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    Zune HD

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Xtt, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. Xtt

    Xtt Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure if there's already a thread about this (couldn't find one) so I guess I'll post it here.

    Have any of you guys tried out the new Zune HD? I just got mine (Plat. 32gb) a couple of days ago and I have to say it's quite nice. (I'm upgrading from a first gen ugly brown Zune) The whole package feels very slick and polished. I feel like the interface is a bit cleaner and less messy than the iPod touch's. Also, the OLED screen is fantastic, I can't wait for them to become mainstream!

    So now downsides ( :p )
    • Uses Internet Explorer Mobile (ew, terrible in comparison with the iPod Touch's Safari)
    • Less apps (mostly as a comparison to the iPod touch) The sad thing is that they're not going to open it to third parties either :(
    • No fullscreen album art (I miss this from the first Zune)
    • Uses the proprietary Zune software

    Anyway, I'm not a big Microsoft fanboy or anything but it looks like they did a nice job on this with only a few mistakes (in my opinion)
     
    Xtt, Oct 5, 2009
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    Lanaya, Oct 5, 2009
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  3. Xtt

    Xtt Notebook Consultant

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    Lol, nice!

    I didn't think to look in the off topic forum -.-;
     
    Xtt, Oct 6, 2009
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