The Zune 3.0 firmware has been out in the wild for over a month now, and the launch time glitz have worn off, leaving us to take a clearer look at what we’ve been delivered. We’ve seen its high points, and we’ve also found some new lows, so how does it measure up? Check out our full in-depth review for the final verdict.

“…It’s hard to rate this new firmware. The Zune’s firmware had left it as a fantastically capable device, with little to no bugs or issues to speak off. Little has been done to upgrade the existing features, which while usable, have much room to be fleshed out. And while this new firmware does add some welcomed new features, like Marketplace and Audiobook support, it also brought with it a whole host of new, difficult to ignore issues. And for those of us who won’t use any of the new additions for whatever reason, the firmware essentially warrants itself as a downgrade…”

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