[ILikeMusic]

Note that the latest firmware release for the Zen Vision (not the Vision:M, but is it next..?) deletes the ability to record FM broadcasts off-the air! What would the reason be for actually reducing the functionality of a product in a firmware 'upgrade'? RIAAphobia, or..?


Zen Vision Firmware (1.40.03)

Added Features or Enhancements:

* Supports the playback of Audible Type 2 and 4 tracks.
Important: to transfer Audible content, you must have AudibleManager® version 5 or later installed. AudibleManager allows you to download, burn, organize, transfer and hear Audible audio content.

Fixes:

* Displays short track titles (one line) correctly
* Ensures proper playback of picture and audio files during a slideshow
* Improves backlight functionality
* Ensures proper Idle Shutdown functionality after you view a photo slideshow
* Names folders correctly when files are appended then copied from your Compact Flash memory card to your player
* Displays updated Album Art correctly

Notes:

* This firmware removes your player's FM recording feature

 

[Laptopia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILikeMusic Note that the latest firmware release for the Zen Vision (not the Vision:M, but is it next..?) deletes the ability to record FM broadcasts off-the air! What would the reason be for actually reducing the functionality of a product in a firmware 'upgrade'? RIAAphobia, or..? Zen Vision Firmware (1.40.03) Added Features or Enhancements: * Supports the playback of Audible Type 2 and 4 tracks. Important: to transfer Audible content, you must have AudibleManager® version 5 or later installed. AudibleManager allows you to download, burn, organize, transfer and hear Audible audio content. Fixes: * Displays short track titles (one line) correctly * Ensures proper playback of picture and audio files during a slideshow * Improves backlight functionality * Ensures proper Idle Shutdown functionality after you view a photo slideshow * Names folders correctly when files are appended then copied from your Compact Flash memory card to your player * Displays updated Album Art correctly Notes: * This firmware removes your player's FM recording feature

That is outrageous. Zen had better start writing some checks . . .