Zune - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

Encode360 2.03

10 Oct 2008 23:31:00 PDT

to high quality WMVs which can be played by the X-Box 360 or the Microsoft Zune device. CHANGE: K-Lite install options changed to work with AVC/AAC formats without the need ...

Original story at Music Industry Today .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Linkification v8

10 Oct 2008 23:16:00 PDT

Written by RedJungle
General / Neat Stuff: Development: Installing VisualSVN Subversion - guide to getting SVN version control up and running. An Introduction to the Microsoft Web Platform Installer - Get up and developing quickly with .Net. Also covered by Scott Hanselman over here too.

Original story at Geekzone .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Listen To This! The Great JAMM Portable Media Player Showdown. Part 1: Introduction

10 Oct 2008 21:30:36 PDT

Written by dgoldring
© dgoldring for Just Another Mobile Monday, 2008. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: creative zen, iPod, just another mobile monday, listen to this!, Nano, Portable Media Players, Samsung, sandisk sansa, sony, Zune

Original story at Just Another Mobile Monday .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Check out a couple of new Zune Social features

10 Oct 2008 00:52:53 PDT

Written by Jessica Zahn
lt;p>Hey folks! We just this week released a couple of new features, and would love you to check them out! First, we responded to one of your common requests - How can I change my Zune Tag? Until now, the only way to change a tag has been through X...

Original story at Zune Insider .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Gears of War and (an awesome) Zune

10 Oct 2008 00:52:53 PDT

Written by Cesar Menendez
lt;p>If you haven’t seen yet, Zune will be releasing a special edition of the Zune 120 to celebrate the launch of what is sure to be an awesome game! Zune Gears of War 2 Special Edition will feature a laser-etched Crimson Omen, along with some special Ge...

Original story at Zune Insider .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Zune 3.0

10 Oct 2008 00:32:00 PDT

Microsoft not only had to create a great MP3 player; it also had to create a ... Design In 2006, the first version of Zune software was little more than a rebranding ...

Original story at Music Industry Today .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Zune news and blogs - October 11, 2008

11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Zune news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Rumored: Microsoft to Purchase RIM -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Wizzard Media Launches WizzardX A Highly Targeted Action Sports Video Channel -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Triple Play Moving to Quintuple Play? -- from VoIP & Gadgets Blog
• Inspiretech recently released their new car charger for the popular Zune 30GB music player -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Inspiretech offers new accessories for the Microsoft Zune player. -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Giz Explains: Illustrated Guide to Smartphone OSes -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Microsoft Kicks Off Competition for Developers Who 'Dare to Dream Different' -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• iRiver Announces New Media Player With OLED Touch-screen -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Windows mobile to come with added Zune -- from Music Industry Today: Zune News
• Giz Explains: Illustrated Guide to Smartphone OSes -- by matt buchanan from Gizmodo: Windows Mobile

See complete Zune news, blog, video, and photo coverage at Boxxet.

Woz says the iPod will "die out after a while" like radios and Walkmans

07 Oct 2008 17:04:00 PDT

Written by Nilay Patel
Walkmans and radios were standalone products that didn't really change over time, while the iPod is clearly evolving into a compelling standalone computing platform -- and it's tied to iTunes, which, hate it or love it, is the most popular content store out there. Sure, things could chan...

Original story at Engadget .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Sammy The Snake: An XNA game for the Zune

06 Oct 2008 11:06:00 PDT

Written by Coding4Fun

Original story at MSDN Blogs .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Microsoft Zune Review

01 Oct 2008 18:22:39 PDT

- by Eric Dahl - What will it take to beat Apple's iPod at its own game? Microsoft is betting that its $250 Zune--a 30GB, Wi-Fi-equipped music and video ... Creative Zen Nano Plus Review PC World all 6 news articles

Original story at PC World .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Wee-Fi: CSIRO Wins Patent Appeal; Zune-Fi in SF; Kodak ESP 9

28 Sep 2008 17:20:24 PDT

Australian tech office wins appeal: Buffalo sinks further into the hole as it loses its appeal against a judgement over its use of what the Australian CSIRO technical agency asserts is its patented technology used in all 802.11 implementations. The case, in the patent-holder-friendly U...

Original story at Wi-Fi Networking News .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Microsoft’s Crummy Monday: No Zune or Xbox Live for 24+ Hours

27 Sep 2008 14:17:47 PDT

Written by Paul Glazowski
Windows Live Messenger Arrives on XBox Micrsoft Xbox Wants BBC Content Microsoft Wants to Rule the Media World Too Microsoft Prepares to Launch Second Generation Zune Zune 2nd Generation Unveiled Is The Microsoft Zune Still Failing?

Original story at Mashable! .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Opinion: Zune 3.0 Software

18 Sep 2008 18:27:36 PDT

Written by frysoft
Overall, there's more good than bad to be found in the Zune 3.0 Fall Update. Picks and FM Tagging are neat, but picks are not a new idea, and the Tagging is a bit rough around the edges. The addition of the Wi-Fi Marketplace further establishes Zune's spot, in my opinion, as the best non-touchscr...

Original story at frylife (WordPress) .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Microsoft Zune 3.0 Software Review

17 Sep 2008 21:00:00 PDT

Written by Adrian Covert
Though Microsoft left their new Zune hardware relatively untouched, the firmware and corresponding software got a few nice upgrades that add a bit of functionality. In the firmware, Marketplace is now available over Wi-Fi, while FM Tagging lets you mark songs you hear on the FM Tuner, an...

Original story at Gizmodo .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Yep, We're Doing Those Things

11 Sep 2008 11:20:05 PDT

Written by Cesar Menendez
Another feature that will take advantage of wireless capabilities is the ability to browse, stream, buy and download from Zune Marketplace on the device. When you are connected to a wireless network, you can check out the top hits, newest release or even search for your favorite artist wi...

Original story at Zune Insider .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Linkpost | 9.9.2008

09 Sep 2008 05:35:48 PDT

Written by Dwight
• Microsoft confirms Zune details and New Zunes arrive early with WiFi downloads, FM song tagging -- New Zunes are launched the day before Apple announces its new iPods. • Should Microsoft get into the PC hardware business? -- Would you buy a computer with Microsoft-built hardware?

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

How to get a Zune 3G for $0

08 Sep 2008 15:11:00 PDT

Written by Donald Bell
Just like last year's free update for first-gen Zune owners, Microsoft has confirmed that all existing Zune owners will get a free third-generation firmware upgrade once the product sees its official launch on September 16th. Not "Apple free"--but "free" as in zero-cost.

Original story at 17938_105(news.cnet.com) .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Opinion: Windows Mobile Out of Place at Microsoft's Party?

20 May 2008 21:56:00 PDT

Written by Jon Westfall
It's been a week of technological upgrades for me in the Entertainment realm. Prior to Saturday, the last console system I'd owned was 8-bit Nintendo, my smartphone was my only music player that was updated (as I'd outgrown my 30 GB Zune and my 60 GB iPod's screen was just too small anymore),...

Original story at Pocket PC Thoughts .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Opinion: Windows Mobile Out of Place at Microsoft's Party?

20 May 2008 21:56:00 PDT

Original story at Smartphone Thoughts.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

Patch: Zune v2.3 Firmware released

24 Feb 2008 01:49:35 PST

Written by Steve
Open the Zune software while the Zune device is still connected to the computer. The Zune software searches the Internet for the latest version of the firmware. If a newer version of the Zune firmware is available than the version that you have installed, a notice to update your device appea...

Original story at Zune .

View our complete collection of Patches at Boxxet: Zune Patches.

Microsoft releases official Zune diagnostic tool

20 Dec 2007 16:48:26 PST

Written by Robert Nelson
Microsoft has released an official diagnostic tool for the Zune. The tool is primarily designed for those having issues with their sync set up and it will be able to check over your troubled Zune and bundle together some data that will be given to tech support. Which should in turn help your pr...

Original story at Gadgetell .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

How To Reset Your Zune

08 Dec 2007 12:59:21 PST

Written by support@magnify.net (Magnify.net)
SeeYaZune wrote: This is a quick video tutorial on how to reset (reboot) your Microsoft Zune if it starts misbehaving... (Rated 6.85 based on 1 review.)

Original story at video.tipsdr.com .

View our complete collection of How To's at Boxxet: Zune How To's.

Microsoft Zune 30gb Now Half Price - Save $100 - Great Deal!

24 Nov 2007 01:10:21 PST

Clipped by ipodzunemp3 Microsoft Zune 30GB Now Half Price (Save $100) - Amazing Deal Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 07:56 Microsoft's Zune 30gb was just $99 for most of the day on Thanksgiving. Of course by the time most people got to Amazon.com [IMG ] to check this out at the end of the d...

Original story at clipclip .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

How To: Zune Firmware Hack For USB Drives

15 Nov 2007 13:28:09 PST

I was unaware that you couldn’t use the first-gen Zune as an external drive via USB without hacking it and now, apparently, the new firmware has locked down that hack. I wouldn’ ... it all out and now you may resume using your Zune as a USB drive. First, it’s based on the registry hack from before

Original story at D' Technology Weblog .

View our complete collection of How To's at Boxxet: Zune How To's.

Zune firmware hacked for USB drive goodness

14 Nov 2007 13:16:00 PST

Written by Sumeeth Evans
I was unaware that you couldn’t use the first-gen Zune as an external drive via USB without hacking it and now, apparently, the new firmware has locked down that hack. I wouldn’t know, I hardly used... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu.

Original story at Bink.nu .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.

Giz Interview: J Allard Calls iPod the Pong of Digital Audio (Snap!)

14 Sep 2006 13:38:23 PDT

J Allard is a big shot at Microsoft, with the official title of "Corporate Vice President and Chief XNA Architect." To us, he's the guy that woke up Microsoft to things like, um, the INTERNET. And the man who convinced Billy G. to go ahead with the Xbox. Here's a great profile of him, from Wired.

Original story at Gizmodo .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Zune.