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Zune HD now available in purple, red, and magenta

Zune HD New Colors

As promised, Microsoft has introduced three new colors for the Zune HD. Purple, red, and magenta. The addition of the three colors brings the total count to seven colors with the other choices being the original platinum, black, blue, and green colors. As part of the Holiday Sale, Microsoft is offering the Zune HD with a month of Zune Pass for free, which will cost $14.99 after the free month. Also free is inscription, so you can choose to have a message on the Zune HD while paying the same retail pricing of $219.99 for the 16GB model and $269.99 for the 32GB model. Keep in mind this deal is only available on Zune Originals.

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December 2, 2009 0 comments Read More

Microsoft’s Project Pink to be canceled?

Microsoft Pink

It’s been rumored for a very long time that Microsoft was working on a new mobile project dubbed Pink. Headed by the Danger/Sidekick team that Microsoft acquired, Project Pink was supposed to incorporate Zune and debut other popular features currently absent from Windows Mobile. A few weeks ago, leaked images of what the phones could look like had many people scratching their head if Microsoft is serious about this. Today, MobileCrunch received news from a source who was either on the team or knows lots of info about Microsoft’s Project Pink. The source has stated that since the acquisition of Danger/Sidekick, most of the team has left or been fired.

October 5, 2009 0 comments Read More

Zune services down until Zune HD release

Zune HD Launch Prep

With the release of a new product from Microsoft, the Zune team seems to prepare for the final touches as they take down the Zune services until tomorrow. So what happens tomorrow? Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you know tomorrow is the release of the much anticipated Zune HD and the latest version of the Zune software. The Tegra-powered device carries an OLED screen, HD radio, has a multi-touch interface, and packs a few more goodies.

September 14, 2009 0 comments Read More

Zune HD to include 3D gaming capabilities

With most products, promo videos begin to come out near launch dates. This video comes from Buy TV, which features the Zune HD. The interesting part of the video is around the 30 second mark, showing 3D gaming on the Zune HD. Microsoft is still being quiet about apps and games on the Zune HD, however, they have asked Buy TV to take down the promo video. The Zune HD is set to launch on September 15th.

September 14, 2009 0 comments Read More

Zune HD will feature applications

Zune HD

Although Microsoft has released full info on the Zune HD, they’ve stayed quiet regarding applications. There have been rumors that Microsoft attempted to reach out to iPod developers to port their apps, but the truth of that is unknown as well. So during Best Buy’s Zune HD preview, a person by the name of Matthew Arkin caught a glimpse of the “Apps” item inside the “Marketplace” section. When asked if there’s an SDK, the rep answered “yes” to Mathew. We’re still waiting for Microsoft to finally spill the details, but until then, jump after the break to see Mathew and the rep showoff the Zune HD.

August 23, 2009 0 comments Read More