Welcome to the Social, v2.0
Yeah baby! Microsoft have announced the Zune v2.0 earlier today... What's amazing, they actually listen to what early adopters want! Here's the complete lineup:
- There will be new Zunes (the 4, 8, and 80 gigs... together with the current 30gig). Prices follows:
| Capacity | Zune | iPod |
| 4Gb | 149.99 | 149 |
| 8Gb | 199.99 | 199 |
| 30Gb | 199.99 | - |
| 80Gb | 249.99 | 249 |
- There will be a new firmware version, v2.1. This version is valid for all new and old Zune! So I can keep my current Zune without the feel of being left out by the newcomer. Features on the new firmware follows (most of them are user submitted request, AFAIK):
- wireless sync (no more cables to bring)
- no 3 days limit and resend capability to other Zune
- lossless playback, yay!
- podcasting via ZMP (finally!)
- sync from Media Center
- updated UI
- new Zune Marketplace: 3 million songs, music videos, podcasts, share via PC.
- Zune Social community site which you can be a part of (still in works, I presume)
- new accessories
Now, on to the Zune updater!