This release that should go live tommorow morning will include a ton of new features, Fixes, etc... Most of the in the Social, but some big ones that you all have been asking for. Video Store, Gapless Playback, and Auto Playlists.

Here are some feature highlights...

• Auto playlists.
• Browsing videos.
• Editing album and track information.
• Organizing collections.
• Gapless playback.
• Syncing groups.
• Zune reminders.

There are tons of new Social Features today too...

• Syncing Zune Cards to a device.
• Enhanced friends search.
• Instant friends.
• Artist and album reviews.
• Reputation badges.
• Windows Live connections.

Hang tight, I have more info coming soon. I had a chance to see this in action last month and it's nice so far.

The Windows Mobile Team wants your input...

What are some ways the Zune player and a Windows Mobile device can work better together? I'm not referring to an imaginary "Zune phone", and I'm certainly not hinting or speculating about a converged device.

Instead, I'm wondering if there are any opportunities for us to improve the experience for people who use both devices (a Zune and a Windows Mobile phone). For example, viewing your Zune Social network in IEMobile, converting a Zune playlist into .WMA ringtones, converting Zune's artwork to Windows Mobile themes, showing your Windows Mobile contacts as pictures in Zune etc.

If you can think of similar interesting or compelling scenarios, we'd love to hear them.

Head over to the Windows Mobile Team Blog and give them your opinion!

What kind of CEO goes on record calling another man a drunk? Apparently Jobs asked Jim Goldman if Robbie Bach was drunk when told that he was optimistic about the Zune.

I told Jobs that I had sat down with Microsoft's Robbie Bach last week at the Consumer Electronics Show.  I mentioned that Bach was particularly optimistic about the new Zune, that it was now a worthy alternative to Apple's iPod.

Asked Jobs:  "Was he inebriated?  Do you even know anyone who owns a Zune?"  Touched a nerve, I suppose.  Watch the video we loaded.  It's a great exchange.

Oh boy, what a jerk. Way to handle yourself there buddy.

Source: CNBC via Engadget

Chime in on what suggestions you have for the Zune Team regarding Zune 2. I am looking for Suggestions about the following...

• The Zune 2 Hardware
• The Social
• The Firmware

Please keep these suggestions constructive and as detailed as possible.

I know that the Zune 2 experience has been good for a lot, but those that have been unfortunate enough to have a bad experiece are the most vocal. So, if you are completely happy, maybe shoot off a word of thanks to the guys too.

Got Zune is looking for a few good men… and women!

What are we looking for?
Basically Zune Fans that want to share news, views, and experiences about the Zune with others.

The ideal candidate would also get the priveledge to review accessories, cases, software, etc for Got Zune.

What are the Benefits?
Paid Medical, 2 weeks vacation… wait, nevermind. Benefits? What benefits? You would be part of a team of folks that enjoy the Zune and want to share the social with others. This should be compensation enough, right?

The only real requirements are the following: