MP3 Insider 124: From firmware to concepts

A new firmware update to the Zune allows you to indulge in two-player games by linking two Zunes over Wi-Fi.
Donald and Jasmine discuss the latest Zune firmware, as well as their opinions on the current state of Bluetooth technology.
Also this week, an iPod concept that takes fashion gadgetry to another level, cute and tiny travel speakers from Sony, and thoughts on HD radio. Plus, the winners of our Burton prize giveaway are announced.
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| Episode 124 |
Zune 3.1 firmware unleashed: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10101088-49.html?tag=mncol;title
Sony announces new portable audio gadgets: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10101235-1.html?tag=mncol;title
Looks like a bracelet, plays like an iPod: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10097650-1.html?tag=mncol;title
Skullcandy Double Agent headphones: http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/skullcandy-double-agent-headphones/4505-7877_7-33108244.html?tag=rb_mtx;item_0
Altec Lansing inMotion Max: http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-player-accessories/altec-lansing-imt702-inmotion/4505-6519_7-33314859.html?tag=mncol;lst
----------BURTON GIVEAWAY WINNERS----------
1st prize (Burton jacket): Annie Huang
2nd prize (Q-bean wireless headphones): Paul Yang
3rd prize (Altec-Lansing Orbit MP3): Matthew Kjesbo
Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs.

Donald Bell is an electronic musician, a veteran record store employee, and a fearless hardware hacker. He's also CNET's Senior Editor for MP3 and digital audio.
Jasmine France is CNET's resident digital audio doyenne, writing and editing product reviews, crave blogs, and feature stories on all things MP3. And if you need advice on headphones, she's your girl.
