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Old 09-14-2006, 09:08 AM
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Default Microsoft launches the Zune [mp3 player]!

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/m...ches-the-zune/



As expected, Microsoft is busting out the Zune today, and we've got the rundown. Not a lot of surprises in the specs department, but they've confirmed the basics we've known for a while, like WiFi, 30GB of HDD, built-in FM, a 3-inch screen and the basic music, pictures and video playback. They also finally let slip the screen res -- an unsurprising QVGA -- and some better news on the codec front: the Zune supports h.264, MP3, AAC and WMA. As for ballyhoo, wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing is where the real action is at, and it works pretty much like we've been hearing: you can share a full-length track with a friend, and they've got three times to listen to it over a three day period, after which they can flag the song for purchase on the Zune Marketplace -- unless they're an unlimited "Zune Pass" subscriber, of course. You can also share playlists and pictures with your buddies, along with what we suppose are "unprotected" homemade recordings. So far Microsoft isn't mentioning Live Anywhere functionality, but they do hint heavily at future software updates to take even better advantage of the wireless capabilities. Of course, it all really comes down to matching your Zune with that snazzy new fall wardrobe of yours, and to that end the Zune comes in black, brown and white. Sadly, Microsoft still won't spill the beans on pricing and availability, so we'll keep an eye out for that just like always. Keep reading for all relevant pr0n.
Old 09-14-2006, 09:09 AM
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Brown looks nasty.
Old 09-14-2006, 09:13 AM
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I do like the big screen.


but I don't trust the mfg.
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hmm. very interesting.
Old 09-14-2006, 09:13 AM
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i think they were going for the retro look with the poop color.
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hot.
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brown is the new pink
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i'm digging it.. (not the poop color... well, maybe the poop color too..)
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i think i might hafta pick up the one in black
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