Microsoft Confirms Zune HD Rumors

Will be coming this fall.

@zovadka

Published May 27, 2009 1:15 AM CDT
Updated Nov 3, 2020 12:36 PM CST

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Microsoft has finally confirmed the Zune HD rumors that have been floating around and have given a little more information as well.

The Zune HD will feature a 3.3" 480x272 OLED touchscreen, built-in HD radio, HDMI output via a dock, Wi-Fi, and a browser. The Zune service will also be also be integrated Xbox LIVE and Microsoft plans on demonstrating this at the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week.

While the Zune HD will only display at 480x272, it is capable of outputting at 720P via HDMI through the AV dock. The Wi-Fi connectivity will allow for instant streaming to the Zune HD from the Zune store

As of now it is known that the Zune HD will be available in silver and black, howver there aren't any details on specs such as storage and CPU. As Microsoft will be demoing the device at E3 next week, expect more on this information then.

Zac O'Vadka

Zac provides professional IT support by day, but plays the role of enthusiast by night. He's been building high-end custom computer for the nearly fifteen years and writing PC hardware reviews for the better part of a decade. Aside from computers, he also dabbles in quite a bit of home A/V equipment. Throughout the years, Zac has picked up an extensive knowledge of power circuitry and leverages this to provide the PSU reviews. When not found testing or writing, you can often find him speeding through the winding countryside on his motorcycle.

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