Zune Upgrade Plan Coming June Soon
Update June 30th: Our source indicates the upgrade plan is still coming, however the necessary internal paperwork was not completed in time for a June timeframe. Hang on to those Zune 30's a little longer folks.
Microsoft is preparing to start a hardware upgrade plan in June according to Zune Scene sources. The upgrade plan is for Zune owners who want more capacity, less capacity, a different color (only red or black will be initially available), or perhaps just a new Zune. The plan is specially targeted at owners of damaged OOW (out of warranty) 30GB Zunes according to the source. Below is the price matrix for the upgrades:
Unit |
Upgrade Price |
Usual Price |
Discount |
Zune 120 GB Red/Black |
$179.99 |
$249.99 |
$70 |
Zune 80 GB Red/Black |
$159.99 |
$229.99 |
$70 |
Zune 16 GB Red/Black |
$109.99 |
$179.99 |
$70 |
Zune 8 GB Red/Black |
$99.99 |
$139.99 |
$40 |
Zune 4 GB Red/Black |
$69.99 |
$99.99 |
$30 |
The source also indicated that extended warranty purchase for all Zune 30's will no longer be available, the upgrade plan appears to be a sort of replacement for that option. Fortunately all Zune upgrades will come with a full year warranty. Wondering where to get the upgrade? Not at a retail store. Upgrades should be requested on the Zune support line 1-877-GET-ZUNE (1-877-438-9863) but don't forget to wait until Microsoft announces the plan before you call.
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