New High-definition Zune on the Horizon

Zune users in particular will be interested to learn that Microsoft have announced a new Zune music player. The new Zune HD is Microsoft's next generation portable that focuses on high-definition (HD) entertainment. As well as being able to display HD video, the new Zune will also have a built-in HD radio receiver, Wi-Fi, Internet browser, OLED touch screen, and access to the Zune Marketplace online store. The announced specifications are:

• Display: OLED touch screen (16:9 aspect ratio @ 480x272 resolution)
• HDMI Output Interface: Supports HD video playback (720p) to external HD TV (docking station not included)
• Internet Browser: full screen with multi-touch functionality
• HD Radio receiver: listen to HD radio stations and increase your choice using HD multicasting
• Wi-Fi: Stream over 5 million tracks from the Zune music store

The Zune HD will be available in the U.S. this fall.

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