With the recent announcement of the Zune HD i have decided to create an official thread discussing all things related to the Zune HD. I will be posting and updating this thread constantly until the Zune HD is released and hopefully i will be able to put up a review of the device as soon as its launched. But for now i will post links and details about this device as soon as they are available. Lets start with what we know:
Introducing Zune HD
Zune HD is the next iteration of the Zune device family and brings a new level of listening and viewing experiences to the portable media player category. This is whats been officially revealed about the device itself.
- Zune HD comes with a built-in HD Radio receiver so users can listen to higher-quality sound than traditional radio on the go. Users also will have access to the additional song and artist data broadcast by HD Radio stations as well as additional channels from their favorite stations multicasting in HD. If you don’t like the song playing on your station’s HD channel, switch to its HD2 or HD3 channels for additional programming.
- The bright OLED touch screen interface allows users to flip through music, movies and other content with ease, and the 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offers a premium viewing experience on the go.
- The HD-compatible output lets Zune HD customers playback supported HD video files from the device through a premium high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) audiovisual docking station (sold separately) direct to an HD TV in 720p.*
- Zune HD will include a full-screen Internet browser optimized for multitouch functionality.
- Zune HD is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for instant streaming to the device from the more than 5 million-track Zune music store.
- Release timeframe is Fall 2009
According to Microsoft the Zune HD will have seamless integration with the Xbox 360 and Xbox live. We dont yet know the extent of this functionality but we should know more about this device come E3. I will be watching the Microsoft keynote address and update this thread regularly as new details and pictures are released.
Links to OFFICIAL pictures and demos of the device will be posted as they are released.
Official Teaser Site
http://www.zune.net/en-us/mp3players/zunehd/
Steve Ballmer Demos Zune HD for Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/28/exclusive-steve-ballmer-demos-the-zune-hd-for-engadget/
Gizmodo Hands On Video
http://gizmodo.com/5272228/zune-hd-hands-on-photos-and-video-tour
So far the Specs and device look promising and should definatly be able to hold its own against the Ipod Touch. I am extremly excited about the possibilities and potential of this device. I will try and keep everyone updated as more official information about this device becomes available. If anyone else comes across or has anything ive missed id love to add it. Just let me know and it will be added to the thread.
And the most important question of all... Will you be buying the Ipod Touch or the Zune HD when it becomes available in the Fall?
There wasnt anything to report at E3. M$ didnt bring the Zune HD up so we will have to wait. Sorry guys
Long Live SHIO!
