Microsoft adds Vista features for new Windows XP SP3 beta

jBubba writes on NeoSmart Technologies,

“Windows XP SP3 build 3205 is the first official & authorized release of the next Windows XP service pack; and has been made available to testers as a part of the Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP1 beta program. NeoSmart Technologies has the run-down on the included 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security [...]

Zune 4 and Zune 8 won’t have TV out

I wrote here few days back that the new Zunes will support formats up-to 720×480 @ 30fps and 720×576 @ 25fps without transcoding via Vide-out. Well this is only correct for Zune80, the small flashy Zune4 and Zune8 will not have the Video-out function.

Short Review: Microsoft’s 80GB, 8GB and 4GB Zune players

The 80GB zune will be available for $249. The 4GB and 8GB flash-based model of Zune will cost $149 and $199 respectively. The 80GB version of Zune is only available in Black color for now.