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Gizmodo claims to have someone on the inside… This anonymous tipster has provided documentation stating that the Zune HD will launch on September 8th and come in 16 and 32GB varieties. It’s not the 80GB that I’m used to now, but it’ll do. Head over to Gizmodo for the full...
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Zune Thoughts published two interesting articles yesterday regarding the upcoming ZuneHD. The first is one that a lot of people have been wondering about, and while it’s still a rumor, it’s worth mentioning. It’s starting to look more and more like the ZuneHD will be using the Nvidia...
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We all know the ZuneHD is on the way. But, if you don’t want to wait until it releases, you have a chance to pick up a 4GB Zune and a Car Pack for less than $100 from Buy.com. I can tell you from experience that the car pack alone normally runs right around $70 so really, you’re getting it...
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Microsoft announced more details about the integration between the XBOX Live Video Marketplace and the Zune Marketplace today at their Electroic Entertainment Expo press conference. The biggest new features are that you will now be able to get videos in 1080p. You also won’t have to wait...
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We’re finally getting some first looks of the ZuneHD via Gizmodo. The tech site got a few minutes to play with the new device and was able to get some pictures and video. To me, it looks a little small. That would probably confirm that at least the first generation of the new Zune...
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You’ll soon be able to access the audio book catalogs of top publishers via Overdrive simply by upgrading to the latest software. Publishers include Random House, Penguin Audio, BBC Audiobooks, Tantor Media and others. In June, when users upgrade to version 3.2 of the Overdrive software on...
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CNet is reporting that Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Zune HD will be released this fall. Set up to go head to head with the iPod Touch, MS spokesman Chris Stephenson said that Zune buyers will be able to playback HD content on their TVs via a dock. From the CNet article: The Zune...
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Zune Scene is today reporting that Microsoft is going to unveil an upgrade plan for Zune owners starting in June. The plan apparently is targeted at owners of out of warranty Zune 30s which will no longer be sold. It doesn’t appear however that it will be limited to those...
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Reading here, you know I love my Zune. But, there is one thing I absolutely hate about it and that’s the fact that Microsoft refuses to allow you to convert and sync certain video codecs and containers. A lot of MS products are like this so it isn’t really a surprise. The same goes for...
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There’s some Zune news leaking out and to be honest, I’m not sure what to make of it. Several Zune blogs and other news sources are quoting @officethemovie, a twitter account supposedly linked to the new Microsoft Office 2010 website which has posted the following tweets: May...
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That’s what MS wants you to believe and while technically it is true I suppose, I don’t think anyone in their right mind would pay out $30k to fill an iPod. I am an MS fan though so I must say that it is nice to see them hitting back at Apple where they can: Price. I’ve...
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Cnet has the details but I wanted to get them out here quickly too. If you’re looking for an MP3 player for yourself or for someone else, Newegg has a great deal for you. Until the end of May you can an 8GB Zune and free car pack for $79.99 and free shipping. To let you know, an 8GB...
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