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  As expected, Microsoft has released a new firmware of its Zune HD music player. The v4.5 brings in some handy features like SmartDJ, additional codecs and access to Marketplace on TV-out via the connected AV dock. Zune HD users can get the update from the Zune PC software. For now, check out this small [...]

  Microsoft has officially announced the 64GB Zune HD, which we saw a few days back. The device will be available for $349.99 from April 12 through Zuneoriginals.com or about $50 cheaper than the iPod touch with the same storage. The new Zune HD will store double the content and can store up to 16,000 [...]

  Zune HD is currently available in 16 and 32GB capacities and if this accidental appearance is taken into account, Microsoft will sell a 64GB variant soon. The release date is not known but since Microsoft hasn’t taken the text down despite the discovery, it possibly hints that the launch could be sooner than expected. [...]

  Zune HD users can connect with friends on world’s largest social network. Microsoft has released the highly anticipated Facebook app (after Twitter) for Zune HD and is now available for download from the Zune Marketplace. The app allows user to view/update their status, post photos, videos, view profiles as well as receive messages through [...]

  Zune HD has got its first native client for Twitter. Users using Zune HD can now grab the Twitter app from the Marketplace for free. Engadget says that although it’s one of the best looking Twitter clients, the functioning is horrendously buggy. To add insult to injury, Microsoft is censoring out swears which seems [...]

  iFixit synonymous for giving new shiny gadgets a dissection treatment, have gone forward to disassemble Microsoft Zune HD. The PMP as iFixit reckons, is easier to dissect than Cupertino’s offering. On the inside, there were not many surprises as the iPod touch but few interesting things discovered were – a 660mAh battery, Samsung made [...]

  Zune HD hits US retail shelves tomorrow and if you haven’t pre-ordered but wanting to buy it on the launch day, here’s a deal that offers a good discount. Dell is offering a 15% discount on both the Zune HD SKUs along with free 2 day shipping with the 16GB will cost a nice [...]

  With Microsoft’s decent effort to pull some off iPod market share, it was certain that Microsoft would launch its Tegra rocking Zune HD outside their homeland. Well, guess what? They confirmed to Ars Technica yesterday that Zune HD will be sold only in US. Ok, it’s initially but still. “For the time being the [...]

  Sure, we know almost everything about Zune HD but if you want more of it, you can check out this 6min long video. Brian Seitz from the Zune Team gives the demo who explains the UI in detail, reveals the browser, keyboard and finally plays HD Radio. [Via TechFlash]

  Microsoft has put an end to all the rumors surrounding Zune HD by announcing the release date as well the price. The D-day is set for September 15 and will come in capacities of 16GB and 32GB which will cost $219.99 and $289.99 respectively. To sweeten things up, Microsoft Store and other retailers have [...]

  After looking into the Best Buy system yesterday that revealed the pricing, Gizmodo received new images that shows Zune HD’s packaging along with the release date. The new date is September 15, a week later than what we believed to be. The pack also suggests to pre-book the device by paying just $25, which [...]

  Microsoft was playing coy with Zune HD’s pricing but it looks like the American retailers have spilled the beans. Best Buy’s inventory system and Amazon’s site have listed 16 and 32GB Zune HDs. The price quoted for 16GB and 32GB are $220 and $290 respectively. Best Buy’s system even reveals the release date, which [...]

  More Zune-ness for you Zune lovers. At an event recently someone managed to sneak a camera and record a nice video of Zune HD’s music and video UI while the MS rep was busy explaining its features. Needless to say, it looks sweet. Enjoy the video.   [Via Gizmodo]

  Latest press shots of Zune HD have been uncovered. The new images show Zune HD in black hue in addition to the already seen silver. The images were initially posted by a Zune HD MVP on twitter but were later pulled in order to comply with the NDA. Meanwhile, CNet has posted their hands-on [...]

  Deprived of Zune-ness lately? Well, we have got something for you then – a picture revealing Zune HD’s marketplace. Twitter user and Program Manager for Xbox 360, Fitret got his hands on the device and clicked the picture for our pleasure. The image does not give much hint but it blends well with the [...]