Archive for June, 2009
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Best Windows 7 Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Bug Gets a Zune – Just test it – Softpedia
Not that keen on downloading and test driving the Beta of Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Beta for free? Well, Microsoft has upped the stakes, and is offering an incentive for testers that are willing to test the latest development milestone of MAP 4.0 and provide feedback. Essentially, the Redmond-based company is ready to reward the best filed bug for the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 with a Zune digital media player. A single Zune 120GB music player will be offered to the Beta participant that will submit the top bug on the way to RTM of MAP, Microsoft explained.
“The criteria are simple. At the end of the Beta Program, the development team will select the most impactful code-specific bugs for the RTM release. The filer of this bug will be the winner,” revealed Baldwin Ng, Microsoft Sr. Product Manager, Microsoft Solution Accelerators. “Note: It is the quality of the bug on our software code that counts and not the number of bugs that you filed. We welcome you to file bugs on typos and grammatical errors; however, these bugs will not be accepted for this contest.”
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Best Windows 7 Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Bug Gets a Zune - Just test it - Softpedia
Not that keen on downloading and test driving the Beta of Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Beta for free? Well, Microsoft has upped the stakes, and is offering an incentive for testers that are willing to test the latest development milestone of MAP 4.0 and provide feedback. Essentially, the Redmond-based company is ready to reward the best filed bug for the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 with a Zune digital media player. A single Zune 120GB music player will be offered to the Beta participant that will submit the top bug on the way to RTM of MAP, Microsoft explained.
“The criteria are simple. At the end of the Beta Program, the development team will select the most impactful code-specific bugs for the RTM release. The filer of this bug will be the winner,” revealed Baldwin Ng, Microsoft Sr. Product Manager, Microsoft Solution Accelerators. “Note: It is the quality of the bug on our software code that counts and not the number of bugs that you filed. We welcome you to file bugs on typos and grammatical errors; however, these bugs will not be accepted for this contest.”
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Gizmodo – RealPlayer SP Rips, Converts, Shares and Syncs Internet Video – Realplayer sp
Real’s new RealPlayer SP software, currently in beta, adds functionality to rip YouTube and other streaming videos from the Internet and get them onto whatever handheld you choose. It works well enough, but it’s also crammed full of unnecessary features.
RealPlayer SP is the evolution of the long-running RealPlayer software, which has become a multi-limbed beast of a program: It’s a media manager and player, along with a packaged web browser, a subscription and a la carte music store (Rhapsody), a gaming store (Real Arcade), an audio recorder, and now a streaming video ripper/converter with ties-in to social networking sites. It is at the moment Windows only, though we’re assured a Mac version is forthcoming. The beta comes in two versions: One is free, and the other costs $40 and includes H.264 conversion, DVD playback and DVD burning.
The SP stands for Social/Portable, so you can get a hint of where they’re going with all this. In addition to RealPlayer itself, the software integrates a button to rip video into your browser (Firefox, Chrome, and IE are supported, Opera is not, no word yet on Safari). This new addition includes a converter to pretty much every portable video format you could imagine, from BlackBerry to Symbian to iPod to Zune.
Where RealPlayer SP is convenient is in this video conversion, especially if you’ve got a more niche phone or PMP (and I certainly do). Normally, conversion to Zune-supported video is kind of a pain in the ass, but RealPlayer SP handles it easily and well. For newer devices like the Palm Pre and BlackBerry Bold, RealPlayer SP can pass the converted video right through to the player, while it’s able to go through iTunes to get video onto an iPhone or iPod touch. Older or less common devices, like my BlackBerry Curve 83xx and my Zune, are still supported, but you’ll have to copy the new video files over manually.
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Gizmodo - RealPlayer SP Rips, Converts, Shares and Syncs Internet Video - Realplayer sp
Real’s new RealPlayer SP software, currently in beta, adds functionality to rip YouTube and other streaming videos from the Internet and get them onto whatever handheld you choose. It works well enough, but it’s also crammed full of unnecessary features.
RealPlayer SP is the evolution of the long-running RealPlayer software, which has become a multi-limbed beast of a program: It’s a media manager and player, along with a packaged web browser, a subscription and a la carte music store (Rhapsody), a gaming store (Real Arcade), an audio recorder, and now a streaming video ripper/converter with ties-in to social networking sites. It is at the moment Windows only, though we’re assured a Mac version is forthcoming. The beta comes in two versions: One is free, and the other costs $40 and includes H.264 conversion, DVD playback and DVD burning.
The SP stands for Social/Portable, so you can get a hint of where they’re going with all this. In addition to RealPlayer itself, the software integrates a button to rip video into your browser (Firefox, Chrome, and IE are supported, Opera is not, no word yet on Safari). This new addition includes a converter to pretty much every portable video format you could imagine, from BlackBerry to Symbian to iPod to Zune.
Where RealPlayer SP is convenient is in this video conversion, especially if you’ve got a more niche phone or PMP (and I certainly do). Normally, conversion to Zune-supported video is kind of a pain in the ass, but RealPlayer SP handles it easily and well. For newer devices like the Palm Pre and BlackBerry Bold, RealPlayer SP can pass the converted video right through to the player, while it’s able to go through iTunes to get video onto an iPhone or iPod touch. Older or less common devices, like my BlackBerry Curve 83xx and my Zune, are still supported, but you’ll have to copy the new video files over manually.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
A tipster just dropped off a few internal Microsoft docs that point to a September 8 launch of the Zune HD. In addition to that, the tipster says it’s coming in 16GB and 32GB versions. All pretty logical.
We already knew that the HD has Nvidia’s Tegra inside, which makes it a high powered, high performance device that can handle HD output and possibly some nice gaming. What we don’t know is what the cost of the OLED screen and the cost of Tegra will make the final price. No word on that yet from the tipster.
Gizmodo:
http://gizmodo.com/5302077/rumor-zune-hd-comes-in-1632gb-sizes-launches-september-8
A tipster just dropped off a few internal Microsoft docs that point to a September 8 launch of the Zune HD. In addition to that, the tipster says it's coming in 16GB and 32GB versions. All pretty logical.
We already knew that the HD has Nvidia's Tegra inside, which makes it a high powered, high performance device that can handle HD output and possibly some nice gaming. What we don't know is what the cost of the OLED screen and the cost of Tegra will make the final price. No word on that yet from the tipster.
Gizmodo:
http://gizmodo.com/5302077/rumor-zune-hd-comes-in-1632gb-sizes-launches-september-8
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Wireless and web browser technology are one of the greatest achievements that have been made when it comes to communication technology. This has paved a way for easier access to communication channels and faster response time in transmitting messages received through these communication medium. As a result of this technological advancement a lot of us have established access points in different spots where information and communication takes at a rapid phase in the modern world. It has taken people at greater heights and has increased convenience in dealing with personal tasks and corporate solutions. So far, communication technology has never been this mobile with the use of wireless and web browser technology.
Gone where the days when you need to stay in one place and move around with limitations with cable wires or telephone wires. The most important contribution wireless technology has brought us is the convenience this offers when we don’t have to worry going out and getting in touch with people that we know. Cell phones, PDA’s and wireless phones provide access to us wherever we may be. This can help us stay connected to the people for business functions too. Today, millions of people have adopted the wireless and web browser technology making it easier for us to get in touch wherever we are in the world. This has enhanced the way security is handled and allowed us to get in touch with most people. It won’t be a big problem to receive and send data wirelessly as communication gadgets and other devices allow us to access this in a few minutes or even seconds time.
Today wireless and web browser technologies are applied in different areas for home and corporate use. In security systems this is a convenient way in getting response during emergencies and other activities. Cellular phones and mobile devices have also applied wireless and web application technology in their applications to in order to make phone calls. Wi-Fi is also a wireless application which allows us to get connected to the web and browse pages even if you are using you phone or portable communication devices which can give you access to wireless connection. You don’t anymore have to use plugs and wires to become connected in the internet. It makes it easier for WI-Fi or Bluetooth devices to do this one.
With the use of wireless and web browser technology, it’s so easy to get in touch and connected. It paves a way for a lot of people to make use of the convenience that this has to offer to us thus leading for a lot of people to improve their lives and communicate more with the use of the state of the art devices powered by wireless and web browser technology.
Wireless and web browser technology are one of the greatest achievements that have been made when it comes to communication technology. This has paved a way for easier access to communication channels and faster response time in transmitting messages received through these communication medium. As a result of this technological advancement a lot of us have established access points in different spots where information and communication takes at a rapid phase in the modern world. It has taken people at greater heights and has increased convenience in dealing with personal tasks and corporate solutions. So far, communication technology has never been this mobile with the use of wireless and web browser technology.
Gone where the days when you need to stay in one place and move around with limitations with cable wires or telephone wires. The most important contribution wireless technology has brought us is the convenience this offers when we don’t have to worry going out and getting in touch with people that we know. Cell phones, PDA’s and wireless phones provide access to us wherever we may be. This can help us stay connected to the people for business functions too. Today, millions of people have adopted the wireless and web browser technology making it easier for us to get in touch wherever we are in the world. This has enhanced the way security is handled and allowed us to get in touch with most people. It won’t be a big problem to receive and send data wirelessly as communication gadgets and other devices allow us to access this in a few minutes or even seconds time.
Today wireless and web browser technologies are applied in different areas for home and corporate use. In security systems this is a convenient way in getting response during emergencies and other activities. Cellular phones and mobile devices have also applied wireless and web application technology in their applications to in order to make phone calls. Wi-Fi is also a wireless application which allows us to get connected to the web and browse pages even if you are using you phone or portable communication devices which can give you access to wireless connection. You don’t anymore have to use plugs and wires to become connected in the internet. It makes it easier for WI-Fi or Bluetooth devices to do this one.
With the use of wireless and web browser technology, it’s so easy to get in touch and connected. It paves a way for a lot of people to make use of the convenience that this has to offer to us thus leading for a lot of people to improve their lives and communicate more with the use of the state of the art devices powered by wireless and web browser technology.
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
The ZuneHD will also include HD Radio, many wonder what are the advantages of upgrading to HD Radio rather than standard AM/FM signals?
In the quest to transmit digital signals at a higher quality technology made an adaptation and technological advancement known to many as HD Radio. Back then reception that was transmitted in radios and other forms of digital music have some distortions making the sound quality quite bad. Analog broadcasts have defined the kind of technology that was used back then but HD Radio has made a significant lead in providing the most modern and high quality radio broadcasting for most AM and FM stations.
What is HD Radio and how does this work? Back then radio signals were transmitted through analog sounds. Although this is the form of transmission used for decades, the quality of the sound is not that good with some static and fades that may be experienced. As technology has paved a way for more convenience and quality when it comes to sound, HD Radio technology was introduced to basically improve and add quality to the way signals are transmitted. This has paved a way for radio technology to follow from analog to digital quality sound. If consumers are interested to make an upgrade to HD Radio technology, the signals being transmitted from analog would now be compressed from digital signal making the quality even better as compared to only getting the analog sound. Digital radio will now be able to surpass the interference caused and experienced commonly by analog signals and now would be easily intercepted and replaced with the digital radio.
The advantage of upgrading into HD radio quality is the way your signals are being transmitted. Whether you are using FM or AM, you can ensure that you can experience high quality sound that is as good as an FM stereo of you tune in to AM and you will be not be able to experience anymore less fades and static. When you also have HD radio you also get to receive from the radio’s signal additional information aside from the music signal itself that will be shown on your receiver’s display. Depending on what information the station can offer you may also be able to receive information such as weather news, traffic updates and etc.
With more programming choices and better audio quality you can make sure that once you upgrade to HD Radio this can basically offer you some new and better ways to make your listening experience a more enjoyable one. With the way HD Radio technology works, it’s easier and more convenient to enjoy your leisure time while getting some important information through the radio. This is the way radio broadcasting technology has made an impeccable mark in making our lives easier with the use of entertainment technology.
The ZuneHD will also include HD Radio, many wonder what are the advantages of upgrading to HD Radio rather than standard AM/FM signals?
In the quest to transmit digital signals at a higher quality technology made an adaptation and technological advancement known to many as HD Radio. Back then reception that was transmitted in radios and other forms of digital music have some distortions making the sound quality quite bad. Analog broadcasts have defined the kind of technology that was used back then but HD Radio has made a significant lead in providing the most modern and high quality radio broadcasting for most AM and FM stations.
What is HD Radio and how does this work? Back then radio signals were transmitted through analog sounds. Although this is the form of transmission used for decades, the quality of the sound is not that good with some static and fades that may be experienced. As technology has paved a way for more convenience and quality when it comes to sound, HD Radio technology was introduced to basically improve and add quality to the way signals are transmitted. This has paved a way for radio technology to follow from analog to digital quality sound. If consumers are interested to make an upgrade to HD Radio technology, the signals being transmitted from analog would now be compressed from digital signal making the quality even better as compared to only getting the analog sound. Digital radio will now be able to surpass the interference caused and experienced commonly by analog signals and now would be easily intercepted and replaced with the digital radio.
The advantage of upgrading into HD radio quality is the way your signals are being transmitted. Whether you are using FM or AM, you can ensure that you can experience high quality sound that is as good as an FM stereo of you tune in to AM and you will be not be able to experience anymore less fades and static. When you also have HD radio you also get to receive from the radio’s signal additional information aside from the music signal itself that will be shown on your receiver’s display. Depending on what information the station can offer you may also be able to receive information such as weather news, traffic updates and etc.
With more programming choices and better audio quality you can make sure that once you upgrade to HD Radio this can basically offer you some new and better ways to make your listening experience a more enjoyable one. With the way HD Radio technology works, it’s easier and more convenient to enjoy your leisure time while getting some important information through the radio. This is the way radio broadcasting technology has made an impeccable mark in making our lives easier with the use of entertainment technology.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
The Zune HD, to be released this fall, will be powered by the new Tegra processor from NVIDIA. This has been speculated for awhile, and was confirmed on Friday in a ZuneInsider podcast by Matt Akers of the Zune team.
To date, no other portable device uses the new processor, which is being heralded for its battery-efficient operation. (The Tegra draws less than 0.5 Watts of power, and in netbook usage is said to deliver up to 25 days of audio play and 10 hours of video play on a single charge.) Edited to note that the audio and video specs are from a Tegra running in a netbook, not in Zune HD. No battery life estimates have been announced yet for Zune HD.)
This seems to raise the bar substantially for battery life performance, especially combined with the prospect of the Zune HD’s OLED display – another highly-efficient feature compared to the backlit screens of virtually every other mobile device out there.
The Zune HD is viewable now on Amazon, and we’re counting the weeks until pre-orders are available. Zune HD has a 3.3-inch, 16:9 OLED (480×272 resolution) screen, HD (high-definition) radio, HD (720p) video out, Wi-Fi, a web browser, built-in accelerometer, and a touch-screen QWERTY keyboard.
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The Zune HD, to be released this fall, will be powered by the new Tegra processor from NVIDIA. This has been speculated for awhile, and was confirmed on Friday in a ZuneInsider podcast by Matt Akers of the Zune team.
To date, no other portable device uses the new processor, which is being heralded for its battery-efficient operation. (The Tegra draws less than 0.5 Watts of power, and in netbook usage is said to deliver up to 25 days of audio play and 10 hours of video play on a single charge.) Edited to note that the audio and video specs are from a Tegra running in a netbook, not in Zune HD. No battery life estimates have been announced yet for Zune HD.)
This seems to raise the bar substantially for battery life performance, especially combined with the prospect of the Zune HD’s OLED display - another highly-efficient feature compared to the backlit screens of virtually every other mobile device out there.
The Zune HD is viewable now on Amazon, and we’re counting the weeks until pre-orders are available. Zune HD has a 3.3-inch, 16:9 OLED (480×272 resolution) screen, HD (high-definition) radio, HD (720p) video out, Wi-Fi, a web browser, built-in accelerometer, and a touch-screen QWERTY keyboard.
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Get it while it's hot!
This week, special guest Brian Ledford, project manager for Zune, stops by to play a song from his new record and to tell us what it's like herding cats. Matt and I trade Zunes with our co-workers, discuss new music and video in the Zune Marketplace, and talk about wireless sync. And there might be a surprise or two – listen carefully!
We also want to thank you so much for listening and giving us your feedback. Matt and I totally love doing this – and your comments help us do it better.
Listen online here, or subscribe through the Zune software here.
Get it while it's hot!
This week, special guest Brian Ledford, project manager for Zune, stops by to play a song from his new record and to tell us what it's like herding cats. Matt and I trade Zunes with our co-workers, discuss new music and video in the Zune Marketplace, and talk about wireless sync. And there might be a surprise or two - listen carefully!
We also want to thank you so much for listening and giving us your feedback. Matt and I totally love doing this - and your comments help us do it better.
Listen online here, or subscribe through the Zune software here.
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Zune has made extensions on its capability as a device as they launch the Zune HD equipped with Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality. As Microsoft’s response to iPod Touch Zune HS has a 3.3 inch with a Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality that can indeed make a difference to your audio and video experience. As an additional feature Zune HD will also be integrated with Microsoft’s Xbox Live which they claim will entirely create a new gaming experience for the consumers. This by far makes Zune HD the portable media player which has an HD radio receiver with supreme video capabilities and Wi-Fi enabling capabilities.
As Zune HD will team up with Xbox Live to expand its platform this will also bring an advantage over the availability of choices on a large number of music and video files including shows and television that can change the way consumers will be able to get a good multi media experience. As Zune HD expands to the Zune HD portable media player this not only showcases an impressive Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality but this so far goes a lot more better also when it comes with High Definition Multi Media Interface that works as an audio visual docking station but is sold separately.
If you are looking for an amazing viewing experience you should try Zune HD as it promises to provide you with this feature on Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality. This is just one of the new features that are integrated on this site along also with a built in HD Radio receiver which gives you the comfort of listening to high quality sound with additional channels that are offered in radio stations that are multi casted in HD. With a highly compatible output this also brings and supports HD movies and other shows with convenience. Aside from this you can get a full screen internet browsing capability which is built in to cater its multi touch functionality. With its integration to Zune HD, video services will be extending its service to Xbox live where game lovers will also be able to get a hand of the offerings for Zune HD.
With Zune HD’s Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality thus allowing the users to navigate with ease at the contents. This has definitely brought a new change in the entertainment aspect with these new functionalities. As these becomes an integral part in the creation of one of the best portable media player device with multi media functions, it will become easier for consumers to navigate the other features and get access to a lot other offerings and services that are offered in Zune HD as well as in Xbox Live.
Zune has made extensions on its capability as a device as they launch the Zune HD equipped with Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality. As Microsoft’s response to iPod Touch Zune HS has a 3.3 inch with a Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality that can indeed make a difference to your audio and video experience. As an additional feature Zune HD will also be integrated with Microsoft’s Xbox Live which they claim will entirely create a new gaming experience for the consumers. This by far makes Zune HD the portable media player which has an HD radio receiver with supreme video capabilities and Wi-Fi enabling capabilities.
As Zune HD will team up with Xbox Live to expand its platform this will also bring an advantage over the availability of choices on a large number of music and video files including shows and television that can change the way consumers will be able to get a good multi media experience. As Zune HD expands to the Zune HD portable media player this not only showcases an impressive Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality but this so far goes a lot more better also when it comes with High Definition Multi Media Interface that works as an audio visual docking station but is sold separately.
If you are looking for an amazing viewing experience you should try Zune HD as it promises to provide you with this feature on Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality. This is just one of the new features that are integrated on this site along also with a built in HD Radio receiver which gives you the comfort of listening to high quality sound with additional channels that are offered in radio stations that are multi casted in HD. With a highly compatible output this also brings and supports HD movies and other shows with convenience. Aside from this you can get a full screen internet browsing capability which is built in to cater its multi touch functionality. With its integration to Zune HD, video services will be extending its service to Xbox live where game lovers will also be able to get a hand of the offerings for Zune HD.
With Zune HD’s Touchscreen 16:9 OLED display with multitouch functionality thus allowing the users to navigate with ease at the contents. This has definitely brought a new change in the entertainment aspect with these new functionalities. As these becomes an integral part in the creation of one of the best portable media player device with multi media functions, it will become easier for consumers to navigate the other features and get access to a lot other offerings and services that are offered in Zune HD as well as in Xbox Live.
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Zune HD with Xbox Live features some HD related features both for video and audio and can enable an Xbox live user to focus on the video content once it also gets integrated with Zune. Zune HD has an HD radio receiver built within it that gives an advantage because of its high quality audio and a more precise tuning ability. This is to ensure that the user will experience a more convenient audio and video experience when using Zune HD with Xbox Live. The integration of these two technologies will indeed create a great impact on the users over all experience with the following multimedia devices.
While this is a major leap in terms of the integration of Zune HD with Xbox live giving it a boost for users who not only tune in to music all the time but are also video game fanatics. This portable media player can just be the right thing that users would want to get to experience total entertainment in audio and video phase. So how exactly does the Zune HD integration with Xbox live differs from what we have been used to?
The Zune HD with its multitouch functionality has a full screen internet browser. It also Wi-Fi enabled which gives the user the opportunity to stream using the device with its millions of sound tracks straight from the Zune music store. Because it is now integrated with Xbox Live, not only are music and videos available in the marketplace for Xbox, it will give the opportunity for more games and movies to be downloaded straight from this site. The Zune HD has an OLED touch screen interface with a 480×272 resolution format display and a 16:9 widescreen.
Zune HD carries a high definition output when the Zune is connected to an HD television and this also carries out the ability to get into HD radio stations at a better quality than standard ones. With this kind of set up, you can finally get an overall device which offers video with HD radio and internet browser connectivity.
This certainly is a more improved version of the original Zune that was released in the market. With accessible applications over the Xbox Live Video Marketplace this will definitely cater to the needs of consumer who are both into music and video games. This is also a boost for the gaming market as more people are looking for accessibility in this field. With a touch based device that promises comfort and convenience. With Zune’s makeover this can more likely attract the consumers using its improved design and functionality. This portable media player thus by far will create a new user gaming and music experience for entertainment purposes.
Zune HD with Xbox Live features some HD related features both for video and audio and can enable an Xbox live user to focus on the video content once it also gets integrated with Zune. Zune HD has an HD radio receiver built within it that gives an advantage because of its high quality audio and a more precise tuning ability. This is to ensure that the user will experience a more convenient audio and video experience when using Zune HD with Xbox Live. The integration of these two technologies will indeed create a great impact on the users over all experience with the following multimedia devices.
While this is a major leap in terms of the integration of Zune HD with Xbox live giving it a boost for users who not only tune in to music all the time but are also video game fanatics. This portable media player can just be the right thing that users would want to get to experience total entertainment in audio and video phase. So how exactly does the Zune HD integration with Xbox live differs from what we have been used to?
The Zune HD with its multitouch functionality has a full screen internet browser. It also Wi-Fi enabled which gives the user the opportunity to stream using the device with its millions of sound tracks straight from the Zune music store. Because it is now integrated with Xbox Live, not only are music and videos available in the marketplace for Xbox, it will give the opportunity for more games and movies to be downloaded straight from this site. The Zune HD has an OLED touch screen interface with a 480x272 resolution format display and a 16:9 widescreen.
Zune HD carries a high definition output when the Zune is connected to an HD television and this also carries out the ability to get into HD radio stations at a better quality than standard ones. With this kind of set up, you can finally get an overall device which offers video with HD radio and internet browser connectivity.
This certainly is a more improved version of the original Zune that was released in the market. With accessible applications over the Xbox Live Video Marketplace this will definitely cater to the needs of consumer who are both into music and video games. This is also a boost for the gaming market as more people are looking for accessibility in this field. With a touch based device that promises comfort and convenience. With Zune’s makeover this can more likely attract the consumers using its improved design and functionality. This portable media player thus by far will create a new user gaming and music experience for entertainment purposes.
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
There is a lot of news circulating today about some rumors of the new Zune HD using the NVIDIA Tegra processor. Several websites have been following the rumor, that started at donanimhaber.com, but apparently no one can confirm whether or not Microsoft’s latest portable media player does indeed use NVIDIA’s system-on-a-chip design.
Well PC Perspective can: the Zune HD does in fact use NVIDIA’s Tegra processor. I actually learned this fact from some NVIDIA staffers over at Computex in early June but I guess I just didn’t realize how “news worthy” the information was. No longer do you have to worry about “rumors” on the subject – Tegra has its first major design win.
NVIDIA Tegra likely won the design with impressive statistics like its ability to decode a video stream using just 150 mWatts of power and output audio at only 20 mWatts.
The Zune HD features a stunning 3.3-in OLED touch screen display with a resolution of 480×272 and can playback just about any video including high quality H.264 content. While the resolution on the screen is somewhat limiting, the Zune HD has an HDMI output that will support HD video up to 720p – thus the need for a powerful graphics-based processor like NVIDIA’s Tegra. The device also includes an HD radio receiver, IE-based web browser, Wi-Fi and accelerometers for rotation support. Overall I think it will make a great competitor to Apple’s iPod touch line up when it comes out later this year.
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http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7345
There is a lot of news circulating today about some rumors of the new Zune HD using the NVIDIA Tegra processor. Several websites have been following the rumor, that started at donanimhaber.com, but apparently no one can confirm whether or not Microsoft's latest portable media player does indeed use NVIDIA's system-on-a-chip design.
Well PC Perspective can: the Zune HD does in fact use NVIDIA's Tegra processor. I actually learned this fact from some NVIDIA staffers over at Computex in early June but I guess I just didn't realize how "news worthy" the information was. No longer do you have to worry about "rumors" on the subject - Tegra has its first major design win.
NVIDIA Tegra likely won the design with impressive statistics like its ability to decode a video stream using just 150 mWatts of power and output audio at only 20 mWatts.
The Zune HD features a stunning 3.3-in OLED touch screen display with a resolution of 480x272 and can playback just about any video including high quality H.264 content. While the resolution on the screen is somewhat limiting, the Zune HD has an HDMI output that will support HD video up to 720p - thus the need for a powerful graphics-based processor like NVIDIA's Tegra. The device also includes an HD radio receiver, IE-based web browser, Wi-Fi and accelerometers for rotation support. Overall I think it will make a great competitor to Apple's iPod touch line up when it comes out later this year.
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http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7345
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