Now I havent gotten the new Zune software, so this review is just over the firmware update...

On September 16, 2008, MS released a new version of the Zune software as well as new firmware for the actual Zune it self. They have a slew of new features, which I will review presently...

Screen Lock---uBer handy! Whenever you backlight goes off for a bit, or you standby your Zune and bring it back on, 4 boxes will appear, in which you put in your code, a 4 number code, which unlocks the screen and allows you to use it. Handy for if you're at a social event or party and you left your Zune out and don't want people looking thru ya pics. I use it a lot, and my password is (deleted by administrator)

Clock---Fucking finally! You don't know how many times I've needed to know the time, but couldn't! Now MS added a small clock in the upper right hand corner of the main menu, and the main menu only. You set the time and it will show up as '8:28a', with the 'a' standing for AM, and 'p' for PM. Gives off a notion that the clock keeps that 'sleek and badass' attitude the Zune already has.

Marketplace---When in a Wi-Fi hotspot, and you turn your Zune's wireless feature on, and connect to the network and browse the Zune Marketplace right from your Zune. Look at the top songs, top albums, new releases, search for content, and look at what is in your cart. You can search for 'Feel Good Inc' and it will search the Zune Marketplace for albums, songs, artists, etc containing that name. Find the song you want? Preview it, and download it right then and there!

Games---OMFG, NO WAI. I've wanted this for freaking ever, and it's finally here. The new update comes with 2 free games, Hexic and Texas Hold 'Em. Through the XNA 3.0 Beta software and MS Visual studio, you can put custom games and applications that the community has made themselves right on your Zune! Have a buddy who has a Zune, and need to tell him something in private? Make sure you and your friend has the Zune Instant Messenger app someone made, and send him an IM! ITS AMAZING!

Buy from FM---If for some reason, you're listening to the radio on your Zune and you hear a song you like, you can tag the song, then download it later in the marketplace! w00tz0rz!

Thats all the features that I've tried extensivly, and that's pretty much all the new features anyways. I hope this review will help you if you're thinking about buying a Zune, or thinking about getting rid of your Zune ASAP. Whatever your goal is, I hope I helped!

---Snaggle