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Zune Insider: Entertainment - Comedy
Zune Insider: Entertainment - Comedy
The Zune Insider audio podcast is hosted by Zune staffers Jessica Zahn and Matt Akers. This podcast is an inside view into the Microsoft Zune team and will cover everything from music to devices and will feature exclusive interviews with fans, artists and team members.
Interview with the Zune source
Interview with the Zune source
neowin.net — In May, after months of anticipation and rumors, Microsoft finally confirmed the existence of the Zune HD.... The official confirmation was more or less a "let's get this out of the way for E3" move. Microsoft wanted to be sure the Xbox 360 and its ... (more) Interview with the Zune source
Rumor: Zune HD Comes in 16/32GB Sizes, Launches September 8 [Zune Hd]
Rumor: Zune HD Comes in 16/32GB Sizes, Launches September 8 [Zune Hd]
gizmodo.com — 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. We already knew that the HD has Nvidia's ... (more) Rumor: Zune HD Comes in 16/32GB Sizes, Launches ...
Zune HD uses NVIDIA Tegra processor - confirmed
Zune HD uses NVIDIA Tegra processor - confirmed
pcper.com — There is a lot of news circulating today about some rumors of the new Zune HD using... the NVIDIA Tegra processor. Several websites have been following the rumor, that started at donanimhaber.com, but apparently no one can confirm whether or not ... (more) Zune HD uses NVIDIA Tegra processor - confirmed
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Zune HD has a Tegra processor, confirms official Zune podcast
Engadget — ... You can stop wondering what exactly is powering the new Zune HD. On the official Zune Insider podcast, host Matt Akers confirmed the rumors: yep, it's rocking a Tegra. No surprise, that announcement came with a heap of praise for NVIDIA's chip, so much ...

Zune HD confirmed to use NVIDIA Tegra
SlashGear — ... Microsoft have confirmed that their upcoming Zune HD touchscreen PMP will use NVIDIA’s high-definition capable Tegra chipset.  Speaking in the official Zune Insider podcast, product team member and show host Matt Akers revealed that ...

Microsoft confirms Zune HD to have Nvidia Tegra Chipset
COGADGET — ... Microsoft has officially confirmed that their new Zune HD touchscreen portable media player will sport Nvidia’s High Definition capable Tegra chipset. The news came from the official Zune Insider podcast by Zune HD’s product team member and show host Matt Akers. He told that the new Zune HD will have much better battery life, good graphics accerlation and termed the new Zune HD as “a little laptop in your hand”. There are rumors that Microsoft will be releasing Zune HD in September. We have to wait and see how far these claims are true when Zune HD ...

Come and get your Zune Insider podcast #34!
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... week, kiddos! First, Matt and I talk about what September 15 is going to be like (for us, on the inside!). Then we talk to Adria, our retail maven, about the Zune HD and Best Buy events last weekend. In a first for us, we have two guests on the same show! Charlie from the Zune Social team comes in and plays a song for us. And as always, we talk about music and video and give the love to our listeners! Go get it here or listen now from the Zune Insider Podcast page at ...

Zune Insider Podcast #35 is LIVE!!!
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... This week we chat about software, and of course, the Zune HD. I found some sweet desktop backgrounds and I share those with you (go to www.zunecards.net ). We talk about random airline experiences, we answer lots of tweets from the community, Jessica interviews the kids (literally, and they are awesome!) from Omni Tech News, and then we have the always popular and extremely random chat about music and videos. Yes! Go get it here or listen now from the Zune Insider Podcast page at ...

Zune Insider Podcast #36 is ALIVE!!!
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... than just live, right? Of course it does! Welcome to the highlight of your week, the newest installment of the Zune Insider Podcast! This week we stimulate your aural senses by talking about software development and deployment, some cool tidbits about the Zune HD, and of course the many somewhat organized pieces of randomness that you have come to expect from this epic audio journey that we take you on every week. Go get it here or listen now from the Zune Insider Podcast page at ...

Zune Insider Podcast #38 is in the house!
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... Zune 4.0 is finally here! This week we talk about the new Zune release and some sweet new software features we implemented based on your feedback. We also take a trip through the Zune 4.0 launch party and ambush some Zune party-goers. New contest! Send us your best "mix tape" playlist using the new playlist send feature. Winner (randomly chosen) will get a Zune HD frisbee! (exciting!) Go get it here or listen now from the Zune Insider Podcast page at ...

What you've been waiting for: Zune Insider podcast #39
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... I mean, because it's totally funny to me. This week, Matt and I talk about what's been happening since the launch of Zune 4.0. Brian tries to sneak into "the studio," but we catch him and put him on the spot. We talk about Zune Originals, some of the issues we've been seeing at the zune.net forums, and the playlists you all sent us last week! And as always, we touch on the latest and greatest in music and video. Go get it here or listen now from the Zune Insider Podcast page at ...

Zune Insider Podcast 40: Smart DJ & Matt is MIA
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... (24:15), Sending Playlists (26:45), Paul talks about some music from Zune music marketplace (27:40), Best of Horror movie selection, new movie previews, watch the free episode premiere of Dexter and Californication in the streaming podcast marketplace on our website (29:00) . The mp3 file is 22.6 MB and runs for a 33 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 41: Zune.net Media Player & Matt is Back
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... helped build the Zune.net media player - built to use Silverlight (8:15), New Windows Phone 6.5 is out (18:30), Movie/Video store dude Paul Davidson deserves a raise (21:00), We just signed a deal for movies with Sony (21:30), Movies in Zune Marketplace (22:00), New music talk (24:00).  The mp3 file is 23 MB and runs for a 32 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 42: LOLcats and Getting Support
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... - 6:32). Interview with Caesar Filori from Wideband Network (7:29 - 18:38). We talk Zune.net support forums, how to get support, and address a couple of issues (19:46 - 30:22). Matt gives some shouts out! (30:23 - 33:20). Jessica talks about some new music she recently found (33:21 - 35:02).  The mp3 file is 25 MB and runs for a 36 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 43: Zune Video Podcasts Launch in Win 7 Media Center
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... Opening of the Microsoft Store (15:00 – 17:54).  Matt and Jessica talk about going to the Consumer Electronics Show (17:54 – 19:20). Answering user questions (17:54 – 27:50. Music users sent (27:50 – 30:45). Video in Marketplace same day as on DVD (30:45 – 34:56). The mp3 file is 24 MB and runs for a 35 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 43: Zune Video Podcasts Launch in Win 7 Media Center
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... Opening of the Microsoft Store (15:00 – 17:54).  Matt and Jessica talk about going to the Consumer Electronics Show (17:54 – 19:20). Answering user questions (17:54 – 27:50. Music users sent (27:50 – 30:45). Video in Marketplace same day as on DVD (30:45 – 34:56). The mp3 file is 24 MB and runs for a 35 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 44: Zune Device Team Fun & Shocktober
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... team (2:20  - 12:40). We discuss what the device team does for fun and their music preferences (12:40 – 19:35). We talk about Shocktober TV and Shocktober Music pages  (19:35 – 25:00). Music users sent us and what we’re listening to (25:00 - 27:02). The mp3 file is 19 MB and runs for a 27 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 45: Zune on Xbox & Zune HD Surprise
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... extra info: (5:10 - 11:23), A few user questions answered: (11:30 - 14:20), A surprise for Zune HD owners! (14:25 - 16:20), Matt and other Halloween action, including a Zune pumpkin! (17:04 - 19:02), New videos in the Marketplace! (19:05 - 21:40), Music and shout outs! (21:45 - 27:11).  The mp3 file is 18.6 MB and runs for a 27 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 46: Zune HD Firmware Update & New 3D Apps
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... HD firmware 4.3 update and new 3D game Apps : (4:30 - 17:55), Tweets and listener questions : (18:30 - 21:45), Music and Shout outs! : (21:50 - 23:38), New Movies and TV shows in Zune, Star Trek Movie is coming to Zune on Xbox: (23:37 - 25:02), Say Booyah: (25:05 - 25:50).  The mp3 file is 17.8 MB and runs for a 26 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Zune Insider Podcast 47: Zune on Xbox & Twitter and Facebook on Zune HD
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... – 18:30);  Speaking of booyah, an original song from Ryan Xristopher sampling Jessica’s voice: (18:31 – 24:20);  Music, video, user shout outs and user questions : (24:21 – 36:15),  Matt discusses battling 50 Cent and being an auctioneer (36:15 -38:51). The mp3 file is 26.6 MB and runs for a 39 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it ...

Limited Edition Magenta Pink and Orange Zune 30s
Anything But iPod — ... nearly completing the ship gift Zune. I think the only one that remains is the Zune 16 Citron- a yellow Zune that popped up when the first flash Zunes were released. The only person I know who has one is Co-host of ZuneInsider Podcast, ...

Zune Insider Podcast 48: From the Chopper to the Trail...and a give away
Official Zune Insider Blog — ... 36:14); Can you turn off life and go walkabout? (36:25 to 37:52); Make a minty boost! (37:54); Skipdeez apologizes for being lame about his inbox and turning off the internets (38:15 to 39:45); Is Skipdeez also lame for listening to David Guetta, or pretending to be a beatnick? (40:36 to end) The mp3 file is 29.7 MB and runs for a 43 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in Zune 4.0 software here.  Download the audio file directly here - Stream it   ...

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