Archive for October, 2007

Gigs & Bytes: Zune Boon (POLLSTAR)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 4:07 pm

When Apple introduced the iPod in 2001, third-party manufacturers quickly brought to market various accessories for what would be the world's most popular personal music player.

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The Zune Universe Expands, Where’s The Bling? (InformationWeek)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 3:36 pm

If Microsoft wants to even catch a sliver of iPod's market share, it's going to have to build up its base of third-party accessories for its Zune music player... Oh wait. That's just what they did this week.

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Microsoft Announces Availability of New Zune Accessories at Retail (PDA Buyer’s Guide)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 11:26 am

Microsoft today announced the retail availability of new accessories for its digital media player, Zune. The new first- and third-party accessories will usher in the next generation of Zune digital media players, which will be on shelves Nov. 13. ...

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Microsoft says Zune Accessories available at Retail (I4U)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 10:32 am

The new generation of Zune players is not shipping for another two weeks, but Microsoft already talks about that the new Zune accessories are available. Currently Microsoft is working directly with 23 accessory partners to ensure customers have a numb...

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BBC says iPlayer criticism unfair (ZDNet UK)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 5:42 am

The head of the BBC's Future Media and Technology unit has said launching the iPlayer on the Windows XP platform only was 'never the plan'

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Zune gets 1-Click Podcast Subscriptions (Addict 3D)

Wednesday 31 October 2007 @ 2:15 am

Podcasters can now plan to display a Zune icon or chicklet graphic on their websites to enable an easy “1-Click Podcast Subscription” process for podcast listeners or viewers.

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Silicon Motion Announces Third Quarter Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2007: Sales & Net Income Set New … (FinanzNachrichten)

Tuesday 30 October 2007 @ 8:20 pm

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Motion Technology ( Nachrichten ) Corporation (Nasdaq: SIMO; "the Company") today announced its third quarter 2007 financial results.

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Rhapsody (Fall 2007) (PC Magazine)

Tuesday 30 October 2007 @ 6:17 pm

With its new Web-based player and plenty of forward-thinking features, this music-subscription service hits all the right notes. ... As for Microsoft's Zune Pass, an overhaul rolls out next month, but for now it's a tepid, half-baked service only a Zune owner could love.

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Posted in Zune, Zune Marketplace

Microsoft Announces Availability of New Zune Accessories at Retail (The San Francisco Examiner)

Tuesday 30 October 2007 @ 2:28 pm

REDMOND, Wash. ( Map ) - REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the retail availability of new accessories for its innovative digital media player, Zune. The new first- and third-party accessories will usher in the next generation of Zune digital media players, which will be on shelves Nov. 13 .

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Zune 80 passes FCC! (Addict 3D)

Tuesday 30 October 2007 @ 2:14 pm

The new Zune 80 has hit and passed the FCC and its rigorous series of emissions tests. Unfortunately you won't see the usual slightly beat up shots in the documents this time ...

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Posted in Zune, Zune 2