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06-25-2009, 03:30 PM

Adam Krebs Contributing Editor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 519		New Zune HD Pics, Video, and Release Info Surfaces <div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://gizmodo.com/5302077/rumor-zune-hd-comes-in-1632gb-sizes-launches-september-8' target='_blank'>http://gizmodo.com/5302077/rumor-zu...hes-september-8</a><br /><br /></div><p>Gizmodo got a tip about the release date of the new Zune HD, including this cool product shot below:</p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/zt/auto/1245941167.usr495.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>They're saying the device will launch on September 8 and come in 16 and 32 GB varieties, which jibes well with what we've heard so far. </p><p>Meanwhile, Engadget's got a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/zune-hd-video-hands-on-quickie/" target="_blank">video hands-on</a> with the device and photo gallery including shots of the dock. There's no music loaded so we can't see all the cool improvements in that department (check out this <a href="http://vimeo.com/4889455" target="_blank">older video</a> to see some of them), but if you needed another look at the power of Tegra, it's still as awesome as ever. Also, the last frame in the video shows that Internet is indeed a top-level menu item, not hidden in "more" as previously thought. Personally, I'm interested in the promo pictures behind the album art while playing music (see the picture, above). I think it would be really cool if it had a smaller version of the Now Playing visualizations that the software has featured since v3; it really does feel more engaging with the music you're listening to.</p>

06-25-2009, 06:25 PM

Espiox Pupil Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18		I hope that image doesn't mean that 32GB models will only come in silver. I'd rather like a black one but there's no way I'm getting anything less than 32GB. Last edited by Espiox; 06-25-2009 at 06:28 PM..

06-25-2009, 06:53 PM

Adam Krebs Contributing Editor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 519		Same. I really hope they don't take too long to come out with the 64 GB version though.

06-25-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Espiox

I hope that image doesn't mean that 32GB models will only come in silver. I'd rather like a black one but there's no way I'm getting anything less than 32GB.

Same here - I want the black one, but definitely want the 32 GB version.

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06-26-2009, 02:05 AM

SoundMix Ponderer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 67		Way too little space.... I will predict these will not sell any better than the old Zunes. I'm perfectly happy with my 80GB Zune and would never trade it for one of these size challenged models. I would like 120 GB or larger Zune with the new features. And I'd like to play the DRM files on my Zune that already play in Media Center. The Zune staff has no clue to what is important. In many ways they are as arrogant as Apple. Where is Bill Gates when you need him? Extremely dissappointed! SoundMix

06-26-2009, 02:59 AM

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I would like 120 GB or larger Zune with the new features. And I'd like to play the DRM files on my Zune that already play in Media Center.

I'm curious - what sort of hardware features would you add? Being thinner, lighter, a 3D chip (Tegra), and having an OLED screen isn't on your list - so what is?

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06-26-2009, 01:37 PM

jentse Pupil Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12		I think what soundmix means, is that it's disappointing there doesn't seem to come a high-capacity Zune HD (at least not yet..). Same for me. The new hardware features are all great, but it just doesn't make sense to buy a HD when you suddenly have to choose what content to put on it. Already, my Zune80 is too 'small' to hold all my music, so that's why I wouldn't buy a 32g Zune HD. IMO, Microsoft has made a mistake here, by not offering a 120/132 Gb model of the Zune HD. Because that would really be a USP over the iTouch!! When 132 Gb flash would be too expensive, I could do well with a slightly more bulky 120/180 Gb harddrive based model of the Zune HD. Let's just wait what will happen the next 6 months. As long as they're not releasing it here in Europe, there's no need for me to be interested/complaining anyway...

07-20-2009, 02:39 AM

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Same here - I want the black one, but definitely want the 32 GB version.

yah hopefully they wont do like the iPhone. 8 GB is black, then the 16 GB is white... =/

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