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zune
Stream Zune Songs to Your iPhone
Gear Live found a roundabout, but clever, way of streaming Zune tracks onto your iPhone. Why would you do that? Because Zune Pass gets you a basically unlimited amount of songs, and they don't play natively on the iPhone. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Samson Li: Who has a Zune AND an Ipod/iPhone? 37 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Microsoft Chooses Zune's Ad Agency to Promote
Advertising firm McCann Erickson has won a lucrative advertising contract with Microsoft, beating out CrispiBLAH BLAH BLAH the point is, people—Zune advertising people—are now talking on record about Microsoft's "Pink" project, and gearing up to promote it. More »Zune Phone"Pink" -
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Zune HD to Cost Between $249 and $280 in September?
Neowin talked to an alleged "software engineer" on the Zune team who revealed that the 16GB Zune HD—though its price is not finalized—should run somewhere between $249 and $280 this September (a date that was rumored previously.) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by vladdybear: Ya, but it's a Zune. It will never gain any track or win over iPod Kingdom. iPods have so many... 21 Responses | Other threads
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zune hd
Rumor: Zune HD Comes in 16/32GB Sizes, Launches September 8
A tipster just dropped off a few internal Microsoft docs that point to a September 8 launch of the Zune HD. In addition to that, the tipster says it's coming in 16GB and 32GB versions. All pretty logical. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Convair 990A: Arrgh, without an 80 or 120GB version, do not want. An entire season of Battlestar Galactica plus the four thousand... 25 Responses | Other threads
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zune hd
Confirmed: Zune HD Rocks the Nvidia Tegra
We were pretty confident before, but now we've got it straight from the horse's podcast: The Zune HD will indeed pack the Nvidia Tegra chip, which should give it better battery life and enviable video acceleration. [ZuneInsider]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo: The sad thing is that most non-techies will think it sucks. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Zune HD Packs Nvidia Tegra: Better Video and Better Battery Life
If you were wondering how the Zune HD could pack in such iPod touch-beating smoothness into such a small size, we might have an answer for you: It's packing Nvidia's teeny, high-performance Tegra processor. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by GiantEnemyCrab: Ok, listen up, Microsoft. You've got me so far. I want the Zune HD. Here's what you have to do... 18 Responses | Other threads
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xbox
Warning: Xbox Live and Zune Services Down Midnight PST, Tonight
At 12:01AM PST tonight (in a few hours) Xbox Live and Zune services will be down for scheduled maintenance. The outage could last up to "24 hours". [Ars and AVForum] -
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Zune Logo Spotted In Avant Garde Furniture
I couldn't help but think this chair looks a lot like a three-dimensional butt-friendly Zune logo. And it got me thinking, what else could the Zune logo be made into? I got as far as hammock. [Dezeen]
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Comment by MINI Driver: It's actually the ancient Mayan symbol for 'complete and utter failure' 42 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Should Learn a Few Things From the Zune Software Upgrades
Do you remember how Microsoft gave first-gen Zune users all the features that could be properly implemented via software update? Apple should be doing this for the iPhone 3G. More » -
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Microsoft Says Xbox 360 Is "Less Than Halfway Done"
This generation's consoles have had their lives lengthened by new software and hardware. In fact, Microsoft's VP of Interactive Entertainment John Schappert told us, "We got a lotta life left in Xbox 360. I think we're less than halfway done." More »
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Comment by fallenturtle: Fuck Zune integration, I want to be able to use my iPod on it again. 6 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
5 Things That Should've Been at E3 But Weren't
All of the major E3 keynotes from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are over. While 2009 is now officially the year of motion controls, there's still something missing. Here's what we expected to see at E3, but didn't. More » -
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Zune HD Amazon Listing Hints At Games, Apps
Amazon's listing for the upcoming Zune HD is a little sparse for the time being, given how little we actually know about this device. Buried in the product description, though, are clues for a possible bombshell: game and app support. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Dr.Fire: WHERE IS THE ZUNE PHONE!! GIMMY!!!!oh common Microsoft we know you want to make it, and you know we want... 8 Responses | Other threads
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zune hd
Sad: Zune HD Won't Get Last.fm
The Xbox 360's updated Zune-branded video store and support for Last.fm got some folks' hopes up: the streaming radio service would be a great fit for the upcoming Wi-Fi Zune HD, and since Microsoft has already brokered a relationship with the company, such a feature isn't just desirable—it seems plausible. So BBG asked! And Microsoft answered. [BBG]
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By John HerrmanComment by Eauboy: Doesn't Last.fm work by examining your existing music library then making recommendations based on that? This is why I'm afraid of... 6 Responses | Other threads
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xbox live
Xbox Live Spillover: New Avatars, Where's Hulu and Why I Hope You Have Fast Internet
Besides announcing full retail games on demand, meaning you'll be able to download full retail games from the comfort of your own smelly dungeon instead of trekking to Gamestop's smelly dungeon, Microsoft filled out details on some of the other new Xbox Live hotness. More »
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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: How many Microsoft Points will I have to pay to keep Facebook OFF of my XBox? 36 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Microsoft E3 Keynote Archive
We're inside USC's Galen Center in lovely pre-apocalyptic LA, waiting for the Microsoft E3 keynote to kick off—it goes down in half an hour at 1:25PM Eastern, but our liveblog kicks off right now. What's Microsoft gonna unveil?
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Comment by Dirtball Rotten: so let the fanboyism start!!!!!!!!! microsoft vs sony vs nintendo i wonder what fanboys are gonna take over this discussion 11 Responses | Other threads
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Unconfirmed: Zune HD Launch Is September 5, Says Microsoft 'Guru'
Microsoft "guru" Paul Thurott says the Zune HD launches on September 5. Mind you, this info comes fresh from the Zune forums, so we'll slap a rumor on it for now with the caveat that it matches our earlier post about a September launch window. [Zune Forums - Thanks Joel] -
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Zune HD Hands On: Photos and Video Tour
Having just played with a prototype for a few minutes, I'm really impressed with the Zune HD. I've got a video, too, showing off how well the animations work. More » -
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Every Mobile Browser Should Give Up and Just Go WebKit
The ZuneHD looks like a lovely catchup to the original iPod touch—you know, before apps allowed it to be so much more—except for one thing. That damn browser. It's not just they're basing it off hellacious and reviled IE—it's that it's not WebKit-based.
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Cashmere and Alchemy: The New Heart of Windows Mobile (and Maybe More), Not a Ladies' Soap Store
Mary Jo Foley has a twofer on the new Embedded Compact core of Windows Mobile: Cashmere, if released, would add FlashLite and better gesture support, while Alchemy is a new shell component that would bring "richer UI scenarios" through native access to Silverlight, meaning flicking, panning and zoomzooming. More » -
zune hd
Zune HD Is Real, Has Multitouch Web Browsing, OLED Screen and HD Video
Microsoft officially announced the Zune HD today, confirming the earlier rumors and fleshing out the hardware side a bit. It's clearly going to go head-to-head with the iPod touch, featuring multitouch and a web browser, but will its high-end media features be enough to dethrone the touch? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by doug316: Microsoft as a brand is not cool. They need to start a totally new subsidiary that takes the focus off... 26 Responses | Other threads
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zune
Zune Upgrade Plan Rumor Isn't as Sensational as It Sounds
Lately, wild rumors have dominated the Zune conversation. But what about the regular old player? The one that actually exists? Look! Someone's talking about it: behold the utterly believable Zune Upgrade Plan, as reported and/or theorized by ZuneScene.
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By John HerrmanComment by Aturayd: If these were ipod discounts would they post such a stupid picture for it? 6 Responses | Other threads
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zunex
Is Microsoft's ZuneX Really Their Portable Xbox Phone?
These leaked photos of the ZuneX (ZX-1000) may or may not be Microsoft's handheld device that combines the Zune with the Xbox. But we do have specs. And it may be a phone. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Kaiser-Machead: Humbug and complete and utter poppycock, my good lad. Now see here. You think that Micro-soft will just go backwards... 10 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Microsoft Just Gives Up, Files for Patent on 'Magic Wand'
Microsoft, by the hand of J Allard, the guy in charge of the Entertainment and Devices (Xbox and Zune) Division, has filed for patent protection for a "Magic Wand". What? Oh, it's a Wiimote. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by lucky_you: Put a top hat on Balmer and it's Young Frankenstein all over 6 Responses | Other threads
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cartoon
New Zune Ad Obliterated Because, You Know, It's Stupid
Wes Moss. Certified financial planner. WSJ reader. Local host radio. Porcelain dog collector. Ultradouche. Jason nailed him. Now Penny Arcade has a take on the Zune Pass itself with the argument of the Zune ad. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by tande04: Infinity dollars seems a bit high. 15 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Microsoft xYz Combines Zune and Xbox?
Team Xbox claims to have sources inside Microsoft who are working on a new device that "sits somewhere in-between the Xbox and Zune platforms." More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bosskev: "...sits somewhere in-between the Xbox and Zune platforms." So the new platform is a scrotum? That's the only thing I can... 18 Responses | Other threads
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zune
Zune Girl Proves Zune Fans Have Their Crazies Too
You know how one out of every twenty iPod fans are incredibly annoying and try to convince you that the iPod is better than what you've got? Zune has that too. [Inside the Circle]
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By Jason ChenComment by elzorrodorito: I was not aware someone had actually purchased a Zune. 14 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Say Hello to Zune HD in September?
Been a crazy couple of days for Zune rumors, but this one's more down to earth: "A source close to Microsoft" is telling Neowin the Zune HD will hit in September. Reasonable enough. [Neowin]
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Comment by Sir Gibler: so its media player with a touch screen. great because we need another competitor with the same features as all... 14 Responses | Other threads
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douche
Wes Moss Is the New Super Douchey Face of Microsoft's Zune
We call people douchebags all the time, but Wes Moss, the star of Microsoft's latest Zune ad has all the credentials of being a record holder. Let's look, shall we? More » -
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ZOMG Phone Rumor Update: Internet Punked By an Apple Fanboy
Oh, yeah, those rumors about the Zune phone in June? We told you this guy was full of shit. In related news, Mary Jo may be on to something. Updated More »
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By Brian LamComment by Demonbird: This is why no one should use, or look at twitter. 17 Responses | Other threads
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zune
ZOMG Phone Rumor Update: Zune Team Denies, Denies and Denies
Just talked to Brian Seitz, Group Marketing Manager of Zune, who says he just dropped a line to the Office team, and that they have no control or involvement with the twitter account that published the rumors. So, the entire thing is kind of bullshit. Just like we figured. Not quite a denial, but a good ruse for attention, for sure. [Did Microsoft Just Announce a Zune Phone on Twitter?]
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By Brian LamComment by TheSonOfKrypton: Um, what's a Zune? And, yes, I'm serious. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Did Microsoft Just Announce a Zune Phone on Twitter?
The blogs are buzzing over some tweets from a Twitter accountallegedly run by the Office 2010 team, noting what looks like the outright announcement of a Zune phone.Something doesn't feel right. Updated More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Kaiser-Machead: Microsoft is learning the ways of the viral ad ninjas. I see nothing truly beneficial about having Facebook, Twitter et... 6 Responses | Other threads
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zune
Microsoft's Latest Ad Is Dumb: iPods Cost $30,000 to Fill Up
The Laptop Hunters price assault on Macs has shifted to iPod and iTunes: It'd cost $30,000 to fill an iPod, but Zunepass fills up a Zune for cheap. This is a retarded ad. More »
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Comment by Freddie DeBoer: "That's what Apple does, and it seems to be working pretty well. " No! That is emphatically not what Apple does.... 43 Responses | Other threads
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Microsoft and Verizon in Talks To Develop iPhone Rival
We know Verizon is talking to Apple about taking on the iPhone, and now the WSJ claims they are playing both sides by talking with Microsoft about developing an iPhone rival. More » -
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Zune Marketplace Will Have Caprica Extras on April 28
The first episode of Caprica premiered last night (did you buy it on DVD or iTunes?), so if you like what you saw, Zune has a 90-minute Q&A session for you on April 28. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Was I the only one who though Tricia was Brittney Spears there with that crazy smile? 2 Responses | Other threads
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Possible Leaked Zune Boasts Huge Widescreen, Retains the Squircle
Into our tips this evening dropped this photo labeled "Zune 3rd". We're not sure if it's real, but it's certainly an interesting addition to the phantom new Zune lineup. UPDATED. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Theimbellis: How can hell someone watch videos in 9:16 video format instead of 16:9? 3 Responses | Other threads
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zune
Zune Originals Celebrates Spring With New Designs
A new collection of whimsical Spring-themed designs are now available from Zune Originals. As with other collections, you can personalize your player free of charge. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by EqualOpportunityCrasher: Wouldn't want those on the back of my Zune, but I can see how some people would. Gotta love... 8 Responses | Other threads
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zune hd
New Zune HD Renders Surface: Fake Fan Art or For Real?
These lack the polish and Zune-y color styling of the last leak, which leads me to believe these very well may be the work of a frothing Zune-guy-in-training. But the production levei is high. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by MS-18E Shadoblak: Anyone else thing the Z on the back doesn't look centered? 11 Responses | Other threads
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zune phone
Microsoft's Prepping Advertising for Zune-On-Phone Software
Adweek is claiming that Microsoft's "pink", which was code for the Zune Phone/Zune on Cellphone project, is in the looking-for-advertiser stage. This probably means it's getting pretty close (months, not years) to shipping. More » -
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Leaked Artwork Reveals Touchscreen Zune HD
Whatever the Zune HD is, if what's depicted in this slick cache of images is real, I want one real, real bad. UPDATE: We have reason to believe it's legit and a bit more info. More » -
dominance
Survey: 100% of Teens Want an iPod; 0% of Teens Want Any Other Player
News doesn't get much worse than this for the Zunes and Sansas of the world: a whopping 0% of surveyed teens planned on buying their devices, with 100% wanting an iPod in the coming year.
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By Adam FrucciComment by Dillinger23: Before i put my hands on an iphone, i went out of my way 4 times in 3 years of... 22 Responses | Other threads
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