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| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Type | Portable media player |
| Retail availability | September 15, 2009[1] |
| Operating system | Windows CE[2] |
| Power | 3.7 V 660 mAh Internal rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery Audio - 33 hours (wireless off) Video - 8.5 hours |
| CPU | Nvidia Tegra APX 2600 One ARM11 and one ARM7 general processing cores[3][4] |
| Storage capacity | Flash memory 16 and 32 GB |
| Display | 480 x 272 px, 3.3 in, 16:9 aspect ratio, OLED display |
| Graphics | Nvidia Tegra APX 2600 Several cores dedicated to 2D and 3D graphics, audio, video, HD decoding[3] |
| Input | Multi-touch touchscreen display, accelerometer, HD radio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), USB 2.0, HDMI |
| Online services | Zune Marketplace |
| Dimensions | 52.7 mm (2.07 in) (h) 102.1 mm (4.02 in) (w) 8.9 mm (0.35 in) (d) |
| Weight | 74 g (2.6 oz) |
| Predecessor | Zune 80, 120 |
The Zune HD is a portable media player in the Zune product family by Microsoft released on September 15, 2009 in 16 and 32 GB capacities.[5] It utilizes a touchscreen interface for navigation and includes Wi-Fi for synchronization, access to the Zune Marketplace and Web browsing.
The Zune HD utilizes the Nvidia Tegra APX 2600 chip [6], allowing it to play 720p video through the optional HDMI Zune dock on a high-definition television. Otherwise, content will be scaled down to 480 x 272 pixels on the player's OLED screen.[7]
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Confirmation
The Zune HD was confirmed by Microsoft for release in Fall 2009. A trailer appeared on the Xbox LIVE Video Service on June 1, 2009, during the E3 2009 Microsoft Press Conference. They announced that the current Zune Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Video Service will be merged to create Zune Video, bringing the Zune brand to Xbox LIVE in 7 countries[8]; the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, and Spain. It is the first PMP with a built-in HD Radio tuner. It includes an HD video output, multi-touch OLED screen with advanced lighting and capacity effects, Wi-Fi, and a browser based on Internet Explorer Mobile 6 optimized for multi-touch use.[9] The Zune HD's marketplace will also include games and applications.[10] Moreover, Zune HD consumers will get access to Zune[11] Marketplace Catalog having around 6 million songs at disposal for $14.99 a month. Also they can log into Zune.net and stream full albums and tracks through a computer’s browser, using Microsoft's own Silverlight Web browser plugin.
Specifications
Initially released models include a 16GB capacity in black and a 32GB capacity in platinum.[12] Other color and size combinations, including those beyond black and platinum, are available through Zune Originals. The specifications as listed by the official web page of the Zune HD, as well as reported by various sources are [2][9]:
- Screen material: glass covered OLED display
- Screen size: 3.3 in
- Screen resolution: 480 x 272 px, with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Input: Multi-touch screen, built-in accelerometer
- Operating system: Windows CE
- Storage: 16 and 32 GB flash memory[13]
- CPU and GPU: Nvidia Tegra APX with one ARM11 and one ARM7 processor cores and 6 other cores for dedicated tasks such as graphics, audio, video, and HD video processors[4][14]
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) with Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 authentication modes and WEP 64-bit and 128-bit, TKIP, and AES encryption modes [15]
- Built-in rechargable 3.7 V 660 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery with up to 33 hours of audio playback (wireless off) and 8.5 hours of video[16]
- Size: 52.7x102.1x8.9 mm (2.07x4.08x0.35 in)
- Weight: 74 grams (2.6 ounces)[17]
- A Wi-Fi version of the Zune Marketplace
- HD radio tuner
- Unicode Support
- Equalizer
- Web browser (based on Internet Explorer Mobile 6 for Windows CE
- Games[18]
- Direct Zune Marketplace
- Audio output: Analog RCA and Optical Digital out (additional dock required)
- Audio support:[15]
- CBR and VBR audio, up to 48 kHz sample rate
- WMA Standard up to 384 kbps (DRM protected files can be played only if purchased from the Zune Marketplace)
- WMA Pro stereo up to 768 kbps
- WMA Lossless stereo up to 768 kbps
- Unprotected AAC-LC (.mp4/.m4a/.m4b) up to 320 kbps
- MP3 up to 320 kbps
- CBR and VBR audio, up to 48 kHz sample rate
- Video support:[15]
- DVD resolution and frame rate, up to 10 Mbps bit rate, CBR or VBR for:
- 1080i HD resolution, up to 14 Mbps bit rate, CBR or VBR for above supported video profiles
- MPEG-4 Part 2 Simple Profile up to 4.0 Mbps bit rate
- Widescreen Video
- 720p high definition video output - HDMI or Composite (additional dock required for both)
Features
Apps
Apps available for the Zune HD: Twitter, Calculator, MSN Weather, and Piano. Microsoft has confirmed that a Facebook app for Zune will be available soon. For the next update Microsoft XNA Gaming Studio will be putting up an Apps Store. An extension to the Microsoft XNA framework providing development support for the Zune HD was released on September 16, 2009.[19] The Zune PC Software can be used for adding apps to the Zune HD.[20]
Games
Games for the Zune HD include Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition, Vans Sk8: Pool Service, Checkers, Sudoku, Space Battle 2, Lucky Lanes Bowling, Goo Splat, Chess, Shell Game... of the Future, Hexic and Audiosurf(TM) Tilt. Indie titles written with XNA are also available from multiple sources. Integration with the Xbox 360 has been reported to be under development. Games, Gamertags and many other Xbox 360 features are to be incorporated into Zune HD to utilize the Tegra processor inside and compete as a gaming device.
On PGR: Ferrari Edition, a reviewer said "That Tegra chip is no joke -- the graphics in PGR: Ferrari Edition are easily on par with the PSP and quite better, the Zune HD is possibly better than the PSP Go in the gaming section using the following features: intricate textures, high-quality reflections, smooth framerates, and HD gaming resolution"[21]
Web browser
The browser features favorites and Bing search. The keyboard can be accessed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen. The keyboard also has portrait and landscape orientation, with the keys bulging around the user's finger when touched. The web browser has pinch and stretch for zooming and page reorientation due to the built in accelerometer.[22] As of launch, the Zune HD's web browser does not support flash applications, such as video playback on YouTube.
With the 4.3 firmware update, customers can change the Internet settings to display the browser optimized for a Mobile device or for a PC experience. In addition, Customers can now enable “auto correct” and “auto capitalize” when using the keyboard to enter information, making it easier to type content into the browser.
HomeBrew
There is also an active "homebrew" community of XNA developers.
Release
Zune HD has been well received in the marketplace. Within a week of release, Best Buy, Dell, Amazon and Newegg reported the Zune HD had been sold out. Microsoft has recently stated that the Zune HD will be available to the Canadian market on February 10th, 2010 [23]
See also
- Comparison of portable media players
- List of handhelds with Wi-Fi connectivity
- List of portable media players with Wi-Fi connectivity
References
- ^ http://www.zune.net/en-us/press/2009/0813-zunehdpreorder.htm
- ^ a b Fried, Ina (26 May 2009). "Microsoft confirms Zune HD coming this fall". CNET. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10249364-56.html. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ a b "Zune HD Powered by NVIDIA Tegra". 4 April 2009. http://thetechnopath.com/zune-hd-powered-nvidia-tegra/. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ a b "NVIDIA Tegra APX Applications Processors". http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_tegra_apx_us.html. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ "Preorder now available". http://www.zune.net/en-us/press/2009/0813-zunehdpreorder.htm.
- ^ Jason Cross (2009-08-16). "Zune HD Specs Including Tegra Details". PCWorld.com. http://www.pcworld.com/article/170283/zune_hd_specs_including_tegra_details.html.
- ^ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10303243-49.html?tag=smallCarouselArea.0
- ^ "Zune HD - Zune Video availability". MSN.com. http://tech.uk.msn.com/news/article.aspx?cp-documentid=147595028. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ a b "Zune HD". Microsoft. http://www.zune.net/en-us/mp3players/zunehd/default.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ Apps confirmed, along with some new pictures! Aug. 22, 2009 - Zunited.com
- ^ http://www.telesutra.com/2009/09/16/microsoft-releases-zune-hd/
- ^ ""Zune HD color options revealed in email"". http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/zune-hd-color-options-revealed-in-pre-order-email/.
- ^ "Zune HD hits FCC in prolific photo shoot, 16 and 32 Gb capacities". http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/zune-hd-hits-fcc-in-prolific-photo-shoot-16gb-and-32gb-capaciti/. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
- ^ "NVIDIA Tegra Provides The Multimedia Muscle In Zune HD". http://www.nvidia.com/object/io_1250488651953.html. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ a b c d Zune HD 32 Tech Specs
- ^ "Zune HD hits FCC in prolific photo shoot, Li-Ion Battery". http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_3-10001352-2.html?tag=mncol;txt. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ^ "Zune HD Product Information". Microsoft Store. http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Zune-HD-32GB/product/41941DC9.
- ^ "Zune HD". http://www.nvidia.com/object/zune_hd.html. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 Zune Extensions". http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=48f7ba37-8ba7-4d16-8873-0b7f83ef77f9&displaylang=en.
- ^ "Zune HD gaming and app downloads confirmed: Twitter, Facebook, and 3D games on the way (updated)". http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/15/zune-hd-3d-gaming-and-app-downloads-confirmed/.
- ^ Zune HD 3D games video hands-on
- ^ "Zune HD hands on look, impressions, tears of joy". http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10303243-49.html?tag=mncol;txt.
- ^ "The Zune-HD is 'sold-out' in all major internet outlets". http://www.oled-info.com/zune-hd-sold-out-all-major-internet-outlets. Retrieved 2009-11-02.
External links
- Zune Official Website
- Zune HD Official Page
- Zune HD Nvidia Webpage
- Zune HD XNA Apps list
- Zune HD XNA Beta Apps
- Zune HD Fimware Update 4.3 Details
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