On October 2nd, Microsoft unveiled their next generation of Zune portable media players, redesigned PC and device software and Zune Marketplace online store. Microsoft also introduced Zune Social, a beta online community Web site built around and powered by people’s passion for music.
The new Zune models feature the new Zune Pad, an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, and a wireless sync feature that allows Zune devices to automatically sync over the device owner’s home wireless network when connected to an AC adaptor, dock or speaker dock accessory. The Zune 30GB portable media player continues to get better. Existing Zune 30GB owners will benefit from several new features when they install the latest software update, coming this November. Enjoy your music, videos, pictures, and now podcasts — wherever and whenever you want. Listen to your favorite radio station with the built-in FM tuner or wirelessly share tracks with your friends. That’s right, you can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures, or your own home-grown tunes directly from Zune to Zune (within 30 feet). You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you love, and easily buy them the next time you sync up–its like test-driving songs before you purchase an album. Once you’re ready, simply browse the Zune Marketplace to choose from millions of songs, albums, DRM-free (without digital rights management) MP3s, music videos, podcasts and more.
The Zune’s navigation is simple and intuitive with a scroll wheel and basic buttons, and the big, bright screen makes it easy to browse music and show off your favorite pictures and videos. This attractive, smart device stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 hours of video. Get creative. Make playlists on the go and watch slide shows while you’re listening. And if you’re watching video on the Zune, you’ll be pleased with the landscape mode that allows you to get the most out of the vivid display.
Feature Details:
Your songs, your color. Choose from among five device colors: brown, pink, red, black or white.
30GB player. This Zune can hold up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video.3
Beautiful color screen. A bright, durable 3-inch screen lets you enjoy your music, videos and pictures in style.
Wireless sync. Cut the cord to your PC. Refresh your Zune with new content anywhere you charge your device. Connect to your PC through your home wireless network by setting your Zune to automatically sync the latest podcasts, music and more from your stereo dock, AC Adapter or speaker dock accessory.
Zune Social, a beta online community Web site. Discover, share and leave your musical mark. Create a Zune Card and personal profile at Zune.net to reflect your musical identity. Invite friends, share song recommendations, post comments and browse member pages to discover new music and connect to other people with similar musical tastes.
Zune Marketplace. Get your fill. Over 3 million songs, albums, DRM-free MP3s, music videos, audio and video podcasts and more. Buy individual songs and albums or choose a Zune Pass to get unlimited downloads for a flat rate.
Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing. Share full-length tracks of your favorite songs, albums, playlists, pictures and even audio podcasts. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times, and even pass along songs you receive to other friends who have a Zune. If you like a song you receive, you can easily add it to your wish list and then buy it from your PC the next time you sync.
Recorded television content to go. The Zune software will now automatically import broadcast content recorded on Windows® Media Center for Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate, so consumers can sync it onto their Zune and hit the road.
Built-in FM radio. With the built-in FM tuner you can listen to your favorite local FM radio stations while you’re on the go. Advanced tuning capabilities allow you to see the name of the song and artist currently playing on select frequencies.
Import your music. Zune software will automatically import your existing music, pictures and videos, including music you have ripped into iTunes and Windows Media® Player, even transferring your existing playlists and song ratings in one easy step. Some content may be protected by the service you purchased it from, so those files cannot be imported.
Your games. Your music. Your way. Plug your Zune into your Xbox 360® and customize the soundtrack in your favorite games. You can also stream the music, pictures and videos from the Zune software on your PC to your Xbox 360 console using a wireless connection.
Accessories. A full line of Zune accessories is available to enhance your experience wherever you are, at home, on the go, in the car or working out.
So, go ahead and compare prices on the new Zune 30GB portable media players at Where2LookOnline, you’ll be glad you did.