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Microsoft's ZuneHD to arrive on UK shores this year?

by Tarinder Sandhu on 15 April 2009, 15:12

Tags: Zune HD, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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James Sherwood of  Reghardware.co.uk writes:

The Microsoft Zune Portable Media Player could finally land in Blighty this year, but as an HD-capable model with an OLED display.

Zune_HD

A mock-up of how the ZuneHD could look

Image courtesy of WMPowerUser

A mole talking to website WMPowerUser has claimed that Microsoft’s “ZuneHD” will have a multi-touch display, with 16:9 aspect ratio, that’s able to support HD video playback.

A TV-out port would be included on one side, as would an HDMI port for connection into your HD telly. It may also allow for wireless synchronisation with your PC.

Rumoured to be available in 16GB and 32GB capacity models, ZuneHD could also include a web browser – presumably Internet Explorer, and support 3D versions of Xbox games – although nothing more is yet known about this juicy feature.

If the mole’s information is correct then the ZuneHD could appear in the UK, North America, Canada and France this September. A price hasn’t been leaked yet



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OLED display?
Bound to look great but expensive I reckon.
Finally about time. Although I don't like the touch screen idea. I want to be able to change tracks/volume/whatever without having to look at the screen.
Singh400
Finally about time. Although I don't like the touch screen idea. I want to be able to change tracks/volume/whatever without having to look at the screen.

Maybe you'll be able to do that on an ear-phone remote?

and support 3D versions of Xbox games

WTF?
Looks like the first MP3 player that makes me think iPod isn't the be-all and end-all :)

They can keep the games to themselves though….I just want an MP3 player :P
An concept sort of dreamed up there…

Is the price HD too?

I doubt microsoft would be able to beat apple iPod touch at only Ā£165 now…

and yeah - commercial Xbox arcade games maybe but not full 3D lol even the second gen iPod touch and the iPhone struggle to play proper 3D games :)