Microsoft Updates Zune Software for Vista

If it was a pointless controversy, then why release the Vista-compatible version now? They could have waited until Jan 30th.

But, ah, I bet enough Microsoft brand fanbois with MSDN download access (and likely purchased Zunes) have been filling Microsoft's mailboxes with "Vista compatility plz" e-mails.

So the controversy is over.

"For example, one of the pending updates will provide podcasting support."

Proof that MS rushed Zune to the market before it was done.

vandil2 December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

"Proof that MS rushed Zune to the market before it was done."

As if using one for 10 minutes wasn't proof enough...

lotsamystuff December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

"Proof that MS rushed Zune to the market before it was done."

Just like every other company that releases patches.

anonymous December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

real funny guys!

and i suppose iTunes 7 wasnt?!

just like you like to point out: "they had 5 years to get it right!"

Waethorn December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

"Proof that MS rushed Zune to the market before it was done."

Yes. It doesn't support Windows codename "Vienna" yet. What's up with that?

shark47 December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

I finally got to sit down with a Zune myself, and I was pleasantly suprised. From these forums I've had the impression that its buggy, confusing, and an asthetic nightmare.

First thing I noticed was that it was easy to browse, very easy. I didn't have to 'find' anything, like the tuner, its presented well, and the tuner presetting actually embarasses most car headunit controls It felt solid, clean, and zippy. All of the album art was there, movies were nice as well. Although I did try to jump ahead and **** it to the side b/c I knew videos were played in a landscape fashion instead of portrait. Well I turned it the wrong way, so instead of looking ahead of the curve, I was watching a clip upside-down. Silly me.

Otherwise, everything was clean and nice. Highly intuitive interface, and it did the one thing I want a player to do, play music without any frustration. Sometimes with iPod I overjog, sometimes I accidently 'touch' the wheel and stuff happens unexpectedly. MS has put the click-wheel back in a competitive way imo.

So after getting to settle down with the old Zune once and for all, I must say, what makes it a 'me too' player? It does things in its own way, and at least for my uses, it does them well. I found it quite enjoyable, and did a good job of making an argument for a 30GB player. Storage options still keep me solid in my PSP camp (me likie the memory stick) but from experience I can tell you this is not comparable to a Gen1 iPod, it eats them alive.

will84 December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

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Waethorn December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

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Waethorn December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

Zune's sounds beats the iPod but like the iPod it is really pointless when you can do so much more with other players on the market.

treeorc December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )

As for rushing Zune, it's typical of the marketplace nowadays and besides, Zune is actually easy to use and sounds very nice. So if you do not mind all the misgivings (the comical point system, useless wireless, and proprietary aspects in general), then maybe the Zune is for you. .....and really, what is so new about Microsoft patches, firmware, updates?.......even Linux and OS X patch their systems over time. Besides, Microsoft's buggy Windows operating system keep me hopping with work....you've got to love it....I gave my Zune away so I have no idea how the update for using with Vista will go.....but I am sure people will figure it out.....

treeorc December 20, 2006 (Article Rating: )