As with previous versions of the Zune Software, in 4.0 Microsoft limits and hides the  Zune Marketplace from being viewed by those outside of the USA. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the maximum level of Zune goodness is enjoyed by those it was intended for.

The folks over at pocketnow.com have somehow managed to get their hands on a Zune HD Reviewers Guide, and are kind enough to share their discovery with the rest of the Zune World.

Live in the UK? Like the Zune HD? Want to avoid wasting money and time on shipping? Well you are not alone! A petition has been started to bring Zune HD to the United Kingdom in time for Christmas 2009 and it needs your signature!

A photo of one of the pamphlets handed out at Best Buy’s Zune HD showings reveal that HD movies are indeed coming to the Zune HD and the Zune Marketplace. The Zune Marketplace currently serves TV Shows, Video Podcasts and Music Videos and it looks as though HD Movies will be added to this with the release of Zune Software 4.0.

As many of you may already be aware, Darkzune Forums are being hit by quite a bit of spam – averaging 20 new spam threads & posts a day. To fight all of this spam the administrators, myself (Fez) and Aden, have implemented a few new features which we hope will help us to clean up the boards.

A few days ago Microsoft added a strange update for Windows Vista. Update KB972036 which is available via Windows Update is called “August 2009 Update for Windows Vista”. The update description shown when downloading reads: Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows Vista. The relevant Knowledge Base article states that this [...]

As Zune HD launch draws near along with it’s Zune Software 4.0 some new features were being hoped for. If you were hoping for Media Center DVR support, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. It has been confirmed that Zune wont be supporting HD files that contain AC3 audio. According to Microsoft: Zune HD, and the [...]