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ZuneHD OLED Touchscreen is Scratch-Proof

21. October 2009

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When the iPhone first came out, many noticed the toughness of the then glass touchscreen. Now it’s Microsoft’s turn to have an indestructible device. The Zune HD PMP is just such a device. One happy user tried his darndest to ruin the fabulous OLED touchscreen of ZuneHD only to fail after several spirited attempts, once [...]

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Sharp and Microsoft Turtle and Pure are the Zune Pink Phones

24. September 2009

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Two giants are going to enter the mobile phone hardware market with BlackBerry-, SideKick-, Palm-like cellphoes. this is the secret “Zune Phone” codenamed “Pink.” While Windows Mobile is not going away soon, the Turtle and Pure phones will probably have multimedia software courtesy of Zune.

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Zune Originals for ZuneHD

23. September 2009

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Just to remind you folks that Zune maybe no more with the entry of ZuneHD in the market but that doesn’t mean Microsoft will not continue the ever famous Zune Originals. You get to choose the color of the casing and engraving. For a classy PMP like the ZuneHD, paying for extra for individuality. Just a [...]

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ZuneHD Gets a Touchscreen UI Review

16. September 2009

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We’ll let you view the video review of the ZuneHD before we comment. I have to say that what strikes me immediately is the OLED screen of Zune HD, which is being viewed under direct sunlight. The touchscreen responsiveness is excellent. Obviously, Microsoft is more focused on multimedia. The basics, I mean: video and music. If [...]

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Zune HD is a gaming platfrom; No SDK, Windows Marketplace integration a possibility

15. September 2009

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If you’re still doubting the Zune HD’s gaming capabilities that was briefly showcased in a commercial of it, doubt no more as Microsoft themselves have indirectly admitted in their latest press release that the Zune HD will indeed be an app and gaming platform with the announcement of these upcoming apps: “Later this year, Zune plans [...]

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Zune 4.0 Software Released for ZuneHD and 3.2 for Other Zunes

15. September 2009

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The ZuneHD will get a boost once it’s launched in earnest by Microsoft. The Zune 4.0 software is now available. There are no reviews yet of what the software has in store. The ZuneHD will get a boost once it’s launched in earnest by Microsoft. The Zune 4.0 software is now available. There are no [...]

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Zune HD Video shows off gaming prowess; Zune AV Dock, Car Pack on its way

12. September 2009

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Microsoft’s Zune HD is nearing its much anticipated release in the market, and so as to get you more excited about it, here’s a couple of marketing videos starring the ZuneHD to further whet your appetite. Take note of the video above as it nears the 0:32 mark as the Zune HD that’s lying on [...]

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32GB ZuneHD Beating iPod Touch

12. September 2009

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This piece of news doesn’t really come as a surprise to me. The hottest selling MP3 player at Amazon right now is the ZuneHD, besting iPod Touch, which comes in second. Both players are 32GB but ZuneHD is $10 cheaper, though I doubt this is the main reason for Zune HD being ahead of iPod [...]

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Zune HD U.S. Only, No Worldwide Release

10. September 2009

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Sorry Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas… Microsoft has decided to release the ZuneHD in America only. Arstechnica has the scoop. “For the time being the Zune HD device will remain US only,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Ars. “Right now we are focused on deploying an exciting service in the form of Zune Video to 18 markets. [...]

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Microsoft ZuneHD PMP May Miss Europe This Year

10. September 2009

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This would be a big blow to our European readers. ZuneHD may take some time before arriving in Europe. The reason is the Zune Marketplace and software. Francois Ruault of Microsoft France said they have no plans yet to market the ZuneHD in the territory. Microsoft’s content products may need a lot of readjusting if [...]

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