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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

Live blog from Apple's "It's only Rock n Roll" event

No "We're Dumping AT&T"??I'm disappointed.No way they'd mention AT&T at allit would be embarrassing for the hall to fill with the boo's.Whoopty doo...An iPod Nano with a video camera. That's all they could come up with? :-(So......? Isn't the whole point of an MP3 player to choose the songs YOU...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Investment, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., FM-radio, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Zune HD: Trying to compete with yesterday's iPod Touch

Zune HD: Trying to compete with yesterday's iPod TouchMy Goodness, Samsuch an obvious troll for a story. I am shocked.Well, only somewhat.What about..people who want a good solid PMP without all that added garbage. I don't give a crap about a hand held computer. The current incarnation of...

Tags: Digital music, Handhelds, Digital media, Page View, Apple iPod Touch, Compaq iPAQ, Apple iPod, Zune HD, Microsoft Zune, IPAQS, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

ZuneHD player images, details leak; is it better than iPod?

ZuneHD player images, details leak; is it better than iPod?Actually looks decent.I doubt all the specs but from a design point, it looks as if MS finally understands part of the game now.Question is, is it too late?What happened to the *hit brown ZUNE?I can see this hitting all the...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, ZuneHD

Discussion threads 2009-04-15

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iTablet goes OLED,??bumped until late 2010

$2000? I doubt it.Apple puts themselves in a "premium" price range, but $2000 for a 10" tablet? Even they're not THAT crazy.No ThanksDon't need or want either, waste of space...If I want real gaming, I'd rather play real games on my PS3 or Wii on my flat screen; or on...

Tags: SunSHINE, iTablet, organic light-emitting diode, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to come

RE: Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to comOH BOYY!! CHECKERS??!! OMFG AWESOME!!Message has been deleted.can't you sample tonnes of music for free on radio?broadcast or on internet radio if you want to listen to very specific song.. or just sample for free via internet downloads.....

Tags: Twitter Inc., Facebook, pickup truck, Microsoft Zune, flaw, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., radio, Apple iTunes Music Store, Apple Inc., game

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Zune HD firmware 4.3 adds predictive text and desktop mode

Good UpdateIt's the minor things that make the difference, but the update definitely makes the browser a lot more usable just trying it out for the last day. Loading up mobile sites, such as for Twitter and Facebook, is much improved, let alone that one or two regular websites that...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, desktop mode, predictive text, hardware, firmware, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-11-07

NVIDIA Inside?

When you think about it, it doesn't."When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense."Not really."ATI has the backing of chipmaker AMD"Frankly, I think it's safer to say that AMD has the backing of ATI, considering how much they were hurt by the Core 2 and never recovered."and...

Tags: Processors, NVidia Corp., CPU, Intel Corp., GPU

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Times exec hints at Apple tablet

When are people going to learn that off the record is off the recordNot open mouth insert foot.Yes, some people are excited about some new tech, but to go to some of the lengths these guys keep going to, makes me wonder.I think engadge is just in it for the...

Tags: Tablets, 3G, Notebooks, iTablet, Apple Inc., Microsoft Zune, tablet, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Microsoft tablet device leaked: 'Courier' booklet

Dumb ideaThanks for the heads up. Not that we needed any warning.More hot air out of RedmondGive me a break.RE: Microsoft tablet device leaked: 'Courier' bookletHope they release it within next 1yr, no 6mths, no 3mths. Ya, before someone comes up with something similar/better than this. Also, I hope M$...

Tags: Tablets, Microsoft Tablet, Microsoft Corp., tablet

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

News to know: Office Web Apps; Palm; AMD-Intel; Andreessen; Win7 for students

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Office Web Apps go to testers: Ten things to know Zack Whittaker: Office 2010 for...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Hewlett-Packard Co., Palm Inc., Web Application, Andrew Nusca, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Blog posts 2009-09-18

MobileTechRoundup show #182, Moto CLIQ, ZuneHD, iPod nano, HP Envy

We missed recording last week due to the Mobilize 2009 event so MobileTechRoundup show #182 is a bit longer than normal as James, Kevin, and I chatted about mobile tech products. James and Kevin had a chance to play with the upcoming T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ Google Android device that will...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Apple iPod, Hewlett-Packard Co., Opera Software ASA, Apple iPod Nano, Opera Mini 5 Beta, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-09-17

Zune HD: No YouTube in the browser for you

patheticI don't care much about youtube (I much prefer TED conference with top minds/scientists to that popular crap :P) but being a social media users (msn, FB and the like) I know for a fact that many people spend lots of time on this site and it is now imperative...

Tags: Team management, Turnabout, Web browser, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., YouTube Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

I don't want an MP3 player/camera/ebook reader/gaming device. Do you?

Disagree with your update[i]In fact, Apple almost seemed to be repositioning the iPod Touch as a rival to a full-fledged PC[/i]Nope, Apple is repositioning the iPod Touch as a rival to the 8 year old HP iPAQ running PocketPC.Apps? Check.Browser? Check.Exchange support? Check.Multi-media support? Check.RE: I don't want an MP3...

Tags: E-mail, Digital music, Digital media, Corporate communications, camera, MP3

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

iPod touch camera modules failing?

Apple camera problemsThe rumors are definitely true. Shipments are going to be delayed until after christmas, there is a bigger problem than with just the camera unfortunately. There will be a fresh new lineup of the ipod Made in China crapTop dollar product made in China by dirt-cheap suppliers and...

Tags: Notebooks, iPod touch camera module, camera, camera module, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

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

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

Can Zune HD topple the iPod touch?

Similar to, but different FROM ntntCompetition is good for everyone.I am an apple fan and I am in no way interested in having a Zune; however, the fact that MS has a competing product is a good thing. It will put Apple in a position where it will have...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch

Discussion threads 2009-08-13

Microsoft Zune HD shows off interface in video

That interface looks so smoothI've never seen an interface that smooth, even on my friend's iPod touch. I can't wait to see the rest of it. I really wanted an iPod touch, but I didn't like the though of being treated like a second-class citizen who needed to shell out...

Tags: Corporate communications, Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune HD, Apple iPod Touch, Apple Inc., Apple iPod, video

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

How will Microsoft fix Windows Mobile? The Softies still aren't saying

How will Microsoft fix Windows Mobile? The Softies still aren't sayingIt won't slip . . .there's absolutely too much at stake. The mobile marketplace will depend on WM7 being released in a timely fashion. I for one would like to see this pink device come to fruition. There are legions...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Mobile applications, laptop hunter, Windows Mobile 7, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., mobile, WM7, phone, Microsoft Windows, Softies, advertisement, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-30