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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Originals Free No More

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Buy & Sell" @ 11:00 PM

http://zuneoriginals.net/

"It couldn’t last forever. Now those free, laser-etched designs of the Zune Originals series will cost ya. Microsoft quietly made the switch sometime over the last few weeks (if not the weekend) according to forum jockeys riding the Zuneboards. The Tattoo Series is now $10 or $15 for the Artist Series. Custom engravings are still free. Of course, there’s no better way to keep those Zunes original than to charge cold, cash money for off-the-shelf designs."



I agree that it's a little whack to charge $10-$15 for a mass-produced etching, but I can also imagine that it costs a good deal of money to run an operation like this. Oddly, while they've decided to charge for these "off-the-shelf" designs that are standard throughout the line, text inscription, the one truly unique customization, is still free. Go figure. I guess they couldn't justify "free for a limited time only" without actually limiting the time for which it was free.


Update: Fixed atrocious grammar and re-formatted title.


Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Valentines Backgrounds and More

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune News" @ 10:00 PM

http://www.zune.net/en-us/social/events/2008/valentinesday/default.htm



I guess the Zune Team's really in the Valentines spirit; they've added new Valentines Day-themed Originals, Arts, Marketplace playlists, and backgrounds for those so inclined. Hit the link to check the damages.


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...


Friday, December 7, 2007

Man uses Zune to Propose to his Girlfriend

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Talk" @ 07:30 PM

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/man-uses-zune-to-propose/man-proposes-to-girlfriend-using-zune-glenn-medeiros-cheese-and-love-331149.php?autoplay=true

"Gizmodo reader Ben Podbielski proposed to his girlfriend on Wednesday, using a pink Zune Original. Uploaded onto the player was a video set to a romantic ballad. As the '80s music faded out there was an instruction to turn the Zune over: "Will you marry me?" was inscribed on the back."



What an awesome story! I always love it when people think of original ways to pop the question or read their wedding vows, and what could be more original than an Original? Props to the future Mr. and Mrs. Podbielski; for not only the amazing slideshow but also for the possibility of adding a new Pod' to the Social.

Check the Gizmodo story for the full slideshow video, made all the more amazing by the use of "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" as background muzak. Any guesses as to what their first dance is going to be?


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.)


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