“The more I got to know the Zune software and Marketplace, the more I came to really enjoy what Microsoft has done with the platform. Features like the cover art quilt that appears over the Zune software, and a Mixview that is a much more visually interactive version of Apple’s Genius feature, show that Microsoft is really thinking about how to make media consumption more fun, interesting, and engaging. I may be a long-time customer of the iTunes Store and the owner of two iPods, an iPhone, two Macs, and an Apple TV, but when it comes to the music aspect of these products, I’m beginning to think that Microsoft has really zeroed in on some of the greatest aspects of enjoying music.”

David Chartier of Arstechnica.com gives a solid review of Zune Marketplace. In insightful fashion he compares it, mostly favorably, with iTunes Store.

It’s a worthwhile read, and probably eye-opening for iTunes users who haven’t given Zune Software and Zune Marketplace a try.

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• Comedy Central ‘Best of’ packs (going for half-price through January 9!)
• Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• NBC News Time Capsule
• Dateline’s Crime & Punishment
• NBC News on Stage
• NBC News Specials
• Lockup

See the new offerings by clicking ‘Videos’ in Zune Marketplace. (Don’t have Zune software yet? Download it here.)

You can also download specials and mini-series, such as Ken Burns’ acclaimed 2001 miniseries, Jazz. The ten episodes of this series will set you back 8,000 points, or about $100 US. A season of NOVA goes for 2,880 points, or roughly $36.

It’s great to see content of this quality making its way into the Marketplace video aisle.

Thanks to ZuneInsider for the news.

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I have mixed feelings about Saturday Night Live, but the show really shines its brightest with its parody sketches of political campaigns and debates.

Now you can download four free SNL sketches from this year’s presidential campaign.

Head to Videos in Zune Marketplace to get these free downloads!

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