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Darius Wey
11-12-2006, 10:40 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.flx-tech.net/2006/11/zune_on_early_sale_at_bestbuy_1.html' target='_blank'>http://www.flx-tech.net/2006/11/zune_on_early_sale_at_bestbuy_1.html</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/zt/2006/wey-20061112-earlyzune1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Oops, looks like a Best Buy salesman in Union City, CA <a href="http://www.flx-tech.net/2006/11/zune_on_early_sale_at_bestbuy_1.html" target="_blank">screwed up today</a> by letting a Zune out of the bag a little too early. The only problem is, the customer can't install the software. That's karma for you.<br /><div style="page-break-after: always;"><span style="display: none;"> </span></div><br /><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/zt/2006/wey-20061112-earlyzune2.jpg" alt="" />

fgarcia10
11-12-2006, 04:39 PM
not only the employee screw up, but also Best Buy, I work once a week at Circuit City and the system won't let you sell something that has not been release even if we have it in stock.

DesertLarry
11-12-2006, 04:49 PM
I would have expected something like this from Walmart, but not Best Buy. I have this strong urge now to go store to store seeking out a helpful clueless employee :D

Macguy59
11-12-2006, 06:08 PM
Speaking of which today (Sunday) is the 1st day I've seen ads in the paper for it.

fgarcia10
11-12-2006, 07:27 PM
Ooopss, I'm at Circuit City right now and I was able to ring a black Zune, I didn't finish the sale because I need to get someone else to sell it to me. If you come here I will act as a clueless salesperson
:rolleyes:

lt.milo
11-12-2006, 10:49 PM
how i wish i lived near there

fgarcia10
11-12-2006, 11:05 PM
Well I just finished putting up the display, and of course installed the zune on the service desk computer, everything went with out a peep, also the was an update to 1.1 firmware. :)

Jason Dunn
11-13-2006, 01:39 AM
...also the was an update to 1.1 firmware. :)

Was there any sort of indication what was new in the 1.1 firmware update?

DesertLarry
11-13-2006, 01:44 AM
Well, no one would sell me one today :( I know both Circuit City and Walmart had them because they had the working displays out, but they both told me to come back on Tuesday. Damn those well informed sales people!

Darius Wey
11-13-2006, 02:24 AM
Was there any sort of indication what was new in the 1.1 firmware update?

I've also heard that v1.1 of the Zune software will be delivered through Windows Update on the 14th. Not long to go now. :D

fgarcia10
11-13-2006, 03:28 AM
Was there any sort of indication what was new in the 1.1 firmware update?

Sorry, it didn't give a clue. If it did, I missed it because there were three other guys trying to see what I was doing. As far I can tell it didn;t say.


Also the marketplace is open, I was able to search for songs. I did not buy any because my manager will not leave alone for a second. The software scanned my hard drive for music and download most of the art for the album it was real fast also.

ucfgrad93
11-13-2006, 03:44 AM
Check out this story. Apparently had some problems with the install. Hopefully this is the exception.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/12/stores-selling-zunes-early/ (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/12/stores-selling-zunes-early/)

Darius Wey
11-13-2006, 03:59 AM
Check out this story. Apparently had some problems with the install. Hopefully this is the exception.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/12/stores-selling-zunes-early/ (http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/12/stores-selling-zunes-early/)

It's definitely an exception. I can confirm that it installs fine on Windows XP. Windows Vista is another story - check the front-page in two minutes to learn more. :)

ale_ers
11-13-2006, 04:17 PM
the funny thing about that engadget story was the picture in the background when they could not load the software.

Aaron Roma
11-13-2006, 04:18 PM
Sigh... no, not much longer now. I just can't decide if I want to drag myself down to Walmart at midnight to pick it up, or just wait until morning. Hmm....

Jason Dunn
11-13-2006, 05:13 PM
the funny thing about that engadget story was the picture in the background when they could not load the software.

Yeah, that's definitely some bad coverage for a new player...but I was able to install the desktop software without problems.

fgarcia10
11-13-2006, 10:09 PM
Sorry, it didn't give a clue. If it did, I missed it because there were three other guys trying to see what I was doing. As far I can tell it didn;t say.
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Ok, I installed another Zune and it seems that the 1.1 upgrade adds the comunity setting to the Zune.