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Seriously, I just can’t take it any more! I am all excited about the release of the newly redesigned Zune software and firmware, which is coming out tomorrow. So, I was thrilled to watch first videos from around the web showing the new Zune features and User Interface.

But, what is with all the Amateurism?! Either use Progressive-scan video camera or DEINTERLACE your VIDEOS (YES, I Am Screaming!)

First, Zunerama, with their extensive Zune 2 video coverage. It seems to be most complete coverage, but I can’t watch it with all those interlacing artifacts?!

And CNET TV’s Zune 2 review video?! I really expected professionalism there. What happened, got some new hires?!

Sorry, I just had to rant. Fix it, folks! If you need assistance with how to de-interlace and what is the difference between progressive scan video camera and old-fashioned interlaced camera, comment below or see my About Me page for my contact info.

I guess the important part is that I am all excited about this Zune software overhaul and will install it as soon as it is available tomorrow and report my experiences soon!

Yes, there is a Zune near you! And if you had your own Wi-Fi enabled Zune, you would see that other Zune and be able to share media wirelessly.

As you may have guessed, I picked up a Zune a week or so ago. This first week been pretty good experience overall, and so far the only thing I can complain about is the lack of Podcast support.

But WAIT!!! Microsoft says newly Redesigned (rewritten from ground up, as I hear) software for Zune device and for the PC that syncs with it, is coming mid November! Actually, I knew this and thus picked up the older model on sale, which should also be fully compatible with the new software.

So, I have been promising a Podcasts primer, and it is notably missing from my list of upcoming subjects, but not because it’s forgotten! Not at all! I simply decided to wait until this major update to Zune software, which I understand anyone can download and use, even without Zune.

For now, I am using PodNova web site + their client software to manage and auto-download my Podcasts. Now, I setup the Zune PC software to monitor PodNova download directory, and it syncs any new MP3 Podcasts to my Zune without any troubles. Deleting them from the device, after listening, that’s the real trick. But, everything is bound to change with this upcoming revamp, which is also rumored to be able to download recorded TV directly to Zune from your home Media Center PC, without the silly $1.99 or whatever iTunes charges!

Meanwhile, I recommend you take advantage of this closeout on v1 of Zunes, which is still going on at Buy.com  — Just tell yourself that Brown is the new Black!

PS: Though I ordered a brown one, Woot ran out and were nice enough to replace with Black ones for free! Excellent customer service, I am not complaining!