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welshbloke on 12 May 2009

It seems we have Ibots to add to our list of fanbots.

I looked at buying an MP3 about 3 years ago now, at the time it was like the only MP3 player was the Ipod but guess what it turns out you could buy better more compable and less restrictive MP3 players. In the end I plumbed for a version of the Iriver and it has done a sterling job ever since.

Apple do a good job at repackaging and you have to hand it to them but I would not like to see the competition give up as some would have them do.

I know nothing of the Zune HD but anything that piles the pressure on the Ipod cannot be a bad thing. Competition is normally seen as a good thing. I say go for it Microsoft who knows now might be the time we all choose to embrace the compeition.



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JaggedSac on 12 May 2009

^^Here is some Zune HD info.

 

http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/15/exclusive-lets-talk-some-zune-hd-specs#comment777500

Neowin Exclusive: Lets talk some Zune HD specs

 Over the last week there has been a ton of buzz around Microsoft's upcoming device update which we have confirmed will be labeled as the Zune HD. We've teamed up with Ryan Rea (aka volvoshine) from LiveSide.net and are going to let the world know what we do and do not know about the Zune HD. We've got the green light to go ahead and share the specs that our sources within Microsoft have confirmed to us.

An overview of the Zune HD specs:
Unconfirmed rumors (A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment or confirm):
  • Camera?
  • Company insiders tipped us off with the possibility of a limited edition dock accessory in various colors.
  • 3D Xbox Game Support?
  • Windows Mobile 7 preview bits included? (Maybe these reports mean an early WinMo 7 beta?)
There has been a tremendous amount of buzz created throughout the past week regarding the Zune HD, with a ton of speculation regarding the device. We were asked by some members of the Zune team to remember, the device is still months away. The specs, UI, and the device form factor itself can change before the launch later this year. We're excited, just as many of our international viewers are excited.

The entire Zune platform is being completely overhauled, just as Steve Ballmer mentioned back at CES earlier this year. You've got the software division and the hardware division. There have been reports and speculation that this could possibly be the last Zune release, however I'm very confident that Microsoft is going to be competitive this time around with the Zune.

As we reported earlier this year, the Zune is here to stay. As soon as more information is available regarding the Zune HD, we'll pass it on. Remember, take the speculation and rumors with a grain of salt before getting too excited. Keep your eyes open on May 14, your Zune software might just be updating.



IllegalPaladin on 12 May 2009

For having something that supports HD, the 4gig version seems kind of like a slap to the face.

Is there any word on price of the different Zune HD sizes?