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All posts tagged "80"


Tuesday, January 15, 2008

A Valentines Treat

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune News" @ 03:00 PM

http://zuneinsider.com/archive/2008/01/15/red-zune-80-new-artwork-in-zune-originals.aspx?CommentPosted=true#commentmessage


"Just in time for Valentine's, Zune is releasing a Red Zune 80gb, available via Zune Originals starting today. We'll also have 20 new designs available through Zune Originals until Feb 14. Zune Marketplace will also have a collection of love-themed playlists, including “Talk to Me, Barry,” love jams from Barry White, featuring spoken introductions."


Wow these things are nice. It's good to see a new color come out for the 80s, and what a fine color it is--it'd make an excellent gift for whatever sweetheart you may have. Okay, it's a little expensive, but it sure beats the alternative....

And I'm not going to lie: I'm excited for "Talk To Me, Barry." I might just not be able to wait that long...


Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Concert Series Continues, Also First Zune2 Special Edition

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Events" @ 05:00 AM

http://zuneinsider.com/archive/2007/12/03/bun-b-swizz-beatz-play-show-for-zune-goods.aspx

Hip hop legend Bun B (of UGK) and elite producer Swizz Beats teamed up to a play a free show at the War Room last Friday night here in Seattle. The by-RSVP-only event is the first of several, at these locations - stay tuned for details: Huf, San Francisco - January; Reed Space, NYC - February; Alfreds, Chicago - March. Read an interview with Bun B and Swizz here. We're also partnering with Goods to release a limited edition (only 10 will be sold) Zune.

Head on over to ZuneInsider for photos, or BlogsIsWatching for videos (via GenerationZune and Zune-Online) including an interview between AllHipHop.com's DJ B-Mello and the show's two stars and several showcasing what looked like a fun show.

One thing that constantly impresses me about the Zune-artist relationship is that it doesn't come off as feeling forced. Apple has genuine fans and musicians that talk their products up at any opportunity. Microsoft tends to be the exact opposite, and, at least in the computer world, is seen as a gigantic megaconglomorate. Either Microsoft is paying these artists a huge sum of money for their compliance, or it's genuinely generating goodwill. We've already seen it happening with the Xbox, is Zune next?

About the devices: I was wondering when the special editions (non-Originals) would show up, but I wasn't expecting them to look so...tacky. Stefan at IHaveAZune.com (nee IWAPZ) thinks the back looks too much like a sticker. Though he later found that it's a screen-printing like the last gen, I still don't think it fits as nicely with the rest of the design. It also makes me wonder how they screen-print so well on the metal backing.


Thursday, November 29, 2007

80 Now Available At 'Originals

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Buy & Sell" @ 05:00 PM

http://www.ZuneOriginals.net

"As part of the expanded Zune 80 availability plan we’ve set in place, we're featuring Zune 80 in the Zune Originals site starting today. I'm told the first order was placed at 3:38 AM PST."



It seems Microsoft has finally come out of the Zune80 shortage woods, and is now allowing full customization through Zune Originals, featuring the full lineup of artwork and tattoos the 4s and 8s currently have, except slightly larger and wider to accommodate the 80's size ratio.

Even though I already bought my 80, I don't regret not waiting. If you haven't picked one up yet, get to it!

(P.S. Yes, I realize I abbreviated "Zune" as an apostrophe... I've been reading Cesar's blog too long.)


Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Zune80 Gets Dissected

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Hardware" @ 12:00 AM

http://www.rapidrepair.com/guides/zune2 80gb/Zune2-80GB-Take-Apart-Guide.htm

Well, it was bound to happen. After its younger brother received the treatment a week ago, the big daddy, Zune80, has finally succumbed to the existence of a lab frog. Like last time, RapidRepair performed the gruesome surgery, and made sure to take pictures to document its work.

If you're the type to be interested in the insides of your gadgets, or are preparing for that fateful day when your Zune ceases to work, definitely check it out.


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