archives: July 2006
  • Jul 31, 2006
    by Cesar Menendez at 4:28 PM

    Ok, you may have noted in Friday's post that the executives in the Zune division value helping people find new music. From Robbie Bach's speech: We also think discovery is key. Figuring out new ways for people to find their favorite music, certainly, but in some ways more importantly their favorite video. And, as it happens, I have to agree with them ;). Actually, I personally love finding new bands. Which brings me to my non-scientific survey: How do you find music you like? Let folks know in the...
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  • Jul 28, 2006
    by Cesar Menendez at 11:55 AM

    Robbie Bach, the guy who runs the division that Zune is in, gave a presentation yesterday to all of Microsoft's financial analysts (Robbie is the president of the Entertainment and Devices Division, and reports directly to Steve). I posted yesterday about Steve Ballmer's take on Zune, and now here's Robbie's. Finally, one of the things that we just announced last week is a move into the music and video space in portable entertainment, something we call Zune. I want to spend a few moments here talking...
  • Jul 27, 2006
    by Cesar Menendez at 5:44 PM

    Tonight, the Raconteurs are playing at the Moore , and I'll be there. If you're in Seattle and going to the show, cool. Say hi if you want. I look like my picture, although I might have glasses on.
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  • Jul 26, 2006
    by Cesar Menendez at 5:12 PM

    There's not much I can talk about right now about Zune, which you all no doubt have noticed. However, today I'm able to confirm one thing: Zune will come w/ some pre-loaded content. I can't say who or what will be on the device, and neither can Richard , but as soon as I know, I'll blog. Also, COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO PRELOADS, GorillavsBear today posts about a Minnesota band, Duplomacy They're good, so check em out. * (edit 5:14 PM), fixed broken image)
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