May 22, 2009

Zune HD - What We Know (So Far)

Microsoft has "officially" responded to the Zune HD rumors.

Last Updated: 6/3/2009 - 811pm Pacific

Rumors Facts we know to be true.

  • Built-in HD Radio receiver.
  • OLED touch screen interface with 16:9 widescreen format display (480×272 resolution / 3.3 inch screen).
  • HD-compatible output through an optional HDMI dock.
  • Full-screen Internet browser optimized for multitouch with "tap to zoom technology, built-in accelerometer, and touch screen QWERTY keyboard."
  • Wi-Fi enabled.
  • Microsoft "teaser" page at http://www.zune.net/zunehd
  • No Xbox Live games integration.

Rumors we have no official word on - but are "leaning" towards being true.

Rumors we still have no official word on (but are losing their luster)

Stuff nobody is talking about.

  • What does it have that Zune HD on the Xbox doesn't have - and vice versa.
  • Price.
  • Hard drive options?
  • Does it bring a new version of Zune Pass?

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