[DKYang]

Specifications

* 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.58-inch footprint
* 5.6 ounces
* 802.11b/g
* 30GB Hard Drive
* 3in. QVGA screen
* RDS enabled FM reciever
* Support for H.264, MP3, WMA, WMV, MPEG4, .JPG and AAC


Features

* Ability to use Microsoft Points, which are able of being transferred from Xbox 360 to Zune
* Will be able to send music from user to user via WiFi for use for three days or three plays, whichever comes first
* Ability to flag foresaid tracks for download from Zune Marketplace
* Able to play movies and videos
* Automatically detects and adjust display to either horizontal or vertical based on position
* Updatable firmware
* Ability to create profiles/tags, now called "Zunetags".
* Four way direction pad
* Ability to sync with Xbox 360
* Ability to change wallpaper to user specified image
* Can view .jpg photos and send them via WiFi to other users
* The player will also have VoIP capabilities.[5]

On September 11th, 2006 over 200 podcasts had "Microsoft Zune (firmware 0.9 beta)" listed as a client for subscribing and downloading. This might prove that the Zune will feature podcasts and hints that it is enabled with in the device through Wi-Fi. [6]


I haven't seen any threads around here about this, unless it's way in the back.

So what do you guys think? Of course this is Microsofts ways of competing against the ipod. When you look at the comparison pic there's only a little difference.

I found about this here.

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/index.php

Just scroll down a bit.

I might get this, but then again, I don't know how much it is.

[[[Rain]]]

was about to make a thread about this lol.
I saw the videos on youtube and the screen look pretty awesome. I kinda like the 'sharing' songs feature. The only thing I don't like is the design. It's not that appealing to me =/
But I hope they have reviews up soon cause I want know how reliable they are.

And I wonder how long is their battery life?

[OsiX]

The Zune might have a chance but even if it succeeds the credits would likely be due to the over satuarated iPod market.

Edit:
Amazingly, the Zune doesn't even support Microsoft's own 'PlaysForSure'.

[johnsons]

the ipod is iGOD. apple all the way. screw microsoft.

[ant!bacterial]

^ yeah, but the iPod is also iBatteryLifeSucks.


I hate the Zune design. It's like almost the same as the iPod.
Why is there always some kind of wheel/circle thingy?

[HT2791]

^ yeah, but the iPod is also iBatteryLifeSucks.
I hate the Zune design. It's like almost the same as the iPod.
Why is there always some kind of wheel/circle thingy?

lol


i think it's nice, cuz its simple. and you have to turn the zune to play video.
but i think there may be problems with drm.
dunno

[joonage]

Hmm ... I saw this in the newspaper ...

I think it was $250 for a 30 Gig ...

Looks pretty nice ... but I don't know ...

iPod has crappy battery life ... theres gotta be something bad here too. xD

[lakers]

get a bigger hard drive pleaseee.... then maybe i will get it

[sphynkter]

the ipod is iGOD. apple all the way. screw microsoft.

haha i love this comment.

that zune is oogly as heck. who the heck designed that? how is that supposed to compete with an ipod it looks like crap.

[thatguy]

this mp3 player caught my eye when i saw the pics. I love the design its simple. and 30gb hd is more than enough for me. ive been looking for a new mp3 player to replace my dead iriver h10, and it looks like i finally found one that looks promising.

[DKYang]

^ yeah, but the iPod is also iBatteryLifeSucks.
I hate the Zune design. It's like almost the same as the iPod.
Why is there always some kind of wheel/circle thingy?

Most reviews say the wheel/circle thing is easier to use when looking through lists and etc. Rather than pressing the up & button.

The design isn't all that great but if it has better battery life, then most people will probably be getting it. Also, you can make it look cool rather than having the Zune make you look cool. lol.

[Original Doll]

At first I hated the design, but now I think it's not that bad. iPod still looks better though.
Maybe the (only) good thing about it is that it has a wider screen, that's all!