Integrated podcasts in upcoming Zune software!

[tdawg]

For those of us that got in on the Woot.com refurbished zune deal, or those that already have a Zune, it looks like the new Zune software will include integrated podcast management, a la iTunes (my favorite feature with iTunes and an iPod).

A poster on zune-online.com accidentally got a pre-release version of the new Zune software thru Windows Update and has posted screenshots of the software. He says it's not functioning yet, but it provides a sneak peak at what's to come. One of the images shows that under the Zune Marketplace tab, there's a podcast sub-tab. I really hope this means that integrated podcast management is coming to the Zune software. This feature alone will make me even happier to have spend the $99 for this refurb black Zune!

 

[blurredvision]

Ya, podcast support has already been announced. In fact, if you take a look at any of the official marketing pictures of the new Zune, you'll see Podcasts as one of the options on the main screen.

EDIT: Can you link to the screens? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

 

[tdawg]

I must have missed the podcast announcement in the midst of the other information that came out when the new zune was announced. I'm very excited for that along with the new zune software.

Here's some screenshots of the new zune software: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8...ets/72157602379572478/

 

[bucwylde23]

I can't wait for this feature. I currently have to scroll down through all of my music to find the artist of the podcasts. I will be happy to have a podcast menu.

 

[Ghouler]

would it not be easier to just use WMP with Zune? Or Winamp?