Rumors and Speculation: Steady as She Goes

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Jreal — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:40:32 GMT

I just bought the zune av kit. in it says that the dock has a removable insert. when you touch the top it kinda moves. it does indeed. i comes out. the insert is to support new zune versions........ no rumor that a future model is to come.

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Christopher Barney — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:36:17 GMT

I Love my Zune! I use it while walking between classes. I'm very happy with my purchase, but it'd sure be nice to know if we knew more about what features we can possibly look forward to! I'm tired of hearing all my ipod using friends, (I call them the "unknowing") how the zune is nothing more than an ipod in disguise. I know you can do anything, but hey it'd be nice eh? Keep up the good work though I love my zune!

Thanks,

Chris

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Ricardo Dawkins — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:24:05 GMT

@JOHN...patent it and make 'em pay for it.

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Sw0rdf1sh — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:13:25 GMT

Cesar, I think you are doing exactly what you said you wanted to do....and you are doing it well. I come to your site for those specific reasons, and to get any juice that might be falling from the tree.

I have to drop the earful about Video now and again because I'm just that frustrated. I can understand the development and partnership processes involved, I just feel like one of the greatest features of the Zune is being left behind.

Your personal "marketing" of the music and the FMF's are fantastic. I can't wait until these new features and content will expand your capabilities.

Again, you allow us to post comments here, and I do believe you can share our thoughts with others you work with...just like you get the (tangible) info from other forums like Zunerama. It's the best way to know what your end users want/feel/need.

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cody — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:51:04 GMT

cant wait for the new firmware!!!!!!

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Jay — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:54:38 GMT

Again, thanks Zune Team........... for letting your users down again. We want more. No more bug fixes. Were looking for more features on the Marketplace and on the Zune itself.

If you want even the slightest chance to competing with Ipod, give us some unique features. Show us how the Zune and Xbox 360 can be used together and have the 360 be more than an $400 charging station. I mean, come on. Its been over 6 months and we don't even have a clock. A CLOCK!!!! Welcome to the social.... yeah right.

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admin — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:59:26 GMT

S.FL John - interesting idea - email me (info below); I'd love to hear/talk more about it.

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John in S.Florida — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:58:31 GMT

Cesar, there is definitely a need for Zune team blog for community feedback on device/service issues.

But you are right there should be much more discussion around the content. To reach a wide audience I think you need something more than a straight forward blog. I think Microsoft needs to create a Zune Community of Live Spaces. One where anyone can participate and offer up recommendations/download links for Music/Videos/Movies/Photos/Ebooks/Etc (any content type) available either on Live MarketPlace or user content loaded into Live Spaces, create gossip/commentary, provide local events calendar, sample content, etc..etc. Who are these bloggers, it could be you or I. But I think the real value will come from artists and venues creating their own spaces. So lets say I know a pub that is a great venue for new local bands..it would be great as a Zune user to sign up (to Zune Live Space) and automatically receive a refresh of the pub's Live Space blog directly to Zune. The same holds true if I wanted to sign-up for an artist's fansite. When you get down to it...Zune isn't just about a device or technology, its also about showcasing/selling an artist and their wares (music, movies, photography, books, etc).

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Lunaclown — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:17:57 GMT

I'll take your quote out of context...

"Music culture, videos, cool band"

-Videos eh? hahaha

oh..and how about the Zune team or someone out there make additions to the themes portion of the Zune software. It comes with 3 (haze, night and amber) but it would be super cool if you had more options that changed more than just the background (ie fonts , sounds etc.) I'd be silly enough to actually pay for those (ie the themes I buy on the LIVE Marketplace).

anyhoo...you zune fanatics have a great day:)

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admin — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:33:42 GMT

Love all the comments coming in. I am reminded of my first official Zune blog post, dating back to July 21, 2006:

. . . "Sure, I’ll have the official word on Zune, but really, I want to make this blog about music, music culture, videos, cool bands, things like that. Ok, well, here goes."

http://zuneinsider.com/archive/2006/07/21/27.aspx

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Lunaclown — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:39:39 GMT

John in S. Florida, I'd love for some Media Center love as I'm currently using that to record my favorite shows. It sure would be nice to be able to simply sync those without transcoding them.

ZMP Freebies this Week; Tidbits

Zune Insider — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:44:57 GMT

Check out Zune Marketplace this week for a couple of freebies: "Deserter" by Matthew Dear , which in

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John in S.Florida — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:24:55 GMT

Hey Lunaclown, lets not forget Media Center..its one of Microsoft's jewels. I agree, content from either Live MarketPlace (Movies/TV) or Media Center accessible 3rd party stores like CinemaNow (Movies) must be able to sync with Zune. Its a HUGE hole in the overall entertainment platform.

Speaking of Live MarketPlace. I wish Zune wouldn't refer to the music store as Zune MarketPlace. Isn't the point to expand brand recognition around Live. Brand Microsoft's store for all content types Live MarketPlace.

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Lunaclown — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:15:16 GMT

I just look forward to the "official" announcement. Also letting me transfer the shows that I've already paid for on LIVE Marketplace easily over to the Zune would rock! It would be a great selling point for Microsoft's 360 AND the Zune!

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Jon — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:24:08 GMT

Ditto to John "I imagine existing owners (those who are more likely to read this site) aren't interested in the new Zunes as much as we're interested in hearing about new features for our existing ones."

As someone who just got into the world of podcasts I now understand the complaints about podcast support (or lack thereof)! While I love my Zune, I still can't get past the feeling that I own a product that falls way short of its potential. I think that is why we Zune owners are so into the rumors about updates!