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Microsft Zune HD release date delivery: Free for Amazon Prime members

blued888 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:45:45 +0000

Amazon is offering “Release Date Delivery” when you pre-order Microsoft’s Zune HD. You have to be an Amazon Prime member for it to be free though, otherwise you have to pony up $5.58 to get it exactly on September 15th.

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Microsoft Zune HD box packaging spotted

blued888 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:45:39 +0000

It seems like Microsoft is looking to re-use its first generation Zune’s slide-up box packaging style for the Zune HD. If this is to be believed, the 720p output-capable device supposedly paraded itself at various Best Buy locations for demonstration/preview.

[via crazyphoneguy @ Twitpic]

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Microsoft Zune HD demo/preview at various Best Buy locations across the US

blued888 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:30:27 +0000

Looking to pre-order the Microsoft Zune HD but not quite convinced to do so yet? Sure, it has the Tegra chip from NVIDIA but is that enough to persuade you? NVIDIA has a PDF document listing Best Buy locations across the United States which will have the Zune HD for demonstration/preview.

[via Engadget]

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Microsoft Zune HD NVIDIA Tegra chip details spilled

blued888 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:30:14 +0000

Could the Microsoft Zune HD indeed be the iPod killer this time? Microsoft’s next generation portable media player is equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra processor chip which allows it to output HD video, among other things.

The Microsoft Zune HD supercedes the iPod with the following features: OLED screen, HD video output and HD Radio receiver.

Key to Tegra’s rich multimedia features are eight independent processors, each designed for a specific class of tasks – among them are an HD video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processor, and two ARM cores. The processors can work together or independently to minimize power consumption. The Microsoft Zune HD uses the following NVIDIA Tegra technology to deliver a unique visual experience:

an HD video processor dedicated to HD video, providing unprecedented picture quality and ultra-smooth, vivid movie playback with low power consumption

an ultra-low power graphics processor for a compelling and intuitive user interface

NVIDIA nPower™ technology, which optimizes system power use and enables extended HD video and MP3 playback time

[via NVIDIA]

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Microsoft Zune HD available for pre-order via Amazon, Best Buy, WalMart and Microsoft Store

blued888 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:21 +0000

Microsoft’s Zune HD can now be pre-ordered via Amazon, Best Buy, WalMart or the Microsoft Store. The 16GB fetches for $219.99 while 32GB goes for $289.99. The Zune HD will be available at retail locations starting September 15, 2009.

The Zune HD is powered by an nVidia chip called Tegra which enables it to output 720p video on a HDTV. There’s not much point watching a 720p video on the 480 x 272 resolution screen because you won’t see the additional details and the video is downscaled. Additional accessories are required for HD video playback.

In addition to HD video playback, the Zune HD also features a built-in HD Radio receiver, OLED multi-touch touchscreen, integrated WiFi and web browser.

WHAT: With a sleek and stylish design, Zune HD is the first to combine these features:

Built-in HD Radio™ receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.

HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HDTV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.

OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480×272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.

Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.

Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multitouch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.

Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.

WHY: Pre-order now to be one of the first to experience the new Zune HD’s advanced design, innovative technology and rich multimedia capabilities powered by the NVIDIA Tegra ™ chip ultralow-power HD processor.

PRICING: Zune HD 16GB: $219.99 (estimated retail price); Zune HD 32GB: $289.99 (estimated retail price)

WHEN: Pre-order starting Thursday, Aug. 13. Purchase in stores on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

WHERE ONLINE: http://www.zune.net/zunehd

WHERE IN STORE: Place a pre-order in person at Best Buy beginning Aug. 16. If you want a sneak peek, visit select stores in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. areas on Aug. 22 and 23.

[via Zune.net]

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Microsoft Zune HD coming soon?

blued888 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:00:15 +0000

Microsoft’s Zune looked like a brick, looked like a brick yet again and still looks like a brick. The leaked image above, sourced from Engadget, reportedly is the Zune HD.

Based on its looks, it will possibly utilize a touchscreen widescreen display because controls cannot be found elsewhere on the front. I’m not sure what that slim silver thing actually does but I have to say that the device would look so much better without the silver part. The device would either be so huge or surprisingly tall and slim.

[via smartech]

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