By Redmond Gadgets on 3/29/2007

It's been a while since I last posted, I've been busy in my new position as the Microsoft Practice Manager for a large international consultancy. Today I was sitting in a meeting with Microsoft and they were all updating their Zunes. So I had to rush home and load the new firmware on my Zune.

I haven't noticed any new features, but both the software and firmware was updated. It did appear to sync a little faster from the PC, and it's reported that there are a few bug fixes. We'll have to wait to see new features though.

By Redmond Gadgets on 3/21/2007

Hook up your Zune to the TV using the new DLO Home Dock. It supports analog audio and video out so no high def watching here. It retails for $99 and is available via their website and online retailers.

Note: When clicking on to buy, I get an error.

By Redmond Gadgets on 3/14/2007

This is nice dock, unfortunately, I can't find anything on US availability. It runs about $50 (converted from Euros).

By Redmond Gadgets on 3/10/2007

Just some quick notes from the web concerning the Zune:

• The Zune team is focusing on podcast support and it will be there.
• A rumor is circulating stating that Zune version 2 will be released sometime in August this year. No word on features.

By Redmond Gadgets on 3/1/2007

According to the Zune Insider, Microsoft will be releasing an update to their firmware for the Zune. Version 1.3 of the firmware is reportably only going to contain some fixes for now, but we can only hope that some of the requests people have been making maybe snuck in there. We only have to wait a couple weeks to find out.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/26/2007

Waiting on Zune firmware updates? Don't worry, Microsoft hears your pain. Head over to ZuneInsider.com and express your concerns and wishes.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/26/2007

For those folks who aren't afraid of using tools. Here's a video of ripping out your old Zune hard drive and replacing it with a new larger one.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/26/2007

M. David Peterson has won a Zune for being one of the first 10 people to create and publish a VHD-based instance of a an rPath Linux based project. Me being a .NET developer, I really don't know anything about it.

Any way, he got his first Zune, and blogged about it, his experience?

"Zune Rocks!"

M. David, yes, I agre ... Read More »

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/24/2007

Kelly at A Yoga Coffee Outlook is giving away a Zune MP3 Player and all you have to do is create an entry in your blog and link to her site. What a great way to build up some linking (maybe affect your PR as well).

Hey, looks like I'm entered in the contest. ;-)

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/23/2007

It seems like Microsoft is giving away Zunes left and right. We just had the 50 Zune giveaway from MSN, now there is another giveaway from Microsoft. You can take a chance for an instant win at https://microsoft.eprize.net/lebron. MSN is giving away 12 Zunes, or autographed sneakers by LeBron James.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/21/2007

Gizmodo has a review of the Belkin TunePower which is an add on for extending the battery life of your Zune. The review isn't too in-depth, but provides some additional photos other than the stock ones I have here.

The TunePower runs about $59 and provides about 6 to 12 additional hours to your Zune.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/20/2007

We told you about the 50 Zune giveaway last week from MSN. Remember you only have until the 28th of this month to make MSN your homepage for an opportunity to win one of 50 Zunes.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/20/2007

MadZ Software announces the release of version 1.0 of its DVD to Zune Video Converter software. DVD to Zune Video Converter 1.0 rips DVD video files and converts them into WMV format so that they can then be uploaded to and played on a Microsoft Zune. Just connect your Zune to your computer as you normally do, and instantly the converted video files will be uploaded to your player.

Works with Windows XP and 2000. For more information, visit the DVD to Zune Video Converter website at http://www.dvdtozunevideo.com. Get a ... Read More »

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/20/2007

DLO released some new Zune accessories. The TransDock micro dock provides FM broadcasting and charging via your sync cable ... Read More »

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/15/2007

Have an exclusive Pink Zune and want your software to match it? ZuneBoards.com has made available a download for skinnning the software for your Zune. It's available as a free download and includes a pink theme.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/14/2007

All you have to do is make MSN your homepage and you can win one of 50 Zunes.

By Redmond Gadgets on 2/14/2007

Over at ZuneInsider.com they have a video on how to use the Zune remote from the AV kit to control an Xbox 360.