Zune HD's Packaging, Release Date Leaked: September 15th

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We got exclusive leaked shots of Zune HD's packaging. It's final: It will be available on September 15th.

It's a little later than we thought (we had guessed a week earlier) but we suppose we'll wait. There's still no official price, but we're pretty confident in our $220/$280 for 16GB/32GB target, especially after it appeared on.

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Microsoft Zune HD

Ever since Microsoft announced the Zune HD in May, details have been coming in spits and starts. Now that its release feels immanent, the rumors are flying. Today, we got one more piece of the puzzle in the form of a spy-shotted release date.

Snaps of the Zune HD’s packaging and pre-order signage reveal a release (or “pick up”) date of September 15. Microsoft reps have neither confirmed the date nor any pricing.

So then, what do we know about the Zune HD for real? First, and most importantly, it’s the first device to pack Nvidia’s Tegra chip. The processor will allow for longer battery life, faster operation, and high-def video playback – albeit on a connected HDTV, not the device’s own 16:9 OLED screen. Other capabilities include integrated Wi-Fi, HD radio streaming, onboard Bing.com search, and a 3.3-inch touch screen.

The Zune HD will also feature a new flashy menu interface and is, as you can see, one slick-looking gizmo.


Microsoft Zune HD Launch Date