May 24th, 1:05 am
Zune Video: How to Sync Groups
Good video from Zune Thoughts.
May 24th, 1:02 am
Duran Duran in Zune Marketplace
From our friends at ZuneInsider:
Duran Duran has created an exclusive video podcast series that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the band’s latest album Red Carpet Massacre, as well as a glimpse of the creative process surrounding the video “Falling Down.”
Full details here.
May 24th, 12:59 am
Zune Commercial - Music Is Life
Here is a new Zune Commercial titles Music is Life.
May 24th, 12:55 am
GameStop stops selling Zune
GameStop has announced that it will stop selling the Microsoft Zune and accessories from its 4,500 store locations. Apparently, people that buy games from GameStop are not buying the Zune player. Also, there is not much money to be made in after GameStop sells a Zune since all of the services are sold through the Zune Marketplace. Simply selling Zunes and accessories is not enough of a margin to hold Zune in stock.
GameStop will continue to sell the Zune online, but only until their supply of Zunes run out. It can’t be gret news for Microsoft.
May 14th, 5:35 pm
Zune Firmware 2.5
If you haven’t updated yet, I recommend that you update to the newest Zune Firmware 2.5. There are a lot of great updates with this firmware. The major upgrades effect your experience with the Zune Marketplace (Video, etc), video playing and social aspects. Simply go to Zune.net and upgrade from there. Here is a general list of new features.
Zune Firmware 2.5 Update
- Video Marketplace
- Social Aspect
- Synch Zune Cards
- Auto Playlists
- TV Show Download Capability
- Zune Reminders
- Sync Groups
- Genre Browsing
- Video Browsing
- Gapless Playback
- Reputation Badges
- Windows Live “Now Playingâ€
- Search Friends By Real Name
- Instant Friends
- User Reviews for Album and Artists
May 13th, 4:28 pm
Microsoft sells 2 million Zunes
Microsoft has increased their market share of the MP3 market from 3% to 4% selling 2 million Zune since November, 2006. Apple’s iPod dropped 1%, but still makes 71% and remains the clear leader in the MP3 market. I would expect Microsoft to have sold well over 3 million Zune by the end of the 2008 holiday season making the WiFi an option. There are still not enough Zunes out there to expect to bump into other Zune users daily. Hopefully, a year from now there will be 3-4 million Zune users and finding other Zune users to share music with will be a reality.
Apr 30th, 6:39 pm
Zune coming to Canada this summer?
It appears the wheels are turning to get the Microsoft Zune into Canada. A marketing firm called CIM (Consumer Impact Marketing) has let the cat out of the bag by placing a help wanted ad on Craig’s List in Vancouver:
Reply to: loana.morgan@cimweb.com
Date: 2008-04-28, 10:15AM PDTCIM (Consumer Impact Marketing) is Canada’s leading 3rd Party Marketing company and one of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companiesâ€. We are excited to announce that once again we have an awesome employment opportunity for early summer 2008!
We are currently seeking a Full-time Coordinator to represent our client Microsoft on their launch of ZUNE in the Canadian marketplace.
Requirements:
* Strong communication, organizational and computer skills
* Experience in merchandising and administation
* Must have a positive attitude, team oriented and have strong leadership skills.
* Must be willing to work 40 hours per week from May 12th-June 20thLocation:
VancouverIf you think you can work hard, play hard, and have fun at both, APPLY NOW!
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted, and we thank you for your submission in advance.
CIM…a FUN place to work!
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: To be negotiated
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Looks like good news for Canadians!
