Zune Pass - 10 Free Songs Every Month!!!

Posted by: Heather on Nov 20 2008 - 7 views

MS is changing, or I should say adding, to their Zune Pass music subscription service.  The way the Zune Pass works is that you can download an unlimited amount of music from the Zune Marketplace for a monthly fee of $14.99.  If you stop your subscription, then you no longer have access to that music.  The program allows you to try out all kinds of music with no extra cost to you.  I’m sure many of us have purchased a CD that had one song we really liked, and then we find out that we don’t care for any of the other music on the album.  So, you wind-up with a $14 song.  Zune Pass helps to avoid things like that, as well as giving you a huge music collection.  The new bonus is that you can now keep 10 songs every month forever.  These are 10 songs of your choosing, so you have complete freedom.  The price of the Zune Pass does not change.  MS sets this up by giving each Zune Pass account 10 credits every month.  Credits do not transfer month to month, so use ‘em or lose ‘em.  I am not currently a Zune Pass subscriber, but with this new offer, I am very tempted to sign up.

Via Zunerama

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Flash Zunes on Sale - Get’em While They’re Hot

Posted by: Heather on Nov 20 2008 - 8 views

There are few things that make me happier than fun electronic toys on sale.  In that respect, MS knows the way to this girl’s heart.  Just in time for the holiday season, all of the flash Zunes, and some Zune accessories, will see a price drop.  The sale starts on Nov. 19 in the US, and Nov. 21 in Canada.  You can also order your Zune through Zune Originals, and will see the same price break.  With the money you save, the art work and etching are almost free. 

Zune 4 is now $99.  Zune 8 is $138, and the Zune 16 is $179.

I hope this means that we might see a price drop on the hard drive Zunes.  Can anyone say blue Zune 120? 

 

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Press Release: Sony Tempting Us Just in Time for the Holidays

Posted by: Heather on Nov 19 2008 - 20 views

While everyone is busy making their lists and dreaming of what Santa will leave under the tree, Sony releases five new products to add to our thoughts.  All five products are audio accessories that make travel, sports, and home life all the better.  Let’s dive right into Sony’s goodie bag:

1 - Noise canceling headphones (MDR-NC7) - These are an upgrade to their current model with reduction 87.4% of ambient noise.  If you spend a lot of time on an airplane, these are a must have gadget.  They are available in black or white for $50

2 - Travel speakers (SRS-M50) - Available in pink, white, and black for $50

3 - Universal remote control (RM-VL610) - Has the ability to control up to 8 AV units.  The remotes are geared for style, as well as function, with colors to match your decor:  Crimson Red, Sky Blue, Pearl, and many others.  Remotes are available for $30.

4 - Wireless sports headphones (DR-BT160AS) - You can listen music, and also connect the headphones to your phone.  There is a small microphone built in.  Stereo bluetooth, water-resistant, and around the back of the head design round out the features for this device.  Available for $130.

5 - Style earbuds (MDR-EX36V EX) - In line volume control, 3 sizes of silicone earbuds, and colorful metallic accents in silver, red, blue, or pink are all included for $30.

There is more information about each product included in the full press release.  You can check it out after the jump. 

Read more »

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

More “My Little Tank” News from Astraware

Posted by: Heather on Nov 18 2008 - 10 views

In case you missed yesterday’s news, Astraware released “My Little Tank” for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  Well, today, even more people get to join in the MLT party!!!  Astraware released it for S60, as well as Blackberry, for the first time today.  For Palm OS and WM users, don’t worry, you are not being left out in the cold.  MLT has been updated to include newer WM and Palm devices, and they have added 20 new levels.  That gives the game a total of 80 levels!!!  “My Little Tank” is an arcade shooter game were you play the role of a mini-tank out to defend your base while destroying enemy tanks, radar stations, and bases.  Plus, you will run into all kinds of terrain changes from snow and swamps to plains and deserts.  If you already have a registered copy of MLT, the upgrade is free.  If not, it can be purchased from Astraware for $9.99.  Its also available for the sale price of  $4.95, if you are a member of Club Astraware.  Honestly, for $4.95, I am going to go home and download this game.  I love the little strategy games, and this will be great entertainment for traveling or waiting in line during the holiday shopping season. 

 

Check out the full press release after the jump

 

 

Read more »

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Presenting Travel Genius From HeroCraft

Posted by: Heather on Nov 17 2008 - 10 views

After a small delay, HeroCraft has released Travel Geniusfor the Palm OS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and Symbian.  The game tests your skills in the world of geographical trivia.  The world is becoming a smaller place every day, and this is a tool, that is not only fun, but helps you learn about exotic far away places.  It contains more than 700 questions that cover much more than simply country and capital city like we learned in grade school.   You will be tested on countries, oceans, people, famous personalities, and great inventions.  Do you think you are up to the task?   I will be receiving a copy of the game to review.  So check back to see if I am a Travel Genius, or if I will be working to see if I can even measure up to a fifth grader.

Price of Travel Genius is $15.95.  Check out their full Press Release after the jump.

Read more »

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Zune Marketplace: Three Free Weekly - Oops!!!

Posted by: Heather on Nov 14 2008 - 7 views

Well, it seems that I was wrong in my last post saying that those songs were the last 3 songs from the Zune Marketplace’s ‘Three Free Weekly’.  They threw one more our way, or in this case three, but this is really the last one.  Unless of course MS changes their mind, which I hope they do.  This last one demonstrates what was so great about the program.  We see music from R&B, Country, and the Hip Hop worlds.  So make sure to enjoy these freebies!!!

A Woman’s Worth by Alicia Keys; Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash; Stop-N-Go by Ugk

 

The only requirement for downloading the free music is that you download and use the Zune software.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!