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Zune HD Available September 15th:
10/3: Zune 2 Official Info:
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/holiday2007.htm
5/16: Will release as GameStop exclusive on 6/15
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/halo/default.htm
6/15/2007
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/zune/zune.asp?cookie_test=1&
The Zune™ - Halo® 3 Edition comes preloaded with a collection of music, videos and artwork, including:
Videos:
• Halo 3 “Starry Night” advertisement
• Halo 3 E3 2006 announcement trailer
• Halo 2 theatrical teaser trailer
• Three Halo 3 “making of” documentary videos
• A custom episode of Red vs. Blue – just for Zune!
• The first six episodes of Red vs. Blue Season 1
Music:
• Halo Original Soundtrack – Complete Album
• Halo 2 Original Soundtrack, Volume 1 – All tracks by Marty O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori
• Halo 2 Original Soundtrack, Volume 2 – Complete Album
Artwork:
• Over 120 different images, including game concept art, storyboards, paintings, and conceptual marketing imagery
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5/14: Halo 3 Zune
___________________
How to play Divx and Avi files on your Zune:
Found a way to put DIVX and AVI files on your Zune which you can then play on your X360:
1. Change the extension of the file from .divx or .avi to .wmv
2. Add the .wmv files to your Zune but don't start the sync process
3. change back the extension of the file on your PC back to .divx or .avi
4. Go back to the Zune and sync
5. You know have Divx on your Zune.
System Requirements
English version of Windows® Vista, or Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 and Oct. 2006 Update Rollup.
Processor: 1.5 GHz or higher for video.
RAM: 512 MB or higher for video playback.
For more details, see Minimum System Requirements.
Audio
Windows Media Audio (.wma): All bitrates
MP3 (.mp3): All bitrates
AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .mov): All bitrates, Low Complexity (LC)
Pictures
JPEG (.jpg): All resolutions
Video
Windows Media Video (.wmv): All bitrates and resolutions
MPEG4 (.mp4, .m4v, .mov): Simple Profile, all bitrates, and resolutions
H.264 (.mp4, .m4v, .mov): Baseline and Main Profile, all bitrates and resolutions
LanguageEnglish
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/software.htm
Find a Zune XP theme on the above link as well.
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Reviews:
CNET 8 out of 10
[quote name='CNET']The good: The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos; many accessories available at launch.
The bad: The Microsoft Zune is not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace; cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi to sync, stream, or purchase content; minimal bundled accessories; no podcast directory; maximum capacity is 30GB.
The bottom line: The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
[/quote]
http://reviews.cnet.com/Zune_30GB_black/4505-6490_7-32068976.html
_______________________________
Gizmondo:
[quote name='Gizmondo']...Overall, this seems pretty promising. I can't find any mis-steps or anything where I have to ask "wait, this is dumb, why did you do this?" in both the player and the software. The Zune itself is very sexy, and feels nice to the touch—not too heavy. We can't wait to do another hands on as the launch date approaches. Oh, and I still can't decide which color is my favorite.[/quote]
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-first-full-review-212255.php
[32GB MSRP: $289.99]
[16GB MSRP: $219.99]
TECHNICAL SPECS:[16GB MSRP: $219.99]
1Zune HD player screen shows supported 720p HD videos at 480x272 – not HD. HDTV and Zune HD AV Dock (both sold separately) are required to view video at 720p HD resolution.
2Music estimates based on 128 Kbps WMA files with length of 4 minutes each. Pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; video estimates based on 500 Kbps WMV files with 128 Kbps WMA audio tracks.
3Wireless sync feature requires access to a home wireless network. Full song streaming feature requires a Zune Pass subscription.
2Music estimates based on 128 Kbps WMA files with length of 4 minutes each. Pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; video estimates based on 500 Kbps WMV files with 128 Kbps WMA audio tracks.
3Wireless sync feature requires access to a home wireless network. Full song streaming feature requires a Zune Pass subscription.
- Product dimensions
- 52.7 mm x 102.1 mm x 8.9 mm (w x h x d)
- HDD size
- Flash drive size
Capacity: 32 gigabytes (GB)
Up to 10 hours of high definition video, or 48 hours of standard definition video optimized for device, or 8,000 songs, or 25,000 pictures4 - Outputs
- Headphone jack / AV output
- Other
- Battery: Music, up to 33 hours (wireless off); video, up to 8.5 hours5
Charge Time: Approximately 3 hours when connected to your PC, approximately 2 hours with A/C adapter
Color: Platinum Silver
Screen Size: 3.3-inch OLED color display, 16:9 aspect ratio
Type: Scratch-resistant glass with touch input capability
Orientation: Vertical (music) and horizontal (pictures and videos)
Resolution: 480 pixels x 272 pixels
Wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g compatible
Wireless sync: Yes
Connectivity: 802.11b/g compatible
Authentication modes: Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2
Encryption modes: WEP 64- and 128-bit, TKIP, and AES
Audio Support: Windows Media Audio Standard6 (WMA) (.wma): Up to 320 Kbps; constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) up to 48-kHz sample rate. WMA Pro 2-channel up to 384 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz.
WMA Lossless
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .mov) - .m4a and .m4b files without FairPlay DRM up to 320 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz.
MP3 (.mp3) – Up to 320 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz.
Picture Support: JPEG – (.jpg)
Video Support: Windows Media Video (WMV) (.wmv) – Main and Simple Profile, CBR or VBR, up to 3.0 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). Zune software will transcode HD WMV files at device sync.
MPEG-4 (MP4/M4V) (.mp4) Part 2 video3– Simple Profile up to 2.5 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). Zune software will transcode HD MPEG-4 files at device sync.
H.264 video – Baseline Profile up to 2.5 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). Zune software will transcode HD H.264 files at device sync.
DVR-MS7 – Zune software will transcode at time of sync.
Audio Output: Optical Digital Audio Out (requires additional dock, sold separately)
Video Output: HDMI or Composite (requires additional dock, sold separately)
Radio: Built-in FM/HD Radio
Languages: English, French, Spanish
4Music estimates based on 128 Kbps WMA files with length of 4 minutes each. Pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; video estimates based on 500 Kbps WMV files with 128 Kbps WMA audio tracks.
5Battery life was tested by Zune in August 2009 using preproduction hardware and device software. Battery tests are conducted with specific Zune units. Actual results may vary. Audio content used was WMA 128 Kbps. Video content used was 320x240 WMV9 500 Kbps total bit rate. Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually hold less charge. Battery life and the number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.zune.net/batteries for more information.
6In MP4/M4V container format, Quicktime (.mov) files will transcode at time of sync.
7Standard definition TV recordings from Windows Media Center. HDTV and protected recordings not supported. Must be running Zune Software 4.0 on Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.
10/3: Zune 2 Official Info:
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14706/Microsoft-Announces-New-Zune-Line-Up/Microsoft unveils Zune Social, new Zune devices, innovative Zune software and redesigned Zune Marketplace — all geared toward discovering and sharing new music.
SEATTLE — Oct. 2, 2007 — Underscoring the company’s vision for helping to advance the digital entertainment industry and deliver great music experiences to its customers, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Corporate Vice President J Allard yesterday unveiled the next generation of Zune® portable media players, software and online store. Gates and Allard also introduced Zune Social, a beta online community Web site built around and powered by people’s passion for music.
The two new models of Zune portable media players feature the new Zune Pad, an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, as well as wireless sync, a feature that allows Zune devices to automatically sync over the device owner’s home wireless network when it is connected to an AC adaptor, in a dock or speaker dock accessory. Existing Zune owners will automatically receive new software features, the redesigned PC and device software and access to the new Zune Marketplace when everything is released to the public in mid-November.
“Twenty years ago we bet the company on an integrated productivity suite of word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and we changed the way people work,” Gates said. “Today we’re making big bets on games, music, video and connecting these entertainment experiences to help change the way people play.”
“By tapping into customers’ passion for music with Zune Social, we’re starting to change the game,” Allard said. “This lets us start building a new, more valuable kind of relationship with consumers that, combined with other Zune innovations, will start to drive the entire music industry forward.”
“The time is right to let go of the older business models and recognize that consumers want something different when it comes to music today,” said Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group. “People are looking for simple ways to find great music and easily take it with them wherever they want to go, and Microsoft is not afraid of doing things differently to deliver on this vision.”
Two New Zune Devices Fill Out the Family
Microsoft announced three new models of Zune portable digital media players: a sleek, black Zune 80GB hard-drive model, which has a bright 3.2-inch screen and comes with premium headphones (ERP $249.99; all prices are U.S.); the ultraportable Zune 4GB (ERP $149.99); and Zune 8GB (ERP $199.99) flash models, both available in pink, green, black and glossy red. The new Zune devices feature the Zune Pad navigation button, with its touch-sensitive surface. Consumers can flick their thumbs over the pad to fly through lists of songs or albums or to fast-forward through picture slide shows or videos. For those who need to pause, advance or adjust the volume on the device without looking, they can also navigate the Zune Pad using physical cues by pressing on the four sides or the center of the button to adjust the volume or choose the next track.
Together with the original Zune 30GB, the new devices round out the player family and lets users choose the size, color or price that suits them best. Every Zune device includes built-in wireless features and an FM tuner, and they all have a bright color display that is perfect for showing off album art, pictures, videos and podcasts. All devices have been given distinctive new menus, and it is easy to customize the background screen with a personal picture. Ensuring that existing Zune owners benefit from the advances in this release, all Zune 30GB devices will be automatically updated with all the new features as well as the new device software design this fall.
New features for fall include the following:
- Wireless sync Zune devices will automatically sync over consumers’ home wireless networks with this helpful new feature, aimed at ensuring that Zune owners always have the latest podcasts and other content ready to go when they‘re leaving home. Syncing with the collection on their PC happens via a home wireless network and will start on its own when the device is placed in its dock or plugged in to charge. Alternatively, the sync can be started manually.
- Extended wireless sharing Share select full-length songs, albums, playlists, pictures and even audio podcasts from device to device. Consumers can now listen to any song received up to three times with no time restrictions, and they can now also pass along songs to other friends who have a Zune.
- Recorded television content to go The Zune software will now automatically import broadcast content recorded on Microsoft® Windows® Media Center for Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate, so consumers can sync them onto their Zune media player and watch them on the bus, in their car or wherever they want when they’re out and about.
Connecting People Through Music
Launching first in beta, Zune Social, a beta online community Web site, gives people a place to share their music tastes, knowledge and experiences with others. Anyone can create a free, customizable Zune Card that automatically updates to reflect the music they are listening to on their Zune or with Zune software on their computer. The Zune Card shows most recently played tracks and highlights that person’s all-time music favorites. Other members of Zune Social can play samples of the songs a user has been playing directly from a friend’s Zune Card or link to Zune Marketplace, where they can buy or download the music. In a nod to the inherently social nature of music, Zune Social will eventually enable its members to place the Zune Card on today’s most popular social networking sites, where it will continue to update automatically and show off what its owners are listening to.
In addition to creating a friends list, members of Zune Social can send song links and messages to each other, post comments on a friend’s profile page or on their favorite artist pages. They can discover new music by seeing what their friends are listening to, receiving recommendations from others in the community or by seeing what the top fans of artists they’re interested in are listening to. Each artist page will list the Zune Cards of the people who listen to that artist the most, making it easy for other Zune Social members to browse their recent playlists and discover new content they can sample, purchase or download with a Zune Pass.
Zune Marketplace and Software: Easier Than Ever to Discover New Music
The Zune Marketplace online store has been restocked and redesigned to make it even easier for people to find what they are looking for. The Zune software has also been completely redesigned with a new look and feel and lots of helpful new features. In addition to offering more than 3 million songs, the updated version of Zune Marketplace will launch with thousands of music videos for sale and over 1,000 of the top audio and video podcasts available for free. Consumers will also be able to choose from a selection of more than 1 million digital rights management (DRM)-free MP3s, which can be played with Zune or any other digital media player. A new, streamlined and highly visual layout makes it fun and easy to browse through the store, and a new integrated search feature gives consumers one view across the music, music videos and podcasts categories. By typing in an artist’s name or genre, users will see all relevant content that is either already in their collection or available in Zune Marketplace.
To let music fans try new music, Zune Marketplace continues to offer Zune Pass, which lets consumers download as much music as they want for a flat monthly rate of $14.99. To inspire Zune Pass subscribers, Zune Marketplace genre editors offer a range of playlists and promote new albums each week. Consumers can also choose to purchase music and music videos individually using Microsoft Points.
New Accessories Work Across the Product Line
Zune will also be offering a new line of accessories to help consumers get the most from their Zune content wherever they are — at home, in the car or on the go. To make it easy and affordable for existing Zune customers, original Zune accessories will work on new Zune devices and new accessories will also work with the Zune 30GB device. In addition to a selection of accessories from partners, eight new accessory options are available from Zune this fall:
- Zune Home AV Pack. Home Dock with three faceplates to accommodate each Zune device, wireless remote, AC adaptor and composite AV output cable (ERP $99.99)
- Zune Dock Pack. Home Dock with three faceplates to accommodate each Zune device and AC adapter (ERP $49.99)
- Zune Car Pack. Redesigned FM transmitter/charger and dashboard grip pad (ERP $79.99)
- Zune Cable Pack. Sync cable, composite AV output cable and audio cable (ERP $39.99)
- Zune Premium Headphones (ERP $39.99)
- Zune Leather Case (ERP $49.99)
- Zune Sync Cable (ERP $19.99)
- Zune AC Adapter (ERP $29.99)
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/holiday2007.htm
5/16: Will release as GameStop exclusive on 6/15
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/halo/default.htm
6/15/2007
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/zune/zune.asp?cookie_test=1&
The Zune™ - Halo® 3 Edition comes preloaded with a collection of music, videos and artwork, including:
Videos:
• Halo 3 “Starry Night” advertisement
• Halo 3 E3 2006 announcement trailer
• Halo 2 theatrical teaser trailer
• Three Halo 3 “making of” documentary videos
• A custom episode of Red vs. Blue – just for Zune!
• The first six episodes of Red vs. Blue Season 1
Music:
• Halo Original Soundtrack – Complete Album
• Halo 2 Original Soundtrack, Volume 1 – All tracks by Marty O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori
• Halo 2 Original Soundtrack, Volume 2 – Complete Album
Artwork:
• Over 120 different images, including game concept art, storyboards, paintings, and conceptual marketing imagery
_____
5/14: Halo 3 Zune
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com
___________________
How to play Divx and Avi files on your Zune:
Found a way to put DIVX and AVI files on your Zune which you can then play on your X360:
1. Change the extension of the file from .divx or .avi to .wmv
2. Add the .wmv files to your Zune but don't start the sync process
3. change back the extension of the file on your PC back to .divx or .avi
4. Go back to the Zune and sync
5. You know have Divx on your Zune.
System Requirements
English version of Windows® Vista, or Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 and Oct. 2006 Update Rollup.
Processor: 1.5 GHz or higher for video.
RAM: 512 MB or higher for video playback.
For more details, see Minimum System Requirements.
Audio
Windows Media Audio (.wma): All bitrates
MP3 (.mp3): All bitrates
AAC (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b, .mov): All bitrates, Low Complexity (LC)
Pictures
JPEG (.jpg): All resolutions
Video
Windows Media Video (.wmv): All bitrates and resolutions
MPEG4 (.mp4, .m4v, .mov): Simple Profile, all bitrates, and resolutions
H.264 (.mp4, .m4v, .mov): Baseline and Main Profile, all bitrates and resolutions
LanguageEnglish
http://www.zune.net/en-us/meetzune/software.htm
Find a Zune XP theme on the above link as well.
_______________
Reviews:
CNET 8 out of 10
[quote name='CNET']The good: The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos; many accessories available at launch.
The bad: The Microsoft Zune is not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace; cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi to sync, stream, or purchase content; minimal bundled accessories; no podcast directory; maximum capacity is 30GB.
The bottom line: The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
[/quote]
http://reviews.cnet.com/Zune_30GB_black/4505-6490_7-32068976.html
_______________________________
Gizmondo:
[quote name='Gizmondo']...Overall, this seems pretty promising. I can't find any mis-steps or anything where I have to ask "wait, this is dumb, why did you do this?" in both the player and the software. The Zune itself is very sexy, and feels nice to the touch—not too heavy. We can't wait to do another hands on as the launch date approaches. Oh, and I still can't decide which color is my favorite.[/quote]
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/zune-first-full-review-212255.php
http://www.xboxic.com/news/1622#more-1622
Now you can watch all the downloaded porn on your PC through your HD TV
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's sake can we PLEASE GET SOME .OGG SUPPORT. Christ. I'm stuck with a 3 year old Iriver player because it's the only one I like that can play back .ogg files.
