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- President-Elect Obama A Zune User?December 3
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"Barack Obama is a Zune user. He was spotted in Philadelphia yesterday, working out week with his Zune player. Obama was in Philadephia [sic] to speak to a gathering of governors from 49 states. (Bill Richardson of New Mexico - soon to be Obama’s Commerce Secretary - did not attend.) A witness from the gym reports: “[He] walked majestically across the gym floor in his track pants and sweat shirt. I did a double take, and soon after that, looked around the gym to see if anyone else knew he was here. Nobody seemed to notice. 'But he hopped on the machine next to me and broke a mean sweat while reading a copy of USA Today and listening to his Zune.'"
(Probably should be a Zune within a Presidential Seal, but my Photoshop abilities aren't that strong.)
We knew the DNC gave out Zunes back at the convention in August, but who knew the candidate kept one for himself? According to Neal Santos at Philadelphia's City Paper, the US president-elect worked out at the gym a short distance from our int
- Welcome to The New-And-Improved SocialDecember 3
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One of the best functions of the Zune is that it lends itself to music discovery in several ways. The sharing feature that the Zune launched with is the most well-known and oft-ridiculed method. Microsoft has come out with several iterations of the Zune firmware since then and what most people don't realize is that the social aspects of the Zune have been upgraded significantly. In fact, many of the complaints I've seen about the Zune center around the fact that it doesn't perform functions that it actually can perform. Without owning a device, however, its pretty difficult to understand all of the nuances of the Zune.
The Zune device has always had a menu option for wireless sharing. Originally that option was limited at best. It was the right idea but three days was too limited to serve any real value. Until the day comes that the Zune is everywhere the feature will always struggle to find acceptance. Its OK though because there are better ways to share music with your friends. Much better ways, actually. In fact if you have a few friends in your social circle on the Zune it can change the experience quite a bit! So how does this whole social thing actually work? Glad you asked!
The Zune firmware has a menu option called Social. Under that menu, you'll find - Why Zune Beats the iPod... SeriouslyDecember 2
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"Okay, we know that the Zune doesn’t beat the iPod where it matters (sales) so this is sort of like BetaMax/VHS but the Zune really is an increasingly impressive device. I’m beginning to wonder if it’ll become the cult device that is sort of cooler than the iPod but not as popular. Sound familiar?"
Jeff Blankenburg shares his thoughts on why the Zune is better than the iPod (seriously) and they're all important. He's got all the usual suspects (Zune Pass, FM radio, wireless sharing and syncing) but also mentions a few others, like Zune Originals, the consistently updated firmware, and how anyone can make games for their Zunes. Click through to see each of these points discussed in depth, and maybe pass it on to your "iPod owning uncle" at Christmastime.
- 20% Off Zune 4/8 At DellDecember 2
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“Dell Home has a Web low on the Microsoft Zune 4GB Media Player in Black. It’s $100 - 20% coupon + $8 S&H = $88 shipped! Don’t forget Dell’s 20% coupon: F594VCX3MZN?CF (expires: 12/3)”
Gadget Review spotted a great deal from Dell if you’re looking to get a Zune flash player. This 20% off coupon isn’t only good for the 4GB player though. You can use this coupon on an 8GB player as well which gives a very nice $28 discount. This is one of the better deals I’ve seen so far so if you’re still on the fence this could be the time to buy a Zune! Click here to jump to the Dell site.
Remember, that coupon code is: F594VCX3MZN?CF - HP Magic Giveaway LinksDecember 1
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