Zune HD Price and Release Date
Microsoft's hot new portable media player is coming to retail stores on September 15th, 2009. The Zune HD makes a number of improvements over its predecessor, including touch screen, internet browser and high definition video-out feature. While we originally hoped that Microsoft was planning to release a handheld gaming device, we will have to wait a little bit longer because the Zune HD currently doesn't play games.
Pricing for the device does give it the upper hand in the crowded media player market, though. The 16GB Zune will set customers back an estimated $219.99, while a larger 32GB variety costs $289.99. Readers will notice that this is slightly cheaper than the anticipated price for Sony's PSP Go, which arguably contains slightly less impressive technology (see Zune HD features below). Pricing also puts the Zune HD squarely in competition with Apple, whose comparable 16 GB iPod Touch retails for $275.
Zune HD features:
• Built-in HD Radio receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.
• HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HD TV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.
• OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.
• Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.
• Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multi-touch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.
• Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.
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