News Archive for 09/11/07

Choose an article from the archive listing on this page or refine your selection using the controls in the gray box below.

Review: Sonos ZonePlayer S5

11/07, 6:45pm

Sonos' 1st speaker-equipped hub reviewed

Venturing into Sonos' world has historically been expensive and partly redundant: listeners have usually needed at least two pieces of equipment, and it isn't at all uncommon to see setups that cost over $1,000. The ZonePlayer S5 aims to fix this with a single-piece $399 speaker and receiver that relies on what you already have -- such as a computer or an iPod touch -- to provide its multi-room audio. Our full S5 review will let you know whether the drop in cost is a better bargain.

Zune 4.3 brings 3D game support, faster web

11/07, 12:40pm

Zune 4.3 firmware arrives

Microsoft wrapped up the week with a significant firmware update to the Zune HD. The 4.3 patch sets the groundwork for upcoming 3D games and apps while also improving the web experience. Web browsing is now much faster and has the option of forcing it to show desktop websites and a better tap-to-zoom feature.