Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Microsoft announces new $10 Zune Music Pass, expands service to Canada]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/microsoft-announces-new-10-zune-music-pass-expands-service-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/microsoft-announces-new-10-zune-music-pass-expands-service-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/microsoft-announces-new-10-zune-music-pass-expands-service-to/#comments It may not enjoy quite the same level of buzz that the likes of Spotify, Rdio and MOG have been basking in lately, but Microsoft's Zune service is still kicking, and the company's now working to make it a bit more appealing and more widely available. For folks in the US, the big change today is a new $10 per month Zune Music Pass, which is identical to the existing $15 service with the notable exception that you no longer get to keep ten free MP3s each month (that $15 option remains available to existing subscribers, though). Elsewhere, Microsoft has also now finally brought the Zune Marketplace and Zune Pass to Canada -- it opens up on October 3rd, with the Zune Pass running the same $10/month (or $100 for a year of service).

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Microsoft announces new $10 Zune Music Pass, expands service to Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zune Insider reminds that Zune isn't dead, announces Zune HD launch in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadamarketplacemicrosoftpmpportableportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerzunezune hdzune marketplaceZuneHdZuneMarketplaceMon, 21 Feb 2011 18:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Zune HD International launch hopes crushed by Microsoft, others raised]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/11/zune-hd-international-launch-hopes-crushed-by-microsoft-others/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/11/zune-hd-international-launch-hopes-crushed-by-microsoft-others/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/11/zune-hd-international-launch-hopes-crushed-by-microsoft-others/#comments Don't be sad. We know it hurts but that's what happens when your emotions exceed reason. The Zune HD will be a US exclusive when it goes on sale September 15th just as it was when the original Zune brownie went on sale back in November 2006. Here's what Microsoft told Ars:
"For the time being the Zune HD device will remain US only. Right now we are focused on deploying an exciting service in the form of Zune Video to 18 markets. We are looking at potential future hardware experiences for these markets, but do not have anything to announce right now."
Plenty of fodder for conspiracy types here. First, that means Canada is out, even though older Zune models are already on sale there. But the words "for the time being" leave plenty of wiggle room for an international launch window. And what does Microsoft mean by the generically phrased, "future hardware experiences?" Are they referring to a Zune service destined to "transcend Zune the device" later this year? Perhaps. One thing is clear: consumers are far more excited about the Zune HD than the original -- especially now that Apple's cat is out of the bag. Microsoft could be leaving a ton of money on the table if they don't go global, quick.

[Thanks, Safir]

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Zune HD International launch hopes crushed by Microsoft, others raised originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those in the U.S. may finally be getting their hands on the Zune HD next week, but it looks like folks elsewhere could well be in for a longer wait than they may have been hoping for. That's been the speculation since the device was first announced, of course, but Microsoft is only now getting a bit more specific about the matter, with Microsoft France exec François Ruault telling PC World that the company has "no plans" to launch the Zune HD in France, although he adds that doesn't necessarily mean it'll never be released there. That presumably also means that the rest of Europe is similarly up in the air, but if past history is any indication, it seems likely that the Zune HD will indeed land there eventually, sometime after it finally makes a trip north of the border.

[Via MobileTechWorld]

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Microsoft says no plans for Zune HD in France, other markets still up in the air originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There was a time, not so many years ago, when smug Americans could scoff at the currency of our neighbors to the north, saying "That's what, fifty cents?" at any Canadian price whilst laughing heartily. Naturally we American's aren't quite so giddy these days, and while the US dollar is regaining some traction versus its northern neighbor that doesn't explain this Canuck second-gen 8GB Zune's price discrepancy. It's selling at Future Shop (which is like Best Buy, eh?) for just $99 CAD -- that's $82 US, and over $50 less than we can find it at any other reputable 'Merican retailer. It is a limited time offer, however, going back up to $149.99 CAD in just six days. So, you'd better hurry up and take off to the great white north -- Future Shop doesn't ship international, don'cha know.

[Thanks, evil-m0nkey]

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Canadian Zune undercuts American price, hip checks into boards originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't verify the claim, but we have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this picture taken of Microsoft's new 16GB flash-based Zune 16 and FCC approved, 120GB Zune 120. It's not the backstory we find so solid, it's more the thought that some lonely soul is busy Photoshopping Zune rumor images on a Friday night -- an ennui so black we could not possibly fathom. Oh and the French? Zune's in Canada remember, blown-up international and the source country of this photo.

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Zune 16GB and 120GB boxed in the wild? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case you didn't really believe Microsoft was finally bringing the Zune to Canada, along comes a release to make it doubly official. Aside from reiterating the June 13th launch date -- not to mention the $249.99 CDN (Zune 80), $189.99 CDN (Zune 8) and $139.99 CDN (Zune 4) price points -- Microsoft is also announcing seven new designs for its Zune Originals artist series. Fittingly, the mega-corp has tapped actual Canadian artists in order to find said designs, and considering that all Zune Originals artwork / engraving will be offered up gratis for three months after the launch day, you might as well indulge.

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Microsoft taps Canadian artists for Zune Originals designs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 May 2008 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just like we said, the Zune has made its first retail appearance in Canada. Come June 13th, our friends to the north will be able to get their hands on Microsoft's media players, starting at $139.99 (for the 4GB flash variety), up to $249.99 for the big-daddy 80GB version. Pre-orders are being taken now, but something tells us you'll be able to get one on launch day regardless.

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Zune shows up at Canadian retailer on schedule for June release originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 May 2008 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hear that? That's the sound of dozens of Canadians rejoicing as they finally get a launch date for the Zune in Canada, a year and a half after Zune's debut in the US. As rumored, Canadians will have a slightly limited lineup on offer, with no 30GB or green versions to puzzle over, but the red Zune 80 will indeed be making an appearance, along with the rest of the players. Prices range from $140 to $250 Canadian Dollars, which sources tell us is a real currency akin to salt traded by the ancients or a Starbucks Card.

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Zune headed for Canada on June 13th! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 May 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just hold on a little while longer, Canadian Zune-lovers -- it seems that your wait is almost over. A job listing just popped up on the Vancouver Craigslist, looking for a "Microsoft Zune Program Coordinator" who will "represent our client Microsoft on their launch of Zune in the Canadian marketplace." The job calls for applicants to be available between May 12 and June 20, so if it's legit -- and we hope it is, just because we prefer to believe no one is sad enough to fake this -- it looks like the Zune will finally roll into Canada in just a few weeks.

It might be in a slightly smaller posse, though: the crew over at ClicZune recently took a gander at Microsoft's Canadian Zune promo page and noticed that the Zune 30 and the green flash Zunes are conspicuously absent. (Also missing is the recently released red Zune 80, but that was announced after the pages in question were made.) It's hard to tell what this means -- do Canadians hate green things? Are the 30 and green on their way out in the US as well? -- but hopefully we'll get some answers in just a couple weeks.

[Via ClicZune, thx Penny]

Read - Craigslist ad
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Zune to hit Canada in May with a smaller lineup? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 May 2008 06:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canadian Zune hopefuls have the spring months of 2008 circled in marker on their calendars, but they're going to want to keep that marker out. Though the Zune hardware itself will be launching this Spring, the Zune Marketplace and the all-you-can-eat Zune Pass services won't be launching until later in 2008. Aww, don't look at them like that. It wasn't like the other guys had their offering up in running in Canada right away either.

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Zune Marketplace, Zune Pass trailing Zune's Canadian release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Somewhere, in the wide-open plains to the North, there's a man who, unbeknownst to his family and perhaps even himself, is destined for something greater. Somewhere, there's a Canadian counterpart to our Zune Guy who has yet to fulfill his fate ... but not for long. Microsoft announced today that the Zune won't be confined to the borders of the US any longer, as its forthcoming release in Canada is marking the infant music player's first big trip outside the US. Welcome to the Social, Canada -- unfortunately, we've no clue when you'll receive the official invite.

Update: Word on the street is that Canadians can get Zuned up this spring, so start saving your Loonies.

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Finally! Zune headed to Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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