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Apple's September quarter: Expect Mac unit upside: Should be good...Mac sales will grow - 2.8 million isn't unreasonable although I think 2.6 million is more likely - the new iPod range will stimulate sales or at least keep them ticking over and the iPhone will have shifted at least 7 million units.Interestingly Nokia reported the same issue...; Tags: Sales strategy, Sales force management, Digital music, Digital media, Operational accounting, Smart phones, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, sales; Discussion threads 2009-10-19
Review: Zune HD & AV dock and Zune Premium Car Pack: Who needs a Blu-Ray player?Ummm, perhaps someone that might want 1080p resolution compared to the Zunes? And all the features that blu-Ray offers?Matthew, how is your zunes screen in sunlight? OLED displays are extremely poor in sunlight; please post a picture of the zune next to an iPod touch both...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, OLED Screen, car, OLED Displays, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, sunlight; Discussion threads 2009-10-14
Microsoft considering making Zune services available to Apple users: Hell Yes!iTunes is the only thing that's making me want to ditch my iPhone. It's a bloated piece of garbage. At least on Windows. However, the Zune software runs beautifully. I already have the Zune Pass so win-win.Yep!!!I sure hope they do port it to other...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Digital music, Digital media, Zune Platform, Apple Inc., software, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-10-06
Apple App Store apps top 2 billion; that's 6.6 million downloads per day: amazed with so much crap out therethis is not just for the iPhone, but the iTouch also for those kids who can afford any game, but not a monthly cellphone bill.When will ZDNet jump on the wagon?Where are you guys? Why no ZDNet app? You guys are supposed...; Tags: Smart phones, Zune HD, Apple Inc., Apple App Store app, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2009-09-28
Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lacking: who makes the hardware?We know M$ subcontracts the hardware.OSS companies should get that hardware, change the label and put Linux on it.This will not only leave Zune behind, but it would defeat the iPod.RE: Zune HD review roundup: excellent hardware and UI, apps lackingwhen you get your zune can you...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Smart phones, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, PMP, hardware, Zune HD, ZuneHD; Discussion threads 2009-09-18

Why pre-roll app ads on the Zune HD are a dealbreaker: OptionsAs others have suggested, I guess MS could offer the apps for a fee, as well as free and ad supported. I think it would probably be a good idea if MS is very upfront about a free app being ad supported. I think so long as MS ensures that...; Tags: Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, dealbreaker, Microsoft Corp., app ad, advertisement; Discussion threads 2009-09-17
Zune HD games, sponsored by the Kia Soul: ho humI must say im unimpressed. I was hoping they would have been more on. thats the problem with the OS setup also, no good preinstalled apps. They need to step it up if they want any consideration and I havent looked at pricing but I hope they dont think...; Tags: Games, game, Kia Motors Corp., Microsoft Zune, Zune HD; Discussion threads 2009-09-16
Hands on: 32GB Zune HD walk around and first impressions: By that rationale...an iPhone must be compared to netbooks as they are "[i]the same type of device capable of the same type of tasks and are accordingly in the same price range.[/i]"Should the Zune HD be compared with the iPod Touch?I see the Zune as being a media player first...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Notebooks, Zune Premium Headphones, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch; Discussion threads 2009-09-16
Hands on: 32GB Zune HD walk around and first impressions: The Zune HD is now available online and in retail locations throughout the US. I received the platinum one from Amazon before I saw the Zune Original with FC Sounders etching that I ordered yesterday. I will be sending back this silver model and taking a deeper look at my...; Tags: Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Corporate Communications, Web Browsers, Marketing, Internet, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2009-09-16
Zune HD teardown: Interesting CPU/GPU seems to outclass gma500The GPU portion seems more capable than Intel's pathetic GMA 500 found in netbooks. Geek pr0n LolI love a good peak inside of things. It's almost a miracle we can makes things as advanced as this so small.Thanks for the link!nitpicknorthbridge=memory controller, if I recall...; Tags: GPU, Microsoft Zune; Discussion threads 2009-09-15
What do you want to know about the Zune HD?: MCE & Zune 4.0It would be really great to know if the new Zune software will sync with Windows Media Center. In previous versions, any playlists, album art, etc. would not show up in Windows Media Center. I figured when I ditched my iPod for a Zune that...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Digital media, Web browsers, Performance management, Digital music, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Zune, Media Center PC, Zune HD, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Windows Media, performance; Discussion threads 2009-09-15
Microsoft Zune HD, disassembled: The folks at the appropriately-named "AnythingButIpod" decided to disassemble Microsoft's Zune HD portable media player...and provide instructions for you warranty-breaking bandits out there. The Zune HD's guts, exposed: by Andrew Nusca; Tags: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Zune HD, Media Players, Digital Music, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2009-09-15
Quick thoughts on the Zune HD: This IS the answerThis is exactly what needs to be explained to the apple fanboys.The ones who overprotect their apples too much always ends up bashing everything else.I mean, if they like their macs or ipods, just like it. They don't need to worry about everything that may "compete" with...; Tags: TVs, Digital music, Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, HDTV, Microsoft Corp., Zune HD, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-09-15
Dell sells discounted Zune HD before it hits stores: waitfirst thing im going to do tomorrow is head out to best buy and try this thing out. the one thing i care about a lot is the browser, if the browser is as good as safari in the iphone then I might just on this. I browse...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-09-14
Dell sells discounted Zune HD before it hits stores: Tomorrow's the big day. The Zune HD will finally be available. If you haven't already pre-ordered one, then you're in luck. You can get the MP3 player at a discounted price before it even goes on sale. Dell.com is offering the Zune HD...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Internet, Media Players, Digital Music, Digital Media, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Jennifer Bergen; Blog posts 2009-09-14
Microsoft: Zune HD will be 'U.S.-only': Pipe down, you unmitigated idjit.ntMS CAN'T contol HD outside the U.S.!Without the U.S. DMCA's protection the product is rip for picking apart!M$ plays it safefailing in US only is better than failing world wide.People in other countries don't want it either...I can't blame them...RE: Microsoft: Zune HD will be 'U.S.-only'"potential...; Tags: zune, Zune HD, Microsoft Zune, U.S.-only, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-09-11
Apple confirms Sept. 9, 2009 'rock and roll' iPod event; new shuffle desperately needed: Now THAT'S innovation!!No one ever thought of adding a camera to an MP3 player before. Oh wait, maybe because it's a dumb idea? LOL! Talk about featuritis! iPod Touch is so incredibly bloated, it isn't even funny. I'm waiting for the Zune HD. :)Jealous much?I think Freud had you tagged...; Tags: Web browsers, Digital music, Digital media, Zune HD, Microsoft Zune, PMP, Apple iPod, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-08-31
Frugal Friday: Steak! Apple rebellion, Zune HD, PC Building, Hyper9: I can't wait for the Zune HD!!!It will be the best PMP by far. Thank goodness for MS. If it wasn't for them, there would be absolutely no innovation in the PMP market.; Tags: Leadership, PC, PMP, Microsoft Zune, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2009-08-14
Zune HD release date and Apple iPod announcement uncomfortably close to each other: Seriously?I don't think this is such a bad idea. What if, and this is a big what if, Microsoft announced something more than just the Zune HD? Am I the only one that finds it odd that Microsoft is so open with releasing information about this thing? We practically know...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Microsoft Corp., camera, convergence, convergence device; Discussion threads 2009-08-13
Zune HD release date and Apple iPod announcement uncomfortably close to each other: As of today, Microsoft's Zune HD is available for pre-order. It has gotten rave reviews, and it seems like it could be the first product in Microsoft's line of MP3 players that could actually compete with Apples iPod -- at least that was the idea behind it. But things might...; Tags: Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Zune HD, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jennifer Bergen; Blog posts 2009-08-13