A few days back I posted about Microsoft preparing to roll out a software update for the zune before Christmas. Guess what, as per Cesar from zuneinsider they issued a 22 MB update today.

The update does fix a lot of known bugs, improves performance and the zune software installation process. And finally this update will also make zune compatible with vista.

Right now you can only install it via auto-update as it is not yet available for download at zune.net. I’ll post the link once they make it available.

Microsoft earlier today released the v1.2 firmware for the Zune. It features speed enhancements and a stability increase. Just plug in your Zune and the Zune PC software will tell you to update to v1.2

I updated my Zune earlier and found that the Zune PC software doesn’t seem to know when the Zune is done updating. So here is some advice; after the Zune updates and boots back to its home screen, it will then be safe to unplug the Zune from the PC.

I have put together a quick video overview of how the Xbox 360 uses the Zune to play all media on the device.

I am very impressed with the speed and quality of the Zune’s feature to share all media with an Xbox 360.

I can charge my Zune while it’s connected to the Xbox and picture and audio quality is top notch!

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The first thing that caught my attention when I first heard about the Zune was the rumor that it would feature Wifi built into the player. This excited me greatly because I knew then and there that the Zune was the next big thing. Bill Gates called the Zune “future proof”. He is absolutely right! I’ll get into this a little later.

I bought my two Zunes the day they were released knowing that little fact. I purchased a white Zune and a black/blue Zune. The price was great! $249.99 for the next gen media player was right on target to take on the iPod. This pricing ended up working very well, as the Zune in November rated at #2 best selling player right behind the iPod.

As per Jason Reindorp, marketing director for Zune, Microsoft will be rolling out their first software update for the Zune before Christmas.

With all the threads and posts making rounds about software installation problem, connectivity problem and other minor (or not so minor) issues an update was badly needed.

Well the update will not have any major changes. But will definitely include Vista support and fix some minor glitches and add some performance and other improvements.

Reindorp quoted saying. (Source: CNet News)

“It is plumbing stuff, but it is stuff customers will notice and appreciate,”