Archive for January, 2008

Now that the Zune is available in quantity in the US, it’s been no secret that Microsoft is heading to Canada next. This is expected to happen in Spring of this year. However, part of the Zune package, namely the…

I haven’t got around to trying to put some video on my Zune, but with that great screen, it’s just begging to happen. We’ve heard that the Zune’s software will convert the video to the MPEG-4 format, which is more…

Check it: we’re partnering with the Winter X Games. From the media alert:

Zune announced today that it will be the exclusive digital media sponsor of the 2008 Winter X Games, the world’s premier action sports event taking place January 24-27 in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. The sponsorship will give Zune a significant and visible onsite presence at the event and will include TV, online, and print advertising. Attendees can visit the Zune interactive village booth, where they can try out the new Zune wireless media players and take part in special giveaways and promotions.

For more details, see the media alert.

Time to update your Zune software. There are no new features in this update, but it does provide some performance enhancements around set-up, sync and as always general reliability. View the Changelog

Quick FYI:  Zune will be issuing a software update today around 10am Pacific.  There are no new features in this update, but it does provide some performance enhancements around set-up, sync and as always general reliability.