The new Zune is a 80gb device with a much larger 3.2 inch screen, but is much thinner than the original. In fact the total volume has been reduced 27%. Other features include a touch sensitive "squircle" shaped Zune pad. Please refer to Zune Scene homepage for complete details about the flash Zunes and new 80gb Zune. We also have a Zune vs iPod chart and Zune picture gallery. Microsoft has continued to evolve the product line with new features such as: single click podcast subscriptions, glass LCD screen, and the new Zune wireless sync ability. The Zune 80 has been ranked the #2 most wanted gadget this season, only behind the Wii console. Pre-order online with Amazon or enter the free giveaway drawing. The official zune launch date is November 13th. The suggested retail price is $249 for the hard drive model and $149-$199 for the flash Zunes. The smaller 4gb and 8gb players will be released in multiple colors and include all the wifi, video, and FM radio features of the new Zune 80.
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New Zune Codenamed Scorpio
June 26 2007 - Our source from inside the
the hallowed halls of Microsoft gave us some fresh leaks on the next generation Zune. He indicated the codename is "Scorpio", big brother to the
flash based Zune code named "Draco". The source indicated the storage capacity is 80GB for Scorpio. We challenged that and asked if he was sure
there would be no 100 or 120 GB Zune. The answer was blunt: "No, it will be 80". Perhaps the most exciting news is that mass production of Scorpio will
begin at the very end of July. Currently all Scorpios and Dracos at Zune headquarters are pre-production units. The only timeline we have for launch is that Draco and Scorpio will be ready for the 2007 holidays.
The source gave no info on a European launch, or other key questions, even when enhanced interrogation techniques were applied.
The original Zune was codenamed Argo from Greek Mythology. Scorpio and Draco share the Greek naming convention and will be Pyxis enabled devices. Pyxis is the codename for the WiFi functionality used to transfer files between devices. Now to anyone bearing a Scorpio tattoo we say: Welcome to the Social.
Important Update: For purposes of clarification we feel the need to state the Scorpio will be a hard drive based unit not a flash based unit
