11.13.07 - 01:09pm
The new Zunes are here, and they are receiving mostly flattering reviews, especially when compared to last years much hyped but deflated release.
The new Zunes are reportedly a much smoother, nicer model than the first try. The new rounded-octagon shaped click wheels are able to be used by simple touch as well as clicking. This gives users the best of both worlds. Either simply fan your finger over the wheel or click it, whatever way you prefer. Both ways allow you to scroll vertically and horizontally through lists smoothly.
Colors have been added to the new Zunes which now come in red, olive green, pink and black in the 4 and 8GB models . The 80GB model only comes in black. They are also lighter and sleeker than their predecessor. While still not as thin as the 3G nano, they are definitely a step up from the “brown” Zune.
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11.08.07 - 01:57pm
The name the Zune is still not enough to get hearts a trembling the same as when someone says the 3G Nano, but nevertheless, Microsoft has money, time and the will to keep chipping away at the iPod dominance.
On Tuesday, November 13, two new Zunes will be rolled out onto the Marketplace with hipper styling, colors other than “brown”and some new features. By itself the new Zunes may not have enough to impact their place in the iPod world but combined with ever greater software and a new social website they stand more of a chance.
The website will feature a “Zune Card” or an online profile that will display the users image, current playing song, background and bio. Similar to MySpace one can add comments onto friends profiles as well as recommend music to one another. The music will be playable via your friends on their PC in 30 second tracks. The “Zune Cards” can also be tagged onto other social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.
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10.03.07 - 12:16pm
Microsoft has showcased their new Zunes for the holiday season and while they are not likely to change anyone’s mind from buying one of the new iPods, they are a definite step up in the Zune revolution.
There are three new Zune players - a 4Gb and 8Gb flash-based model and a 80GB hard drive model.
The 4Gb and 8GB Zunes have a 1.8 inch screen, on which video, photos, TV and music lists can be viewed. Colors come in black, red, green and pink. They retail for $149 and $199.
The 80GB model comes in black only with a 3.2 inch screen. It retails for $249.
All the new models come with a new “Zune pad” which replaces the click wheel with a new touch sensitive pad. Basically you can flick or click. They are also smaller, thinner and less clunky than their predecessor. They also have built in FM tuners.
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10.01.07 - 02:06pm
The new Zunes will be announced tomorrow, October 2nd, in Redmond at a Microsoft held event.
There is expected to be a couple of new Zunes being released, with flash-based memory. One is reported to look a lot like the iPod nano, similar to the old Zune design, but smaller measuring 3-inches by 1.25 inches.
The new Zunes are expected to support video and possibly Wi-Fi, with larger storage capabilities than their competition.
Bill Gates will be at the announcement along with his Design and Development Chief, J Allard. Gates and Allard are expected to talk on the Zune’s long term commitment to being part of the MP3 world, and also to give details of the new Zune community site which will launch in beta soon.
Microsoft is reportedly manufacturing 2.4 million Zune 2’s for the holiday season. Currently Microsoft sells one Zune to ever 25 or so iPods sold.
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