Zune HD has officially entered the market

Microsoft's novelty can thoroughly roast the iPod product line.

A few days ago wrote the expected arrival of the Zune HD, however, we could not say for sure either the purchase price of the device or the exact date of its launch. Well, we’re pleased to report that the ice has been broken, as Microsoft has officially lifted the veil from the device today.

The novelty will be available in two versions on September 15: while the cheaper 16GB model will arrive on store shelves in black, the 32GB-capable model will be available in platinum gray. Depending on the above, the purchase prices will be around $ 219,99 (HUF 42) and $ 289,99 (HUF 56), respectively. amounts.

The previously ventilated technical specification can also be considered final: the Zune HD is now definitely based on NVIDIA's Tegra platform, which can support movie playback with a graphics accelerator, among other things. The latter also allows seamless playback of 720p content, although a separate dock is required to connect the device to HD-Ready televisions. Microsoft's designers are not ashamed of the built-in display either, as the 480 × 272 pixel panel blade guarantees a sharp image, and its touch-sensitive design also makes the player easier to use. In addition to display constraints with such parameters, it is also suitable for browsing, which in this case is also made possible by the presence of a built-in Wi-Fi radio as well as an advanced browser application.

For our part, we are excited to see what comes out of the fight between the two gigantic companies, but one thing is certain: we, the customers, can only do well. For more information on Zune HD, visit the product official website!