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Zune TV Spot featuring Common and Mixview (video)
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Microsoft's Zune To Evolve Into New "Pink" Smart Phone? - Tech Check with Jim Goldman
cnbc.com - 11/26/2008
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?  ...

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Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!
zuneinsider.com - 11/18/2008
Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!
— zuneinsider.com — The team has been doing a little extra work heading into the holiday season; in fact this week is a busy one. You are going to see some pretty cool things coming for Zune that we thinks you'll enjoy…Aside from the sweet Common commercial ... (more) Zune 3.1: Update Your Zune!

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zuneinsider.com - 11/18/2008
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

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Gizmodo:  Zune Spec Ad Is Gross and NSFW, But At Least It's Memorable [Clips]

D' Technology Weblog:  Zune 3.1 update; $99 Zune; new Zune commercials

Addicted to Digital Media:  Zune Software Updated, Price Drop for Holidays

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Zune Spec Ad Is Gross and NSFW, But At Least It's Memorable [Clips]
Gizmodo — See this ad right here? It's the Zune's latest TV spot, which debuted last night during Heroes. Needless to say, it has a generic look that could be for anyone. (Personally, I thought it was another Blackberry ad at first glance). There is an alternative. And it was produced by Sibling Rivalry on spec (as in, it's NOT associated in any way with the Zune or Microsoft). The ad is shamelessly, sickeningly graphic without a real message that I can decipher. But I have a sinking feeling that I'll never, ever forget it...no matter how hard I try: ...

Zune 3.1 update; $99 Zune; new Zune commercials
D' Technology Weblog — Microsoft dropped the price of its flash-based Zune music players and accessory in the US and Canada, as it heads into the holiday shopping season. The most eye-catching price is $99.99 for the 4GB Zune player — a $30 decrease from the previous level. Microsoft has also released a Zune software update, with new games that you can download the software for free at www.zune.net. And the company’s new Zune commercials also debuted. Source:→ Todd Bishop ...

Zune Software Updated, Price Drop for Holidays
Addicted to Digital Media — Hot on the heels of releasing the Zune 3.0 release in September, the Zune team went into full swing this week for the holiday season: Starting with a new Zune TV spot during Monday night's episode of Heroes.  The ad is funky and features crossover DJ/Artist Common and featuring the Mixview feature I'm officially addicted to for exploring new artists.  Apparently we'll be seeing the ad during NFL games, and a lot of playtime on MTV networks. Then came the Zune 3.1 update on Tuesday.  Three new games: Checkers, Sudoku, and ...

New Zune 3.1 Video
Geek In Disguise — Lovin’ the new Zune video to support the 3.1 software release. Afrika Bambaataa – what a blast from the past!

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Zune Originals Adds New Artwork for Consumers to Customize Their Zune: Zune offers unique one-stop shopping experience for the holidays.
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Rumor Smash: No Zune Phone at CES
gizmodo.com 12/16/2008 — Sorry dudes. Just it first hand from Brian Seitz, Group Manager of Zune: "No Zune phone at CES." Well, at least no Zune Phone as we're hearing it. A few days ago, some analysts stirred up the rumors of a Zune specific piece of hardware this week, ...
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A look at artists who have worked with Zune (AP) — Yahoo! News: Personal Technology 11/17/2008
AP - Microsoft is positioning the Zune as a music lover's device, in part by promoting artists and giving Zune users access to original interviews and free or discounted music. Some musicians who have teamed with Zune:
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 Shopping — I4U 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.
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