Nipun Mohta Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just after Amazon showed up pricing of Microsoft's upcoming Zune HD models, now the packaging images have leaked out on the web. The images show white box packaging of Microsoft's next generation MP3 player and the leaked image of Zune HD card shows the launch date as September 15. The card also mentions that Zune HD can be pre-ordered by making down-payment of $25 (Rs. 1200 approx). Yesterday's leaked information mentioned that the Zune HD 16GB and 32GB models will be available on September 8 which we assume is the pre-order delivery date. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckWEB Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'll be holding off from buying it for a while. I want to make sure Microsoft is going to offer more (Apps & Games) for the ZuneHD. The new iPod Touch with camera and the AppStore seems better still (even if it cost a little bit more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antaris Veteran Posted August 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2009 Have we got a release date for Europe yet? If so, I'll stand proudly with an erection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameOverRob Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 What video formats is this going to be able to play? MKV? Xvid/avi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Gil Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'll be holding off from buying it for a while. I want to make sure Microsoft is going to offer more (Apps & Games) for the ZuneHD.The new iPod Touch with camera and the AppStore seems better still (even if it cost a little bit more). We know nothing at all about a new iPod so that's an unfair and non based opinion. The inclusion of a camera is just a rumor and the capacity/pricing is still unknown for the time being. As for the "App Store" I agree. Without something similar I don't see myself getting a Zune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coresx Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'm sure Microsoft have said it will have Apps and Games but haven't shown anything yet. Maybe set for a big reveal or being worked on for another time. Have to wait and see. I can't imagine them not doing it after seeing what Apple have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipun Mohta Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 What video formats is this going to be able to play?MKV? Xvid/avi? Check these http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_portable_media_players#Audio_formats http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_portable_media_players#Video_formats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakem1 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) We know nothing at all about a new iPod so that's an unfair and non based opinion. The inclusion of a camera is just a rumor and the capacity/pricing is still unknown for the time being.As for the "App Store" I agree. Without something similar I don't see myself getting a Zune. Do you honestly believe that adding a cheap camera to the iPod Touch is better than some of the things we've been seeing in the Zune HD over the last few days? Why do you even need a camera in an MP3 player? I've had cameras in my phones for years now but could count the number of times I've used them on one hand and I doubt I'm alone. If the Zune HD is as good as it seems it will be then the iPod can't hold a candle to it. If Microsoft are able to turn WinMo7 out a little faster then I suspect that the iPhone will be in quite a bit of trouble too. EDIT: Sorry, I meant to reply to TruckWEB as tsupersonic did below :rolleyes: Edited August 12, 2009 by jakem1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'll be holding off from buying it for a while. I want to make sure Microsoft is going to offer more (Apps & Games) for the ZuneHD.The new iPod Touch with camera and the AppStore seems better still (even if it cost a little bit more). Yeah, if the touch gets the camera, it will be the best device evar :rolleyes: seriously, what good is a camera on a device that's meant to be a portable media player? No good. Also with the Tegra, the Zune HD has great possibilities...Games can actually be good, instead of the crap that's in the app store. Zune app store has a long way to go though, hopefully it can be as good as the apple app store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antaris Veteran Posted August 12, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2009 This argument about cameras in portable media devices seems to be somewhat skewed. In my opinion, having a camera is actually a good thing. More and more these days, people are using their portable devices for more than just music, but for internet usage as well. I think it would be beneficial to be able to snap pictures and upload them to facebook from my portable device. I currently own an iPod Touch and a HTC Diamond, and I surf the net from both, but I can only do images from my phone. That being said, not having a camera is not a show-stopper either, there are always other ways to getting images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 posted here https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...=810040&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'm buying the 32GB version if the leaked prices are correct... it's a steal. And I can rip my DVDs and play them on it. No need to pay for a download of them. @ Nipun Mohta: That's the original Zune. From what I've read, the HD will support XviD and DivX, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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