Microsoft is still planning a software update soon to fix several issues with its Zune music player, but releasing the patch is taking longer than expected.
The software maker said last month to expect a patch in mid-March. The update is designed to address a couple of issues, including one that causes some songs downloaded from Microsoft's online Zune Marketplace store to skip when played on the device.
Microsoft isn't giving a new time frame, but marketing director Jason Reindorp said in an e-mail that "it is very close to being ready."
"The original date was an estimate based on how long we thought it would take to finish development work and put the update through normal testing processes," Reindorp said. "As with any project like this, things can sometimes take a little less time or a little more time."
Microsoft issued a Zune update in December to allow the player and the desktop Zune software to work with Windows Vista.
Not an Apple Fanboy (Hey remember the first iPods had battery problems). But Zune???? Cmon! It looks lame, its bulky, and waaaayyyyy tooo late to the game. Zune will be here for a minute and then go the way of the Apple Newton.....
The loudmouth blowhard egomaniac at the helm of Microsoft isn't capable of admitting he's made a mistake. They'll keep pouring money into this loser forever. Just like MSN.
Not an Apple Fanboy (Hey remember the first iPods had battery problems). But Zune???? Cmon! It looks lame, its bulky, and waaaayyyyy tooo late to the game. Zune will be here for a minute and then go the way of the Apple Newton.....
The loudmouth blowhard egomaniac at the helm of Microsoft isn't capable of admitting he's made a mistake. They'll keep pouring money into this loser forever. Just like MSN.
Honest i bought the zune, and that was a mistake. I pay $15 a month for a jukebox. what they offer compared to others is nothing. the the Zune software isn't that great.
Honest i bought the zune, and that was a mistake. I pay $15 a month for a jukebox. what they offer compared to others is nothing. the the Zune software isn't that great.
Out of the 18 or so people I work with, 5 of us have iPods. There was one new guy who came in with a Zune, but he quit after a few months. For the record, it really does look like it has a tupperware lid.
Out of the 18 or so people I work with, 5 of us have iPods. There was one new guy who came in with a Zune, but he quit after a few months. For the record, it really does look like it has a tupperware lid.
After the launch became the laughing stock of the Internet, anyone with self respect quit the development team. There's one guy who lives in his cubicle and wears only plastic trash bags and duct tape still working on the Zune team and he's not going to finish the patch.
Ballmer's kids are the only known people in the world actually using Zunes. The neighbors are afraid they are going to be irreparably damaged by being forced to walk around with it and having everyone laughing at them.
After the launch became the laughing stock of the Internet, anyone with self respect quit the development team. There's one guy who lives in his cubicle and wears only plastic trash bags and duct tape still working on the Zune team and he's not going to finish the patch.
Ballmer's kids are the only known people in the world actually using Zunes. The neighbors are afraid they are going to be irreparably damaged by being forced to walk around with it and having everyone laughing at them.
I haven't had an issue with tracks skipping on my Zune, so they can take their time as far as I'm concerned.
And, yes, for the record I like my Zune. I've picked up 15 GB of music from the Zune store and only paid $30 for two months worth of subscription. Quite pleased, thank you.
1 month = 15$ , 2 months = 30$ ... so in three years, if the price stays stable, and the store, and the device (heheh) you will have paid 540$ ... in six years 1080$ and so on, and so on.
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Not a hot topic for discussion? I wonder why?
Opps, I just created some "interest". Damn!
Not a hot topic for discussion? I wonder why?
Opps, I just created some "interest". Damn!
Can't say that I blame 'em.
(they really shouldn't feel bad - I have a relative who bought and still uses a Dell DJ..)
/P
Can't say that I blame 'em.
(they really shouldn't feel bad - I have a relative who bought and still uses a Dell DJ..)
/P
product is ready.
Forever.
<a class="jive-link-external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Forever" target="_newWindow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Forever</a>
... does it make a sound?
product is ready.
Forever.
<a class="jive-link-external" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Forever" target="_newWindow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Nukem_Forever</a>
... does it make a sound?
;-)
;-)
Burn all your songs to a DVDR / CDR.
Download iTunes for Windows (free)
import all your songs (snas DRM) into iTunes Library.
Have Fun!
Buy an iPod & never look back.
Zune : "wow" what a turd.
Burn all your songs to a DVDR / CDR.
Download iTunes for Windows (free)
import all your songs (snas DRM) into iTunes Library.
Have Fun!
Buy an iPod & never look back.
Zune : "wow" what a turd.
--mark d.
--mark d.
Ballmer's kids are the only known people in the world actually using Zunes. The neighbors are afraid they are going to be irreparably damaged by being forced to walk around with it and having everyone laughing at them.
Ballmer's kids are the only known people in the world actually using Zunes. The neighbors are afraid they are going to be irreparably damaged by being forced to walk around with it and having everyone laughing at them.
how much "Apple Sucks".
Oh wait . . . That's right . . . He hasn't been patched yet!
If he did drop in it would sound like:
"A-a-a-p-p-p-p-le . . . Su-su-su-ck-ck-ck-ck-ssssssssss!"
Care for a "Squirt" anyone? (^0^)/
Aweful quiet on this thread for sure.
how much "Apple Sucks".
Oh wait . . . That's right . . . He hasn't been patched yet!
If he did drop in it would sound like:
"A-a-a-p-p-p-p-le . . . Su-su-su-ck-ck-ck-ck-ssssssssss!"
Care for a "Squirt" anyone? (^0^)/
Aweful quiet on this thread for sure.
Please tell me I did not say that.
Walt
Please tell me I did not say that.
Walt
And, yes, for the record I like my Zune. I've picked up 15 GB of music from the Zune store and only paid $30 for two months worth of subscription. Quite pleased, thank you.
stays stable, and the store, and the device (heheh) you will have
paid 540$ ... in six years 1080$ and so on, and so on.
Good luck