
Microsoft has announced the battery life of the ZuneHD. The player provides up to 33-hours of music playback and up to 8.5-hours for video playback. The device only takes 2-hours to fully charge via socket or 3-hours plugged into a PC. The 16GB model is able to hold 22-hours of HD videos, meanwhile the 32GB model can store 48-hours of high-def videos. [Engadget]
by Johan on August 10, 2009

Here is a hands-on video showing the interface and media playback of the ZuneHD. It is an upcoming Portable Media Player in the Zune product family by Microsoft rumored to be released September 8, 2009. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More

Here is a brief video that shows the new Zune HD that uses nVidia Tegra chip. The gadget looks slim and provides a better performance than the iPod Touch. Video after the jump. More

Microsoft offers its famous Zune PMP with the lower price. Check the list below.
* Zune 4GB $99.99
* Zune 8GB $139.99
* Zune 16GB $179.99
* Car Pack $69.99
* Home/AV Pack $59.99
* Dock Pack $39.99
From the list above, we know that the 4GB, 8GB and 16GB of Zune models have received a $30, $10 and $20 discount, respectively. [Zune Insider]

Good news for Zune owner, the latest Zune 3.1 firmware is now available. The new update will come with new games including Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle, meanwhile Texas Hold ‘Em receives a multi-player upgrade. The new update also offers Microsoft also upgrades Zune Social enhancements that improves a visual refresh to make navigation easier, the new “Like Minded Listeners” feature that allows you see just how common or eclectic your musical tastes are compared to friends and other listeners, improved stability and performance in device firmware and desktop software. Stay tuned for more updates. [Zune Thoughts]

Zune Version 2.5 is a software update for Microsoft Zune Portable Media Player that offers new features including autoplaylists, video downloads, gapless playback, metadata editing, Zune Card sharing, and multi-device syncing. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [Zunerama] More