by Cesar Menendez 20 Nov 2008 at 4:54pm Since the launch of the new Zune Pass, I've gotten a few questions from folks. For a quick how-to, be sure to check out the screenshot tutorial over at Inside the Circle. And Harv from 'rama did a great job in summarizing these - I ran his list by the product team and here's what I got:
1. What’...
by Robert Nelson 20 Nov 2008 at 10:31am Beginning today, Zune Pass users will have another great reason to enjoy the service. They will now get to keep (forever!) 10 tracks every month from the Marketplace. Not a bad deal, this would be like getting around $10 worth...
by Robert Nelson 20 Nov 2008 at 10:07am If you have not already updated, now may be a good time as Zune 3.1 is now available. The new update includes a few time wasters that come in the form of games -- an update to Texas Hold 'Em...
by Cesar Menendez 20 Nov 2008 at 2:00am The week just keep getting better for Zune owners: today we’re announcing some amazing enhancements for Zune Pass
Starting today at about 11:00PM pacific time, everyone with a Zune Pass gets to keep 10 tracks from Zune Marketplace each month. These 10 tracks will be yours to keep, forever. Each ...
by Jonas D 19 Nov 2008 at 10:10pm Tis the season... to cut prices! With the holiday shopping getting underway, and consumers keeping their credit cards in their pockets, Microsoft is sweetening the deals. While I would argue to hold out for a Zune 120, that price held...
by Jonas D 18 Nov 2008 at 10:16pm Lately I seem to be adding more podcasts to my Zune. There is at least some quality, and lots more of not so quality, entertainment out there, and much of is free for the taking. Seems like everyone is adding...
by Cesar Menendez 18 Nov 2008 at 6:35pm Just in time for the holidays: a flash-based device and accessory price cut for the US and Canada. You may have seen some chatter last week about lower priced devices at certain retailers, well we are happy to “officially” announce that the lower prices can be found at Zune Originals and all our ...
by Cesar Menendez 18 Nov 2008 at 1:07pm If you watched Heroes last night* perhaps you saw the new Zune 3.0 TV spot. Miss it? Check it here. The TV spot, besides showcasing the Zune software and mixview, certainly gave me a new appreciation for Afrika Bambaataa!
You can also catch the spot this week during NFL games (next Sunday and Mo...
by Cesar Menendez 18 Nov 2008 at 10:20am The team has been doing a little extra work heading into the holiday season; in fact this week is a busy one. You are going to see some pretty cool things coming for Zune that we thinks you'll enjoy…Aside from the sweet Common commercial – Afrika Bambaataa!
Starting today, Zune gets a little upda...
by Paul Davidson 17 Nov 2008 at 12:01pm Sometimes thinking is good when it comes to TV, and that's why we're so glad to be able to bring the PBS network to the Zune Video Marketplace. Effective today you'll be able to download such shows as: Ken Burns Jazz, America and American Lives; NOVA, Wired Science, Scientific American Frontiers...
by Jonas D 16 Nov 2008 at 10:19pm As much as I like the Zune player, I can fully admit that they've done a lousy job marketing it. While Apple incessantly advertises on television shows that younger folks flock to, like "Gossip Girl" and "90210" currently, I have...
by Jonas D 14 Nov 2008 at 9:22pm Amidst the upcoming Black Friday sale news, I spotted a deal on the Zune 8 gb. It appears to be limited to Canada, but with what they had to go through to get the Zune, they deserve a break. While...
by Cesar Menendez 14 Nov 2008 at 4:16pm 
As you know from last week, Zune had a solid presence in Houston this week celebrating the Latin Grammys. First up, congratulations to all the Grammy winners this year.*
Here's what we were up to: Zune created an exclusive venue, Zune Houston, to host several events throughout the week. The first...
by Paul Davidson 12 Nov 2008 at 10:29am All those gamers out there will be stoked to know that, starting today, we've added the G4 network to the Zune Video Marketplace. On launch today you'll find Attack of the Show, X Play, Code Monkeys and The Block. Enjoy!
by Paul Davidson 11 Nov 2008 at 10:57am New shows abound!
Cartoon Network: Chowder, The Secret Saturdays, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Codename: Kids Next Door
Logo: Rick & Steve, Season 2
MTV: 50 Cent's The Money & The Power, Real World Road Rules Challenge 16: The Island
NBC: SNL Best Of Politics
Nickelodeon: True ...
by Rob Greenlee 7 Nov 2008 at 4:37pm Welcome to episode 12 (video) of the Zune Insider Podcast co-hosted by Cesar Menendez and Rob Greenlee. This video episode was recorded on the 6th floor rooftop in downtown Seattle on November 6th, 2008.
Topics covered this week include: Microsoft Zune Giving campaign executive dunktank event tha...
by Cesar Menendez 7 Nov 2008 at 2:04pm A few folks have asked me: how do I erase all the content off my Zune? Let's say you're giving your Zune away to your friend. And let's say your friend has completely horrible different music taste. Here's how to easily clear everything from your Zune.
Warning though: this will definitely erase ...
by Paul Davidson 4 Nov 2008 at 6:42pm Just a heads up for all those LOGO fans; today the network was added to the Zune Marketplace. Launch shows include The Big Gay Sketch Show, the animated Rick and Steve, Shirts & Skins and Noah's Arc.
by Paul Davidson 4 Nov 2008 at 8:22am Launching today on the Zune Marketplace is none other than Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action show True Jackson. The comedy, about a fifteen year old who gets to run her own fashion label, doesn't even premiere until next week -- but it's available exclusively this week on Zune and nowhere else...
by Cesar Menendez 3 Nov 2008 at 8:00pm Live in the Houston, TX area?
Zune will be celebrating the Latin Grammys this month, and we'll be throwing a party in Houston to kick off the festivities! Check the details (including RSVP info) here:
It should be a lot of fun! I'll be bringing my Gears of War Zune to show off, too.
Drop a c...
by Robert Nelson 17 Oct 2008 at 1:24pm Warriors in Pink have just begun offering a customized pink Zune. The limited edition Zune is a 4GB flash model with a pink front and the Warriors in Pink logo on the back side. The one drawback is that the...
by Nino Marchetti 7 Oct 2008 at 7:18pm There's a new Zune car charger out among the growing horde of Zune accessories. It is from Inspiretech and it is called the Zune 30GB Car Charger. This car charger, as the name implies, is geared for working with the...
by Robert Nelson 1 Oct 2008 at 8:20am Microsoft has announced a new special edition Gears of War 2 Zune 120. The latest model will feature a laser-etched Crimson Omen on the back, as well as come in a special edition package and will also be pre-loaded with...
by Robert Nelson 29 Sep 2008 at 9:57am Just sending out a friendly reminder, or potentially a first notification if you did not receive the email alert that the Zune Team had sent out over the weekend. Currently the Zune service has been taken offline for maintenance reasons...
by Robert Nelson 18 Sep 2008 at 11:51am Another feature that came along with the Zune 3.0 software update was the addition of Audible.com support. While maybe not the most advanced of the new features, its one that I am personally excited to see, in fact I would...
by Robert Nelson 16 Sep 2008 at 8:18am In addition to the new software and free Wi-Fi, Zune Originals has also received an little refresh with the introduction of the new Zune hardware. We have already seen the new Zune 120 and Zune 16 hit the retail stores...
by Robert Nelson 16 Sep 2008 at 7:57am In addition to the recently released Zune 3.0 software, Microsoft has announced that Zune owners will also be able to get free Wi-Fi at McDonalds restaurants across the US. ?Wayport is pleased to be working with Microsoft to make it...
by Robert Nelson 16 Sep 2008 at 5:24am In short...the Zune 3.0 software update is now available. You can grab the new software by launching your current version and heading to Settings -> Software -> General -> Check for update. Also if you do not already have the...
by Robert Nelson 15 Sep 2008 at 12:25pm The official release date was supposed to be the 16th, but it seems that at least one Wal-Mart in Harborcreek, PA has decided to add them to their show floor cabinets for everyone to see. Of course seeming how everything...
