As we reported earlier this morning, the Zune Freeze (AKA Zune Apocalypse, Zune Screen of Death or ZSOD) is here. It looks like it’s not going anywhere either.
Microsoft has issued this statement regarding the Zune problems circulating the globe…
“We are aware that customers with the Zune 30GB are experiencing issues with their Zune device. We are actively working now to isolate the issue and develop a solution to address it. We will keep customers informed on next steps via the support page on zune.net (zune.net/support).”
From Gizmodo:
“Apparently, around 2:00 AM today, the Zune models either reset, or were already off. Upon when turning on, the thing loads up and… freezes with a full loading bar (as pictured above). I thought my brother was the only one with it, but then it happened to my Zune. Then I checked out the forums and it seems everyone with a 30GB HDD model has had this happen to them.”
Some accounts claim that this does not happen on 30GB Zunes that run firmware previous to the 3.1 release in November, but one such Zune with 3.0 firmware in the Ars Orbiting HQ has locked up like the rest. Another staff member with an 80GB Zune, however, is still rocking out to the social, and a third staffer has no problems with either 120GB or 8GB models.
It’s a good thing Microsoft doesn’t make cars. One can only imagine the chaos that would ensue. Stay tuned to Zune support and to this blog for more updates.
Look at the bright side. All the issues should be fixed some time next year. 
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