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:negated:: I don't want atomic, magenta, or purple, I just want the (project) pink one that makes phone calls too... more »
G.O.B.: Come on!: I want 64GB, not more colors. :( more »
VarneyCrazy: Please Microsoft, bring the Zune HD to Europe asap! My euro's are just waiting here ready to be send to your bankaccount in exchange for one of these ... more »
Tyler Sebastian: Dear Microsoft, Screw the colors; port this thing to Canada. You know, the US' friendly, igloo dwelling, neighbours to the North. :) Love, Kan A Da. more »
thedoraz: can i order one from the states and have it shipped to canada? more »
dsh: For everyone on the fence: The ZuneHD is the best PMP on the market. It is much better than the iPod Touch. It is not as good as the iPhone because ... more »
PunditGuy: I can has 802.11n? more »
jellotime91: 3 colours that look almost the same and only girls would want to use (and no girl wants or even knows what a Zune HD is). And newsflash Gizmodo, that... more »
gumwrapper: First of all, The red one with all the frreaky styley design shit on it is cool as he double toothpicks. Secondly... I really want to know if anyone ... more »
BobotheTeddy: Ok. I can see a "coming soon" on Pink. But Magenta has a "not yet" on my screen. Typo? …or should i re-calibrate the color-settings on my notebook? more »

#zunehd

New Zune HD Colors Coming December 1
Remember those non-existent Zune HD colors that popped up in the Zune software source code? Well, looks like some of them made it to production. The Purple and Magenta versions land on December 1. [Zune Store via @yegr]
#tattoos

Surprise, Cisco Fans Are Pretty Passionate About Their Brand
Apple products. RED cameras. Even the embattled Zunes. All are categories that I can see getting a person so worked up with devotion that they permanently mark themselves with a corporate brand. Cisco? No so much. And yet, this exists: More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Gets Its First 3D Games (And They're All Free)
The last Zune HD firmware update apparently had one more trick up its sleeve: 3D gaming, finally. And while the new games might be late in coming to the Zune Marketplace, they look worthwhile. And more importantly, they're free. More »
#movies

Hahahaha! Blockbuster Renting Movies on SD Cards! Hahahahaha! From Kiosks!
Oh, I hope whatever exec came up with this idea scores a huge bonus. Blockbuster is piloting a new program that will load a DRM'd movie rentals onto an SD card from a kiosk. The future! More »
#data

It's Almost 2010 and CDs Are Not Dead Yet?
I've started to buy vinyl records again. It's not because of the sound. It's the touch and the pretty pictures. Obviously, vinyl is not why CDs are dying. Zoom-zoom in, digital boys and girls. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More
Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. There's a speedier browser, predictive text entry (a la iPhone), and that's just the beginning. Updated: More »
#ballmerinterview

Steve Ballmer: The Uncut Interview
Most of you may not have 16 minutes to spare on this, and probably don't care anyway, but I promised to post the full video, if only so you can understand the context of our five highlighted segments. More »
#ballmer

Confirmed: Zune Integration Coming in Windows Mobile 7
Ballmer just confirmed to Engadget that Zune integration IS coming to Windows Mobile 7, as was implied by these leaked screenshots earlier this year. [Engadget]
#ballmerinterview

Ballmer on Zune: Sometimes You Get It Right The Third Time?

Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer defended notorious products like Windows Vista and Windows Mobile throughout our interview, but when it came to Zune, he did seem to admit that Zune HD nailed what previous Zunes simply couldn't. More »
#xboxlive

Facebook, Twitter, Zune and Last.Fm on Xbox Live Hands On: Hrm, That's Interesting
Twitter and Facebook, on your Xbox. It's weird, like people who put ketchup on their eggs. More »
#zune

Microsoft: There's Still a Sliver of Hope For Zune On Apple Products
Microsoft's all about letting little nuggets loose this fine afternoon: a Microsoft rep just told Mary Jo Foley that the company is mulling "port[ing] the Zune software and services to other platforms, including Apple's." Hey, yes! Do that! More »
#broken

What a Broken Zune HD Display Looks Like
It's tough to know just how often this particular problem is occurring, but we've heard a fair share of reports on the Zune HD's otherwise gorgeous OLED display having performance glitches. And needless to say, you'd notice it. More »
#rumor

Courier Tablet Runs Windows 7, Hardware Made By Microsoft
More details on Courier, courtesy of Mary Jo Foley: Most interestingly, her sources say it runs Windows 7 underneath, the same way the Surface runs on top of Vista, and that Microsoft will actually make the tablet hardware. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Quickly Selling Out at Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and More
Here's a statement I never thought I'd write: The newest Zune is selling out everywhere. Congrats to this underdog manufacturer "Micro-Soft" for finally hitting the big time! More »
#zunehd

Game Ported From iPhone to Zune HD in 12 Hours
Game maker Foundation 42 is one of the first developers to get an app working on the Zune HD, and it looks like it wasn't too difficult a process, taking only 12 hours. This is a good sign. More »
#zuneguy

Zune Guy Somehow Manages to Get Even Sadder
Zune Guy, who abandoned Zune because it abandoned him first, is considering crawling back to the Zune HD, and getting a new Zune tattoo to mark the occasion. If there's anything sadder than fanboys, it's fanboys with no conviction. [Wired]
#advertising

First Zune HD Commercial Underwhelms, Teases
The first Zune HD commercial came out today, and it's an extremely brief look (more like a list, really) at a few of the PMP's main features. I really like the Zune HD, but this ad doesn't get me excited. More »
#imagecache

It's Been a Long Week
I feel exactly the same way, and it's only Wednesday. [BBG]
#review

Zune HD Review: The PMP, Evolved
The big question: Can the Zune HD compete with the iPod Touch? I get the sense that Microsoft isn't trying to, exactly. More »
#zunehd

Pink, Magenta, Purple, and Atomic Revealed As Possible New Zune HD Colors
We had a tiny picture showing Zune HD color options a while back. Now we've got the source code revealing the names of 'em. I can't tell eggshell from off-white, so could someone please tell me what "atomic" is? More »
#pmp

The Portable Media Player Is Dead, Long Live the... Portable Media Player
The portents have hung in the air for a while, but it's clear now that the traditional dumb PMP is dead, like a dull and rusted Swiss army knife. In their stead we'll have...smart PMPs. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Disassembly Reveals Touching Dedication
While some may note the prominent placement of the NVIDIA Tegra, others will check the inside of the case. The inscription reads "For Our Princess" and serves as a tribute to a Zune team member who passed during development. [anythingbutipod]
#zunehd

Zune 4.0 Software Out Now
Have you noticed all the Zune HD unboxing galleries around the Interwebs right now? While it hits stores today, no one's been able to completely review it yet—Microsoft has only just posted the required Zune 4.0 software online. More »
#zunehd

Microsoft Says No Zune HD Outside the U.S (For Now)
Ouch, sorry friendly neighbors to the North. The Zune HD hits the U.S next week (Sept 15), but Microsoft has now confirmed that it currently has no plans to make it available beyond the States. At least for the moment. More »
#zune

Who Knew, New Zune Software Coming With Zune HD
Color us not so shocked there's new Zune software arriving the same day as the Zune HD, promising "exciting new features,"—likely appz and some of that promised revamp of the Marketplace—according to the latest Zune newsletter. [Engadget]
#zune

All Zunes Confirmed Dead and Eaten by Zune HD
Only the strong survive: Paul Thurrott confirms that the Zune HD will kill off the rest of the Zune line. All models of the original Zune, flash and hard drive, are officially discontinued. If you want one, buy it now. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Teases Inaccessible Apps Menu During Weekend Preview
The Zune HD's mysterious Apps menu, which will definitely have games at launch and could very well provide something more, was poked and prodded en masse this weekend during a Best Buy preview event. Even so, the mystery remains. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Box Spotted in the Wild
According to a Twitter tipster, this right here is the official Zune HD packaging. It's pretty much the same as previous Zune boxes, but with color, because the Zune HD is the rainbow of the Zune family. [Twitter via Engadget]
#zune

Hey Microsoft, We Still Want Zune for the Mac
We've been asking for Zune on the Mac since 2006, the original release of the original Zune. In fact, it's almost a yearly thing that we keep reminding that we want Zune Plus and the other Zune features on Macs. More »
#spokesassholes

The Top Spokesassholes in Tech
Each day I get a little bit sadder that Billy Mays is no longer with us. Good thing there are so many spokeassholes vying for position in the marketing pantheon. More »
#imagecache

Zune HD, the Wallpapers
Deviantartist imrik made a pack of wallpapers for the Zune HD, but he also included a few wallpapers of the Zune HD for your desktop. If you like-a quality wallpaper, you'll like-a this. [Deviant Art]
#zune

Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

You've already seen the player hands-on; the final reveal for the Zune HD was how well it handled when docked on a high-def TV. As you can see in this video, it blows away anything else in its class. More »
#microsoft

Zune HD Spec Sheet Reveals Video Format Support, Battery Life (Updated)
What kinds of videos will you be able to play on that luscious OLED screen? And for how long? Your answers: not that many, and for a qualified "up to" four hours. UPDATE: The spec sheet was incorrect, in a good way. More »
#zunehd

A Tiny Look at the Zune HD Color Options
This diminutive photo was grabbed off a pre-order email that went out to Zune fans this morning. The colors available are red, green, blue, platinum, and black. [Thanks tipsters!]
#zunehd

Zune HD Docks Get Priced: Swagger onto Amazon, Microsoft Store
Earlier this morning we confirmed that the Zune HD will launch September 15 for $220 (16GB) and $290 (32GB). Now we know that the Zune HD AV Dock costs $90, and the Zune HD AV Power Pack is $50. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Available for Pre-Order Today
After months of leaks, rumors, and heavy anticipation, Microsoft is officially unveiling the last pieces of the Zune HD puzzle...which were already leaked. Release date is September 15th, but the 16/32GB Zune HD can be pre-ordered today. More »
#zunehd

Surprise! Zune HD Will Have Integrated Bing Search
After gushing over the Zune HD last week, CNet has now posted some pics of its self-rotating, pinch-able Web browser in action, including a shot that reveals a "Search with Bing" branded query box. More »
#leak

Zune HD Prices Leaked: 16GB for $220, 32GB for $290
It feels like we know everything about the Zune HD—except the price. Well, now we know, if Best Buy's inventory system is right: the 16GB model will go for $220, and the 32GB model will be $290. More »
#zune

New Zune HD Erotica
I'm wet now. So, why the Zune HD is not a cellphone again? We will never know. Please excuse me as I flip through this newly-released publicity gallery using only my left hand. More »
#patents

Tsera Sues Apple, Microsoft... Everyone Else For Touchpad Tech
An obscure company has filed suit in a patent infringement-friendly Texas district against Apple and several other companies it for what it contends is—wait for it—patent infringement related to touchpad technology. More »

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