Microsoft announces expansions to Zune and confirms Zune HD
Microsoft announced last May 26 that Zune, their music and entertainment brand known to provide the ultimate digital entertainment experience, will be expanding their entertainment and music service to new markets and to a completely new platform.
Beginning this fall, Zune will be extending their video service to Xbox LIVE internationally. Simply by tying up with Xbox, the Zune brand is suddenly able to reach more than 17 million Xbox LIVE subscribers across the globe.
Asides from the collaboration between Zune and Xbox, Microsoft also announced that their launching of Zune HD to the United States this fall, the next generation of their popular portable music player.
According to Microsoft, Zune HD will be the first portable media player to have touchscreen, an HD radio receiver, HD Video out, Wi-Fi, and an Internet browser all in one gadget.
Zune HD, which Microsoft describes as “portable perfection”, is the next member of the Zune family, and aims to bring a person’s listening and viewing experience to an entirely different level.
Zune HD’s screen will be 3.3 inches and have a 16:9 OLED display, which will result in a brilliant 480×272 resolution in a widescreen format, giving Zune HD users the premium viewing experience, anywhere and at anytime.
The media player’s HD radio allows users to listen to their favorite radio stations with extremely clear reception. The HD Radio Receiver also enables users to tune into a number of HD Radio stations, at no extra cost.
Zune HD’s Video Out features will support 720p HD videos, television shows, and movies, allowing you to stock up on your favorite videos and take them with you.
This portable media player also allows users to connect to the Internet easily from Wi-Fi hot spots with Zune HD’s browser. The Internet browser allows you to visit your favorite websites using tap-to-zoom technology, as well as a touchscreen QWERTY keyboard.
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