Zune Logo

Photos of Zune

A photo is better than thousands of words..

Here come the new Zune.....

Zune Review

How do you like your Zune?
Comparing the Zune and iPod, which one you like the most?
Once I test this Microsoft Zune, I will write a complete report. If I can find a detail Zune Review I will update ASAP. Will update this zune review daily.

Zune revealed by FCC as "Toshiba 1089"

Well, here's a bit of a surprise: a wireless PMP just showed up on the FCC, featuring a 30GB HDD, FM tuner and a strangely familiar 3-inch screen. And it ain't being manufactured by Microsoft. Instead it looks like Microsoft got their good pal Toshiba to produce the Zune, which not only saves Microsoft the job of gearing up some production lines for the thing, but seems to keep them from stepping on at least one PlayForSure licensee's toes. Things get more interesting from there, since the documentation refers to those other heavily bandied code names: "Pyxis" and "Argo." From the looks of things, Pyxis seems to be the name for the network which Zune devices will use to share content, since in the "DJing Content" section it states that "Pyxis allows you to stream music to up to 4 other Pyxis devices." A bit more confusing, however, is that "You can invite other Argo members that you meet to be your friends wirelessly." Of course, it's always likely that they hadn't gotten all the codenames smoothed out by the time they wrote that up, but it's clear that the Zune player as we know it is only a small part of the overall "Zune" plan. It's also clear that Toshiba is part of the party, so we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for any other manufacturers who might be hanging on to Microsoft's coat tails here. Keep reading to see the Zune cracked open, tested, and completely dissected...

Here come the new Zune by Microsoft

Rumored Specs & Features

● might have a 400MHz DSP processor
● might have Xbox Live Anywhere integration.
● Microsoft will try to buy your way out of iTunes
● might be like a..."A Microsoft portable gaming system"
● run a program called "Windows Mobile" <● has the ability to download movies
● be able to Wireless connect to the Xbox for exporting music.
● have reduced battery life (6 hours max, and a little less than a hour when WiFi is turned on)
● User-Customizable Wallpaper skins
● probably feature a accessory such as a mini keyboard
● be used Vertically, except for widescreen movies.
● allows you to stream music to up to 4 other Zune devices.
● MIGHT (slim chance) have XM or Sirius satellite services built in.
● might have VoIP capabilities<<● might be available in 2 additional colors at launch
● might feature anti-shock hard drives and software << See below for def.
● release date might be as early as October
● Microsoft to ship 3,000,000 units in 2006
● Future Zune products may compete with Shuffle, Gameboy, PSP and tablet PC’s

Confirmed Specs & Features

● Li-Ion battery
● Preloaded audio and video content
● Toshiba will manufacture first gen Zune hardware
● Zune will be launched in '06, most likely Nov. 14
● WiFi (802.11 b/g) connectivity
● 30 Giga-Byte Hard Drive
● available in 3 different colors, black, brown (chocolate), and white
● magnetic headphones.
● LCD high resolution screen, the screen is 3.75 inches diagonal
● built-in FM radio tuner
● TV output connectivity
● dedicated song download site
● DJ Mode (broadcast what you are listening to)
● wheel is NOT a wheel it is simply 4 button (up, down, left right)
● Zune brand will eventually include multiple entertainment devices

Definitions

VoIP: Also know as Voice over Internet Protocol is the routing of voice conversations over the Internet or through any other IP-based network in such case of WiFi.

Windows Mobile: Windows Mobile is a compact operating system combined with a suite of basic applications for mobile devices based on the Microsoft Win32 API. Devices which run Windows Mobile include Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and Portable Media Centers. It is designed to be somewhat similar to desktop versions of Windows.

Anti-Shock: A common software and integrated into the hard drive to help prevent the crash of your hard drive. By detecting sudden movements (similar to dropping the Zune) the software will automatically kick in and help “cushion” the fall by placing the hard drive into a low battery use state, so if it is to have bad effects they wont be as bad cause its as if it's almost off.