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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM]]>Aug 21st 2009 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
TY Field +1]]>Aug 21st 2009 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/]]>Aug 21st 2009 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
Yep, only if you use Zune music software.]]>Aug 21st 2009 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
Until then: What's a zune?]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/i think they announced that it's supposed to be coming out in the US, UK, and Australia as definite locations. but you know... they said this about the other zunes too, haha
well im in the US anyways so im fine =D]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 22nd 2009 4:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
An idea: How about you and me carpool down to an Atlanta Best Buy? On the way, we can come up with a plan to incapacitate the Best Buy security dude and make off with the display Zunes.

Unhindered by NDAs, we could then post videos showing things like, oh I don't know, the web browser on a working wifi connection, the OLED screen performance in daylight, and some comparisons with the iTouch screen.

This time, universe, WE will foil YOU.]]>Aug 21st 2009 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
I wonder if the preview is in major cities since HD radio is more prevalent there?]]>Aug 21st 2009 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.hdradio.com/#stationGuideWidgetry
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Anybody wanna road trip to the Twin Cities?]]>Aug 21st 2009 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 22nd 2009 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 5:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 22nd 2009 4:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
You know this has a browser right?]]>Aug 21st 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 24th 2009 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
Where is this improved battery life they've promised with OLED and Tegra? The specs match the current iPod touch, which is ancient technology.

Can't wait to see all that 720p glory... Oh wait, the iPhone 3GS can already handle 1080p. Apparently Microsoft is always a step behind.]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
NVIDIA Tegra processors feature always-on operation for instant access to the Internet, which compares to that of cell phone-class power management, and up to 5x the battery life of current netbooks—making days of HD mobile Internet experiences a reality.

So, in a cellphone/mid, you get about the same as we already got. "yay"]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
Battery life wise, you'll notice it actually gets 2 1/2 hours better battery life for video(more than 40% better), so you're just plain wrong there

For the claimed 1080p, no, it cant. What it can do is do a very bad job at downconverting 1080p video and play a 420x272 video. The Zune HD can output native 720p smoothly.]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/
Did you actually read that Iphone video article? The Iphone was falling all over itself trying to play 1080P in more then 1 of the tests (720P got the best of it in another). I think the 3GS hardware is nice (I currently have a 3G) but I think you should see the difference in frame rates and overall experience with the Tegra equipped phone before you make the judgment that the Iphone is "One step ahead of Microsoft" in terms of HD playback. Especially since you have all of 0 experience with the Zune HD.

One is a platform with a dedicated hardware setup just for this purpose (including delivery to a monitor/TV via HDMI).

The other is a phone that happens to have a CPU that has just enough juice to muster playback in some instances but is running at full tilt to do so.

I'm not taking anything away from the Iphone, it's pretty cool that it can do this but just because my beater Buick can probably move my race car trailer if I attached it, doesn't mean I should start telling people it's going to out pull their diesel trucks (that come equipped with hardware and engines to tow).


In the mean time you enjoy your "one step ahead" 3GS and the 720P video being played on the 3.5in screen... Although it's really going to suck every time someone calls you and the video dies >_]]>Aug 21st 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/


yeah, and they they told everyone using the 3GS software to keep the units out if the sun or they may overheat.


...so, what was your point again?
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The Zune HD doesn't have an HD screen! What blatent LIES!

(then)

Oh, the iPhone plays 1080 content. It plays HD! HOW AMAZING IT IS.]]>Aug 21st 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/zune-hd-getting-previewed-at-select-best-buys-this-weekend/Aug 21st 2009 1:02PM