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12-18-2007, 07:03 PM
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Firmware 2.3 for Zune 30 & Zune 80
Firmware update and fix online as we talk. Firmware 2.3
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Zune will be issuing a firmware update today. There are no new features in this update, but it does address some issues we’re reading about in the forums. Specifically the battery issue affecting a small percentage of Zune 30/80 GB users - I posted about this last week in case you missed it. In addition to the battery issue, this update provides some performance improvements:
* Improved device recognition
* Improved stability and reliability on sync (both wirelessly and while connected to a PC).
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Start your Zune software and update
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12-18-2007, 07:31 PM
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Nice. Thanks for the heads-up.
Seems to me like they sped up the GUI. It feels a whole lot smoother. Can anyone else confirm?
Edit: Also, have they tweaked the sound again? The soundstage feels wider. Is this all in my head?
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12-18-2007, 07:38 PM
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Yay. I've been doing hard power downs on my Zune 80 due to the frigging battery issue. Nice to know I'll be able to stop now.
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12-18-2007, 08:26 PM
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UI does seem smoother, and the pictures show up immediately for me now. Before I used to click Pictures and it would take a full 2-3 seconds for them to refresh, not it's almost instant. Same with movie thumbnails.
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12-18-2007, 08:52 PM
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Faster UI, fixes and such. Hoping for more battery life if any.
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12-18-2007, 10:30 PM
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A solid update to an already solid update. Now for some more new features, Microsoft!
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12-19-2007, 12:40 AM
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I want some tag editing, easier album art, and a few random power features in the software.
Biggest thing they can add for me on the player side is a delete function.
Update was a nice boost in speed...in fact the thumbnails load at one of the faster rates I have seen.
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12-19-2007, 03:39 AM
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I'd also like to be able to delete on the fly, I miss that coming from a Zen Xtra.
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12-23-2007, 06:10 AM
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I've upgraded to the new firmware on my Zune 30 and still having battery issues. The battery still drains quickly at standby (holding down the play button). I still have to do hard power down (holding down back + up button). Anyone still having this problem after the firmware upgrade, or is another problem with my Zune 30?
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12-24-2007, 07:31 AM
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Were we sure the update had no audio improvements? One of my favorite things is to dock my Zune 80 up to my LDII++ Tube Headphone Amp in the evening and listen for a while. After the update, I could swear there was a lower end improvement. It was enough to make me take notice. It could be I reached a "final plateau of maturity" for the player, I suppose. Any one else notice anything like that? Thanks! Happy Holidays!!! 
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12-24-2007, 09:48 PM
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Funny this, I started up the zune SW tonight, hooked up the zune and went through settings to see if there was an update - it says my zune is up to date. It says its V2.2 - should it not be higher?
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12-24-2007, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fran
Funny this, I started up the zune SW tonight, hooked up the zune and went through settings to see if there was an update - it says my zune is up to date. It says its V2.2 - should it not be higher?
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Mine did the same thing, then, the next day, I did it again and it said there was an update and I clicked the button to upgrade it.  My Zune 80 says it is : Version 2.3 (1145), Bootloader 1040. Happy Holidays!!
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12-25-2007, 12:21 AM
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Make sure the software is not syncing or doing something else. in fact. Close it and start it again.
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12-26-2007, 12:53 AM
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Yeah, like Penchum, when I hooked it up the next day it updated. Maybe their servers were busy or something. Anyway, its updated now.
FWIW, this is a really nice player (30gb) with good SQ and easy to use. the zune software is a memory hog though. I do use an amp with it (ibasso T2) for my ER6i - and the sound is improved quite nicely by it. I think the amp is slightly warm, and thats exactly what the ER6i needs. I went for a long walk after dinner here today (Christmas dinner - waslk was needed) and although it was pissing rain at the time, the music was great!
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