Zune HD Firmware Updates — Predictive Text, Better Keyboard, Desktop Site View

By Kevin C. Tofel | Monday, November 9, 2009 | 11:30 AM CT | 2 comments | Tweet This (2)

Thanks to a firmware update, Microsoft addressed some of the little niggles in the Zune HD. Matt Miller upgraded his device to version 4.3 and sees a fair number of positive changes:

Faster web browser
Option in browser for desktop or mobile sites
Predictive text in the keyboard
Auto capitalization
Larger landscape keyboard
Toggle between seek or presets for radio
Support for future 3D games
Other minor updates and improvements, not specifically identified

The above video — which is ironically silent showing off an audio device — offers a glimpse of what Matt is seeing after his update. The predictive text and keyboard enhancements alone are worth the free price of admission for the upgrade.

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Comments (2)

The video does have the sound of the clicking keys but no narration.

Travis — 1:57 PM on November 9, 2009 Reply
No bluetooth + no custom EQ = no Zune HD for me

Where’s the love Microsoft? I wanna stream my tunes in the car and have a 7-band equalizer to shape my sound. I feel the audiophiles have been left out.

Luscious — 6:43 PM on November 9, 2009 Reply