The long awaited Xbox 360 dashboard update that everyone wants was supposed to be released yesterday. Clearly it was not but we we do have some of its features here for you. The first feature will be backround downloading.  you will be able to :

• Each item that you download is downloaded separately in the background. This lets you continue to use the console while you download an item.

• You can stream music, play DVDs or CDs, play arcade titles, and play games while you download an item from the marketplace.
•  If you start to play an online game, the download is automatically paused while you play the game to help prevent game lag because of network congestion. This helps you receive the best online gaming experience that the network can provide.

• All downloads are associated with your profile. If a download is paused or if the download is interrupted, the download will resume the next time that you connect to Xbox Live.

• You can add items to the active downloads list at any time by selecting more items from the marketplace.

The second feature will be the ability to disable the autoboot feature. you will now be able to choose if you want your system to boot a game (if its in the tray) or boot the dashboard when you turn on your 360.