Zune HD

gan6660 · Apr 10, 2009, 07:14 PM

Engadget published photos of a new Zune HD. link: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/is-this-the-zune-hd/

raggedjimmi · Apr 10, 2009, 07:32 PM

HD? So that tiny display is 720p? Can you guys hold on a sec my pig just flew off, brb.

iMacmatician · 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjimmi

HD? So that tiny display is 720p? Can you guys hold on a sec my pig just flew off, brb.

How do you know how big it is? (But I agree, HD seems very high res for what I'm assuming is a handheld device.)

If it's significantly bigger, then the Apple mini-tablet can't come soon enough…

mikeinternet · Apr 10, 2009, 08:26 PM

mikeinternet · Apr 10, 2009, 08:30 PM

I really like the artwork. Wonder if it was done on a mac?

11800506 · Apr 10, 2009, 08:37 PM

Doubt the HD title actually refers to 720p. There are a lot of devices with the HD tagline (HTC Touch HD, Samsung Omnia HD, etc) that don't actually have HD screens (although the Omnia HD I think has 720p video support). It likely is just a marketing thing, since I bet it has a fairly high resolution screen, just not 720p.

MacRumors · Apr 10, 2009, 08:39 PM

Engadget posts evidence that Microsoft is further positioning itself directly against Apple's product line. Marketing images of a so-called "Zune HD" whos an iPod touch-like media player.

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We present what might possibly be your first look at, yes... the Zune HD. In the gallery below, you can see images from what appears to be a forthcoming marketing campaign for Microsoft's new PMP. We don't have any word on specs right now, though we've got a sneaking suspicion this will have an HD display.

Microsoft's Zune music player was originally launched in November 2006 as a competitor to the iPod. Zune sales have not been particularly impressive and still falls well behind the iPod in marketshare.

A "Zune HD", however, would position a device head-to-head against Apple's iPod Touch which has seen tremendous sales since its introduction. Apple revealed that there have been 13 million iPod Touches up until December 2008. The popularity of the iPod Touch, however, is in part due to the increasing popularity of the iTunes App Store. Specifically, Apple has been aggressively marketing the iPod Touch as a gaming device. It's unclear if Microsoft's "Zune HD" would do anything more than playback movies and TV shows.

Article Link: Microsoft Readying iPod Touch Rival: Zune HD?

Eidorian · Apr 10, 2009, 08:41 PM

1. Software for OS X
2. Don't make it screw up my song/ID3 tags.

You'll have my sale then.

Packersfan27 · Apr 10, 2009, 08:43 PM

Eh, well I guess competition is always good

mikeinternet · Apr 10, 2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 11800506

Doubt the HD title actually refers to 720p. There are a lot of devices with the HD tagline (HTC Touch HD, Samsung Omnia HD, etc) that don't actually have HD screens (although the Omnia HD I think has 720p video support). It likely is just a marketing thing, since I bet it has a fairly high resolution screen, just not 720p.

HD is just a buzzword. I saw "HD" clear packing tape the other day.

Jeffrosproto · Apr 10, 2009, 08:46 PM

HD would be amazing. However, if Microsoft has HD, apple will in September (iPod refresh). Plus with the iPod, you get the amazing app store.

flopticalcube · Apr 10, 2009, 08:47 PM

Ain't nothin' without no App Store. Media players are soooo last year.

TuffLuffJimmy · Apr 10, 2009, 08:48 PM

Damn A brushed metal silver Zune with a big screen is pretty sexy. That might be my next MP3 player. Unless Apple does something fancy with the next hard disk based iPod.

RHutch · Apr 10, 2009, 08:48 PM

I'm sure some people will buy it, but I don't expect it to take significant market share from Apple. Yes, I am making that statement without knowing any specs or anything else about it, except that it is going to be made by Microsoft.

kinless · Apr 10, 2009, 08:49 PM

Dear God let them make a brown one.

zephead · Apr 10, 2009, 08:49 PM

I don't think it really matters if it's actually 1280x720 resolution, just slap HD on something and people will buy it. Not us, of course, but Joe Schmo probably just thinks HD is wider and clearer, so that's who's gonna buy this.

It's not just Microsoft either, companies putting "HD" on something when it obviously isn't is just a pet peeve of mine.

clmason · Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM

It's already dead! Just bury the bloody thing!

badcrumble · Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM

Could be EDTV resolution (720x480). I'd love to see the iPhone and iPod Touch at EDTV res.

macduke · Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM

Microsoft marketing: Hey guys, let's take a buzzword from 2 years ago (HD) and slap it onto our already crappy product name (Zune) and we will have a definite hit for sure! Then we will make it look like an iPod touch, use a paint drip ad that mimics the nano ads and make millions! Genius!

I love how it took them nearly two years to catch up. I doubt they're even close to competing though. I do welcome their competition. It only makes Apple work harder at improving.

Mackilroy · Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM

I've already got an iPod touch and am very pleased with it, but of the two people I know who use Zunes, this should make them happy.

=MuLti-CeLL= · Apr 10, 2009, 08:53 PM

Oh snap! Looks slick!

Microsoft better get an app store in high gear.

MacFly123 · 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinternet

I really like the artwork. Wonder if it was done on a mac?

Seriously haha!

But the entire thing does have a very Apple aluminum glossy black industrial look to it now doesn't it? Can we say iMac?

I don't think it will happen this June, but I hope the 4th Gen. iPhone has an HD OLED screen!

godfreyhk · Apr 10, 2009, 08:55 PM

Fake. Why would anyone wants a zune that is not brown.....

clmason · Apr 10, 2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by macduke

I do welcome their competition. It only makes Apple work harder at improving.

No it doesn't. I doubt it even evokes a yawn.

jackblack · Apr 10, 2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TuffLuffJimmy

Damn A brushed metal silver Zune with a big screen is pretty sexy. That might be my next MP3 player. Unless Apple does something fancy with the next hard disk based iPod.

Haha. I love this. First time I've ever heard a Zune called sexy. I guess that's proof there's something for everyone. You could wrap up a piece of dung and someone, somewhere, would buy it and love it and make it theirs.

This is dead in the water without the app store. It would probably be dead in the water with the app store.

Apr 10, 2009, 07:14 PM	#1
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Apr 10, 2009, 07:32 PM	#2
raggedjimmi macrumors 604 Join Date: Jan 2005	HD? So that tiny display is 720p? Can you guys hold on a sec my pig just flew off, brb. __________________ www.bossbaddie.com

Apr 10, 2009, 08:37 PM	#6
11800506 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Area	Doubt the HD title actually refers to 720p. There are a lot of devices with the HD tagline (HTC Touch HD, Samsung Omnia HD, etc) that don't actually have HD screens (although the Omnia HD I think has 720p video support). It likely is just a marketing thing, since I bet it has a fairly high resolution screen, just not 720p. __________________ Unibody Macbook Pro / Aluminum iMac / eMac / Airport Extreme / iPod Touch

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Apr 10, 2009, 08:43 PM	#9
Packersfan27 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	Eh, well I guess competition is always good __________________ 16gb iPod Touch 2G Currently Rocking- The Canadian Flag Decal Girl

Apr 10, 2009, 08:26 PM	#4
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Apr 10, 2009, 08:30 PM	#5
mikeinternet macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: jersey	I really like the artwork. Wonder if it was done on a mac?

Apr 10, 2009, 08:46 PM	#11
Jeffrosproto macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008	HD would be amazing. However, if Microsoft has HD, apple will in September (iPod refresh). Plus with the iPod, you get the amazing app store. __________________ MacBook (L '08) 2ghz 500gb 2gb - 16GB iPhone 3GS - 30GB Blk iPod 5.5G

Apr 10, 2009, 08:47 PM	#12
flopticalcube macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006	Ain't nothin' without no App Store. Media players are soooo last year. __________________ iThink therefore iAm.

Apr 10, 2009, 08:48 PM	#13
TuffLuffJimmy macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR	Damn A brushed metal silver Zune with a big screen is pretty sexy. That might be my next MP3 player. Unless Apple does something fancy with the next hard disk based iPod. __________________ "Next PM I get from you about this, and it gets posted as my signature." --LTD

Apr 10, 2009, 08:48 PM	#14
RHutch macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Amsterdam, OH	I'm sure some people will buy it, but I don't expect it to take significant market share from Apple. Yes, I am making that statement without knowing any specs or anything else about it, except that it is going to be made by Microsoft. __________________ When Bill Gates' kids grow up, they will use Apple products.

Apr 10, 2009, 08:49 PM	#15
kinless macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Juan Capistrano, California	Dear God let them make a brown one. __________________ Joey's HomePage www.kinless.com Upgraded from 1998 Beige G3 to 2008 Mac Pro

Apr 10, 2009, 08:49 PM	#16
zephead macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCalifornia	I don't think it really matters if it's actually 1280x720 resolution, just slap HD on something and people will buy it. Not us, of course, but Joe Schmo probably just thinks HD is wider and clearer, so that's who's gonna buy this. It's not just Microsoft either, companies putting "HD" on something when it obviously isn't is just a pet peeve of mine. __________________ California sunlight, Sweet Calcutta rain, Honolulu starbright, The Song Remains the Same.... MacBook CD 2GHz/250/2/10.6.1/white~iPhone 3G/16/3.1.2

Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM	#17
clmason macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	It's already dead! Just bury the bloody thing!

Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM	#18
badcrumble macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007	Could be EDTV resolution (720x480). I'd love to see the iPhone and iPod Touch at EDTV res.

Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM	#19
macduke macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: KC	Microsoft marketing: Hey guys, let's take a buzzword from 2 years ago (HD) and slap it onto our already crappy product name (Zune) and we will have a definite hit for sure! Then we will make it look like an iPod touch, use a paint drip ad that mimics the nano ads and make millions! Genius! I love how it took them nearly two years to catch up. I doubt they're even close to competing though. I do welcome their competition. It only makes Apple work harder at improving. __________________ MBP 2.4ghz 4gb ram 500gb hd / 32gb iPhone 3g S⃣ www.duke-design.com - Graphic design, photography, and more!

Apr 10, 2009, 08:52 PM	#20
Mackilroy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gondwana, Devonian Period	I've already got an iPod touch and am very pleased with it, but of the two people I know who use Zunes, this should make them happy. __________________ You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you

Apr 10, 2009, 08:53 PM	#21
=MuLti-CeLL= macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: m0biLe	Oh snap! Looks slick! Microsoft better get an app store in high gear. __________________ =White 32GB iPhone 3GS=

Apr 10, 2009, 08:55 PM	#23
godfreyhk macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	Fake. Why would anyone wants a zune that is not brown.....

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