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Zune 3.1 update now available
Zune 3.1 update now available
The latest Zune update isn’t anything ground breaking but it does bring some updates to the Zune Social feature and a hand full of free games. Plus, the Zune PC software is a bit more stable after after the update. Simple jump into the PC software and click, “Check for ...
Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone?  - Tech Check with Jim Goldman
Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone? - Tech Check with Jim Goldman
cnbc.com — 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 the company. My source says that the new device falls under the codename ... (more) Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone?  ...
Price Moves for Zune 3.0
zuneinsider.com — 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 ... (more) Price Moves for Zune 3.0
Microsoft dropping Zune prices to edge iPod
Microsoft dropping Zune prices to edge iPod
electronista.com — Just two months after introducing its third-generation Zune platform, Microsoft is already dropping prices on its flash-based models to improve their competitiveness, the company's Zune marketing director Adam Sohn has confirmed in an interview on ... (more) Microsoft dropping Zune prices to edge iPod
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Microsoft Zune prices dropping just in time for the holidays
CrunchGear — Microsoft introduced the third generation Zune two months ago and rolled out the 3.1 update today, but electronista has just confirmed that the Zune is dropping in price. How much you ask? The 4GB is getting the biggest drop and will end up with a new MSRP of $99 while the 8GB will now sell for $139. The large-ish 16GB flavor is dropping by $20 to $179. All these prices should go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, as the iPod vs Zune wars heat back up. The 4GB Zune is tempting now.

Microsoft reduz preços do Zune; lança update 3.1 e veicula novo comercial
MacMagazine — Dois meses depois de lançar a 3ª geração do Zune, a Microsoft disponibilizou ainda ontem sua versão 3.1 e confirmou uma redução nos preços dos aparelhos. O modelo de 4GB é o que obteve o maior desconto: sairá por US$99 (antes, era US$119), enquanto o de 8GB passa a custar US$139 (de US$149). O maior de todos, com 16GB de capacidade, cai de US$199 para US$179. Alguns acessórios também receberam reajustes de preços. (...) (...) Continue lendo Microsoft reduz preços do Zune; lança update 3.1 e ...

Zune Pass now lets you keep 10 tracks per month
CrunchGear — Man, Zunes are getting to be sweeter deals by the minute. The prices just dropped, an update with free games and stuff just hit, and now the $15 Zune Pass that lets you listen to as much music as you want also lets you keep 10 tracks a month. If you’re looking to buy a new media player this holiday season, Zunes are looking better and better.

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Is this the Zune HD?
engadget.com 4/10/2009 — Uh. Looks like something is happening -- big time -- in Zune land. We present what might possibly be your first look at, yes... the Zune HD. More pictures on the way... [Thanks, Anonymous tipster] Is this the Zune HD? originally appeared on ...
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Microsoft Announces the Expansion of the Zune Entertainment Service to New Platform and Markets; Confirms New Zune HD Portable Media Player: Premium Zune digital entertainment service to be available internationally on Xbox LIVE.
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electronista.com 4/11/2009 — A marketing campaign has leaked tonight through Engadget that appears to confirm the existence of the first touchscreen Zune. Titled Zune HD, little is known about the device other than that it appears to embrace the same philosophy as the iPod ...
Zune HD Revealed by Microsoft
gadgetvenue.com 5/29/2009 — Zune HD Revealed by Microsoft Finally, some details of Microsoft’s next Zune have been released. The device will be named the Zune HD and will feature a number of changes such as a new OLED screen. The HD aspect of the device is ...
A look at artists who have worked with Zune (AP)Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 11/17/2008
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Zune could lend Microsoft a rare rhythm infusion (AP)Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 11/17/2008
AP - A video for the title track on hip-hop veteran Common's forthcoming album, "Universal Mind Control," begins with a digital music player pulsing to the beat. The viewer is pulled through the screen into the gadget's guts, where the cool, ...
Zune Prices drop just in Time for Holiday ShoppingI4U News 11/19/2008
Microsoft cuts the prices of the flash based Zune players by big margins in time for the Holidays. The 4GB Zune drops below $100 for instance from $129.99. Microsoft is not cutting the price all of the three flash Zune players by the same ...
Microsoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunes (AP)Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 11/20/2008
AP - Microsoft Corp. is giving an early holiday gift to people who pay for all-you-can-listen access to the Zune digital music store: 10 songs to keep each month, included in the $14.99 monthly subscription fee.
Microsoft modifies Zune subscription model (Reuters)Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 11/20/2008
Reuters - Microsoft Corp on Thursday announced a new music subscription plan for owners of its Zune players, which would allow them to keep 10 tracks per month and add them to their permanent collection.