It looks like one lucky user "accidentally" got the Zune 2 software update a little early thanks to a supposed mishap in Windows Update. JJRules, a member of the Zunerama forum, posted some screenshots late last week of the Zune 2 interface (version 2.1.0522.00) that is scheduled to be released in November.
Given that today is Blog Action Day we're supposed to write about how you can "live green." Well, we also thought it would be fitting to try and save you some green today! ;)
If you've been itching to get your hands on a low-cost media player there may not be another chance like this this. Woot is currently selling refurbished 30GB Zune's for a whopping $100 (+ $5 for shipping)! That's just crazy!
Many of us buy CDs and rip the music to our computers so that the songs can be put on a portable device like an iPod, Zune, etc. Many of us also do the reverse and purchase songs online, and then burn them to a CD so that they can be listened to in the car, or anywhere else. Neither of those situations in my book, is considered stealing.
Microsoft has unveiled the new Zunes, and the initial reports are good! Engadget says that the Zune's "definitely have a lot going for them" while jkOnThe Run says that the Zune has taken "2 steps in the right direction." It's not so much the hardware that's going to wow consumers, it's the software.
First of all, Woot has the Microsoft Zune 30GB Digital Media Player as their deal of the day today for $129.99 plus $5 shipping - not a bad deal. The last time they sold the Zune, they offered it for $149.99, so it's $20 bucks cheaper. That's not what this post is about though, it's about the product information to describe the Zune which is hilarious.
Gizmodo is claiming that the photos pictured below are the first shots of the New Zune. The images came from “a source who cites marketing materials, likely from the retail channel, but were confirmed by a second source as well.” Of course just because they were confirmed by a second source doesn’t mean that they’re legit.
While Wal-Mart may have entered the digital music scene a little late and didn’t really come in with a bang, they’re proving that they can compete with the competition, namely iTunes. Their recent announcement that they will be selling DRM-free music at $0.94 per song is proof of this.
Rumor is coming from the WhizByte blog that a 2nd generation Zune will be coming this year before the holiday season. This, they say comes from a Microsoft representative when asked if they could confirm details regarding Scorpio, the 80GB model, or Draco, the Flash based Zune.
Thus far, Microsoft hasn’t had too much luck digging into the iPod market with the Zune, but this may change soon, at least a little. A patent application recently filed reveals that owners of the Zune will be able to get paid for sharing their music. Not a bad deal, right?
