Author Topic: Zune HD? (Read 5726 times)

MCD · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 05:45:30 AM »

http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/is-this-the-zune-hd/

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

Bebpo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:26:36 AM »

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.

Kara · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:37:50 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on April 11, 2009, 05:54:45 AM

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.

Reb · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2009, 07:08:21 AM »

Where are the buttons?!

huckleberry · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:50:06 AM »

good thing I waited on buying a Zune.

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:54:17 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on April 11, 2009, 07:10:51 AM

Quote from: Rebiak on April 11, 2009, 07:08:21 AM
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.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2009, 11:59:29 AM »

runs at 1280x720. you need a magnifying glass to see shit!

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2009, 12:10:36 PM »

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.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2009, 02:03:18 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on April 11, 2009, 11:59:29 AM

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?

MCD · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:15:20 PM »

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

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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.

Robo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:32:11 PM »

ManaByte · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:39:28 PM »

Let me guess, WMV only? No MP4 support?

Reb · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:40:23 PM »

Zune already has MP4 support, try again.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:48:27 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 11, 2009, 02:03:18 PM

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on April 11, 2009, 11:59:29 AM
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!

cool breeze · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:04:30 AM »

$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/

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:33:25 AM »

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.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2009, 02:22:05 AM »

Damn, that's some pretty competitive pricing!

Reb · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2009, 02:54:03 AM »

I'm in!

cool breeze · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:11:33 AM »

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.

Reb · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2009, 07:27:52 AM »

Zune HD!

[youtube=560,345]4JtMnkNh8jY[/youtube]

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2009, 01:01:41 AM »

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

MCD · « **Reply #21 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:02:30 PM »

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:

Robo · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:11:48 PM »

Any idea of what changed in the new firmware update for the OLD Zune models?

MCD · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:18:18 PM »

http://www.zunerama.com/

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*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.

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*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.

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*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.

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*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.

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:21:14 PM »

New Zune software

Robo · « **Reply #25 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:28:40 PM »

I want my goddamn equalizer, Microsoft!

MCD · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:33:47 PM »

Perhaps you are interested in a Zune HD, RoboJ?

Robo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:39:20 PM »

It's too small, unfortunately. If it came in larger sizes, I'd be all over it (no homo).

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #28 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:29:08 PM »

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.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #29 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:35:28 PM »

Opposite day!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #30 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:50:37 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on September 15, 2009, 02:29:08 PM

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

MCD · « **Reply #31 on:** September 15, 2009, 02:51:31 PM »

U rage, U lose.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #32 on:** September 15, 2009, 03:36:39 PM »

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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?

Himu · « **Reply #33 on:** September 15, 2009, 05:15:16 PM »

FUCK

Is there Zune 4.0 for 64 bit systems?

Reb · « **Reply #34 on:** September 15, 2009, 05:17:16 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #35 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:30:31 PM »

The new Zune software is so good I'm uninstalling winamp.

It's also so PRETTY!

Diunx · « **Reply #36 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:43:58 PM »

Who listen to songs in full screen?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #37 on:** September 15, 2009, 07:37:02 PM »

A user on GAF is saying that you can browse websites while music is playing

NV Tegra

Himu · « **Reply #38 on:** September 15, 2009, 07:59:00 PM »

You can turn zune into a toolbar now. Right click on the taskbar, go to toolbars and click zune.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #39 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:32:35 PM »

The new Zune software is so good it makes me want buy a Zune!

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:33:17 PM »

I want a Zune HD so bad. I have an OG Zune.

30 gig.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #41 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:38:40 PM »

Wow, good call, Himuro! It works like a charm!

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:40:21 PM »

Zune

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #43 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:41:53 PM »

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

)

Diunx · « **Reply #44 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:44:31 PM »

I think Windows media player already do that...

Himu · « **Reply #45 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:46:06 PM »

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.

Quote from: Diunx on September 15, 2009, 08:44:31 PM

I think Windows media player already do that...

Didn't they take it out of newer versions of WMP?

cool breeze · « **Reply #46 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:48:04 PM »

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?

Himu · « **Reply #47 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:49:37 PM »

I dled the Beatles Stereo set and I still get the backgrounds.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #48 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:53:54 PM »

How are the 3D graphical capabilities of the Zune HD? Can it do PSP graphics?

Diunx · « **Reply #49 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:55:31 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on September 15, 2009, 08:46:06 PM

Quote from: Diunx on September 15, 2009, 08:44:31 PM
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.

MCD · « **Reply #50 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:57:01 PM »

Awesome find himu.

and yeah, WMP11 had that but they removed it with WMP12 because win7 support taskbar buttons blahblahblah.

demi · « **Reply #51 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:01:06 PM »

I guess now is a good time to get Zune software, I have to fill dat Zune up with music for my trip

Diunx · « **Reply #52 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:04:46 PM »

Where you going demi?

demi · « **Reply #53 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:07:14 PM »

to your house and i'm gonna fuck you in the ass

Diunx · « **Reply #54 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:17:56 PM »

bring your 360.

cool breeze · « **Reply #55 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:40:30 PM »

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.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #56 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:01:05 PM »

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

MCD · « **Reply #57 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:10:02 PM »

you can disable that in the zune settings (metadata and ratings).

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #58 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:15:55 PM »

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).

MCD · « **Reply #59 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:18:41 PM »

Zune added some album arts for my MJ songs and foobar is showing the same arts so...

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Author Topic: Zune HD? (Read 5726 times)