This is the start experience for Windows 8

And this the Quickplay experience for the current version of Zune’s software

See similarities? I’m sure you do.

Folks, let’s start giving Zune more credit for being part of the influence chain than we have been to this point. Think about everything that’s been said about the intuitiveness of the Windows 8 start screen and see how a lot of that could be applied to the Zune software’s QuickPlay experience, right now.

I could see myself using a hand gesture, mouse/keyboard, touch input all on this screen to access the music and media that I want.

Zune, much like EA SPORTS, you’re in the game!