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Microsoft Zune HD Shows Marketplace Apps at Best Buy Demo

, Aug 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Did you happen to make it into a select few Best Buy stores over the weekend? If so, did you get a chance to stare at/touch/play with a Zune HD? We certainly hope so. But! If you didn't get that great of an opportunity, then it looks like a video might just have to cut it for now. And why is this video so amazing, other than giving you another look at the sexy piece of gadgetry? It shows off the Marketplace on the device, and then right there, smack-dab in the middle: Apps. Read The Full Story

Apple iPhone 3GS Is Apparently Capable of A Lot More

, Aug 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

Something to ponder over at the most, debate about at the least. Let's face it, Apple has been known to put the reigns on things they don't think is necessary. You may agree with the giant's work ethic, and others may not, but in the end it seems to be working out for them one way or another. This may be one of those random things that doesn't amount to anything, but considering what "the Zune HD" can do, maybe it's time that Apple takes a look at the capabilities of their monster hit, and quit holding it back. Read The Full Story

NVIDIA and Microsoft Are InTEGRAl to the Zune HD

, Aug 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sure, it's common knowledge that the Zune HD will be powered by a ridiculously powerful NVIDIA Tegra processor, and that's one of the many reasons the Zune HD is so anticipated at this point. But up until recently, NVIDIA has been pretty quiet about their powerhouse of a processor, for whatever reason. It wasn't until the Zune HD went up for pre-order, that NVIDIA's website began to reflect the upcoming release, and with it, they got down to the nitty-gritty, detailing exactly what we should expect with the Zune HD's September 15th launch. Read The Full Story

Zune Gets Creative with XNA

, Aug 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

The media portion of the upcoming Zune HD is something of considerable consideration recently, as many people are wondering if the upcoming PMP will strive to defeat the iPod Touch, or even start a fight with it. And, as we've seen recently, Microsoft seems pretty determined to get the ball rolling on developers working with their peripheral. But, one question that hadn't been pressed much, was how the future games of the Zune HD could be developed and implemented. Read The Full Story

Apple App Developers Being Bribed to Trade Over to the Microsoft Zune HD?

, Aug 14th 2009 Discuss [4]

One of the reasons the iPhone and iPod Touch are so popular, is because of the hefty App Store. There has been some significant conversations out on the web about whether or not mobile media devices releasing from this point on will survive in the market without having their own version of Apple's App Store, and now that Microsoft's Zune HD is on the precipice of release, people are wondering whether or not the Zune HD can move on from being just another Personal Music Player (PMP), and navigate into the lucrative world of mobile media. Read The Full Story

Microsoft’s Zune HD Gets Specs Shown Off [Updated]

, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've moved on from speculation and rumors, and now we finally have the cold hard facts regarding the Zune HD. And if you're anything like us, then you're eagerly anticipating the release of this PMP. Of course, nothing has really changed regarding the physical specs, but we now know the battery life, as well as the vide0 capabilities of this device. Read The Full Story

Zune HD AV Dock and other accessories detailed, priced

, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Since the Zune HD's 480 x 272 OLED display isn't actually high-enough resolution to display the 720p video the PMP is capable of, we've been waiting to see how much Microsoft charge for their official Zune HD AV Dock.  That accessory - and the rest of of the Zune HD peripheral range - have finally been added to the Microsoft Store for preorder along with the touchscreen PMP itself. Read The Full Story

Zune HD preorders taken: arrives September 15th

, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Microsoft have officially announced the Zune HD for pre-orders, with the OLED touchscreen PMP set to land in pockets on September 15th.  Given the numerous leaks over the past few days, it comes as no great surprise to hear that the Zune HD is priced at $219.99 for the 16GB model and $289.99 for the 32GB model.  Your money gets you a 3.3-inch 16:9 480 x 272 display, NVIDIA Tegra chipset and - via an optional dock - 720p output for your HDTV. Read The Full Story

Zune HD gets two more hands-on video demos

, Aug 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

It seems that now the Zune HD seal has been broken, the hands-on video and photos won't stop coming.  After two sets of photos, plus a leaked UI video, now we have some more official footage of the OLED touchscreen PMP in action courtesy of PC Mag and Engadget. Video demos after the cut Read The Full Story

Microsoft Zune HD Gets Another Release Date, Still No Official Pricing

, Aug 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

As if it weren't enough to "see a pre-order screen", "the on-screen keyboard", and "speculated pricing", here we have evidence of a release date. But unlike the other rumors we've covered recently, this time we're seeing it in a far more physical way. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Xbox Might Be Heading Beyond the Console

, Aug 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

The Xbox Live update went out today, which included a bit of a shocker in of itself, but something a bit more interesting has emerged from a Microsoft job posting, sent out yesterday. It looks like Microsoft is looking LIVE Community Director in the Entertainment & Devices Division. From the posting, it looks like Microsoft is vying to bring together not just the Xbox 360 and Zune, but also Windows Mobile. Read The Full Story

Zune HD pre-order product page hits Amazon

, Aug 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

Amazon have launched a pre-launch product page and a pre-order page for the Zune HD, offering users the opportunity to sign up for Microsoft's upcoming PMP.  While there is no release date mentioned on either Amazon page, and the pre-order links do not yet work, a Best Buy leak earlier in the week seemingly confirmed that Microsoft would be offering the two models - a 16GB and a 32GB version - with September 8th the date tipped for launch. Read The Full Story
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