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Announced in late May 2009 after months of rumors, the Zune HD is the next generation Zune MP3 player from Microsoft. Featuring an OLED touchscreen display, HD radio receiver, WiFi and a built-in Internet browser, the device will utilize the latest Nvidia Tegra GPU for HD video output capabilities. The device, tied to Microsoft's current music service, will also be compatible with the 360's XBox LIVE Video Marketplace. Currently available for pre-order, the device will launch September 16th for 219.99 for a 16GB version, or $289.99 for a 32GB version with enhanced platinum finish.
MSRP $219.99
Release date September, 2009
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Microsoft Zune HD | 32 GB - Platinum
• Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum)
UPC: 882224858144
EAN: 882224858144
MPN: END-00002
Microsoft Zune HD | 16 GB - Black
• Zune HD 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)
UPC: 882224858090
EAN: 882224858090
MPN: EHD-00001
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MSRP $299.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
Microsoft Zune HD
0%
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Apple iPod Touch
100%
MSRP $199.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
Cons
- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
- no camera
Microsoft Zune HD
0%
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Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
MSRP $200.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- dual core processor
- affordable and competitive price
- large touchscreen
Cons
- no mention of WIFI or internet browser - included on ipod touch
- no third party software
- software will not be as modular or as well supported as the iPod Touch software
Microsoft Zune HD
vs.
Cowon S9 Curve
MSRP --
Released October, 2009
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- high price
- Resistive touch screen
Microsoft Zune HD
100%
vs.
Archos 5 (Android)
0%
MSRP $129.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- poor included software
Microsoft Zune HD
vs.
Creative Zen X-Fi2
MSRP --
Released June, 2009
Pros
- FM radio
- WiFi enabled (select models)
- 4.3" touchscreen display
Cons
- larger screen with lower resolution - image is less sharp/detailed
- multiple variations of the device available (basic, WiFi, DMB), confuses the consumer
- limited battery life (16h audio, 8h video, 6h tv)
Microsoft Zune HD
vs.
iRiver P35
Reviews
September 17, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
- Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- applications are slow to start
- built to promote proprietary audio and video stores
- 480x272 screen resolution - current gen iPod Touch has 480x320
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October 28, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
- 16:9 display
- Zune Pass, unlimited music for 15 dollars, plus 10 songs you get to keep
- Battery life (33 hours for music, 8.5 hours for video)
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- applications are slow to start
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October 12, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
- Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- applications are slow to start
- Zune is so far about the only PMP that can't play Blu-Ray "Digital Copy" files.
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September 20, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
- Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- 480x272 screen resolution - current gen iPod Touch has 480x320
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October 31, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch
- 16:9 display
- Zune Pass, unlimited music for 15 dollars, plus 10 songs you get to keep
- Battery life (33 hours for music, 8.5 hours for video)
- can play WMA files as well as MP3 and AAC files
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August 14, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch
Cons
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- built to promote proprietary audio and video stores
- Zune is so far about the only PMP that can't play Blu-Ray "Digital Copy" files.
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October 19, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- can output high definition 720p video
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- applications are slow to start
- built to promote proprietary audio and video stores
- 480x272 screen resolution - current gen iPod Touch has 480x320
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May 27, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
Cons
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- built to promote proprietary audio and video stores
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September 20, 2009
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reviewer
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
- HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
- built to promote proprietary audio and video stores
- 480x272 screen resolution - current gen iPod Touch has 480x320
Did you find this review helpful?
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May 27, 2009
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reviewer
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- can output high definition 720p video
- Internet browser
- very slim design
- connects with Xbox
Cons
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- 480x272 screen resolution - current gen iPod Touch has 480x320
Did you find this review helpful?
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