Zune HD official pricing, $220 for 16GB, $289 for 32GB (56k)

[QUOTE="-RocBoys9489-"][QUOTE="svetzenlether"]

You've given me an opportunity and I have to take it...

LOL @ the Zune!!

...because we ALL know whenever you've a chance to laugh at the Zune, you've gotta take it!!

How valid are MP3 players in the market place anyway?

I have a 16GB SDHC in my phone which I use for music. How many people actually carry two devices with them?

So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?ManicAce

Will it play xbla arcade games ? That will be the deciding factor for me.

Will it play xbla arcade games ? That will be the deciding factor for me.

druggyjoe3000

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?cainetao11

[QUOTE="cainetao11"][QUOTE="ManicAce"]So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?munu9

Lol Zune. You can get a PSP or Ipod for cheaper (and both are better IMO)

[QUOTE="munu9"][QUOTE="cainetao11"]It's not like your going to have the battery life to play movies all day anyway. But it is an advancement on the portable video front that the ipod doesn't have. cainetao11

Because its a home device. Zune HD is not. How many 720p movies can you fit on a Zune HD? 4? If you do that you have no room for photos or music......

Lol Zune. You can get a PSP or Ipod for cheaper (and both are better IMO)

mgkennedy5

I'd rather have more space to lisen to music, so I'll probably just buy a zune 80gig. Hopefully that gets a price cut because of this.

By the way fanboys of system wars, I've owned both a Zune and I-pod and the Zune is much better and a lot simpler to use. Not to mention Zune software is fuch better than Apple software. Of course this is IMO, but I'm just saying.

[QUOTE="cainetao11"][QUOTE="munu9"] Well, for most people it's a negligible advancement. How many people NEED to take their HD video with them? They're going to need to go to someone's house and use an HDTV anyway. The 720p different won't be noticeable on the zune's screen itself. Uptown

Because its a home device. Zune HD is not. How many 720p movies can you fit on a Zune HD? 4? If you do that you have no room for photos or music......

Lol Zune. You can get a PSP or Ipod for cheaper (and both are better IMO)

mgkennedy5

A new Ipod touch 16gb is $275 on amazon. The zune HD 16gb is $220.

And why would you get a PSP as a music player anyways?

I thought lemmings thought the PSP GO was overpriced, compared to the 16GB ZUNE HD the PSP GO looks like the a great deal. EmperorSupreme

This is what puzzles me, MS has yet to release the original Zune in the UK! They are letting Apple dominate the high end MP3 player market with the Ipod.

[QUOTE="-RocBoys9489-"][QUOTE="EwwFanboys"]

and I hope you know that this post is the final confirmation that you're a microsoft fanboy (not like it really matters anyways though).

Uptown

$80 less.....and doesnt even do HALF of what the Touch does....$80 doesnt look like that much anymore now does it?

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

Pretty sweet. Looking forward to see upcoming apps and games for this thing. I don't have an iphone or itouch and it's time for me to upgrade. I still burn music to CDs. :P

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

[QUOTE="-RocBoys9489-"] I'm a fanboy because I think the Zune HD looks better than the Touch AND costs $80 less?! :?darkguy_101

$80 less.....and doesnt even do HALF of what the Touch does....$80 doesnt look like that much anymore now does it?

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

Better design is simply preference.....and people use apps as much as listening to music is NOT a bad thing....it just proves how damn amazing the App Store is.

So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?ManicAce

I'm guessing a movie will be about 3 gig. Maybe 4. So, plenty. I also don't think they mean for you to keep them stored at all times. You can always download them again.

i want a 32gb zune but my **** car comes built for a ipod. i might get a 32gb iphone for 300$ or wait until september when Apple shows the new stuff

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?TBoogy

I'm guessing a movie will be about 3 gig. Maybe 4. So, plenty. I also don't think they mean for you to keep them stored at all times. You can always download them again.

anybody know anything about the gaming aspects of this? Im probably going to get it regardless, but itd be good to know.

EDIT: I want the black but I also want 32gb!!!!

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

[QUOTE="-RocBoys9489-"] I'm a fanboy because I think the Zune HD looks better than the Touch AND costs $80 less?! :?darkguy_101

$80 less.....and doesnt even do HALF of what the Touch does....$80 doesnt look like that much anymore now does it?

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

$80 less.....and doesnt even do HALF of what the Touch does....$80 doesnt look like that much anymore now does it?

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

[QUOTE="munu9"][QUOTE="darkguy_101"]

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

The_Game21x

and this is just more proof why this topic doesn't belong in system wars.

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

$80 less.....and doesnt even do HALF of what the Touch does....$80 doesnt look like that much anymore now does it?

Wrong.

The Zune is by far the better MP3 PLATER. That app stuff that people use as much as HEARING MUSIC is the only way the ipod touch is "superior"

I will take better sound quality, a better designed device and best screen instead of the iHype thnx.

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?TBoogy

I'm guessing a movie will be about 3 gig. Maybe 4. So, plenty. I also don't think they mean for you to keep them stored at all times. You can always download them again.

Edit: The fact that a lot of blu-ray movies are 50GB alone, makes 32GB look really small though >_>

I could do with a new MP3 player, might look into getting one of these. Better that than I jump on the iPod bangwagon which to be honest, has been going strong for far too long.

Comparing should happen after Apples September 7th event, were new iPod touches will be revealed at new price points. Also who the hell touts HD radio? You have a music player with all your music on it. 720p? there are better mini devices that have more storage and can output 720p. No mac support. You can tell the Microsoft fan boys, who automatically diss the Ipods. Ipods are great devices and there is nothing that rivals them in features and integration and ease of use

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]So it can play 720p video files? That's impressive, but isn't 32Gb a bit small for HD video, how many movies would that fit?mattacular

I'm guessing a movie will be about 3 gig. Maybe 4. So, plenty. I also don't think they mean for you to keep them stored at all times. You can always download them again.

I agree.

And I am doing pretty much the same thing (as far as movie transfers go) with my PSP currently. I may get a Zune HD next.

Wait, no, nevermind, no word on it coming to Britain :(

Ipods are great devices and there is nothing that rivals them in features and integration and ease of use

smartcriminal

Features, if you mean APPS, sure. Integration? Maybe if you don't use a PC. They are too close to call on that point though. Ease of use? As many have said, the Zune's software is more user friendly. Almost anyone I know that has both (including my best friend, who had the Touch first) says Zune is the better MP3 player. The subscription service ($15 for unlimited access and 10 downloads that you own) is great for people who love music, and aren't pirates. Now add a HD Radio and MS's great movie support through LIVE(for themusic lover's that are also movie buffs) and it is easy to see why so many people love it. It has little to do with being a "Microsoft fanboy". It's about being an educated consumer. There have ALWAYS been better mp3 players out there than Ipods.

Comparing should happen after Apples September 7th event, were new iPod touches will be revealed at new price points. Also who the hell touts HD radio? You have a music player with all your music on it. 720p? there are better mini devices that have more storage and can output 720p. No mac support. You can tell the Microsoft fan boys, who automatically diss the Ipods. Ipods are great devices and there is nothing that rivals them in features and integration and ease of use

smartcriminal

[QUOTE="smartcriminal"]

Ipods are great devices and there is nothing that rivals them in features and integration and ease of use

TBoogy

Features, if you mean APPS, sure. Integration? Maybe if you don't use a PC. They are too close to call on that point though. Ease of use? As many have said, the Zune's software is more user friendly. Almost anyone I know that has both (including my best friend, who had the Touch first) says Zune is the better MP3 player. The subscription service ($15 for unlimited access and 10 downloads that you own) is great for people who love music, and aren't pirates. Now add a HD Radio and MS's great movie support through LIVE(for themusic lover's that are also movie buffs) and it is easy to see why so many people love it. It has little to do with being a "Microsoft fanboy". It's about being an educated consumer. There have ALWAYS been better mp3 players out there than Ipods.

[QUOTE="smartcriminal"]

Ipods are great devices and there is nothing that rivals them in features and integration and ease of use

Features, if you mean APPS, sure. Integration? Maybe if you don't use a PC. They are too close to call on that point though. Ease of use? As many have said, the Zune's software is more user friendly. Almost anyone I know that has both (including my best friend, who had the Touch first) says Zune is the better MP3 player. The subscription service ($15 for unlimited access and 10 downloads that you own) is great for people who love music, and aren't pirates. Now add a HD Radio and MS's great movie support through LIVE(for themusic lover's that are also movie buffs) and it is easy to see why so many people love it. It has little to do with being a "Microsoft fanboy". It's about being an educated consumer. There have ALWAYS been better mp3 players out there than Ipods.