July 2, 2009

Zune HD Radio - Does It Matter?

One of the big selling points (from the Microsoft marketing team at least) for the Zune HD is the embedded HD radio.

Radio World, who has a vested interest in radio being part of the portable media player story, asks if "HD Radio Could Revive Microsoft's Zune."

So many things we could say about this one - and we will at some point - but before we go, this simple question to you our readers …

Zune HD Radio - do you care at all? If so, why? If not, why not?

We look forward to reading your comments below.

Filed under Deconstructing Zune, Microsoft, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, hd radio by JacketBlack

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June 30, 2009

Zune HD Release Date

When will they release the Zune HD? That's the question on the minds of many Zune fans.

Back when we owned ZuneHD.com, we had a very popular thread where people would predict the date. Sadly, the predictions have not been moved over here, but you are more than encouraged to repost your predictions here.

So, when do you think the Zune HD will be released? What have you heard?

Filed under Microsoft, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Zunors - Zune Rumors by JacketBlack

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Zune HD To Cost Less Than "Similar" iPod?

$250 to $280 is the current MSRP for the 16 gig Zune HD (according to Crunchgear). Also worth noting - the same iPod Touch (without all the cool stuff) retails for $300.

This is an interesting approach for Microsoft. To this point, they've always priced the Zune about the same as the iPod (however channels like Woot have offered fascinating alternatives).

What has changed - or is Crunchgear misinformed?

Do you think this new pricing strategy for Microsoft will help sales of the Zune HD?

Filed under Apple, Buy Zune, Deconstructing Zune, Microsoft Zune, Zune, Zune HD, Zunors - Zune Rumors, iPod by JacketBlack

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June 26, 2009

Welcome Former ZUNEHD.COM Readers (For The Time Being At Least …)

Looking for the ZuneHD.com blog?  Per the request of Microsoft, we have transferred the domain name to them and no longer maintain the site.  We have moved all of the content to ZuneLuv.com/zunehd and will continue to serve you here.

That's the only "official" word you're going to get from us on that one.

Filed under Zune HD by JacketBlack

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June 17, 2009

Better Battery And Better Video On The Zune HD?

According to the good folk over at Gizmodo, the video card in the Zune HD (the Nvidia Tegra), is hot little chip that, in short, provides "better battery live and better video" on the Zune HD.

The videos we've seen floating around the net of production models sure do show a speed and zip that you just don't see on any other player right now.

This current rumor could explain that - and sure does wet the appetite for the Zune HD.

A good video chip do anything for you?

Filed under Microsoft Zune, Zune, Zune HD, Zunors - Zune Rumors by JacketBlack

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June 12, 2009

Follow Jacket Black In The Social

JacketBlack wants to be your friend in "The Social." You need to friend this guy.

Filed under Zune by JacketBlack

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What Is The "More" Button In The Zune HD Video Shots?

So, the (official) pictures we've seen floating around the Internet of the Zune HD all have this "More" option. You only see half of it (on both the Black and Metallic versions).

We here at Zune HD are really curious at to what that link is all about.

What could there possibly be in the "More" area of the Zune?

Any ideas?

You will notice, the "More" button is not in the Zune HD hands on video popular at YouTube.com right now. Was this perhaps something they just put on the publicity shots as a placeholder?

Filed under Microsoft, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD by JacketBlack

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June 10, 2009

ZuneHD Is Now On Twitter …

We're on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/zunehdblog.

If you're viewing this on mobile - we're also at http://m.twitter.com/zunehdblog.

We'll use this to keep you up to date with Zune HD information as we get it.  Obviously we'll put our stuff in the feed - but as other links pop up, we'll update the Twitter Feed on those issues as well.

Any other social networking sites you'd like to see us on?

Filed under Zune HD by JacketBlack

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Win A Free Zune HD

The guys at Gearlive have a contest running with the prize of a Zune HD.  It's one of those Twitter their message / subscribe kinda things.

Hey we're all for anything that gets the good word out here at ZuneHD.com.  Heck, should we do one of these contests ourselves?

Wonder when they think they're getting the Zune HD that they're giving away.

Did you enter the contest?  Should we spend a few bucks and do a contest of our own?

Filed under Microsoft Zune, Zune, Zune Sites by JacketBlack

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June 9, 2009

Zune HD Wireless

Microsoft tells us (at least in terms of Zune HD Wireless) that we'll be able to "connect, update, and buy content wirelessly from Wi-Fi hot spots. Stream millions of songs over Wi-Fi directly to your Zune HD and turn it into a portable digital jukebox."

For those who subscribe to the rumors that the Zune HD will have phone guts, etc., read the above statement again.

Zune is basing her future (at least this revision) on ubiqiutous wifi.  Do you think this is a good idea?

One thing to remember, with a built in Web Browser, Zune HD users will be able to access Wifi points that require a login and password (providing they have one of course).

Filed under Zune HD, Zune Wireless by JacketBlack

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