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Ten Free Downloads with Zune Pass Subscription

Nerd Grind — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:01:54 +0000

Microsoft’s Zune Pass subscription just got better. For $15 per month, you have access to all the songs in the Zune Marketplace but now you also get to keep 10 songs as well. That means for the price of a CD, you get to "rent" all the songs you want per month PLUS keep 10 of your favorite songs. Sounds like a bargain to me.

Why pay 99 cents per song in iTunes when you can have access to a plethora of songs for $15 bucks a month? I really think they have iTunes beat.

I personally hate iTunes, but have already vested so much money in buying seasons of Lost which I can’t watch on the go anymore because I got rid of the iPhone for the Blackberry Bold. I may be switching to Zune Marketplace today.

Canadian Retailer Offers 8GB Zune for $99 CAD – $82 US

Nerd Grind — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:47 +0000

In an apparent show of America’s deepening recession, Canadian retailer Future Shop is selling the 8GB Zune MP3 player for just $82 CAD. That amounts to $99 in the deflated American currency. That’s over fifty dollars less than anywhere in America. It is a limited time offer, however. It shoots up to $149 CAD in just six days, so you had better hop to it if you want to grab a deal.

Sony and Apple Cooperate to Bring DRM-Free Music to iTunes – Says Rumor

Nerd Grind — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:08:54 +0000

Rumors have been swirling around the Internet that Sony is going to be joining EMI to bring DRM-free music to Apple’s iTunes Plus service. The service is a higher-MP3-quality DRM-free option that exists within the Apple iTunes store. Thus far EMI is the only major label involved with the service, so the addition of Sony would be a major incentive for other labels to jump onboard. Still, this is currently just a rumor so stay tuned.

Zune 120 Coming in Blue – Along With New Designs in Originals Series

Nerd Grind — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:25:46 +0000

Microsoft has announced more Zunes for their Zune Originals series. They are adding a whopping 46 new sketches to the collection. The designs are available on the Zune Originals site. In addition, Microsoft will be releasing Zunes in a nice new shade of blue. Look for an official announcement soon.

Samsung Cleo Finally Launches – Canada Only

Nerd Grind — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:06:06 +0000

The Samsung Cleo has long been rumored for a release, but nobody could have predicted it’d be a Canadian exclusive. This fashion-conscious square flip phone includes a QWERTY keyboard, color LCD screen, 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 playback, and expandable memory up to 8GB. More importantly, the attractive 2.5-inch by 3-inch phone comes in a variety of colors, including champagne. The phone has officially been launched in Canada, but there is still no word on pricing.

iriver Slashes Prices on Three PMPs for the Holidays

Nerd Grind — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:20:24 +0000

Fans of the iriver can rejoice this holiday season, as the company is cutting prices on three of their PMPs for the holiday shopping season. The E100 and the Lplayer will go down to $69.99 for the 4GB models and $99.99 for the 8GB models. The priciest of the three, the SPINN, will see a price cut to $189.99 for the 4GB and $229.99 for the 8GB unit. The price drops are in effect starting on November 1st. Hey wait, that’s today.

FCC Documents Announce that Nokia N85 Coming to North America

Nerd Grind — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:32:49 +0000

It’s official, the Nokia N85 is bound for North American shores. Some FCC documents advertise the forthcoming release by making the User Guide and SAR report part of the public record. Nokia has yet to officially release pricing or a release date yet though.

The Nokia N85 is a handset that features a bright OLED display, a series of audio functions and a full-fledged GPS service.

Walmart Lowers Prices for Songs – Adds Firefox Support

Nerd Grind — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:14:12 +0000

Walmart is lowering some of the prices on its MP3 music store. Currently, most of the tracks cost 94 cents, but soon the "Top 25" songs will begin to be sold for 74 cents. Maybe this is an attempt to be more competitive for the upcoming holiday season.

Other changes to the store is that the store finally works with firefox instead of just IE7. Unfortunately, I’m still stuck using the incredibly and increasingly bloated Apple iTunes. Maybe now I can kick the hideous iTunes habit and still save a pretty penny or two. I’m in!

UK Cracks Down on Electronics Useage in Cars

Nerd Grind — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:13:25 +0000

If you’re driving in the UK, turn that cell phone off! Not just that – now UK Drivers caught texting or operating MP3 players and even GPS systems could face a new maximum of two years in prison.

Amazon Let’s Slip on Creative’s New ZEN

Nerd Grind — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:05:22 +0000

Creative’s keeping mum on this new ZEN, but Amazon’s singing like a canary. Specs:

2.5 inch display
4GB, 8GB, and 16GB options
FM tuner
Voice recorder
Â SD slot
Audio formats supported: MP3, WMA, AAC, Audible
Video formats supported: WMV, DivX, MJPEG, Tivo to Go.

Pricing ranges from $149 to $299, depending on storage. They’ll be out soon.

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