are they serious? After they release 120 GB zunes, they thing people will really want to go back to only 32 GB?! Not me, I'll stick with my 2 original 30GB models and wait for bigger capacities for the Zune HD. The new stuff is cool, the touchscreen, widescreen, internet, etc. But it's not worth $300. And I don't listen to the radio and I see no reason to store HD content on my zune to play on a tv. I have a tv, if I want HD video, I'll just hook the tv to the computer or buy a blu-ray player. I'm disappointed microsoft. You're never going to beat apple this way. are they serious? After they release 120 GB zunes, they thing people will really want to go back to only 32 GB?! Not me, I'll stick with my 2 original 30GB models and wait for bigger capacities... » Read More are they serious? After they release 120 GB zunes, they thing people will really want to go back to only 32 GB?! Not me, I'll stick with my 2 original 30GB models and wait for bigger capacities for the Zune HD. The new stuff is cool, the touchscreen, widescreen, internet, etc. But it's not worth $300. And I don't listen to the radio and I see no reason to store HD content on my zune to play on a tv. I have a tv, if I want HD video, I'll just hook the tv to the computer or buy a blu-ray player. I'm disappointed microsoft. You're never going to beat apple this way. « Show Less
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I can agree with you with the size capacity. However in the design they probably had to go to flash to keep it smaller. And there was a 160gb iPod classic before they dropped the first iPod Touch with 8gb and 16gb.
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They will be launching the Zune HD on September 15th with five color choices and artist etchings on the back. Just hold on and order it when it releases.
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The Zune Insider says that they will continue to use the same charger port so you can still use any of your Zune accessories that you currently have with the Zune HD
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They have pictures of the 5 colors that will be available on the zune hd official website.
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if they want to compete with Apple... seriously??? the Zune HD's 32 gb version is only 289.99... while the iPod Touch's 32 gb version is.... yup, a whopping $399.99, i dunno about you, but i think i would prefer the device that is $120 cheaper and with the same capacity ;) so tell me again how this won't compete with the iPod touch?
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*sigh*It's called flash memory. The device couldn't be this small or have as good battery life with a hard drive. Perhaps they'll release a HDD model in the future, but most people only need 16-32GB at most.
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"One of the posters claimed that this would cost 500+ dollars. I would think that the hard drive version could actually be cheaper."I think you should learn how to read. He means that if you want a 80GB+ device in the same size you will have to use flash and flash is expensive.
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I'm pretty sure it is only available in 30 gb :) Not that it's a bad thing at all. Considering a WMV movies seems to take up 200 mbs on average, you are looking at 50 movies for 10gbs (full movies). Based on those numbers and having 30 gb, you can store quite a lot.MS clearly aimed this at the 30gb Ipod though. That's probably where Ipod makes most of their Ipod video sales anyway, which is why MS targetted it.
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Good point. I don't really see any huge differences between ipod and Zune except for the radio thing. I used to love to listening to the radio but when I bought my iPod I only listened to the morning shows because all the songs I wanted to listen to were on my iPod and I didn't have to get through commercials to listen to them. So I guess if you just absolutely need you a radio, get a zune. However, I'm not a fan of the Marketplace. The subscription service sucks. If you get rid of it all you songs go too. But if that's just what you're looking for then more power to you.
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I think you should get the bigger one if you want lotsa movies. I recently put on about 50 songs and it took up .1 GB, but movies take up lots. I have the 8GB also cuz I love the green!! But you are better off getting more GB and paying a little extra than having to buy a new one because of no space left.
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Wow, at 2terrabyte why is that even an issue?? I have no idea.. Just use a huge external hard drive and it should be almost limitless. All I know is that 2tb seems like plenty, at least for me. In four years of many photos, I didn't even fill 250gig on my laptop that was my main computer at the time. I do like this all in one, tho it isn't quite as fast as I had hoped it would be. And I prefer the Windows seven side to the childish eight side. Love the large screen. Overall..I would recommend it..the storage should be plenty especially for a home computer.
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Yeah, Amazon's got this info really messed up...I can't figure out what the difference is between this model and one $40 cheaper, as apparently they're both Atoms with 2GB and 64GB storage. The price difference would make sense if one of them had more storage (or SOMETHING), but I can't figure out what the difference is.
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I just popped into my Note 3. Recognized and working. It's actually magic, though. I don't think it really does anything. I mean, really, think about it. 64 GIGA-bytes on a sliver of something smaller than and same thickness as my thumbnail?!!! My first computer had 100 MB storage and I thought I was in fat city. Back then 1 GB cost $1000 IF you could even get it. I know a little about how such things are made and I just cannot believe modern tech. It is insane. If I sneezed during install (2 second job), I would have lost the thing in the carpet, perhaps never to be found.
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The Zune has a 60mb version, I saw it at Walmart, I don't know if it's 60mb exactly but it's a small portable Zune.Besides the Zune has just came out, you can't expect it to have all the models that the Ipod already has.
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Because you are using it for movies, you must get the 8gb model, the 4gb will fill up too fast. The 4 gb model is ok for a moderate sized music collection, most of those 30 or more gb players are usually mostly empty for most people, but not for movies. Since a 3g shuffle was just introduced, I would strongly recommend waiting for an update for the nano, im betting a 16 gb model is coming, frankly I'm surprised the current nanos don't come in a 16gb model, I think they are just trying to sell more ipod touches, which i cannot recommend unless you have a huge pile of cash to get rid of.
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I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The... » Read More I was looking forward to the 16gb bluetooth walkmans... until i realized they do not include FM radio like some of the 8 and 4gb models. I NEED MY RADIO TOO SONY! Grrr.Would be nice to have both for $320.I have used Sony Ericson Walkman Phones with SD slots , Bluetooth, and FM radio that sound just as good, but they are very expensive.With the 8 gb I can fit about 1400 tracks. Napster is great, but deleting old songs to fit new ones is getting old. I have about 12gb of music on my computer that I constantly have to switch out.The sound quality is unmatchable IMO as far as MP3 players go, so I am reluctantly hooked. Sux I have to wait another 6-12 mo for the capasity and features I expect from this line :-( « Show Less
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I'm looking to purchase a Zune. If I buy the old Zune 30 after the new Zune 80 hits the market, is the new firmware still free from Microsoft?
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The Zune has a 60mb version, I saw it at Walmart, I don't know if it's 60mb exactly but it's a small portable Zune. Besides the Zune has just came out, you can't expect it to have all the models that the Ipod already has.
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Do you know what generation zune you have? Unfortunately my zune broke before I was able to use it. I had a 30gb zune which was a little boxy and not slender
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I got a Zune for Christmas and have already sent it back. I loved the look, the feel, the bigger screen, and the radio. The only problem I found was the software and it lagged(like a PC). Until a new version of the Zune comes out I would go with something else.
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It will most likely go down sooner or later. You have to remember that the ZUNE HD hasn't even come out yet, so the accessories will be a lot.
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All depends on what you plan to use it for. Usually more is better. I have the 16GB unit and that is fine for me. I will never use the 16GB. But if you plan to download a real lot then get the bigger one. There is an expansion slot on all.
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I agree with what you say. The zune does seem to have been hurried to the market. It's difficult to take the zune as a competitor at the moment, but microsoft has already announced its plans for a "family of devices". So i'd wager that the scene will be very different once the newer zunes start arriving. Hopefully they'll release a larger capacity version as well; that's the only thing holding me from buying the device.