Tuesday, September 15, 2009

New Microsoft Zune Released


The latest version of Microsofts Zune digital music player has been put into production.

The new Zune touch screen HD will be able to download high definition video to be watched on the new LED display, that boasts superior quality. The New HD Zune will try and compete with the Apple Ipod touch by offering touch screen functions, wifi access and potential for implementation of aps. The Zune is currently only on sale in the US, at $220 (£133) for the 16 GB version and $290 (£175) for 32 GB.

Features:
  • WiFi Access
  • Organic LED Screen
  • Web Browser
  • Radio Receiver

It comes standard with a handful of applications such as a calculator, and Microsoft has said that later in the year it will release a number of free applications such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as a number of games.
Al in all the Zune HD has some great features that will be impressive to see if they make a splash. With the Apple Nano releasing the new video function, will the Zune have enough to offer against its competition? The age old question remains: Zune vs iPod.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Zune vs IPOD | Comparison Chart

It looks as if the war between the Zune vs IPOD is still raging on; however, the was now has a new face - The IPOD TOUCH vs. the ZUNE. But, for those still wanting a good comparison between he classic models from Apple and Microsoft, here it is - thanks to the folks at http://www.freewebs.com/zune-vs-ipod/.

ZUNE VS. IPOD


Category
80gb Zune
80gb iPod
Price
$249
$249
Storage
80 GB
80 GB
Upgradeable Firmware
YES
None
Wi-Fi
YES
none
Wireless File Sharing
YES
none
Wireless Sync
YES
none
Landscape Mode
YES
YES
Portrait Mode
YES
none
FM Tuner
YES
none
Preloaded Audio
YES
none
Preloaded Video
YES
none
Max Battery Life
30hr
30 hr
Preloaded Virus
none
Custom Background
YES
none
Manufacturer
Flextronics
Foxconn
Screen Size
3.2"
2.5"
LCD Resolution
320x240
320x240
Video out (TV)
720x576
640x480
USB
2.0
2.0
Colors
Black
White, Black
Click Wheel
none
YES
Tactile + Touch Control
YES
none
Online Service
Zune Marketplace
iTunes
Unlimited Downloads
$14.99/month
none
Podcast Service
YES
YES
Battery
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
XBOX Marketplace Integration
YES
none
Unique Online Card
Zune Card
none
3rd Party Accessories
YES
Social Networking
YES
none
Weight
4.5 ounces
4.9 ounces
Width
2.4"
2.4"
Height
4.25"
4.1"
Thickness
0.5"
0.43"
Tattoo Freak
none
User Forum
iLounge
Compatibility
PC
Mac, PC
Replaceable Batteries
NO
NO
2d Games
none
yes
Special Edition
tbd
tbd
Vendor
Microsoft
Apple
Other "Brand Family" Products
none
Shuffle , iPhone,

iPod Touch
, iPod 160
Headphones
earbud

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Saturday, January 3, 2009

Thanks

Thanks to everyone for making the ZUNE vs. iPOD blog so popular. Feel free to leave a comment and advice or tips on the iPod or Zune.

http://zune-vs-ipod-online.blogspot.com/

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APPLE RULES THE TECHNOLOGY ROAD: WHERE HAS ZUNE BEEN HIDING?

Is Apple King of the MP3?

With the introduction of Apple's iPod, users have been introduced to a new way of thinking in the MP3 market. The market has changed so dramatically with Apple's products, which now hold 50% of the market with the Windows based PC, that thinking back to a time with no iPods, instantly accessible podcasts and songs at$.99 is hard. Apple users are biased, we know that from the snobbishly pungent attitude they have when asked what type of computer they have. I have to say that I, too, am an Apple fan. I have an iPhone, iPod, I am typing this on a shiny Macbook Pro and I too, at times, gain an air of sophistication when speaking about them. But the fact of the matter is that from an unbiased, objective point of view they are just better - smoother, more intuitive, less problematic and, let's face it, sexy, from the interface to the way Apple systems work.


So the question is, where has the Zune been hiding?

The iPod and what I think to be the "soon to take over" MP3 handling gadget, the iPhone, have ingrained an image into everyone's head so distinctly that any other competitor is going to have a hard time bulking up their fan base, but Zune is doing surprisingly well. Zune sold over 1 million last year, which is more than Apple sold in iPods the first year they were introduced. Don't get me wrong, there is a clear distinction between the Zune vs. iPod sales with the Apple iPod selling over 100 million last year. But the Zune has a lot to offer that shouldn't be overlooked and is being positively received.

EVEN THOUGH I FEEL THAT ALL APPLE PRODUCTS ARE BETTER

The Zune offers a couple really great featured:

• Wireless sync
• Built in FM tuner
• 120 GB of storage
• Wireless Zune to Zune sharing

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