Zune Software Update

Zune Insider posts that version 1.3 of the Zune firmware will be available today (Wednesday, 3/28).

Here are some changes:

• We’re fixing the skipping problem that some users were experiencing – that is, content acquired from Zune Marketplace will no longer skip when played on the device.
• Improved device and software reliability, when it comes to device detection, and improved sync'ing.
• We’ve made some changes to the FM Tuner so it no longer drains the battery when in sleep mode.

Nothing truly earth-shattering unless you're experiencing the problems listed. I do have the occasional skipping but it's barely noticeable.

The update didn't seem to download when I logged in to ZuneMarketplace and it doesn't appear on Windows/Microsoft Update's list of updates (as of this writing). In case you're curious, the firmware update files get placed in C:\Program Files\Zune\Firmware.

I haven't hooked my Zune up yet today, so I'll post an update if that's what prompts the firmware download.