Archive for the ‘Zune’ Category
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 83 dated Aug 27th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Zune Insider podcast hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz). Surprise! Jessica is no longer “Program Manager on the Zune Social” (0:00 – 7:45); Vacation at Microsoft – and more electric things for Jessica (7:46 -9:55); Moving jobs – and offices – at Microsoft (9:56 – 14:15); Global TV/Video Programmer James Chott and the Jawsome winner, plus TV recommendations and a new contest! (14:16 – 26:00); Zune Podcast Producer Rob Greenlee (webtalkrob) brings his hot recommendations (26:01 – 31:11); New music from Matt and Jessica (31:12 – 33:57); Jessica played a game on the Xbox, and watched a movie on the Xbox in party mode (33:58 – 35:53); Emails from readers – send more to: askzune at microsoft.com! (35:54 – end).
The mp3 file is 30 MB and runs for a 44 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 83 dated Aug 27th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Zune Insider podcast hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz). Surprise! Jessica is no longer “Program Manager on the Zune Social” (0:00 – 7:45); Vacation at Microsoft – and more electric things for Jessica (7:46 -9:55); Moving jobs – and offices – at Microsoft (9:56 – 14:15); Global TV/Video Programmer James Chott and the Jawsome winner, plus TV recommendations and a new contest! (14:16 – 26:00); Zune Podcast Producer Rob Greenlee (webtalkrob) brings his hot recommendations (26:01 – 31:11); New music from Matt and Jessica (31:12 – 33:57); Jessica played a game on the Xbox, and watched a movie on the Xbox in party mode (33:58 – 35:53); Emails from readers – send more to: askzune at microsoft.com! (35:54 - end).
The mp3 file is 30 MB and runs for a 44 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Friday, August 20th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 82 dated Aug 20th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Zune Insider podcast hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz). We hope our special guests actually show up – and then they do! (0:00- 1:15); Shark Week is very important television (1:16 – 1:50); Jessica has an amazing Microsoft life (1:51 -2:56); James Chott, Global TV/Video Lead is Jawsome – and offers TV recommendations (2:57 – 7:35); Movies with Global Movie Lead Marco Desimone (7:36 – 13:07); Meet Omid Fatemi, Zune music producer, and hear his recommendations this week, including for music videos (13:08 – 23:16); Special guests McKenzie Eakin, Elite Tweet Fleet Sky Captain and Jesse Gamble, Zune guy team member discuss the @zunesupport TweetFleet (23:17 – 43:11); Live inbox, including new emails from (askzune at microsoft.com) (43:12 – end) .
The mp3 file is 37 MB and runs for a 53 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 82 dated Aug 20th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Zune Insider podcast hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz). We hope our special guests actually show up – and then they do! (0:00- 1:15); Shark Week is very important television (1:16 – 1:50); Jessica has an amazing Microsoft life (1:51 -2:56); James Chott, Global TV/Video Lead is Jawsome – and offers TV recommendations (2:57 – 7:35); Movies with Global Movie Lead Marco Desimone (7:36 – 13:07); Meet Omid Fatemi, Zune music producer, and hear his recommendations this week, including for music videos (13:08 – 23:16); Special guests McKenzie Eakin, Elite Tweet Fleet Sky Captain and Jesse Gamble, Zune guy team member discuss the @zunesupport TweetFleet (23:17 – 43:11); Live inbox, including new emails from (askzune at microsoft.com) (43:12 - end) .
The mp3 file is 37 MB and runs for a 53 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Movies, Music, Zune | No Comments »
Friday, August 13th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 81 dated Aug 13th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt’s wife doesn’t listen to the podcast (0:00- 1:35); Change in the podcast format! (1:36 -4:00); Paul Pearson, Music Genre Producer talks music, and arson! (4:01 – 11:25); James Chott, Global TV/Video Programming Lead brings Fun Dip and talks TV with us (11:26 – 17:03); Movies with Global Movie Lead Marco Desimone who talks about Kick-Ass and more! (17:04 – 22:25); Zune Podcast Producer Rob Greenlee brings hot podcast recommendations, including one about argumentative and annoying produce (22:26 – 30:11); Do you like this new format? (30:12 – 30:57); Jess presents to the DigiGirlz camp (30:58 – 34:14); Playcount update, again, and use the @ZuneSupport TweetFleet! (34:15 – 35:54); Live inbox and NEW listener comments email address: askzune at microsoft.com (35:55 – end). Episode 81 – August 13, 2010, 29 MB MP3, Total minutes (42:14)
The mp3 file is 29 MB and runs for a 42 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 81 dated Aug 13th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt’s wife doesn’t listen to the podcast (0:00- 1:35); Change in the podcast format! (1:36 -4:00); Paul Pearson, Music Genre Producer talks music, and arson! (4:01 – 11:25); James Chott, Global TV/Video Programming Lead brings Fun Dip and talks TV with us (11:26 – 17:03); Movies with Global Movie Lead Marco Desimone who talks about Kick-Ass and more! (17:04 – 22:25); Zune Podcast Producer Rob Greenlee brings hot podcast recommendations, including one about argumentative and annoying produce (22:26 – 30:11); Do you like this new format? (30:12 – 30:57); Jess presents to the DigiGirlz camp (30:58 – 34:14); Playcount update, again, and use the @ZuneSupport TweetFleet! (34:15 – 35:54); Live inbox and NEW listener comments email address: askzune at microsoft.com (35:55 - end). Episode 81 – August 13, 2010, 29 MB MP3, Total minutes (42:14)
The mp3 file is 29 MB and runs for a 42 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Music, Zune | No Comments »
Friday, August 6th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 80 dated Aug 6th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt leaves Jessica hanging! (0:00 – 2:00); Patents and the future! (2:01 – 5:10); Chunks of time and trips to Spokane! (5:11 – 8:04); Questions for users and a study of one, all about Bing integration! (8:05 – 13:33); Matt’s special sticker giveaway and regressions! (13:35 – 15:40); @ZuneSupport Now on Twitter and people with crazy hair in IEB! (15:41 – 20:35); Wonderful social experiences on Xbox and WP7 and new Zune HD apps! (20:36 –25:40); Stuff We All Get! (25:41 – 27:10); Music and video action! (25:42 – 34:13); Live inbox! (34:15 – end).
The mp3 file is 31 MB and runs for a 44 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 80 dated Aug 6th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt leaves Jessica hanging! (0:00 – 2:00); Patents and the future! (2:01 – 5:10); Chunks of time and trips to Spokane! (5:11 – 8:04); Questions for users and a study of one, all about Bing integration! (8:05 – 13:33); Matt’s special sticker giveaway and regressions! (13:35 – 15:40); @ZuneSupport Now on Twitter and people with crazy hair in IEB! (15:41 – 20:35); Wonderful social experiences on Xbox and WP7 and new Zune HD apps! (20:36 –25:40); Stuff We All Get! (25:41 – 27:10); Music and video action! (25:42 – 34:13); Live inbox! (34:15 - end).
The mp3 file is 31 MB and runs for a 44 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Music, Zune | No Comments »
Friday, July 30th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 79 dated July 30th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt worked the Microsoft Product Fair, and Jess didn’t (0:00 – 7:05); Matt worked the gdgt event, and Jess didn’t – but Jess has pink Zune stories (7:06 – 13:50); Jess goes off on a pink laptop tangent (13:51 – 15:40); Matt and Jess interview Noah Spitzer-Williams, design PM, about his cool job and how to predict the future (15:41 – 28:45); Why Jessica can’t drink beer at work, and Noah’s music tastes (28:46 – 35:14); Update on playcounts and the Zune taskbar player (35:15 – 40:18); Music and video talk (40:19 –43:52); Live inbox (43:53 – end) .
The mp3 file is 39 MB and runs for a 55 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 79 dated July 30th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
Matt worked the Microsoft Product Fair, and Jess didn’t (0:00 – 7:05); Matt worked the gdgt event, and Jess didn’t – but Jess has pink Zune stories (7:06 – 13:50); Jess goes off on a pink laptop tangent (13:51 – 15:40); Matt and Jess interview Noah Spitzer-Williams, design PM, about his cool job and how to predict the future (15:41 – 28:45); Why Jessica can’t drink beer at work, and Noah’s music tastes (28:46 – 35:14); Update on playcounts and the Zune taskbar player (35:15 – 40:18); Music and video talk (40:19 –43:52); Live inbox (43:53 - end) .
The mp3 file is 39 MB and runs for a 55 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 78 dated July 23rd, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
The sound of your own voice and sippin’ on some sizzurp! (0:00 – 2:27) GDGT event in Seattle coming up on 7/27! (2:48 – 4:59); MS-MVP event in Mission Viejo coming up on 7/31! (5:00 – 7:40); Matt’s political future in Zune and Seattle fashion oddities! (7:44 -8:45); Be wary of your privacy settings! (8:47 – 11:11); Zune HD and WP7 scenarios in REAL LIFE! (11:12 – 16:29); Zune Originals and Birthday wishes! (16:30 – 18:54); Reviewers get WP7 and Zune Software version 4.7! (18:55 – 23:43) Squashin’ rumors! (23:45 – 24:37); Zune on Xbox and gaming chat! (24:38 – 28:01); Live Inbox! (28:05 – end).
The mp3 file is 27 MB and runs for a 39 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 78 dated July 23rd, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
The sound of your own voice and sippin’ on some sizzurp! (0:00 – 2:27) GDGT event in Seattle coming up on 7/27! (2:48 – 4:59); MS-MVP event in Mission Viejo coming up on 7/31! (5:00 – 7:40); Matt’s political future in Zune and Seattle fashion oddities! (7:44 -8:45); Be wary of your privacy settings! (8:47 – 11:11); Zune HD and WP7 scenarios in REAL LIFE! (11:12 – 16:29); Zune Originals and Birthday wishes! (16:30 – 18:54); Reviewers get WP7 and Zune Software version 4.7! (18:55 – 23:43) Squashin’ rumors! (23:45 – 24:37); Zune on Xbox and gaming chat! (24:38 – 28:01); Live Inbox! (28:05 – end).
The mp3 file is 27 MB and runs for a 39 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Friday, July 9th, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 76 dated July 9th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Sean Neumann (neux).
Show notes:
Jessica is out and Sean guest hosts… again! More PM/Dev/Test reciprocity (0:00 – 2:50); What are we talking about? B.S. and a dude in Mexico! (2:51 – 4:05); Great Seattle binary weather! (4:06 – 4:35); Interview with Lily Chan and Hiroshi Ohno from the Zune on Xbox team! (4:36 – 20:35); Microsoft Employees invited to be a guest on the podcast! (20:36 – 21:35); Vampire bandwagons, Adam’s love for Wil Wheaton and why good is dumb! (21:36 – 25:01); Video Marketplace hotness! (25:02 – 26:20); Music chat! The Eminem album and The Roots!(26:21 – 27:30); Live Inbox! (27:31 – end)
The mp3 file is 23 MB and runs for a 32 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 76 dated July 9th, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Sean Neumann (neux).
Show notes:
Jessica is out and Sean guest hosts… again! More PM/Dev/Test reciprocity (0:00 – 2:50); What are we talking about? B.S. and a dude in Mexico! (2:51 – 4:05); Great Seattle binary weather! (4:06 – 4:35); Interview with Lily Chan and Hiroshi Ohno from the Zune on Xbox team! (4:36 – 20:35); Microsoft Employees invited to be a guest on the podcast! (20:36 – 21:35); Vampire bandwagons, Adam’s love for Wil Wheaton and why good is dumb! (21:36 – 25:01); Video Marketplace hotness! (25:02 – 26:20); Music chat! The Eminem album and The Roots!(26:21 – 27:30); Live Inbox! (27:31 – end)
The mp3 file is 23 MB and runs for a 32 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 |
Zune Insider Episode 75 dated July 2nd, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
More info on the Bing and Zune integration and tangential music chat! (2:00 – 6:50); Zune.net changes and transparency! (6:51 – 10:43); More transparency! (10:44 -12:22); KIN… we still love ya! (12:25 – 14:35); 80’s takeover and how to manage your email! (14:44 – 18:20); Matt gets a new Xbox and builds a theater! (18:21 – 22:30); Jessica registers a complaint about Matt! (22:40 – 23:43) Music chat! (23:45 – 31:00); Live Inbox! (31:01 – end) Episode 75 – July 2, 2010, 27MB MP3, Total minutes (39:47)
The mp3 file is 27 MB and runs for a 40 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Zune Insider Episode 75 dated July 2nd, 2010 of the Zune Insider Audio Podcast is now live and is hosted by Matt Akers (skipdeez) and Jessica Zahn (jetherealz).
Show notes:
More info on the Bing and Zune integration and tangential music chat! (2:00 – 6:50); Zune.net changes and transparency! (6:51 – 10:43); More transparency! (10:44 -12:22); KIN… we still love ya! (12:25 – 14:35); 80’s takeover and how to manage your email! (14:44 – 18:20); Matt gets a new Xbox and builds a theater! (18:21 – 22:30); Jessica registers a complaint about Matt! (22:40 – 23:43) Music chat! (23:45 – 31:00); Live Inbox! (31:01 – end) Episode 75 – July 2, 2010, 27MB MP3, Total minutes (39:47)
The mp3 file is 27 MB and runs for a 40 minutes. Subscribe to the podcast in the FREE Zune Marketplace 4.2 Media Player software here. Download the audio file directly here - stream it
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 |
Vincent Hie Zune HD Skin Abolisher – 7.99
The Abolisher is a super cool Zune HD with a crystal blue dragon scene which is sure to hae friends and family asking what kind of mp3 player you have under that cool screen protector.
Eyes glowing and teeth bared, this exquisitely detailed blue and grey dragon will protect your devices from attack as he watches over his skull collection in this exciting design from artist Vincent Hie.
About This Skin Kit
The presicion-fit DecalGirl skin kits for the Zune HD cover both the front and the back of the player in high-res, full-color personalization!
The premium vinyl that DecalGirl uses offers added protection while retaining compatibility work with most third-party cases and accessories. Zune HD skins also arrive in attractive retail packaging, which means they are perfect for gift giving!
DecalGirl Skin Features
* Each design is digitally printed in vibrant, art-quality resolutions onto cast vinyl.
* Each skin is covered with a glossy clear laminate layer to protect the design and the device from minor scratches and abuse.
* Our unique, removable channeled adhesive means no air bubbles when installed and no nasty goo or residue when removed.
* DecalGirl skins offer protection, yet are thin enough to work with most third-party cases and accessories – click here for more info.
* Every skin is MADE IN THE USA – produced and packaged right here in our Lewes, Delaware location.
Tags: The Zune, Zune
Vincent Hie Zune HD Skin Abolisher – 7.99
The Abolisher is a super cool Zune HD with a crystal blue dragon scene which is sure to hae friends and family asking what kind of mp3 player you have under that cool screen protector.
Eyes glowing and teeth bared, this exquisitely detailed blue and grey dragon will protect your devices from attack as he watches over his skull collection in this exciting design from artist Vincent Hie.
About This Skin Kit
The presicion-fit DecalGirl skin kits for the Zune HD cover both the front and the back of the player in high-res, full-color personalization!
The premium vinyl that DecalGirl uses offers added protection while retaining compatibility work with most third-party cases and accessories. Zune HD skins also arrive in attractive retail packaging, which means they are perfect for gift giving!
DecalGirl Skin Features
* Each design is digitally printed in vibrant, art-quality resolutions onto cast vinyl.
* Each skin is covered with a glossy clear laminate layer to protect the design and the device from minor scratches and abuse.
* Our unique, removable channeled adhesive means no air bubbles when installed and no nasty goo or residue when removed.
* DecalGirl skins offer protection, yet are thin enough to work with most third-party cases and accessories – click here for more info.
* Every skin is MADE IN THE USA – produced and packaged right here in our Lewes, Delaware location.
Tags: The Zune,
Zune
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 |
In 2008, I was involved in an early beta of the new Windows Live Movie Maker, and I interacted with a friendly Microsoft Product Manager for that program. When the Zune HD came out, I started a little email campaign to get Windows Live Movie Maker to support the Zune HD with an optimized output profile – I really wanted to see Microsoft support their own product. If you look to the left, I’ve …
In 2008, I was involved in an early beta of the new Windows Live Movie Maker, and I interacted with a friendly Microsoft Product Manager for that program. When the Zune HD came out, I started a little email campaign to get Windows Live Movie Maker to support the Zune HD with an optimized output profile - I really wanted to see Microsoft support their own product. If you look to the left, I've ...
Posted in Zune | No Comments »
