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  • My Zune is alive

    While some people are waking up with a hangover, Zune 30 owners are rejoicing that their Zunes have come back to life. I tested mine this morning and it’s 100% working now. What looked like a terminal issue for Zunes all over the world turns out was just a problem for one day. I let mine drain the battery...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 01-01-2009
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  • Zune 30gb going a bit funny

    It would seem that “a bunch” of Zune 30s are going kaput this morning everywhere, Tech Crunch is reporting. There’s a fix that I’ve read a couple of times that involves reseating a wire going to the battery. If you’re going to give that a go, you best go get one of these...
    Posted to Simon's Digital Lifestyle Blog by simonster on 12-31-2008
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  • 30GB Zunes die all around the world

    I thought it was just my Zune but apparently not (and here ), reports are coming in of the 30GB version of the Zunes locking up and then no rebooting. Mine is total locked nothing I can do with, I hope there is a way of fixing it as I have about 30 hours of flying next week. It looks like some kind of...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 12-31-2008
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  • Zune MixView now online!

    When the new Zune 3 firmware was released, one of the coolest new features was something called Mixview, which is a unique visualization of your music. In Mixview, you can select an artist, album, or Zune Card and see a visual mosaic of related music and listeners. As you click on the mosaic, you’ll...
    Posted to Stuart's Blog by cw-kid on 12-19-2008
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  • Microsoft Announces New Zune Pass Music Subscription Model

    It’s a shame you can’t access the new model outside of the US or Canada as I would consider subscribing.   Microsoft Announces New Zune Pass Music Subscription Model REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 19, 2008 — Zune, Microsoft Corp.’s digital music and entertainment service, today announced landmark agreements...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-20-2008
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  • Zune 3.1 Firmware and Software Released Today

    Last week I talked about the Zune 3.0 update with ZuneThoughts.com ’s Jason Dunn and today Jason has details of the Zune 3.1 update .  The Zune now has 3 news games and multi-player Texas Hold 'Em. The news games are: Checkers: "Checkers - the eternal strategy challenge you can learn in...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-18-2008
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  • The Media Center Show #181 – Jason Dunn on the Zune

    Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking Jason Dunn from ZuneThoughts.com a great resource for Zune owners. Earlier this year the Zune firmware and software was updated and I talk to Jason about what’s new on the Zune devices and the updated Zune desktop software. I also have your email and a roundup...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-13-2008
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  • ZuneOriginals Gets New Designs

    The Zune customization web site ZuneOriginals.net recently added 46 new designs just in time for the holiday season. The new designs include a Zodiac series featuring both Eastern and Western astrology-related artwork from two different artists. Full Article
    Posted to Stuart's Blog by cw-kid on 11-08-2008
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  • Zune and Univision Online Launch One-Stop Music Download Offering

    Two industry leaders partner to deliver most comprehensive music subscription service via Spanish-language Web site. Related Links Microsoft Resources: • Zune Press Web site Other Resources: • Univision Spanish-language Web site • Univision Online Web site Editor’s note, October...
    Posted to Stuart's Blog by cw-kid on 11-04-2008
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  • Zune 3.0 fixes TV Feature Pack Zune Sync Issue

    I updated my Zune software today to the new 3.0 release and I was pleased to see it has enabled syncing of recorded TV files from TV Feature Pack with the Zune. Since TV Feature Pack was installed I was unable to sync any TV shows with my Zune as the TV format had changed from DVR-MS to WTV and was a...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 09-16-2008
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  • Zune Brings Powerful New Entertainment Features to Every Zune Portable Media Player With Software Release

    I have just updated my Zune to the 3.0 software and so far it’s looking good. I am impressed that Microsoft are still supporting the original Zunes with the latest OS update, I am not sure that I will play many games on my Zune but it’s nice to have the option. Micosoft also announced that Zune users...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 09-16-2008
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  • See the winner of Microsoft's Digital Home Makeover Competition

    Back in March Microsoft announced a competition to win a digital home makeover complete with Media Center and Extenders. Microsoft have announced the winner and produced a video of the makeover. The home is now powered by Windows Media Center, Extenders, Zunes, Windows Home Server and big TVs To enter...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 09-16-2008
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  • Zune Takes Music Discovery to the Next Level With New Ways to Find and Access Digital Music

    While we still wait for integration between Zune, Windows Home Server and Windows Media Center to come Microsoft have updated the Zune with new models and new features. No details on when or if the Zune will get a UK launch:   Zune Takes Music Discovery to the Next Level With New Ways to Find and...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 09-08-2008
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  • Win my Zune!

    I decided to donate my Zune 2, 8 gig for this competition. This is MY actual zune, i've been using since release with a custom engraving. The grand prize is an XBox 360 Elite and other prizes will include Media Center software and my Zune. So what are you waiting for!?, get your camera out and lets see...
    Posted to Microsoft Coder's Media Life by SteveLindsay on 03-19-2008
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  • Missing Remote on Wireless Zune Syncing

    One of my favourite features of my Zune is the podcast syncing and Alan at Missing Remotes is just getting in to wireless syncing. Alan's Tip of the day is using a dock and wireless syncing to get podcasts automatically down to the Zune. Alan is also asking for podcast recommendations, any suggestions...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 03-04-2008
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  • Zune + Windows Mobile = Better Together?

    It maybe a few years to late but on the Windows Mobile blog the team are asking how Windows Mobile and Zune can work together. It's great that they are asking but I can't help thinking that this is something that should have been done before the iPhone came out. Maybe it could be good to ditch the Mobile...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 02-26-2008
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  • Microsoft announces games for Zune via XNA Studio

    Does anybody want to play games on their Zune? Not sure I am that bothered about playing games on my Zune I mainly use it the car for listening to podcasts and music, but I think its great that Microsoft are opening up the platform with XNA Studio Microsoft announces games for Zune via XNA Studio - Engadget...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 02-21-2008
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  • The Digital Lifestyle.com Video Show - Zune and Media Center Recorded TV

    The Digital Lifestyle.com video show is sponsored by Embedded Automation I love the new Zune update and one of my favorite features is the easy syncing of Recorded TV from Media Center. So in this video I take a look at how the feature works and what it looks like on the Zune. There are a couple of minor...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-15-2007
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  • Suggest The Media Center Show for addition to the Zune Marketplace

    If you would like to see The Media Center Show in the Zune Podcast directory please go to the Podcast section of the marketplace and click on "suggest a podcast" then copy and past the show RSS feed . It would be great to get the show in to on to the marketplace and to see if user request are...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-15-2007
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  • Zune Recorded TV Sync Speed

    The new Zune software syncs Recorded TV without the need for any 3rd party software, one of the question I have been asked is how long it takes to sync TV files with the Zune So I thought I would try a real world test. I picked on a movie I had recorded (The After Tomorrow), this was recorded with Windows...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-13-2007
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  • First impressions of the new Zune software

    As a Zune and Windows Media Center owner I have eagerly waiting the new Zune software with its promise of improved Recorded TV and podcast support. As the upgrade is available on Zune.net today I downloaded it and kicked the install off. After about 10 minutes the software was installed and it was up...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-13-2007
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  • Zunethoughts looks a the new Zunes

    If you itching to find out what the new Zune firmware and software looks like head over to Zunethoughts.com . Jason Dunn has posted videos on unboxing, the new software, the v2 firmware and upgrading a v1 Zune. I can't wait to get my hands on the new update. Jason does not go in to very much detail on...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-12-2007
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  • V2 Zune Software Media Center functions only work with Vista

    While we wait for the new Zune software to arrive Jason Dunn on ZuneThoughts.com noticed that to get the new Media Center TV show synchronization features you must be running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate edition, so no XP support. I wonder how many Zune users are running XP Media Center? Personally...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-09-2007
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  • Get your DVDs and videos on to your Zune

    Over on TheDigitalLifestyle.com forums raindyrain has posted two guides on how to get DVDs and video on to your Zune. Since getting a Zune I have wanted to get more content on to it, and have some success with ZuneTVWatcher and have managed to get DVD content on to it using DVDtoWMV and then Windows...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 11-03-2007
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  • I got a Zune!

    This week I picked up a Zune (or Zune 30 as its going to be called). Zunes are not available in the UK but I had the opportunity to get this one and took it. Most readers will know about the Zune but I thought I would write down some of my first impressions. The first thing you notice is that the packaging...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 10-09-2007
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  • New Zunes sync with Media Center

    Good news on the Zune front. It looks like the new Zunes announced yesterday will have video sync support for Windows Media Center (which should have been in the product from day one!). At least it means that you don't need any 3rd party products to sync TV with a Zune , this would be a feature that...
    Posted to Ian Dixon's Blog by Ian Dixon on 10-03-2007
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