There are some players who can sync wireless with your computer like “Zune”, but Apple probably thought this wasn’t necessary for the iDevice users. Because of that Greg Hughes has developed and submitted a App to the App Store that makes it possible to sync your iDevice with iTunes via Wi-Fi. Read more…
A new Zune software update today contains references to the illusive “Zune Phone”, according to I Started Something.
As some of you might know, an .INF file is essential component of a driver package responsible for identifying the driver and associating it with compatible USB hardware IDs, and in this case, the Zune.inf file is responsible for associating devices with the Zune driver.
New to this version of the driver (generated October 20, 2009) are several lines which reference a phone device. Read more…
Our equal and opposite, Phil Nickinson over at WMExperts, has just provided the equal and opposite to our just-posted iPod touch G3 hardware review — a hands-on with the Microsoft Zune HD.
t’s my first foray into the Zune ecosystem, so I have a bit of a learning curve, and bear with me. But without giving away the farm, I’ll say this: If this is the direction in which Windows Mobile is moving, we all have much to look forward to.
Part 1 covers the desktop software, Quickplay (think genius), the apps, Zune marketplace, what’s in the box, the hardware, the screen, and teases Part 2 (of course).
Check out the battle HERE, then remember to join us for iPhone Live! tonight, as Phil will be our special guest, and we’ll take the Zune HD one on one with the great one — the iPod touch.
Via theiphoneblog.com
Microsoft has confirmed gaming capabilities for the new Zune HD via a promotional video posted online.
The Zune HD features a 3.3-inch OLED touch screen with 480 x 272 resolution and 16:9 display. It is considered Microsoft’s first viable competition to the iPod at $219.99 and $289.99 for the 16GB and 32GB respectively.
Amazon is currently offering the Zune HD for pre-order; however, only the black and platinum editions can be pre-ordered:
Zune HD 16 GB
Zune HD 32 GB (Platinum)
Via iClarified.com
Apple lowered the prices of many of its iPod offerings overnight, prior to today’s event, with the 32GB iPod touch seeing the largest price drop, from $399 to $279.
In addition, the 16GB iPod touch dropped from $299 to $249 and the 8GB model fell from $229 to $189. On the iPod nano side, the 16GB capacity decreased to $149 (from $189), and the 8GB offering slid to $129 (from $149). Finally, the iPod classic had its price cut to $229 (from $249).
That means that before Apple even announces any products today, as it is planned to do, the iPod maker has already undercut the price of Microsoft’s upcoming Zune HD, set to launch Sept. 15 with a 32GB model for $290. Prior to Wednesday’s price cuts, the comparable iPod touch model was more than $100 more expensive than the forthcoming Microsoft product — now, Apple has bested its rival to the north by $10.
However, when pitting the 16GB models against each other, Microsoft still comes out ahead by $30.
Apple today is widely expected to unveil a new iPod touch with a camera. Speculation suggests that one model will offer 64GB, and the morning price cuts have likely set the stage for that spot in the lineup.
While Apple normally takes down its store to implement changes and build hype, this time it did not.
Via AppleInsider
While we anxiously await the arrival of the next event in which Apple verrranno presented the new iPod Touch 3G, let’s take a look at the competition by listing the features of Microsoft’s Zune HD planned for 15 September.
The device has an OLED screen and multi-touch 3.3-inch 480 × 272 pixels risuluzione to 16:9.
Integrates an FM radio receiver, and supports the ‘Out With 2 HD video and two graphics processors ARM core, or the video output in high definition (720p) for watching movies, TV shows and more. The device is also equipped with WiFi connectivity to listen to streaming audio from free hotspots. Further more, there are videos, images, social networks and the ability to use the Windows Market Place (the App Store to Microsoft).
Too many people believe that the Zune HD will be able to compete with the iPod Touch mainly because of the hardware. In fact the Zune HD will be based on the nVidia Tegra processor which ensures maximum performance with very little power consumption, just like the OLED screen.
In light of this, will the implementation of a camera in the next iPod Touch be sufficient to overcome the competition? What other features might Apple surprise us with?
Via isapzio.net