Zune HD, the new portable digital media player from Microsoft, is now available for pre-order at the following: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Microsoft Store. It comes in 16GB and 32GB storage capacities, a touch-screen device which makes it perfect for music enthusiast on the go. The pre-ordering already started last August 13 and can be purchased in stores by September 15, 2009. Its estimated prices are: Zune HD 16GB: $219.99 (estimated retail price); Zune HD 32GB: $289.99 (estimated retail price).
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Here’s a wrap-up of Zune HD’s features:
- Built-in HD Radio™ receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.
- HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HDTV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.
- OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480×272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.
- Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.
- Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multitouch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.
- Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.
So, to experience this advance, innovative and media-oriented gadget, you can visit http://www.zune.net/zunehd for more details.
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