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Zune updates coming next week

According to an email sent out to users of the Zune media player, Microsoft is preparing to launch its upgrade to the desktop software as well as the device on November 13th.

The updates will be delivered automatically beginning on that day and will add wireless sync, a new Zune Marketplace, and a social network built around the device.



"By accepting the updates, your Zune will have the same software that comes preloaded on all new devices," Microsoft said.

Microsoft is pushing the updates in an effort to keep early adopters current with the new features available to newer Zune users.

Source:
BetaNews



Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 6 Nov 2007 18:10

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• sk8flawzz

  .h264 L5.1 and .mkv support for streaming with the zune software to the 360 would be good news to me =]

  6.11.2007 21:37 #1

• ZimHosein

  Quote:Microsoft is pushing the updates in an effort to keep early adopters current with the new features available to newer Zune users.An excellent example of how MS can treat their customers fairly IMO.

  6.11.2007 22:06 #2

• elfman12

  WooHoo! I have 2 Zunes in the family just waiting for the firmware. Should be nice.

  6.11.2007 23:25 #3

• Pop_Smith

  Its nice to see huge companies like this finally taking some notice and doing things in consumers interests.
  
  Most the time they just seem like they are in it for the money and you get the shaft almost everytime something new comes out.

  7.11.2007 00:06 #4

• BludRayne

  Will this update my Zune to the Zune 2 firmware? If so, can't wait!

  7.11.2007 12:09 #5

• elfman12

  Originally posted by BludRayne: Will this update my Zune to the Zune 2 firmware? If so, can't wait!
  Yes, you'll have all the functionality of the new Zunes. (except of course the touch sensitive pad)
  And, there are new 30GB Zunes selling for $88 on Amazon right now! That's an awesome deal for anyone looking for an inexpensive PMP.

  7.11.2007 12:40 #6

• vinny13

  Woopy-sh!tbrown lol

  7.11.2007 18:45 #7

• thegrunt

  Damn thats a good deal,but its the brown zune:/ Im deciding on what to get right now the ipod nano,classic,or the Zune 80

  7.11.2007 18:48 #8

• kubapolak

  That's about time!!!

  8.11.2007 22:15 #9

• borhan9

  To me this sounds like an itunes simillar update that will come every now and then for users of the Zune.

  26.11.2007 17:10 #10