Microsoft has officially announced that the Zune HD will be released this Fall 2009. Microsoft will officially unveil more details of the Zune HD at the upcoming E3 next week. Chris Stephenson, general manager of global marketing for Microsoft Zune, has also confirmed the Zune HD will be a straight rival to the iPod Touch. The Zune HD comes with a 3.3-inch (480 x 272) OLED capacitive touchscreen display, a built-in HD Radio receiver, and an HD output. We will keep you posted. [Engadget via iPod and MP3 Players]
Canadian Future Shop has decided to sell the Microsoft Zune 8GB for around $100, cutting out $50 from the original price tag. The discount will end this November 20th. So moved fast, purchase this gadget right now at the Future Shop. [Electronista via iPod and MP3 Players]
Microsoft has decided to release the new Gears of War 2 Special-edition Zune PMP on November 7th, 2008. The gadget comes pre-loaded with 244 pieces of “Gears of War” media including the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes videos, etc. The gadget is priced at $280, with pre-orders at Walmart.com and Amazon.com starting tonight. This special edition Zune 120 also features a laser-etched “Crimson Omen” onto a glossy black casing. [Engadget]
If you want to customize you Zune with some tattoos, then here is good news for you. Zune Originals has collaborated with some artists to provide Tattoos for the limited edition Zune Artist Series. Some of the well known artists are Aya Kato and Matt W. Moore. You just need to purchase a new Zune PMP from the online store and then choose your favorite Tattoo for engraving. Find out some samples of tattoos after the jump. [HighSnobiety via iPod and MP3 Players] More
I know you are waiting for the news update for the Zune player. So, here is a new Zune concept that was designed by Adam Huffman. The PMP is called the Zune Contact Concept. It features a new user interface, a super slim body, a 5MP digital camera and a full touch screen display. [Yanko via iPod and MP3 Players Blog]
Microsoft has announced that the third generation of Zunes will be released in 2009 and will be heading to Europe first. There’s also some rumors that these devices will enable users to use Zune content and services. Hopefully that rumor turns out to be true. [Anything But iPod]
by Johan on December 3, 2007
If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift and you’re not exactly an Apple fan, think Microsoft Zune. That’s right, the Zune Originals website is offering the Zune 80 in their lineup of products today! You can even customize the casing with your own personal design and engraving. Zune Originals will ship the new Zune 80 in 5 to 7 business days from the time of order. And by the way, you can order and customize Zune 4 and Zune 8 flash based players, too. Ho ho ho!
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Microsoft today released a new commercial video for their Zune 80 called “Academy of Dreamsâ€. Watch the video after the break.
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by Johan on November 10, 2007
AudioJunkies provides us with the brochure of the Zune 2.
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by Nicole on October 9, 2007
Altec Lansing was the first to have a speaker dock Zune. The inMotion iM414 speaker system features 3.2 watt speakers, 2-inch neodymium drivers, built-in FM radio, remote, and spare input jack for other audio equipment.It also charges your Zune as it plays, as well as battery storage. The Altec Lansing inMotion iM414 goes for about $100.
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