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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: MCD on April 11, 2009, 05:45:30 AM
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http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/is-this-the-zune-hd/
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in other news, Zune going international this fall: http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/07/microsoft-confirms-zune-to-go-international-this-year
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It's such a freaking shame MS and Sony won't team up and form a new company devoted to electronic hardware.
Zune HD + PSP2 being combined into a single machine would be beyond awesome. Of course so would Xbox720+PS4.
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2) The Zune wasn't already worldwide? That's pretty wired.
It's fucking distinguished mentally-challenged... I'm still trying to get one fixed for someone because they live in a country where they shouldn't have been able to buy one.
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Where are the buttons?!
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good thing I waited on buying a Zune.
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Where are the buttons?!
Touch Screen.
Oh jesus christ not this shit.
touch screen is the gayest fucking thing to ruin electronics.
Fuck the ds and pda's and iphone.
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runs at 1280x720. you need a magnifying glass to see shit!
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Meh.
They can tinker around the periphery with the hardware. But, until they fix the horrifically shit awful software, then there still isn't a reason to get one. I'm still running two or three updates behind because I refuse to fuck my shit up again.
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runs at 1280x720. you need a magnifying glass to see shit!
That's what I thought as well. Why would a 5" or smaller screen need HD resolution?
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http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/04/15/exclusive-lets-talk-some-zune-hd-specs
An overview of the Zune HD specs:
* 3.6 inchish OLED full touch screen.
* NVIDIA Tegra powered.
* 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 120GB versions.
* HDMI Connection to stream straight to your TV.
* HD Radio.
* Web Browser.
* WiFi compatible, with wireless marketplace.
* Released, early fall.
* International release of the Zune device itself.
* Home AV packs, Car packs, Charge packs.
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:hyper
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Let me guess, WMV only? No MP4 support?
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Zune already has MP4 support, try again.
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runs at 1280x720. you need a magnifying glass to see shit!
That's what I thought as well. Why would a 5" or smaller screen need HD resolution?
because it allows for cleaner, less pixelated art? fonts do scale, last i checked!
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$290 for 32 gig zune, 220 for 16
I wish I didn't have an ipod touch so I can justify getting this. This looks so much better.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/11/zune-hd-video-hands-on-chock-full-of-media-edition/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_WPdg6zUeE
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God, this looks delicious. I still have my 3G Nano and the middle click button is starting to fail on me. I'm surprised at its price point, considering the OLED screen.
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Damn, that's some pretty competitive pricing!
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I'm in!
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it does. It's one reason it's called Zune HD.
the screen itself isn't 720p, but it can output 720p video. they can still be played on the zune hd, they just get downscaled.
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Zune HD!
[youtube=560,345]4JtMnkNh8jY[/youtube]
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They were showing these at select Best Buys today, app store on marketplace confirmed:
http://qik.com/video/2631739
that's what i was waiting to see, i'm all in
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Zune software v4.0.
http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/software/default.htm
http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/09/15/zune-40-software-now-available
mini mode rox: (http://i27.tinypic.com/mrqw5t.jpg)
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Any idea of what changed in the new firmware update for the OLD Zune models?
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http://www.zunerama.com/
*I do know that Unicode is now supported by Zune HD, for display of foreign language character sets. I presume it’ll be available for earlier models as well in this firmware update, but that’s my speculation.
*Equalizer settings are available for Zune HD. I do not expect that this will be available for earlier Zune players; again, that’s my speculation.
*For owners of earlier-generation Zune players, you’ll get a firmware update today. As far as I know, the update will not provide new functionality but will enable your player to sync with the new Zune PC software.
*While most of the Zune software updates listed above will benefit all Zune owners (HD as well as earlier models), some new Zune features will not work with older players. Apps from Marketplace won’t run on older-generation Zunes, for example. Curiously, older Zunes won’t be able to have rented movies synced to them, although they will be able to download and playback download-to-own files. Other features intrinsic to the touchscreen user interface of Zune HD, including the web browser and Quickplay, are available on Zune HD but not on earlier Zune models.
tl;dr just guesses from this man here.
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:o
New Zune software
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I want my goddamn equalizer, Microsoft! :punch
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Perhaps you are interested in a Zune HD, RoboJ?
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It's too small, unfortunately. If it came in larger sizes, I'd be all over it (no homo).
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lol, this thing is horrible. I wish apple had a monopoly on the market so other companies wouldn't be able to embarrass themselves with their shitty attempts at copying the iphone/ipod.
who the hell would create zune apps? there need to be people who actually own the thing to make that a viable option.
also, Saint's Row 2 is worse than GTA4 and the Asus Republic of Gamers laptop blows and fistful's taste in women is excellent and not creepy.
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Opposite day!
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also, Saint's Row 2 is worse than GTA4 and the Asus Republic of Gamers laptop blows and fistful's taste in women is excellent and not creepy.
GTFO
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U rage, U lose.
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the screen itself isn't 720p, but it can output 720p video. they can still be played on the zune hd, they just get downscaled.
What is the point of this if the device can only hold 16 or 32 GB -- isn't HD video too big to fit much of it in that space?
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FUCK
Is there Zune 4.0 for 64 bit systems?
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Si.
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:bow :bow :bow
The new Zune software is so good I'm uninstalling winamp.
It's also so PRETTY!
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Who listen to songs in full screen?
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A user on GAF is saying that you can browse websites while music is playing :hyper
NV Tegra :bow2
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You can turn zune into a toolbar now. Right click on the taskbar, go to toolbars and click zune.
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The new Zune software is so good it makes me want buy a Zune!
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I want a Zune HD so bad. I have an OG Zune. :( 30 gig.
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Wow, good call, Himuro! It works like a charm!
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:bow Zune :bow2
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Oh that's pretty awesome. I think its time to uninstall Foobar and iTunes (once I get ride of my Nano and buy a Zune :drool )
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I think Windows media player already do that...
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willco, what version of windows 7 evaluation are you using?
I have Evaluation 7100 and my windows aren't solid like that. They have this transparent look, even when I turn transparencies off, wtf.
I think Windows media player already do that...
Didn't they take it out of newer versions of WMP?
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how does this react to downloaded music? like, how do I get those background things and all?
I've been using winamp for the past decade to listen to music. This looks pretty slick.
also, how much runs in the background?
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I dled the Beatles Stereo set and I still get the backgrounds.
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How are the 3D graphical capabilities of the Zune HD? Can it do PSP graphics?
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I think Windows media player already do that...
Didn't they take it out of newer versions of WMP?
Don't know, I use the superior Winamp classic.
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Awesome find himu.
and yeah, WMP11 had that but they removed it with WMP12 because win7 support taskbar buttons blahblahblah.
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I guess now is a good time to get Zune software, I have to fill dat Zune up with music for my trip
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Where you going demi?
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to your house and i'm gonna fuck you in the ass
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:hyper bring your 360.
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Tried it out. It's nice, much nicer than itunes, but like itunes it does too much stuff all the time when I just need something basic for playing music. I was hoping that mini-player would be a separate lite player instead of the full zune 'experience'. Sticking with winamp again.
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honestly, i find both zune and itunes to be too much up in my business when it comes to renaming all my shit and generally pissing me off
i usually just drag a bunch of songs from a folder into wmp and make a playlist
i like simplicity
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you can disable that in the zune settings (metadata and ratings).
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Does Zune treat ID3 tags like iTunes (being that changes made to the tags are only done in iTunes and does not effect the original file).
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Zune added some album arts for my MJ songs and foobar is showing the same arts so...
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I LOVE the History, New, and Pin feature.
LOVE.
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Right now I'm listening to Saturdays = Youth, Abbey Road, Resistance, and Fantasties. I don't know why, but I think it's really cool being able to pin these albums to the Zune main page and just click which album I want to listen to any given time.
Apparently the new Zune allows you do do pins as well. Fuck I need a Zune HD.
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That is some slick looking stuff. I don't do anything outside of finding music I like and hitting "play" (rather, I usually just connect my iphone to my swans m10s and go from there), but I like that interface. Looks more useful than cover flow in itunes.
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Yeah, this is pretty awesome.
Good jon, Microsoft.
Maybe I should get a Zune.
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The accelerometer is supposed to be very fast (compared to the iPhone). There's a video of it and the dude flips his Zune between Portrait/Landscape and it keeps up nicely.
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[youtube=560,345]9vulZsV_OCw[/youtube]
Wow.
Anyone make sense of the dj mix feature yet?
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The accelerometer is supposed to be very fast (compared to the iPhone). There's a video of it and the dude flips his Zune between Portrait/Landscape and it keeps up nicely.
that's awesome. I do think the accelerometer in the iphone can be janky (usually when trying to send texts for some reason.)
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That's pretty tasty, alright. The lack of Zune Pass over here makes it a non-starter sadly.
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[youtube=560,345]9vulZsV_OCw[/youtube]
Wow.
Anyone make sense of the dj mix feature yet?
It's not difficult, put in your favorite artists and it compiles mixes for you.
It's pretty cool, but basically designed to get you to buy a Zune Pass.
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Good then, Zune Pass rocks now that you get to keep 10 songs a month.
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Yeah, that's not really a bad deal at all.
I wish the was a Nano-like Zune that could compete with Apple's offerings, or maybe lower the price on the Zune HD (which is barely cheaper than the Touch).
I remember getting my original Zune and the software pretty much sucked. How far they've come in a short amount of time is pretty awesome.
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I don't think that's gonna happen. I have a Zune16 and even I'd have to get an iPod Touch over a Zune HD if I needed a touchscreen toy.
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It's a big step up, but still not quite there. there are a lot of little things wrong and the browser doesn't look as nice as mobile safari. and I highly doubt the zune app store will get filled out.
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Do we really need apps on a non-cellular PMP?
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Gotta have the apps.
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Obviously, apps aren't as functional with only wi-fi, but after seeing some of them in action, they are pretty fucking cool.
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Do we really need apps on a non-cellular PMP?
yes
comiczeal comic reader on iPod rocks
stanza ereader rocks
I used to think the same thing, but now that I have a touch I am finding a ton of useful apps
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Eel - as was pointed out in that other thread, it's $15 but Comic Reader Mobi is really worth checking out. There is a demo now which comes with a free comic. I use it every spare second of downtime i have these days. Re-reading all of Planetary right now in anticipation of #27 :hyper
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Do we really need apps on a non-cellular PMP?
yes
comiczeal comic reader on iPod rocks
stanza ereader rocks
I used to think the same thing, but now that I have a touch I am finding a ton of useful apps
These things are useless to me, as I only use portable media players when I'm on trips or something. I don't need that crap.
Those things might be useful for cellular devices, which I carry with me at all times, but I think are pretty much overrated when it comes to standard Wi-Fi devices. Hence why some of the most popular apps in the iTunes store are distinguished mentally-challenged.
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well, the world is filled with all kinds of people who have different needs and wants, willco
perhaps the ipod touch or zune hd just isn't for you, then
Eel - as was pointed out in that other thread, it's $15 but Comic Reader Mobi is really worth checking out. There is a demo now which comes with a free comic. I use it every spare second of downtime i have these days. Re-reading all of Planetary right now in anticipation of #27 :hyper
i'll check out the demo, thanks
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On the contrary, I like both as PMPs, and will probably ask for a Zune HD this holiday season.
It's just that I think the need to criticize the Zune for a lack of apps seems kind of silly considering it's not a mobile phone, like the iPhone (which seems to lend itself more to the app store than the iPod Touch). Really, how many people plan to buy commercial apps for a sole PMP device?
... if we're talking a Zune cell phone, that'd be another matter.
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Portable games with intergrated gamerscore, and Im in
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I'm really curious about the portable PGR. There was one for cellphones a year or so back that wasn't too great. I wonder if it's a port of that like most of the initial iPhone games.
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How much should I be able to get if I sell my first gen 30 gig Zune on ebay?
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why dont you do research and find out?
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I want to get the Zune HD because of all the good experience I had with the first gen Zune but because of the touch-screen and capacity I really just want the 120GB. And I don't know why people slam the Zune software, works better on Windows than POS iTunes does, my only problem is that if you put P2P music on there it fills in all the ID tags with NA if they aren't already filled. That shit annoys me.
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[youtube=560,345]zcpgU_I-H-w[/youtube]
:o :o :o
another vid (with audiosurf on it): http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/zune-hd-3d-games-video-hands-on/
apparently, they're also free.
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http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/11/11/new-zune-hd-games-released
they are all free, they just have a short ad at startup.
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pgr destroys most psp games visually.
audiosurf is almost a killer app, almost
definitely more fun in portable, 5 minute form than in its pc incarnation
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How are you guys getting pictures to appear in the Zune mini player? I only have the mini player up and it's always pitch black behind the album art and text.
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A friend of mine at work gave me a 16 GB Zune HD today for free! I had mentioned that I wanted one to him a couple weeks back, so he gave me his that he never uses (prefers the old Zune with the buttons). I don't have a transfer cable for the thing, are the cheap monoprice ones at Amazon ok? I dont see why not, but you never know. Not like I can find an official MS one anyway.
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You don't have any other choice anyway.
But if you want official, maybe this? http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=211871839&listingid=98214499&&