jonhapimp Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) It feels like we know everything about the Zune HD?except the price. Well, now we know, if Best Buy's inventory system is right: the 16GB model will go for $220, and the 32GB model will be $290. It also backs up the previously rumored launch date, Sept. 8. Those prices look dirt cheap compared to the current iPod touch pricing, making the Zune HD seem super competitive now, but you gotta figure the touch's prices are gonna get re-aligned shortly after the Zune HD's launch, so it might look a little different then. Still, things look good so far for the Zune HD. [Thanks tipster!] http://gizmodo.com/5334331/zune-hd-prices-...20-32gb-for-290 No 64g:(:( currently way cheaper than the ipod but let's see how apple reacts EDIT More Last Tuesday, I shared my positive impressions of the mobile Web browser Microsoft is including in its upcoming Zune HD portable media player. What I didn't share (not because I didn't want to) were the photos I took of the Zune HD browser in action. The following photo gallery includes four shots of the Zune HD browser doing its thing. The first shot shows the browser in portrait mode, the second shot shows how bookmarking is handled, the third shot shows Facebook in landscape view, and the final shot demonstrates the keyboard in landscape mode. That last shot shows off another feature Microsoft has been keeping under wraps--Bing. Yep, the Zune HD's Web browser includes a search button for instant queries using the Bing search engine. Granted, it's not an earth-shattering or completely unexpected announcement, but it's one more detail for all the Zune fans and haters to sink their teeth into. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10306...tag=mncol;posts Oh, you want even more Zune HD news today? You got it! Yahoo! Tech managed to get a hands-on with the device, snapping some pictures of the browser and, more importantly, the on-screen keyboard. It's only a minor glimpse, but it definitely looks sleek. Shot of the browser after the break, and hit up the read link for full gallery. Seriously, Microsoft, add a 3G chipset and dialer app, and you can go ahead and draft those "million seller" press releases already. http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/zune-hd...ught-on-camera/ Edited August 11, 2009 by Mathachew Title edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The only advantage is that it might force Apple to drop the price of the iPod Touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoJD Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm definitely buying the 32GB if the prices are right, a very good upgrade from my original 30GB Zune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-99 ODST Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 You would think people would go for the ipod touch because of the app store but IMO that's not the case. I want a PMP that supports open source codecs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 updated :) Can a mod update the title saying "Zune HD Prices, web browser and onscreen keyboard Leaked" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antareus Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm hoping we can develop for the .NET framework and target this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Lyons10 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The Zune HD is sexy. I really like it. I hope Microsoft takes a cue from the Zune software / hardware for the upcoming Windows Mobile and Windows Mobile phone designs... So nice looking. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The only advantage is that it might force Apple to drop the price of the iPod Touch They have done so every year without the help of Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted August 11, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 11, 2009 updated :)Can a mod update the title saying "Zune HD Prices, web browser and onscreen keyboard Leaked" Done, with a little touch up ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Done, with a little touch up ;) Thx (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Lyons10 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm hoping we can develop for the .NET framework and target this. That would be really great. I wonder if there's any underlying similarities between the Zune OS and the Widnows Mobile versions in the works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-KJ Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Maybe it's the angle but the OSK looks really small when you compare it to his fingertips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It looks good. :yes: I just don't think that the UI is as good as the iPod Touch/iPhone. The iPhone has icons and it allows you to easily find apps. With the way I have seen the UI it's not going to be as good. The browser looks good though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vip Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Looks very nice, will definitely be picking one of these up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien_0 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 now all they need to do is advertise the hell out of it. once i get the money, im definitely getting one. will it have apps to go with it as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Keyboard needs to fit the width of the screen when in landscape position! Definitely getting 32GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluezz Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 the 16GB model will go for $220, and the 32GB model will be $290. Woot! September 8, here comes $220 from my savings! :D The UI looks very slick. Also, don't forget, with the fantastic OLED screen, multi touch and the Nvidia Tegra in there, I'm sure Microsoft will integrate the xbox360 arcade games in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ana04 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 best video of the interface yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The only advantage is that it might force Apple to drop the price of the iPod Touch Really? I think it's an advantage to get a great music player with Tegra at a very cheap price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The picture makes the keyboard look impossible to use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 That's the second video where I noticed that the interface lags or not immediately responds the first time when trying to flip up and down the screen or through items. First time it was repeatedly with the photos, second time in the music player and browser. For Microsoft's sake I'm hoping these lags won't make it into the final version of the product or they get fixed quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo_spook Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) best video of the interface yet.. Now, yes, the OS in that video does look flash and spectacular, but yet again a rival is missing the whole point of the ipod and the touch and thats that the OS should be simple, just cause you can do cool zooming effects when clicking video or music menus, it doesn't mean you should, especially when it gets in the way of actual accessibility. please, no, no, no To click on the menu of say PICTURES and have that zoom up to the top of the screen and have most of it cut from view and unreadable and to click on that unclear wording to step back is not a clear navigation system, no matter how fancy, microsoft, NO Edited August 11, 2009 by evo_spook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Why is the Manufacture "Microsoft XBOX" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Now, yes, the OS in that video does look flash and spectacular, but yet again a rival is missing the whole point of the ipod and the touch and thats that the OS should be simple, just cause you can do cool zooming effects when clicking video or music menus, it doesn't mean you should, especially when it gets in the way of actual accessibility.please, no, no, no To click on the menu of say PICTURES and have that zoom up to the top of the screen and have most of it cut from view and unreadable and to click on that unclear wording to step back is not a clear navigation system, no matter how fancy, microsoft, NO it looked quite usable to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo_spook Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So, clicking on words that are rendered unreadable to go back to the main menu is aclear and logical navigation system? really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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