Well by now you likely have heard about the news release regarding the new Zune experience. My connection to this project is twofold - first as a person who has tried to get a handle on my collection, digitally, in and out of my home for years, and second as a Microsoft employee who was involved in early Zune strategy and ongoing items.
Speaking to the first part, and as a music enthusiast, I am really psyched about the new Zune updates. I've had hands on time with the devices and they are cool - nice fit and finish and great screen and controls. But the best thing for me, and I guess you will have to take my word on it for a little while longer, is the software. The PC experience is just great - smooth and compelling, not too flashy but simple and elegant with some very cool and surprising touches. It's great to see the progress from last year.
I've been a ZunePass holder for a while and the new software really makes that worthwhile. It's like jumping into one of the old record stores I used to haunt in Boston (Nuggets?), but this time I get to stuff as many albums as i want into that paper bag - old Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, some Monk, and yeah some of that new stuff, too. I take it all with me or stream it in my house or over my XBox in the family room.
More info at ZuneInsider.
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