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New Zune 16GB colors, free McDonalds WiFi
engadget.com - 9/16/2008
New Zune 16GB colors, free McDonalds WiFi
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It all seems so socially apropos: the more pedestrian Zune is to McDonalds what the oft pretentious iPhone is to Starbucks . Through a partnership with Wayport Inc., Zune users will now receive free wireless access to the Zune Marketplace (only, no browser remember?) from more than 9,800 ...
microsoft.com - 9/16/2008
Zune Brings Powerful New Entertainment Features to Every Zune Portable Media Player With ...
— microsoft.com — Internet access provider Wayport enables wireless music downloads for Zune customers in Wi-Fi hot spots at more... than 9,800 McDonald’s restaurants. REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 16, 2008 — Zune, Microsoft Corp.’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, ... (more) Zune Brings Powerful New Entertainment Features to Every ...

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zune.net - 9/16/2008
Download Zune Software
— zune.net — To get the most out of Zune, your computer should meet minimum system requirements , including a... 1.5 GHz processor or faster and 512 MB RAM or higher. You'll need a broadband Internet connection to make buying and streaming content a breeze, and a ... (more) Download Zune Software

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zuneinsider.com - 9/10/2008
Yep, We're Doing Those Things
— zuneinsider.com — As you’ve seen, some Zune bits and pieces have been hitting the interwebs…especially the great finds from... our fans! Today I’m very excited to admit announce the Zune 3.0 fall update, available for download September 16. In short, ... (more) Yep, We're Doing Those Things

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Coolest Gadgets:  Microsoft and McDonalds team up on WiFi access for Zune

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Microsoft and McDonalds team up on WiFi access for Zune
Coolest Gadgets — ... the built-in FM radio. Zune customers have a choice in how they acquire music — they can pay per track or choose a Zune Pass subscription. Zune Pass subscribers can download or stream music from their Zune or computer interchangeably, all for a flat rate of $14.99 (U.S.) per month. To give people a chance to experience Zune Pass subscription, Zune is offering a free, 14-day trial to all new customers. More information is available at http://www.zune.net/setup. Hat tip – Engadget Ps - isn’t that little Ronald McDonald adorable? Photo hat tip - ...

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Media players at a glance: iPod vs. Zune (AP) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 9/18/2008
AP - Some of the noteworthy characteristics of the iPod and the Zune:
Review: Updated Zunes, iPods make choice harder (AP) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 9/18/2008
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