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Looks like Zune HD supports apps too

I'm dying to write about the Zune HD, but here's a bit more info in the build-up to the product's September launch: It will indeed support an applications and an app store, thus removing its one remaining competitive shortcoming with the iPod touch: Did you happen to make it into a select...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-24-2009
Microsoft's Zune continues to struggle

I think we all realize the Zune isn't exactly setting the world on fire. But in these days leading up to the release of the Zune HD, things have apparently gotten worse than ever . To be sure, the Zune provides a tiny, and apparently deteriorating portion of Microsoft's business. Revenue for...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-30-2009
Instant 1080p HD on Xbox 360 this fall

Today, during the Xbox keynote at E3 Microsoft announced that " Zune video on Xbox LIVE will feature instant on, smooth streaming content in 1080p HD with 5.1 surround sound . This technology was developed within the Zune team and provides a great experience for accessing on demand video."...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-01-2009
More details about the Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration

I had a talk with Microsoft regarding the Zune HD yesterday, after publishing my Zune HD Preview article. Here's what I learned. Why now? The real purpose of this week's Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration announcement was to prime the gaming world for next week's E3 announcements. These...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-28-2009
Napster finally offers a reasonable subscription service

So this one look interesting. From Napster , via email: New Offer: Download 5 Songs + Play 7 Million More = $5 Per Month Dear Valued Customer, Play all the music you want from Napster's huge library, from any Internet-connected computer—millions of tracks covering all kinds of music. Then use your...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-19-2009
$30,000 to fill an iPod

So Microsoft's latest Apple Tax ad actually goes after the iPod and promotes the Zune, which is interesting on a number of levels. The argument? That filling a 120 GB iPod with songs from the iTunes Store would cost about $30,000. Or you could just get a Zune and subscribe to a Zune Pass for $15...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-12-2009
Microsoft splits Zune team in two

An interesting and timely report from Ina Fried over at CNET. I've emphasized a few important bits... Microsoft has quietly reorganized its Zune team, splitting up the hardware and software teams , CNET News has learned. The software and services portion of the Zune team--the bulk of its staff--will...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 02-13-2009
Problem with Zune was Toshiba’s fault, not Microsoft’s

As I suspected, and mentioned on last week’s podcast, the driver problem that dogged Zune 30 devices on December 31, 2008 was, in fact, Toshiba’s fault and not Microsoft’s. I assume all those anti-Microsoft rants will be adjusted accordingly. After doing some poking around in the source code for the...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 01-05-2009
Microsoft job listings reveal Zune expansion plans

Todd Bishop serves up some interesting information about Microsoft’s Zune plans : "Zune Services is building an entertainment store for a wide range of Zune clients or 'tuners,' " reads a Dec. 2 posting for a Web services development job. "Today these tuners include the Windows...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 12-19-2008
Mozilla-based Songbird music player is available

I’m not sure when this happened exactly, but the open source Songbird music player, which is based on Mozilla technology, is now available in 1.0 form. Songbird is an open-source customizable music player that's under active development. We're working on creating a non-proprietary, cross platform...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 12-03-2008

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