HXC Roberito
2008-12-31 15:01:05 UTC
LA Times article - http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/12/zune-30-shutdow.html
CNN Report - http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/12/31/zune.player.failures/?iref=hpmostpop
Article with a funny picture - http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/12/31/all-zune-30s-crapping-out/
Summary - Apparently, as late as 2:00 a.m., all Zunes in reportedly North America, not sure about foreign countries, had automatically rebooted and were stuck at a 100% reboot screen with the backlight still on. I had a previous article on how to fix it by opening up the Zune and disconnection the battery but that only works until the battery dies, you shut it off, or plug it in to your computer or wall charger. It is believed to be the internal clock of the Zune not set to go into 2009 or past December 31st 2008. Lol, Does this mean that Microsoft did not expect their Zune to succeed as well as an Apple Ipod? So what does that mean? They have no self confidence! JK.
All Zune and microsoft have to say about the said issue is that they are aware of the problem and are currently investigating. They appreciate our patience. Wow, hey microsoft we appreciate good products they dont go apocalyptic on us when the year changes! What does this mean for next year? Windows Vista 64-bit will shut down and eat your harddrive information when the ball drops?
Imagine watching the ball drop and seeing your Vista freak out and shut down. Lol. Well until Microsoft/Zune gets their crap together i guess we will have to sit around and twiddle our thumbs.