120Gb Zune Confirmed, New Software/Hardware Udpates Coming!

[ACE]

Straight from the man himself, Cesar Menendez, the Zune Insider has confirmed the 120Gb Zune is going to be a reality (So would that make it a Zune 120?).



The best part of his short but insightful message is that there's more:

"You've probably all seen about 120GB @the FCC- and just wanted to send you a note to confirm that is indeed part of the plan. There's definitely more details coming in the way of new software and hardware, pricing etc." -Cesar Menendez

No doubt this is extremely credible since Jason Dunn over at ZuneThoughts has consistently delivered on the goods as we've seen in the past. So let the speculation begin! What does Cesar mean by "new software and hardware"? New software? As in another redesign? Zune 3? I'm suddenly giddy!!...

[via ZuneThoughts]

[Scrapz616]

Wow, can't wait to see what comes of this. I was already expecting a new software/firmware upgrade soon, but a new zune as well? Can't wait to see what they do.

[Soccerfreak24]

Woot!!! I just hope the 120 doesn't look like the pic.. we need something new. Not just a larger capacity 80 gig. Can't wait for the new firmware/software though.

[Zenaku]

I can't wait for this to come out so I can buy it! What month do you guys think it will come out in?

[Gatapi]

Do you know how much one of these babies would cost when it comes out?

[Scrapz616]

My guess is it will probably cost around $300 and will probably be released sometime in November.

[Gregory]

Maybe the software will be fixed once and for all . I figure a non touchscreen 120 will go for $275 and the 80 will go down to something like $219.

[zunemonger]

me im happy with my 30 gig but a new firmware/software is definatly on my wish list hello wireless browser lol

[Dizzy]

Excellent news!
Always on top of things, ACE

[AceofSpades1005]

Yeah but it kinda looks different from the 80GB if you look in the pic its shiny(more like the little red ones).

[stkr]

Hmm. I'd love a thinner Zune 80. I'm all for upgrades, though I'm not sure if I'd hop on board since my Zune 80 isn't full. I haven't really had any problems with the software (fix the ratings please-10star ftw!), but new features are always welcome.

[SilentWalrus]

Yeah.
I'd get it if there's a new Zune besides just more space.

[WhatTheHelllIsSka]

Hopefully if this is released in the winter, it will mean price drops on Zune 80s. I'd definitely wait for a price drop instead of getting one soon.

[133794m3r]

At this rate the Zune 1TB will be here... in 2 years....

[Netrix]

Originally Posted by 133794m3r

At this rate the Zune 1TB will be here... in 2 years....

If that day ever comes... It will be simply incredible. I remember when 512 MB on an MP3 device was expensive.

[ACE]

Originally Posted by Gatapi

Do you know how much one of these babies would cost when it comes out?

Cesar does mention something in the way of pricing. Here's the catch - Apple is rumored to be dropping the price on much of its iPod line, so we may find MS doing the same. All previous notions of how Zunes are priced will go out the window!

[zunediamond]

I just hope the z80 price goes down, so all my ipood friends will buy one. Also, a slight firmware upgrade would be reaalll nice.

[mjm1189]

that's cool but i can't even fill up my 30

[WhatTheHelllIsSka]

So do you guys think I should wait until after the release of the 120gb, to purchase an 80gb? This is what's holding me back haha. Perhaps the 80gb will have a nice price on Black Friday?

[stkr]

Originally Posted by WhatTheHelllIsSka

So do you guys think I should wait until after the release of the 120gb, to purchase an 80gb? This is what's holding me back haha. Perhaps the 80gb will have a nice price on Black Friday?

If I were in the market for a new player, which I probably will be by Christmas time, then I would wait. Upgraded Zunes and new iPods are all coming. This is the worst time to buy one if you ask me since it'll be outdated in a matter of days or weeks.