New Zune HD site on Zune.net

serjtankianrocks555 · 08-13-2009, 12:23 AM

press release:
REDMOND, Wash. - Aug. 13, 2009 - Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.'s portable digital media player, is available now for pre-order and is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.

Pre-order Zune HD in 16GB Black and 32GB Platinum through http://www.zune.net/zunehd from Amazon.com, Best Buy, Walmart and Microsoft. Beginning Sept. 15, at http://www.ZuneOriginals.net, both 16GB and 32GB capacities of Zune HD will be available in five different colors with the option to customize your player with one of 10 new engravings designed by guest artists.

WHAT: With a sleek and stylish design, Zune HD is the first to combine these features:

Built-in HD Radio™ receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.
HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HDTV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.
OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.
Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.
Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multitouch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.
Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.
WHY: Pre-order now to be one of the first to experience the new Zune HD’s advanced design, innovative technology and rich multimedia capabilities powered by the NVIDIA Tegra ™ chip ultralow-power HD processor.

PRICING: Zune HD 16GB: $219.99 (estimated retail price); Zune HD 32GB: $289.99 (estimated retail price)

WHEN: Pre-order starting Thursday, Aug. 13. Purchase in stores on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

WHERE ONLINE: http://www.zune.net/zunehd

WHERE IN STORE: Place a pre-order in person at Best Buy beginning Aug. 16. If you want a sneak peek, visit select stores in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. areas on Aug. 22 and 23.

CONTACT: Edelman for Zune, (206) 223-1606 or ZunePress@edelman.com

J2800 · 08-13-2009, 12:25 AM

Damned 360 view is broke

Jesus · 08-13-2009, 01:14 AM

Pre-Order is brokeded....

Zombii Matt · 08-13-2009, 01:15 AM

front paged

its official, im no longer going to preorder. im gonna wait for a zune original

J2800 · 08-13-2009, 01:21 AM

Meh. I'm getting silver 32gb in store. Nice find, bro!

Jorvette · 08-13-2009, 01:43 AM

Zune Originals FTW.

J2800 · 08-13-2009, 01:45 AM

The only reasons I would get a Zune Original:

3. Engrave a picture of my face on the back

2. So I could say "I paid extra for this!"

1. Theft protection

Jorvette · 08-13-2009, 01:48 AM

And Sexiness to the Max!

9teen90nine · 08-13-2009, 01:51 AM

Ok, now we're ready for a software update, aren't we?

J2800 · 08-13-2009, 02:02 AM

...

Not until the 8th or the 15th, at the latest

Charge · 08-13-2009, 02:31 AM

Awesome =]

9teen90nine · 08-13-2009, 04:41 AM

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Fonzy-360 · 08-13-2009, 04:45 AM

Is the pre-order working now?

turdbogls · 08-13-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

both 16GB and 32GB capacities of Zune HD will be available in five different colors

am i the only one interested in what these colors are????? or did i miss the memo and they have already been announced?

hoping for black, platinum, white, red, and blue.

Moocow146 · 08-13-2009, 06:23 AM

Preorder seems to be working fine from the Microsoft Store link, but the other ones for me do not work.

soUFJERzz · 08-13-2009, 06:26 AM

Im goin to wait until the 15th to see what the 5 colors are. This is going to be an awesome. I can already imagine myself bumping The Blueprint 3 on my Zune HD!!!!

lilborat724 · 08-13-2009, 06:33 AM

I have such a hard-on right now. Seriously, it's like there's a bat in my pants. I'm not even kidding.

Even if the pre-order doesn't work. But maybe I'll get the platinum 16 gig in-store if I wait.