal up Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode on MSDN

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

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Zune HD/4.0 review

08 Oct 2009 21:45:26 PDT

Written by therackow
Zune 4.0 software: This really was the deciding factor in what iPod alternative I bought. Like it or not, Apple is good at turn-key solutions. iPod/iTunes integration is great. It’s a shame iTunes is as bad as it is now. Zune 4.0 software is so nice, multiple ways to view your content, lots of image...

Original story at racktech (WordPress) .

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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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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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Podcast: MP3 Insider 156: Zune HD under fire: the Brian Seitz interview

11 Aug 2009 15:28:00 PDT

Written by Donald Bell, Jasmine France
It's a very special MP3 Insider this week as Donald and Jasmine drag Zune marketing guru Brian Seitz kicking and screaming into the podcast studio for a good old-fashioned live grilling. Actually, Brian came willingly and proceeded to graciously answer a veritable boatload of question...

Original story at MP3 Insider .

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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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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...

Original story at Zune Thoughts.com .

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How to get the Zune Theme for Windows Vista

12 Apr 2009 09:42:28 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (CompHelp20)
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Patch: Second Microsoft’s Laptop Hunters Video

04 Apr 2009 17:55:03 PDT

Written by ctitanic
And again in this video Microsoft mentions Apple. What did they say? Check the video. ---Related Articles at Mobility Site:New video “I’m a PC”Microsoft’s Surface Parodied at Gear DiaryMicrosoft’s Zune zooms into CNET NetworksCheck Out Microsoft’s New Security ServiceHave you insta...

Original story at Mobility Site .

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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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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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