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Looks like Zune HD supports apps too

I'm dying to write about the Zune HD, but here's a bit more info in the build-up to the product's September launch: It will indeed support an applications and an app store, thus removing its one remaining competitive shortcoming with the iPod touch: Did you happen to make it into a select...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-24-2009
Pre-Order the Zune HD

Here it comes! Microsoft and three online retailers are open today for pre-orders of the Zune HD in both 16 GB (black, $220) and 32 GB (platinum, $290) variants. Here are the links (some aren't available yet for some reason)... Zune HD 16 GB Amazon Best Buy (not yet) Wal-Mart (not yet) Microsoft...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-13-2009
Microsoft's Zune continues to struggle

I think we all realize the Zune isn't exactly setting the world on fire. But in these days leading up to the release of the Zune HD, things have apparently gotten worse than ever . To be sure, the Zune provides a tiny, and apparently deteriorating portion of Microsoft's business. Revenue for...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-30-2009
Zune.net Updates

Nice. Christian Puzder covers some cool updates to the Zune.net web site: Zune.net got some much wanted new features. Most important is the ability to "follow" and artist so that you receive updates when on the bands you follow are on tour and will be in you area, and feed aggregation which...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-09-2009
Instant 1080p HD on Xbox 360 this fall

Today, during the Xbox keynote at E3 Microsoft announced that " Zune video on Xbox LIVE will feature instant on, smooth streaming content in 1080p HD with 5.1 surround sound . This technology was developed within the Zune team and provides a great experience for accessing on demand video."...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-01-2009
More details about the Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration

I had a talk with Microsoft regarding the Zune HD yesterday, after publishing my Zune HD Preview article. Here's what I learned. Why now? The real purpose of this week's Zune HD and Zune/Xbox Live integration announcement was to prime the gaming world for next week's E3 announcements. These...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-28-2009
Microsoft: Zune HD is real

It looks like the Zune HD is real. Here are the details, courtesy of CNET : Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed its plans to take on the iPod Touch with a new, touch-screen Zune that will be able to surf the Web, play high-definition movies, and tune in to digital radio. The Zune HD, which will be available...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-26-2009
Napster finally offers a reasonable subscription service

So this one look interesting. From Napster , via email: New Offer: Download 5 Songs + Play 7 Million More = $5 Per Month Dear Valued Customer, Play all the music you want from Napster's huge library, from any Internet-connected computer—millions of tracks covering all kinds of music. Then use your...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-19-2009
$30,000 to fill an iPod

So Microsoft's latest Apple Tax ad actually goes after the iPod and promotes the Zune, which is interesting on a number of levels. The argument? That filling a 120 GB iPod with songs from the iTunes Store would cost about $30,000. Or you could just get a Zune and subscribe to a Zune Pass for $15...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 05-12-2009
Zune HD? (Updated)

The intrepid bloggers at sweatshop Engagdet say they've unearthed evidence of a Zune HD device: 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...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-11-2009

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