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New Zune 16GB colors, free McDonalds WiFi
Engadget —
... 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 ...
Zune to get wireless access at McDonalds. Do you care?
CrunchGear —
The skinny: Internet provider Wayport is allowing Zune WiFi access in more than 9,800 McD’s restaurants.
Sounds great with the social networking and WiFi Marketplace, but Zune owners, would you ever view this access as something more than a novelty?
Zune owners get free WiFi as Happy Meal prize
jkOnTheRun —
... BK might have the King, but McDonald's has the Zune owners. Microsoft just announced a deal with Wayport, the Internet service provider at McDonald's, that will offers free wireless networking for Zune devices at over 9,800 locations. I don't think we'll see the fast food chain change their slogan to "Billions and billions squirted" anytime soon, but this development offers a nice value add to Microsoft's digital audio player. ...
Zune goes free at McDonald’s
Geek In Disguise —
... The Zune 3.0 software update was released today and in addition to the features I’ve mentioned here before such as tagging or downloading songs that are playing on the FM tuner, Zune users get ...
Zune Users Get Free WiFi At McDonalds
GEARFUSE —
[image] I can sum this post up in a riddle. Everyone loves riddles, especially Joker . Here it goes: If McDonalds gives Zune users WiFi for a few years for free, does anyone care? Didn’t think so. Move it along, folks. Link
McDonald's: Would You Like Free Wi-Fi for Your Zune?
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... of a major software update for Zune, allowing users to wirelessly stream, download, tag and purchase songs through Zune Marketplace, Microsoft's online music store.
Though this may sound like a promising method to attract customers to the not-so-popular Zune, Microsoft is still one step behind Apple. The partnership with McDonald's appears to copy Apple's deal with Starbucks in 2007, offering free Wi-Fi for iPod touch users to connect to the iTunes Store.
Press release [Microsoft]
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Microsoft Zune 3.0 software released: free McDonald’s WiFi
SlashGear —
... owners with a taste for fast food will also get free WiFi access when at more than 9,800 McDonalds outlets, thanks to a deal with network provider Wayport. ...
Zune software update out and Zune users to get free Wi-Fi access at McDonalds
Krunker —
... restaurant locations around the U.S.
Finally, Microsoft’s Zune Originals websites will offer online exclusive color choices for the new Zune 16 flash player including blue, red, pink and green. Zune Originals will also add 14 new custom artwork designs for customers to choose from. The new Zune 120 will sell for $249.99 while the Zune 16 will go for $199. However, if you’re an existing Zune media player owner - the updates are all FREE. Yes.. FREE.
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McDonald's and Zune Don't Mix: 'A Side of Beck with Your Burger?'
Today @ PC World —
... zune-mcdonalds.jpg If you ever went to McDonald's and felt the sudden need to have a brand new song on you Zune while stuffing french-fries in your mouth you're in luck. Thanks to a marketing partnership between McDonald's, Microsoft, and Wi-Fi provider Wayport, announced yesterday , Zune owners have fast and free access to the Internet allowing them to stream music wirelessly or buy a la carte tunes. Just don't forget to wipe those greasy hands off first before pulling your Zune out. As part of a ...
