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Looks sexy.
Still don't really have any use for it (though the HD radio receiver is a GREAT addition), but at least they seem to be on the right track with this thing.
Now if only they could put it at a price point LOWER than the iPod...
Still don't really have any use for it (though the HD radio receiver is a GREAT addition), but at least they seem to be on the right track with this thing.
Now if only they could put it at a price point LOWER than the iPod...
Nice. I'll be picking up one of these as soon as it's out and I have the money. But that isn't saying much... I have a deep-seeded, irrational hatred for all Apple products.
"Will you be chucking your iPhones in the trash for this little number?"
No, Jim. Because the iPhone is a phone and Zune HD is not. I mean, how would someone make phone calls if they got rid of their iPhone? You can't call your parents with 720p video content OR HD radio.
God. Think a little.
No, Jim. Because the iPhone is a phone and Zune HD is not. I mean, how would someone make phone calls if they got rid of their iPhone? You can't call your parents with 720p video content OR HD radio.
God. Think a little.
Does this mean that the Zune will have a chance to make a come back? Really, Microsoft should have thought of this sooner. As long as the game service is good I'm all for it, I don't really care that much for the music market place however.
I think the zune 80gb (version 2.0) was better than the equivalent ipod generation. if I owned a pc, I'd definitely get this over an ipod.
While I do not own an iphone or ipod touch, I cannot see my self getting this device over an ipod touch or iphone. Sorry, but when it comes to hd content on a palm sized screen and games, I'll pick games any day.
Besides, how good is hd gonna look on a tiny screen?
Besides, how good is hd gonna look on a tiny screen?
Still love my shit brown zune 30gig. It's something different y'know? And imo- in a good way. Also zune community kicks ass. plus MS points = Zune points.
Im actually excited for this. If it has alot more than 16 gigs on it im definately getting it. I want a fourty gig iPod touch, if this can deliver then it's a given.
Yeah, I'll be picking it up. I bought a 8gb zune about 1 1/2 years ago to hold me off until the next zune iteration and this looks like a good hardware update. Because I only had 8gb of storage, I only used it for podcasts and about 12 albums, that's all I needed it for anyways and it did those things spectacularly. I have an iphone too but ONLY use it to play peggle.
HD Radio? Wow, that I didn't expect. I still have yet to get one of those in my car. I already have a Zune and love it, so yes, this little number will be a Day 1 for me.
Cool, but it's already a few steps behind the iPhone, this is more of an iTouch competitor. If people buy it, I might pick one up and make community games for it.
The HD video capabilities will shine when you're outputting to a TV through the dock. That's kind of exciting.
I guess they didn't make it a phone to not directly compete with the iPhone?
People can own an 360 and a PS3, but I've never heard of people with two cellphones!
I bet the service won't have anything good in my country, so unless it has some killer games I'm going to ignore it's existence...
People can own an 360 and a PS3, but I've never heard of people with two cellphones!
I bet the service won't have anything good in my country, so unless it has some killer games I'm going to ignore it's existence...
My 1st gen 30 gig Zune has been trucking along for a few years now and I haven't had the slightest inclination of replacing it. This I could see trading up for, however.
@Insd: MS points can be used on the Zune marketplace? Seriously? Well, finally, something I can use all those 200 point leftovers from the Fallout DLC on.
@Insd: MS points can be used on the Zune marketplace? Seriously? Well, finally, something I can use all those 200 point leftovers from the Fallout DLC on.
I like the idea of the device. It's more of a copy of the ipod touch than it is of the Iphone but without any apps or games i don't see how it can stack up to the Itouch. I would love to see some games on it.
wow that looks pretty sexy. I'm worried about capacity though as my zune 30 has me spoiled and the zune 80 is there should I need it. I'm sure this is aimed at the itouch market so it's probably 16gig flash : (
Ah kinda cool, but I was hoping for an actual handheld gaming device from Microsoft, and imagive if it supported all your XBLA games!!! I would die of happy.
I gotta say that's hot. I've wanted a Zune for awhile now, so if they can make this a 120GB for only like $300 or something, I may go for it over the other model I was considering. I won't be happy if it's a lame 16GB like the Ipod touch. I'd love to see where they go with it in the future - indeed!
I just can't get excited about anything Zune. My friend has one, and it's shit. It just makes me want to pull out my iPhone and give him an "are you serious?" look. While I love my 360, I don't trust M$ beyond that.
well with the prices of the HDD on the 360 i a so sure the prices of this will be reasonable...lol and the zune experience isnt going on 360s in canada so why would you bother with this..ill just wait for the new ipod touch or psp for my next batch of hand held games
Well it took them a year to put Texas Hold 'Em and Soduku on the original Zune. I wouldn't hold my breath for "games".
I absolutely love my Zune 120.
@CaptainApocalypse
Uhhh the market that old Zunes were competing for is not even remotely the same as the iPhone. It was competing with the iPod classic, which it handily trashes. Comparing it to your iPhone makes very little sense, but it's understandable since most people tend not to think very hard before they type.
@CaptainApocalypse
Uhhh the market that old Zunes were competing for is not even remotely the same as the iPhone. It was competing with the iPod classic, which it handily trashes. Comparing it to your iPhone makes very little sense, but it's understandable since most people tend not to think very hard before they type.
This looks pretty good; but I love my Zune 120 and likely won't be upgrading it for the first Zune HD. Maybe when they make a V2 in a year or two I will consider the upgrade. Also, for those hating on the Zune, it has actually become a fairly competent product since its initial release. The software, at least in my opinion, has become much more usable and all around better than Itunes. MS is moving in the right direction with the Zune; but realistically they have a long way to go before even coming close to Apple in this space in regards to public perception and install base.
I love my Zune 30. I don't know if I will pick it up on day one but I am excited to see what they do with. I would like to see the software because I want to know how they are going to put a browser and keyboard on it. The screen looks a little small for that.
Need to hear how much storage it has. If it's less than 50 I don't care, and even that's pushing it. :\
If this doesn't output 720p movies on TV through HDMI (what does the * refer to?) and play XBLA games from your Live account, do not really want?
I'll peorbably get a 2nd Gen ZuneHD I got a Zune 80 for X-mas. Plusd i really like having buttons which makes it easier for me to navagate the device without acually having to look at the screen
So when will MS learn that more features doesn't mean more sales? And since Zune is such a completely different approach than the iPod in terms of functionality, why should we even compare them?
And for some god's sake; why compare an mp3 player with a phone, Jim?
And for some god's sake; why compare an mp3 player with a phone, Jim?
I don't really see the point. Unless it outputs in HD, what is the point of a portable device that small being HD?
And there I was thinking MS, would have the balls to drop a more gaming friendly device. HD video is a bonus, but not necessary. What this needs is Xvid playback, access to XNA and Community Games, and also to be more open to development like iPod, preferably without MS taking such a huge cut of money to do it.
I think MS want a slice of that Apple ipod/tunes pie, as its the only game in town that's challenging the DS. If a more open nature becomes the norm like iPod, perhaps Nintendo will at last let any of their systems have the same eqaul footing.
Personally, I'd have to stick with an iPod, because there's a great chance for me to make some cool money out of an industry I love, by creating an indie game or two. Something like that can change your life, if your game hits the right spot.
I think MS want a slice of that Apple ipod/tunes pie, as its the only game in town that's challenging the DS. If a more open nature becomes the norm like iPod, perhaps Nintendo will at last let any of their systems have the same eqaul footing.
Personally, I'd have to stick with an iPod, because there's a great chance for me to make some cool money out of an industry I love, by creating an indie game or two. Something like that can change your life, if your game hits the right spot.
Nick Chester:
That should probably be directed at Microsoft, who told us that the new Zune news would make us want to hold off on buying an iPhone. They made the comparison first, I am merely asking if their comparison holds water with people.
God, think a little.
That should probably be directed at Microsoft, who told us that the new Zune news would make us want to hold off on buying an iPhone. They made the comparison first, I am merely asking if their comparison holds water with people.
God, think a little.
Really needs to have a phone, I only have the pocket real estate for one device. Also, HD radio can go crawl into a dumpster and die. I haven't listened to a second of government controlled broadcasting since I got satellite. Not to mention the commercial-free music.
I already have 3 Zunes in my house (2 original 30 gig's, and a 8 gig flash. While they are good devices I don't see why I would need another one, especially since my wife and I now have Iphones.
Eh, looks kinda cool, I guess, but I'll wait until I hear some hands-on...s about the thing. Having HD Radio and a browser in the same place has me curious, though; I've never been big on listening to new music without being tethered to some means to immediately pirate entire discogra--I mean, buy the songs on Amazon.
I don't see a need for this yet. If MS can bring something new to the portable scene, this might become worth picking up, but at this point, it's going to gather dust on the shelves. I would wonder if people would've learned their lessons when the big Zune outage occurred last year. Zune lost all technical credibility in my eyes that day, so they're going to have to do a lot to impress me again.
As of right this moment, there's nothing that this Zune HD product can do that I can't do somehow on my iphone.
I can already check my XBL status, buy MS points, navigate Xbox.com, buy content, etc.
As of right this moment, there's nothing that this Zune HD product can do that I can't do somehow on my iphone.
I can already check my XBL status, buy MS points, navigate Xbox.com, buy content, etc.
themizarkshow at 05/26/2009 22:49
Nice. I'll be picking up one of these as soon as it's out and I have the money. But that isn't saying much... I have a deep-seeded, irrational hatred for all Apple products.
Nice. I'll be picking up one of these as soon as it's out and I have the money. But that isn't saying much... I have a deep-seeded, irrational hatred for all Apple products.
Yeah... an iPod/iTouch killer Zune... when the iPhone already killed it. Little late to the killing party MS. Try keeping up with the times.
Also, watching HD movies from your Zune to your TV? Thanks, but I think I'm okay doing that from my 360 or PS3 as it is.
Also, watching HD movies from your Zune to your TV? Thanks, but I think I'm okay doing that from my 360 or PS3 as it is.
@Nick and Jim: couldn't you use the Internet functionality to use Skype? And so, potentially, this could be used as a phone regardless of service provider? I would assume Skype would have to make something specifically for the Zune though...
@ Bludesign
The Zune is a really good product. The Zune blackout day was because of the software not the hardware. I still really like mine. I have had 2 Ipods and both of them have broke on me in less than a year. I have had my Zune for 2 years and it is working fine. This is not to flame. I don't care who is better company and all that bullshit. The Zune is a better product in my opinion than the Ipod.
I have not used an Iphone. So I am not going to judge it.
The Zune is a really good product. The Zune blackout day was because of the software not the hardware. I still really like mine. I have had 2 Ipods and both of them have broke on me in less than a year. I have had my Zune for 2 years and it is working fine. This is not to flame. I don't care who is better company and all that bullshit. The Zune is a better product in my opinion than the Ipod.
I have not used an Iphone. So I am not going to judge it.
"@Nick and Jim: couldn't you use the Internet functionality to use Skype? And so, potentially, this could be used as a phone regardless of service provider? I would assume Skype would have to make something specifically for the Zune though..."
Since I prefer to use Skype for all my calls anyway (especially as a British immigrant) I must say that a Zune HD, without a huge AT&T subscription and the ability to Skype up, would be fucking wonderful. I would buy that over an iPhone, easily.
Since I prefer to use Skype for all my calls anyway (especially as a British immigrant) I must say that a Zune HD, without a huge AT&T subscription and the ability to Skype up, would be fucking wonderful. I would buy that over an iPhone, easily.
As opposed to anything offered by Verizon or Sprint that can do everything the iPhone can but have a strong application following and will have a higher 3g/4g network cost...
Your Zune would also rely on WiFi, which is great considering you can use it whenever you likely already have access to a computer that has Skype on it.
Also, this statement: "At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) next week, attendees will see firsthand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE to create a game-changing entertainment experience."
Yeah, woop-dee-freaking-doo, I can listen to music directly from my Zune rather than the HDD of my 360 when playing a game. Last time I checked, I could do the same with any portable music device.
Your Zune would also rely on WiFi, which is great considering you can use it whenever you likely already have access to a computer that has Skype on it.
Also, this statement: "At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) next week, attendees will see firsthand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE to create a game-changing entertainment experience."
Yeah, woop-dee-freaking-doo, I can listen to music directly from my Zune rather than the HDD of my 360 when playing a game. Last time I checked, I could do the same with any portable music device.
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