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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:21:00 +0000

[EDITED to clarify that I was referring to Adobe Flash, not flash storage. It has plenty of storage, it just can't play back most videos online with its browser.]

For me, this device is worth the purchase price for the OLED and HD Radio capability alone, however, continued lack of browser Adobe Flash support will limit its "iPod-killer" hopes. The iPod's market share (yes, the iPod also lacks Flash capability) will be too much for Zune unless Microsoft can introduce something that *really* tops an iPod--Flash capability would have been that killer capability. Too bad.

Also, my experience with Zune support has been very poor (support number rings in the Philippines, and Microsoft has given the CSRs there very limited capabilities to fix problems--CSRs can't, for example, credit back Microsoft Points).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Microsoft has decided that its new Zune player does not need much storage. Even the old Zune was available in a 120 GB hard drive model. The Zune HD is available only with flash drives. The largest capacity Zune HD is 32 GB. If you have more than 32 GB of music or video, the Zune HD will not work for you.

Apple offers a 160 Gb iPod for those like me with large music and video collections. Will Microsoft never learn how to make a decent portable music player?

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Let me start off this review by saying I'm pretty non-biased when it comes to technology products, unlike some people who have already reviewed this product in a completely idiotic and non-informal way. I own an iPhone (comparable to the iPod Touch) and a previous-gen Zune 80GB. So let's start off the review by discussing why I think this product is far superior to the iPod Touch:

-OLED Screen
The screen allows for crisper colors than the iPod Touch can handle (deeper blacks for instance). This is going to be fantastic for watching movies and playing games.

-Slickest UI on the market
Have you seen videos of this device in action? It's drop dead beautiful. The UI is extremely slick and very visual. Unlike the iPod Touch, Microsoft has focused on working with high end typography and insanely modern visual techniques to create a really rich experience. The iPod Touch's interface is very static in comparison. The Zune HD offers information about artists, pictures of artists, and other small but rich details when you listen to a song all in a very graphical way (without even having to connect to Wifi).

-Internet browser
The browser on the Zune is just as good as Mobile Safair on the iPod Touch/iPhone. It's nothing revolutionary but it's a nice feature. It features everything you'd expect in a browser today, tap to zoom and a quick and easy multi-touch keyboard.

-HD Radio
This is some very cool new technology. Apple just finally offered FM radio in the iPod Nano (something the original Zune 30gb had). HD radio is being more widely adopted in many markets. It's a great way to hear new types of music as the stations are a lot more vast and focused on new markets where FM radio has become very static and predictable. There is also an FM radio for your enjoyment as well.

-Zune 4.0 Software is EXCELLENT
Are you a music lover? Drop iTunes. The Zune 4.0 software is for people who love music. It includes some of the best ways to organize your albums and also is very ahead in terms of design. iTunes 9.0 attempted to catch up with the Zune software but still falls flat. The Zune software has tons of very rich gradients and free flowing animations that make it a very breathtaking experience. With the Zune software you can also get a Zune pass and stream millions of songs for a low monthly rate.

-Dedicated Apps/Game
As already confirmed, the Zune has dedicated applications and games. Unlike the iPod/iPhone's app store though, Microsoft has decided to focus on working hand in hand with 3rd party developers instead of releasing a SDK kit for users to create their own games/apps. Some people may look at this as very negative, but I see a far more positive side to this. On my iPhone I have several games and apps, all of which usually fall flat to what they could be. Too many apps being released are ridiculously retarded like "fart apps". A game already confirmed is a Project Gotham Racing game, which will probably be similar to the experience on the Xbox/Xbox 360. Microsoft will also be releasing a Twitter app, Facebook, and others by the end of the year. More information: "Later this year, Zune plans to release free applications such as Twitter for Zune and Facebook for Zune, in addition to fun 3-D games such as "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition," "Vans Sk8: Pool Service" and "Audiosurf(TM) Tilt." Games can be added to Zune HD via Zune Marketplace over the Wi-Fi connection or when connected to the Zune PC software."

All I can seriously suggest is be open-minded to the Zune experience. Just because all your friends/family have an iPod/iPod Touch doesn't make it the best on the market right now. The Zune HD's technology is superior in the marketplace right now. The entire experience on the Zune is also really well thought out and gives music lovers (myself and hopefully you if you're reading this!) a great way to see information on your favorite artists/songs. Overall, the Zune HD is an amazing product. Buy it now if you're a fan of music and want a great overall ecosystem being constantly updated by Microsoft. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

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Sorry for no narration, my allergies are kicking my voice's [...]
This is my first shot at a video review. Be nice. If you'd like to read instead, here you go:

from earlier today:
I have unboxed my new ZUNE HD 16GB.
I have updated my Zune as prompted upon connecting it.
I am noticing that in the new Zune Marketplace, some apps and games are already available - hey, all of those cool apps for the touch and iPhone didn't show up instantaneously you know!
I will be upfront and tell you I simply don't have time to review every facet of this device's offerings, nor do I have time to do the same for the new Zune software.
I'm doing this so that you get an honest experience versus a factless rant.
It is my guess that most people have never really actually played with the Zune software so I will try to document it as best I can.
I prefer products that are alternatives to Apple but I don't specifically avoid Apple. If IBM was making the Zune HD, I would have wanted one just the same.

I will do bullets here and if you have questions, post them, I'll try to answer them.

* packaged nicely. It was like opening a secret treasure chest
* includes ear buds (nothing fancy, actually they are same as what came with my Zune 8GB)
* includes sync/charge cable. Same connectors as my Zune 8GB cable. Which means I likely will be able to use my existing Zune dock
* Downloaded the Zune 4.0 software this morning.
* Connected Zune to computer. Asked me to confirm software update. Message on screen said device was at 4.0 and it would update it to 4.1. It did and it did it with no issues.
* APPS. Yes, APPS. Not many, only a few for now, like Weather and Calculator.
* GAMES. Yes, for now; Sudoku, Space Battle 2 (Non-HD Zunes had Space Battle 1), Chess, etc. You know, the basics for now.
* Device is charging so I can't play with it yet. The protective sticker on the Zune HD said, "Charge for 30 minutes before using". That is what I am doing.
* Zune 4.0 Marketplace and software are very nice. Not insanely different from the 3.0 marketplace but obvious updates include: Apps (games are here), DJ SmartMix feature, the software works faster, and more. Also the nifty little mini player feature.
* Mini player - as stated, its nifty. Click the little icon in the Zune software, and the music player mode comes up. Watch my video when it is ready.
* No issues so far. Some items like the Social (this is where you can befriend other Zune users), Profile, and earlier today the Marketplace, have been randomly unavailable for a few moments at a time. Nothing annoying. Quite honestly all of my music is on a computer I don't have here right now, so I will wait to connect this to that one so I can sync my music, and update my profile and social info.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

First off this is the best PMP on the market. Second this is an amazing player the graphics detail screen touch videos music software its all glorious. The apps only a few right now but the games are super fun goosplat and space battle 2. The internet is snappy and quick the quick pin menu is very nice so is the HD radio. Music quality is superior design is very nice and gorgeous worth the money and some more get it while its in stock! Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

This is the best, its a feature packed and easy to use mp3 player. with one press you music is shuffled and played. you can wirelessly stream you library over wi-fi, TV out at 720P, and the most beautiful and responsive user interface/ operating system on an MP3/ PMP, easily outshining the the Ipod touch in all but application availability, but more apps are coming soon and fast.

Then the Zune software. not only is it the most beautiful music manager i have seen but it also is also the easiest. organizing Meta data is the easiest its every been, easier that I tunes. Discovering new music has never been easier with the zine pass, download unlimited songs from the Zune markets place and keep 10 of your choosing at the end of each month. Its like buying a CD every month and getting everything else for free. this is not music renting, you can listen to the songs all you want as long as you are subscribed, and special "channels" designed to mimic your music tastes and introduce you to new music will be made, these are playlists that change weekly with new and undiscovered content that you may enjoy all you want, and with wireless sync you can sync these lists from your Zune dock in your room even if your PC in in another room. Zune is a fantastic replacement for Ipod, i see no reason not to switch, other than you have a ton of music from Itunes.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Microsoft did an outstanding job with this media device. It is far sleeker than my iPod touch. Having used an ipod touch, the interface and the features on the Zune are far better. You get impressive features on the Zune. HD radio sounds great. OLED Screen is fantastic. The device is extremely light and very well built. Battery life is great as well.

I've been using Zune 4.0 software all day and the changes and the updates are very good. Zune Software blows away iTunes. It is much sleeker and is not a processor hog.

The great thing about the Zune Marketplace is for $15 a month you can download unlimited music to keep for as long as you have the service. Plus you get to keep 10 songs a month of your choice, and you can share the same subscription with up to 3 Zunes. That is fantastic for a family. I bought a Zune for my daughter as well and it's great that we can both download unlimited music for only $15 a month. She downloads hundreds of songs a month, that would cost a fortune with the iPOD, but not with the Zune Marketplace. Sure you only get to keep 10 a month, but most people get sick of songs fairly quickly. And if you keep your subscription that will never be a problem. So with keeping 10 songs a month that means you're only paying $5 a month for unlimited music. FANTASTIC.

The OLED display is so crisp and beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice. It is extremely responsive, far nicer than my iPOD touch.

Right now there are about 11 Apps in the Zune Marketplace and they are all free (included with the subscription) which is great.

I have no complaints about this device. I purchased it with the dock, and man does the picture look great on my TV. The Zune outputs videos without any problems or hesitation. Truly a great device. I highly recommend and definitely recommend that you play around with it for yourself, because pictures truly don't do it justice.
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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

I bought this on launch day (today). The first thing I noticed when I unpacked it is that the sync cable stinks (very strong chemical smell). I have a headache from it sitting on my desk.

My second out of the box experience is that you can't do anything with the device until you install the Microsoft software. It says 200MB of free space required. I had 600MB so I thought I should be fine. Nope, after about 5 minutes the install quits with a totally useless error referencing a knowledge base article that has about a dozen possible causes. I deleted some files, but the second time it didn't even get as far as the first and there wasn't even an error message (just a link to a different MS knowledge base article).

I eventually got the software installed after freeing up a couple of gigs and I was able to copy some music and play it. Plays fine but I haven't been able to figure out how to download any apps (even the calculator) and annoyingly the playback stops when it connects to the PC. I also signed up for the Zune subscription trial, but it's not immediately clear how to use that either. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

I love the Zune HD. It's small, it's speedy and the interface is very intuitive. A great device. Any Zuner would be very happy with it. I have the 16GB version (in black). The device supports unicode, has an EQ, and volume goes to 30 (previous models went to 20). The HD radio is very crisp and clean. The browser is great (even though it is based on IE6 mobile) and is very snappy and responsive.

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

First of all the best thing it the UI(user interface) its really easy to navigate and sexy. And sexy reminds me of the zune hd. The Zune hd is well build you dont feel any plastic. Screen is crisp and clear. With its Oled screen you can see the screen at every angle. Watching videos is well recommended. Oh,and it outputs 720p to your Tv with a dock.(dont have it best buy only shipped 5 and they were sold). What makes the zune soo good is its love with music. If you are connected to wifi it will streamed bio, photos, backgrounds, and even songs(with zune pass). Internet is basic. Pretty fast, missing flash...update?? I almost forgot the accelerometer is the fastest one i have ever seen. Apps they have like 7 games, weather and calculator. Microsoft is doing the apps with 3rd party developers. This is gonna grow. Zune plans to release free applications such as Twitter for Zune and Facebook for Zune, in addition to fun 3-D games such as "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition," "Vans Sk8: Pool Service" and "Audiosurf(TM) Tilt." Games can be added to Zune HD via Zune Marketplace over the Wi-Fi connection or when connected to the Zune PC software. And with the zune released they updated the zune software(4.0). It brings a new Quickplay menu. There you have new things added(i.e videos,pictures and songs), Smart Dj(same as itunes,But if you have the zune pass...not only search your libary for same music taste but it search the Marketplace!!!This is awesome for people who love music. This way you can listened to new music and discover artist of your same taste), and alot more. Dont forget the social. You can meet people on the forums and add them as your friends. Share musis is easy here. You can send music to your friends. You can rent or buy(some of them) movies. I can keep talking of the features and im not going to end.

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

The new Zune Player comes close to being perfect. The OLED display is stunning. The Zune software is still a little clunky, but it is certainly not as bad as iTunes.

The only things that keeps it from being 5 out of 5 are the earphones and the documentation.

Like most of the new electronic products sold today, there is minimal documentation. Fortunately, the Zune HD32 is pretty easy to figure out. Microsoft is no worse than other manufacturers, I just hate the trend to save money on manuals.

However, the earphones that they ship with this product are inexcusable. The previous generation of earphones shipped with the Zune 80 were perfect. Microsoft took a giant step backwards when they included the clunky and very cheap iPod style earphones.

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

I would congratulate microsoft for making such products ( zune and zune 4.0 s/w). Before I start - I already own iPhone and brown zune original(which is locked in my cupboard). Wanted seprate music player as iPhone battery dies after 4 hr talktime or if i keep it lying for more than half a day. Don't get me wrong i love my iphone equally :).

Pros:
1. DJ Feature.
2. Quickplay or shortcuts.
3. jaw dropping effects.
4. gorgeous OLED screen
5. decent browser
6. ultimate hardware
7. tv-out functionality in HD ( i need that because i travel and i would be happy to play my videos than watching japanese tv)
8. HD radio. ( personally not a big fan)
9. zune marketplace ( which i tried today only and it is good ). i prefer renting/buying movies from here rather than itunes(itunes 9 - bad design)
10. zune pass.

Cons:
1. No great selection of apps ( not huge for me as I carry iphone and zune but for some it may be issue) but i would rather have apps (good apps not junk as apple store has) on zune then iphone because of such gorgeous screen.
2. DJ Mix is good but why i can't play songs fading like in itunes? ( 5-12 sec fading)
3. Don't stop playing my music when i connect that to my pc. It takes me time to open zune and play exact same song. Please fix this!
4. Give me a way to import my itunes playlist which i have created over time. its painful loosing all the playlist and when you do so make sure you import metadata too like play count etc. I rely on my playcount to create playlist.
5. screws!!!seriously microsoft what were you thinking? i don't like the idea of opening my zune though great for personalization/replacement in case where you break the cover etc. But don't make it so easy and don't make it visible. It is gorgeous piece of h/w. please keep it like that.

Considering everything, zune HD blows me away with zune 4.0. I know some of the cons can be easily changed by mere s/w change so im sticking to my zune hd which has great hardware.

Suggestion:
1. Ability to play xbox titles ( scaled down version )would be awesome. Zune could be a huge hit if xbox titles come with mini games on zune and provide coupon to buy free zune game with purchase of original title on xbox.
2. Also, a little netfilx app (streaming video) would help a long way, which would be a direct blow to apple & apple tv(anyone remember that). I could then use my zune to stream video via netflix to my tv ( cool concept ). Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Having my entire CD collection on the computer, I was looking for a portable player that would interface easily with my PC and was not complicated to use. The era of the portable CD player ended long ago, so it was time for me to get updated. I received an e-mail earlier today (9-15-09) from the Windows 7 team blog which discussed the new Zune software and its optimization with Windows 7, as I am currently running Windows 7 Ultimate as a beta tester for MicroSoft. I picked up the Zune HD 16GB unit at a local retailer who just got them in this afternoon. I have been thoroughly impressed with the unit thus far.

Once the software has been installed and updated, it is easy to use and fairly self-explanatory. The software identifies all your music, video, and picture files which you can easily drag and drop onto the Zune player icon to transfer to the unit. Within 10 minutes I had 5 albums, 3 videos and 4 trip picture folders transfered to my Zune with a few clicks. They play great! I downloaded a couple of tunes utilizing the 14 day free trial zune pass, and the HD radio is awsome. It seeks and finds local stations quickly. The wireless (802.11 WiFi) sync works well through my network here at the house so I can sync to both my PC's, and I think my PS3 as well (I have not tried that yet).

The WiFi connection is also great to access the internet on the unit, and I was able to access my favorite pages (My Yahoo, Amazon, Facebook etc)quickly and easily. I particularly like the large screen. The touch controls are intuitive and easy with great colors and graphics. As I indicated earlier, the video reproduction is awsome and I was able to set one of my own pictures as the background immediately! I like the fact that there is no spinning hard drive in the Zune HD, flash is much better. For those who say it does not have enough storage, I say over 4000 songs is more than enough and 5 hours of HD video is quite sufficient for most users. I give the Zune HD 16GB ***** 5 Stars *****Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

If this were a phone... OMG, this is so awesome and I can't wait for further software development and xbox 360 integration. A lot of things are intuitive and smart this time around for the zune. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

This device looks and feels formidable. The Video output is excellent. Once they upgrade the app store this will even better.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Microsoft Zune HD is really a portable perfection. Video clarity is absolutely stunning. It has a dedicated application store. sound clarity is nice. Very sleek. Screen is amazing. Its very small than one can expect. In my opinion it will definitely beat ipod touch if microsoft adds more and more applications. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Zune was the laughing stock a couple of years ago when Microsoft released the "brick" 1st-gen Zune. A joke went around about Microsoft's pathetic attempt to enter the "iPod market." So a year passed, and Zune remained a joke in the consumer electronics world and had to endure the jeers and torment of the Apple crowd. When the 2nd Gen Zunes came out, the Zune brand slowly started to see redemption. The Zune 80gb was deemed the first decent competitor to the iPod, but the brand was still in recovery from its hazing.

But for the first time, Microsoft has developed a Zune player that can finally use the words "downright sexy" to describe it. The Zune brand image is building up quickly with the release of the Zune HD, XBOX Live integration, and much-needed marketing.

With the rapid rise of the iPod Touch and iPhone, it's no surprise Microsoft came up with a touchscreen portable media player of its own. However, this is not a copy of the iPod touch at all. Sure the Zune HD features a touchscreen, accelerometer, app support, a strong web browser and other features that made the iPod Touch so popular.

However, the Zune HD has what the iPod Touch lacks, such as...

-ZunePass (Download all the music you want for $15/month, keep 10 songs per month DRM-Free)
-720p HDMI output
-An aesthetically nice software (Zune 4.0 interface is very pretty to look at, not a dull spreadsheet like iTunes)
-An aesthetically nice device OS (Artist pictures and info float around while playing a song, it's cool)
-OLED screen (brighter, more vibrant than LCD)
-Free HD radio
-Radio "tagging" (If you like a song you hear on the radio, "tag" it to add it to your cart for download)
-XBOX Live integration
-An advanced nVidia Tegra Chip (A couple of graphically-intense 3D games are coming out this fall, like Burnout: Ferrari Edition)
-On-demand music (play music online with your Zune HD, don't need to download it to your hard drive)

Again, the Zune HD is just simply amazing. With the Nvidia Tegra chip and highly capable processor, the potential for this device is endless. The Zune HD is supposed to be a portable gaming platform to compete head-to-head with the Nintendo DS and PSP brands. I'm excited to see Burnout: Ferrari Edition on it this fall. I'm also looking forward to see more apps as well.

Could this device take significant market share from Apple's iPod Touch? With the right marketing to increase public awareness of this product, yes it definitely can. Every large monopolizing entity like Kmart, GM, and even Apple will dominate a market completely for some period of time. However, times change and something better always comes along. Is this Zune HD the better alternative to the iPod? With some more releases in the app store and updates, it clearly will be. The question is will Apple change and copy the Zune's features including the Zune Pass? I don't know, we'll see. The Zune Pass will clearly become the new standard of digital music services and the $1-per-song marketplace model will not be competitive much longer.

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I've been getting a lot of comments on my review saying that the Zune's HD radio does not compensate for the lack of online radio services found on the iPod Touch (such as Pandora). I believe I already said in my review that with some more app development the Zune HD will be a strong competitor to the iPod Touch, and that includes online radio apps.

I also forgot to add the Zune HD does not have an external speaker. If that's a super-important feature to you, the iPod Touch may suit you for now. However you can always get headphone couplers or battery-powered mini-speakers to remedy this. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Yup. If you expected a ton of apps on the Zune Marketplace then you will be disappointed. It turns out that Microsoft does not currently have plans to provide a Software Development Kit for third party developers anytime soon (they just said it will happen eventually). What does this mean? Well, it means you will have to be content with MSN Weather, a calculator, and a handful of flash-like games like chess and solitaire (not even a Twitter or Facebook app which are included for free in a a lot of other similar devices, those are coming "later this year" apparently. Woop dee doo). Don't believe me? Download the new Zune software (no Zune required) and check out the Apps section.

Here is the reason why, straight out of the mouth of Brian Seitz, Microsoft's Zune marketing manager, in an interview with the Seattle Times:

"Right now our product roadmaps [referring to their Zune and Windows Mobile strategies] didn't line up perfectly for us to snap to what they're doing or vice versa... Down the road if [IF? uh oh] there's a way we can work with Windows Mobile or another group inside the company that's building an app store and take advantage of that, that's something we'll look into."

So there you have it. The Zune HD is apparently just another product rushed to market in order to make the profitable holiday window, a second thought if you will, and Windows Mobile appears to be their real focus at this time. Basically, you are paying for an incomplete product/service... and you get to pay Microsoft a nice couple of Benjamins to beta test it. Yay.

Now to be fair, the Zune HD does appear to be a solid music player, so if that is all you are looking for then I am sure it will be well worth the money, just keep in mind that it is not the best choice out there currently.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

I've had the Zune HD for a few hours and can say that from just today's experience, it's been the been the most user-friendly device I've used in quite some time. The transition from my Toshiba Gigabeat only took about an hour and a half and happened without a single error of any kind. Performance of the device was more than snappy, audio is crisp and rich in harmonics, and the screen is vivid and beautifully crafted. The Zune HD will definitely heighten the experience for any audiophile. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

The Zune HD is the best thing that ever happened to me. I was so surprised how hassle-free and easy to use the new software and UI are. The selections of music and videos is excellent. The software is wayy less buggy than itunes, it loaded in less than 2 seconds. The audio quality is supurb and my overall impression is that this is better than any ipod or pmp. When in doubt...GET THE ZUNE!Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

As I sit here with my new Zune HD in my hot little hand, I am beyond stunned to learn that the Zune software will not install on Windows XP 64 bit version.

I suppose Microsoft finds it more important to try to force me to downgrade to Vista 64 instead of making a happy customer. And no, I am not one of those mindless Apple fanboys that hates everything Microsoft, but I definitely feel their hate right now.

That all being said, I've found a few hacks for older versions of the Zune software, but none seem to work for the newest version(s).

Is my only option to really send this back? I really do want this to work for me without having to change my O/S, which is absolutely ridiculous.

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Love the new Zune, picked one up at Walmart this morning, and so far I'm very happy with it. Rendering on apps is a bit slow, but everything else is up to par.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

I thought I could handle the 32 gigs, but with movies, music and future apps the current size is to small.Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).

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noreply@blogger.com (gamachi) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:13:00 +0000

I own both an iphone and now an zune HD. The zune hd is great, the iphone is great for an mp3 player as well but the zune pass on the zune hd is awesome. Unlimited music for on $15 a month is a great deal, plus you get to keep 10 songs a month. The oled screen looks crisp and the weight of this thing is nothing. I was so surprised when I picked this thing up. The only complaints I have is that the headphone jack is not on the top of the device and the optional HD dock is another $90. The headphone jack is nothing major I have just grown used to it being on the top of every player I have ever owned. The Dock is something I plan on picking up in the next couple months after I finish paying off the zune HD. Get more detail about Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum).