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Y2K-Like Bug for Zune and the Fix

1. January 2009

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Zune 30 owners have encountered on New year’s eve. The bug freezes Zune 30s and apparently has no effect on other Zunes. The solution is to completely drain the battery. Oddly, the problem clock in relation to leap years. Zunescene has a quick fix for the bold. [via zunescene]

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Zune Mobile Not a Phone, Still a Mystery as to what it really is

15. December 2008

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It seems that the Zune phone concept will only remain a concept, and the Zune Mobile title actually refers to a Zune-centric software package designed for Windows Mobile. This much we know based on the latest reports that are coming out on the internet, but as to what it will specifically do and contain is [...]

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CNBC Says Zune Phone in the Works

25. November 2008

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Microsoft is planning a phone, yes, and it has been given the code-name “Pink.” Sounds very interesting. Here’s what CNBC’s Jim Goldman says, “I’m hearing from a good source that Microsoft is ready to give a major facelift to the company’s Zune music player that could mean its evolution into a new smart phone from [...]

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Microsoft Slashing Zune Prices Anew

19. November 2008

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Zunes have gotten cheaper yet again. The price cuts this time are subtle but we now have an under-$100 Zune with the 4GB flash version dropping to $99. The 8GB and 16GB have dropped to $139 and $199 respectively. The price cuts will make it easier for retailers to sell their inventory during the Christmas [...]

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Zune 3.1 Firmware With Texas Hold’em and Other Free Games

18. November 2008

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Microsoft has a very interesting update for the Zune. Firmware 3.1 will improve make the Zune OS more stable and improve performance and will also bring an update to the new PC software. The more interesting part is the three free new games that comes with the update. These are all popular games: Sudoku, Checkers [...]

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Canadian Zune Cheaper Than U.S. Zune

14. November 2008

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Unbelievable Microsoft’s Zune PMP is now cheaper in Canada than down below the border. Traditionally Canadian pay a premium for their hi-tech gadgets (like the iPhone 3G). At Canada’s future shop, an 8GB Zune is on sale for $99.99 Candian, which converts to just above $82. This is $50 cheaper than the same Zune when [...]

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Astrology Edition Zune at Zune Originals

7. November 2008

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Perhaps as an advanced Chinese New Year gift, one would want to pick up a Zune specially engraved with Chinese zodiac signs. There’s matching wallpapers as well and a playlist from the Zune Marketplace chosen by astrologer Elizabeth Teissier. Miss Teissier is a believer in astrology and has advised French PMs. She’s also a groundbreaking [...]

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Zune Gears of War 2 Edition

1. October 2008

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Microsoft will be testing another potentially explosive tie-in for the Zune. The special edition Halo 3 Zune did really well for them and it’s time for Gears of War 2 to prove its popularity. If indeed GOW 2 could help the Zune 120 (120GB) sell, it’ll prove that Halo 3 is not the only game [...]

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Zune New Colors Are Safe and Pretty

17. September 2008

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Microsoft came out with rather conservative new colors for the new Zunes. The Zune 120 will have a white and blue version and we’ve seen the blue flash Zune; added to the blue is a nice red shade and white. I think they are winners. [via dapreview]

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Zune 80 $50 Price Cut Paves Way to New Zunes

14. September 2008

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As the new Zunes become available, Microsoft has decided to give the Zune 80GB a $50 price cut. It’s a very significant downgrade as it places the HDD Zune below the $200 PMP bracket. Of course the Zune 80 will get the Zune 3.0 update as well, so the only difference between the new HDD [...]

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