Zune Desktop Release Date Confirmed

[David Tucker]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/zune-software-update-coming-september-15th-alongside-zune-hd-lau/' target='_blank'>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/...de-zune-hd-lau/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>&ldquo;Unless Microsoft's playing a nasty trick on its loyal fanbase, the latest Zune newsletter confirms a feature-laden software update, very likely what we've been calling Zune 4.0, is due out on Tuesday, September 15th, the same day as Zune HD takes its place among its fading peers.&rdquo;</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/zt/auto/1252090040.usr307.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p><em></em></p><p>I haven't actually gotten my newsletter yet so I'll have to take <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/zune-software-update-coming-september-15th-alongside-zune-hd-lau/" target="_blank">Engadget</a>'s word that that it has a real newsletter. In some of the least surprising news I've heard in a while, its essentially confirmed now that the next iteration of the Zune software will launch with the Zune HD on the 15th.</p><p>I'm definitely looking forward to many of the reported features, especially HD movie content. I keep dreaming of the day that I no longer buy my content on media and get it all digitally and I hope that this moves me one step closer!</p>

[Alber1690]

I don't know why this would make news on Engadget when the Zune team has consistently been saying that both the Zune software and hardware would launch the same day. I've heard it plenty of times on the Zune Insider podcast and other team interviews...

[paschott]

I'm not even sure why it's news as we don't know anything about the new software. I'd love to know what's changed, but will be waiting another two weeks to just see it at this point (plus a couple of hours for the link to actually appear and work). :)

If there are any details that can be shared, that would be great.

[Alber1690]

On the topic of the release date, I forgot to ask that if anyone knew if Amazon.com planned on shipping Zune HD pre-order units to have them delivered on Sept. 15? I know they do that with some of the big product launches, but wasn't sure/haven't heard about the Zune HD's plans. Would appreciate any knowledge on the subject.

[Shoegazer]

On the topic of the release date, I forgot to ask that if anyone knew if Amazon.com planned on shipping Zune HD pre-order units to have them delivered on Sept. 15? I know they do that with some of the big product launches, but wasn't sure/haven't heard about the Zune HD's plans. Would appreciate any knowledge on the subject.

I pre-ordered my Zune HD through Amazon.com. I received an email a few minutes ago saying you can get Release-Date Delivery.

Oh, And I just want to say I love this site. I check everyday for updates. Thanks.


Dear Amazon.com Customer,

Thank you for your Zune HD pre-order. You might like to know that you can now get Release-Date Delivery by upgrading your shipping speed. This shipping option is free for Prime members or costs just $5.58. Restrictions apply.*

Follow these steps by Saturday, September 12, to get this item on its release date, Tuesday, September 15:

1) Visit Your Account

2) Choose "Open and recently shipped orders"

3) Find your Zune HD order

4) Click "Change" next to Shipping Speed

5) Choose Release-Date Delivery as your shipping option

[Alber1690]

I pre-ordered my Zune HD through Amazon.com. I received an email a few minutes ago saying you can get Release-Date Delivery.

Thank you so very much Shoegazer! Perfectly what I wanted to know, and the email text was just extra awesome, thanks again! :D