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Microsoft confirms 64GB Zune HD, launching April 12th

by Parm Mann on 1 April 2010, 11:55

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Microsoft has confirmed that it will introduce a higher-capacity model of the Zune HD portable media player introduced in September 2009.

The new 64GB model will retain the form factor of existing devices but offers double the capacity, allowing it to store up to 16,000 songs or 20 hours of high-definition video.

Available from April 12th, the 64GB Zune HD will be priced at $349.99, with the previous 32GB and 16GB models dropping in price to $269.99 and $199.99, respectively.

As with all previous models, the 64GB addition will be available in a choice of colours and designs through Microsoft's customisation portal, Zune Originals.

In related news, Microsoft is also expected to make available a new Zune HD firmware update. Version 4.5, expected to become available in the coming weeks, will introduce support for a couple of new features - including SmartDJ and Marketplace access via the optional Zune HD AV dock.

The Zune HD is currently only available to US consumers.

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Posted by neonplanet40 - Thu 01 Apr 2010 15:08
Its never really going to be much of an Ipod killer if its only available in the US. Dont know why they bother really. I know I don't care whether they have a 16GB version or a 1TB version in the works. Makes no difference to me as I cant get it unless I go third party which I'm not going to do.

Maybe they arent confident enough about their player to release it worldwide? And if not then why should I want one?
Posted by Terbinator - Thu 01 Apr 2010 15:52
I wouldn't mind one of these spiffy new ones to replace my Zune Original (brown & green effect FTW) but as mentioned, If I'm going to be splashing out I want to buy from a decent (r)etailer.
Posted by Stringent - Sat 03 Apr 2010 20:57
Going to the US in May/June. MIGHT pick one of these up. Or at least see what they can do compared to iPod.
Posted by smithy1158 - Fri 09 Apr 2010 00:31
I think its the HD radio service that stops it from comming out here.. another UK licensing fail. There really not bad devices it has a really nice UI and some of the artist designed ones look amazing.

Still you have to use the Zune software you cant just sync using wmp or itunes or winamp… So its really no anti-ipod its more of an ipod-alike because the software restrictions are still there.
Posted by finlay666 - Fri 09 Apr 2010 01:35
smithy1158
Still you have to use the Zune software you cant just sync using wmp or itunes or winamp… So its really no anti-ipod its more of an ipod-alike because the software restrictions are still there.

You do but the Zune software tbh is nicer than iTunes, and the option for a subscription for music instead of only buying tracks/albums is a win for consumer choice

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