Semi-customizable Zune HDs now available at Zune Originals

It wasn't exactly a surprise, given that Microsoft told us last month exactly when they would be available, but sure enough you can now get yourself a Zune HD with some funky wallpaper on the front and a fresh etching on the back. The artistic designs are just as interesting as the earlier ones applied to the dearly departed models, and as before you can get custom inscriptions added to the top, like the example above we created to mark the budding romance between our own Joshua Topolsky and his Zune. Best of all, custom designs and inscriptions are totally free -- if you don't mind paying MSRP, of course.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:01AM]

Can we get some good apps instead?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:30AM]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9558/kanyestevejobs.jpg

[Average White Boy Posted Sep 16th 2009 1:51PM]

You know what the little white duck in the commercial always says... App-lack, App-laaaaaaack.

That ugly white duck is the perfect Zune HD mascot. He's almost as comical as a Zune.

Download apps from the Apps Marketplace: Apps, what apps?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 17th 2009 2:47AM]

@tech-nerd:

that Apple kool-aid must be preeeettttttyyyy tasty. Too bad I think for myself. :(

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:12AM]

My only problem is the color. I need at least a 32GB in black. This is the only thing holding me back from buying this amazing device.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 8:19AM]

Same here. Except on the site it says all colors are coming in all sizes soon, so I guess it's just a matter of waiting.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:14AM]

Apps are the way, late spring i think. This is just another gr8 thing about owning a zune hd, gettin mine etched out baby!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:15AM]

JOSHUA TOPOLSKY?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:17AM]

Oops, I didn't read first..

[MJGAMER 1991 XBL Posted Sep 16th 2009 11:36AM]

Fail...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:19AM]

takes laser engraving to a new level friendo

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:21AM]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that if you're going to make an all black model, make it *actually* all black? I'm not a fan of the chrome trim around the side...wasn't on the "black" xperia x1 either. Both remind me of an Oreo cookie when viewed from the side.

Besides, at least in the 3D view on the Read Link's page, the Chrome trim on the 32GB/"silver" model doesn't match the rest of the (gunmetal?) silver color. When viewed from the side it's a little jarring, the two shades of grayish not matching.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of the Zune HD, but if I decide to buy one (once there's at least 64GB and FLAC support), I'll probably be hitting up that Colorware site for something dark metallic.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 9:10AM]

Is there any word on bigger sizes yet? I'm barely able to sit knowing I can buy one of these however I want some 50GB+. I filled up my 30GB zune, and then filled up over half my 80GB when I got it. I'm trying to hold out but haven't heard anything.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 1:02PM]

Colorware probably won't be touching these. They haven't done any Zunes since the 30.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 1:42PM]

right, but zune has come a looongg way from the original 30...it would be a mistake to miss out on these,

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 17th 2009 3:42AM]

As true as that is, they never did the other Zunes (4,8,16,80 or 120).It's been years since they turned their backs on Zune and I'd be surprised if they did now. I'd love to get a Colorware'd Zune HD, I love my Colorware'd G1, I just don't see it happening.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 17th 2009 3:45AM]

I meant "it's been years since they turned their backs on Zune and I'd be surprised if they do the Zune HD now.

I seriously need some sleep and it shows...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:22AM]

any word on a black 32gb yet?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 8:39AM]

From the Zune store: "Coming soon: all colors in both 16GB and 32GB capacities"

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2009 10:43AM]

It's available on Originals as of 9/22/09

[artissco Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:38AM]

"iPod killer"
best idea ever :D

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 7:46AM]

So... Josh's choice to be his advertisement for his taste for all to see (and plenty will borrow his ZHD) is...

Cow on toilet?

Even Freud would be shaking his head right now...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 9:21AM]

Man, I thought it looked like an old guy being bent over by an alligator with headphones on.

[trevr Posted Sep 16th 2009 10:32AM]

whatever it is it's by eBoy (says it right on the site)... and if youve seen any of half the reviews on this site josh has every one of those gadgets decked in eBoy wallpapers

[Prokanda2oh Posted Sep 16th 2009 11:38AM]

you're all wrong.. it's a robot spider-pig with headphones on. =D

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 8:12AM]

Aaaaand people from outside the US can't even view the website. Anyone care to upload a photo of the available colours/designs?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 8:42AM]

Basic colors are silver, blue, red, and green for 32gb, for example.

The image shown above is a real available addition to the art on the back... There are plenty of others.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 9:10AM]

I was gonna get one that said "Fuck Steve Jobs" but hes sick and all and ill feel bad if he got really sick or worse.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 9:20AM]

Am I the only one that noticed the graphic. It looks like some pig man with headphones porking a man with a beard from behind.

[kitsune Posted Sep 16th 2009 10:33AM]

thanks to you, every time i see this picture I can't help but chuckle like a complete dork

[xValentine Posted Sep 16th 2009 10:15AM]

Or

iPod
(2001 - 2009)

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 11:25AM]

more like iGonorrhea

jealous.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 2:10PM]

Is it possible to get Zune Original after the purchase?

[NohOne Posted Sep 16th 2009 1:32PM]

@iGotTheClap

"and don't any of you DARE to put "iPod killer on it""

Or what? What will you do?

And it will not be iPod killer - it would be iTouch killer.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2009 1:43PM]

how about "apple murderer" then?