Author Topic: Zune HD looks badass (Read 1766 times)

Fragamemnon · « **on:** May 26, 2009, 11:31:58 PM »

Sounds so awesome.

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That's right folks, the Zune HD is real, and it's coming this Fall. Microsoft officially announced the next iteration in their Zune line today, making it less of a tripped out pipe dream, and more of a totally tubular reality. The specs, which look exactly like that leak we saw, go like this: 3.3-inch, 480 x 272 OLED capacitive touchscreen display, built-in HD Radio receiver, HD output (utilizing a new dock -- not on-board), and... not much more right now. Microsoft is doing away with the famed squircle in favor a full multitouch device, and they seemed to indicate that some new touch-friendly apps and games would be headed our way, though they were fairly mum when it came to details. The device will boast an IE-based, customized browser, but little else was said in the way of software.

Details are also scarce concerning storage capacities, CPU performance, and other crucial numbers, but it seems like they've got more in store come E3... and that's the next big piece of news. Zune integration is coming to the Xbox and Xbox Live, as the Zune marketplace will step in to replace the current Live video resources, expanding the library and offering all kinds of new perks, like Zune's first foray into international waters. According to the company, at E3 "attendees will see first-hand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE creating a game-changing entertainment experience" -- we're not entirely sure what the means right now, but it sounds sweet. Try to contain your excitement.

Xbox Live Integration

Awesome touch display

No applefaggery

Looks like the absolute bomb. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:38:50 PM »

how much

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:39:47 PM »

buttons please

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:47:38 PM »

Zune

Looks like the perfect device to hook up with your new Ford with SYNC technology

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:50:19 PM »

i bet the price will make semi-filthy poors like me gasp

drew · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:38:38 AM »

touchscreen mp3 players are for fags

theyre way too expensive for what basically amounts to a glorified walkman

ill keep my 2005 era 30gb white ipod tank thank you very much

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:40:05 AM »

I keeps it real with the iPhone + 120 GB tank iPod.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:43:30 AM »

Quote from: Drewsy on May 27, 2009, 12:38:38 AM

theyre way too expensive for what basically amounts to a glorified walkman

depends how good the browser capabilities are.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:44:21 AM »

What do you guys reccomend for a small portable version of the internet? Was thinking of getting a iPod Touch for it, but too poor to get a cell phone

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:46:40 AM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on May 27, 2009, 12:44:21 AM

What do you guys reccomend for a small portable version of the internet? Was thinking of getting a iPod Touch for it, but too poor to get a cell phone

netbook

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:48:53 AM »

I want to fit it in my pocket.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:52:28 AM »

Well, then an ipod touch is what, $300ish dollars? I guess I would go with that.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:53:04 AM »

Nintendo DSi

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:54:05 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 27, 2009, 12:53:04 AM

Nintendo DSi

i'm pretty sure he doesn't want the techie equivalent of an aids milkshake

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:56:04 AM »

I'd like to actually be able to run Twitter and AIM on it oto.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:57:06 AM »

what flavor is an aids milkshake

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:58:22 AM »

Japenese Bannana

Rman · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:21:45 AM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on May 27, 2009, 12:56:04 AM

I'd like to actually be able to run Twitter and AIM on it oto.

Yes, on an iPod Touch, not on the DSi as of yet and probably never, knowing Nintendo's backward policies.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:48:22 AM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on May 27, 2009, 12:57:06 AM

what flavor is an aids milkshake

flavor is variable, but they all have a high protein count

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:01:48 AM »

I only support American products.

Sansa FTW.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:08:09 AM »

The little c250.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:19:40 AM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on May 27, 2009, 12:44:21 AM

What do you guys reccomend for a small portable version of the internet? Was thinking of getting a iPod Touch for it, but too poor to get a cell phone

Get the iTouch. Safari works surprisingly well on the thing. The only real downside is that flash doesn't run on it but other than that it's the easiest navigating portable internet device I've ever used outside of a netbook.

Bebpo · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2009, 05:08:10 AM »

Can someone explain why it's called "HD" when it's about the same screen res as the PSP and not even 480p?

Reb · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2009, 05:20:43 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 27, 2009, 05:08:10 AM

Can someone explain why it's called "HD" when it's about the same screen res as the PSP and not even 480p?

HD Radio

HD Output

T-Short · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2009, 05:34:08 AM »

mock-up pic? or did they really design the menu so the final "e" in "marketplace" doesn't fit on the screen? looks hot though. and the screen should be very nice.

GilloD · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:06:02 AM »

IE-based browser?

Looks better than older Zunes, still lagging. The HD radio is a nice touch, I guess, but who wants radio?

GilloD · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2009, 09:21:44 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on May 27, 2009, 09:16:36 AM

Quote from: GilloD on May 27, 2009, 09:06:02 AM
but who wants radio?

Me. I listen to the radio every weekday from five to ten in the morning then from three to seven at night.

LOSER. Anyway, internet radio, so what's the point with commercial-stuffed, redundant, pop-radio?

Draft · « **Reply #27 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:41:59 AM »

Junkies

Draft · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:29:58 PM »

Hasn't been the same since Don left.

EITM is OK. A million times better than Mickey and Amelia, at least.

border · « **Reply #29 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:39:42 PM »

Unless they get into the phone market, I don't think they are ever going to catch up with Apple. Stuff like "web browsers" seems kinda useless if you are always going to have to tether yourself to a Wifi connection.

With all the rumors of a Zune Phone, I am surprised the Microsoft is content to just sit back and let Apple and now even Google take over the market.

Quote from: Fragamemnon on May 26, 2009, 11:31:58 PM

Xbox Live Integration

It was completely distinguished mentally-challenged that they were apparently selling movies/music for their media player that wasn't compatible with their set top box. The fact that such an obvious mistake is being corrected years after the fact hardly seems like a reason to cheer.

But then again, I imagine there will be block parties once the iPhone finally gets cut and paste

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