Microsoft released a firmware update Friday for the Zune HD.  This update addressed the play count bug mentioned in my previous post, along with several other fixes.  This update added support for upcoming 3D games and applications, as well as an auto-suggest feature for better text input and other minor improvements.  Browsing the forums the following features were mentioned:

Faster Browser

Landscape Keyboard

Keyboard Option in the Settings Section

Toggle Between Seek and Presets in Radio Settings

Toggle Between Mobile or Desktop Webpage

Settings for TV Out

Song Play Counts Now tracking Properly

Course those are just some of the upgrades or fixes that are mentioned as being noticed by folks on the Zune.net forums.  For more details check out the following link.  http://forums.zune.net/542547/ShowPost.aspx.  Very glad to see that they have fixed the play count tracking issue, that was by far the biggest issue that needed to be dealt with.  This will certainly improve the reception of the device by current Zune users.  I know I will certainly be more inclined now to recommend the device to friends.  So far the device seems to be much better than it was just yesterday, I am actually enjoying it more now that I know it is working properly.  Great job Microsoft, and keep the updates coming.  Can’t wait to see what kind of apps they will be making available.