Microsoft to Release Zune HD Player in the Fall

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 27, 2009 - 10:23am.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced on Wednesday that it plans to release a new Zune HD portable media player in the fall, and will extend its Zune video service to the Xbox Live online game service for its Xbox 360 video game console. The Zune HD will feature a built-in HD Radio receiver, support for HD video output, an OLED touch-screen, Wi-Fi and an Internet browser.

The company also plans to market its Zune line to the 17 million global Xbox Live subscribers with the integration of Zune to the Xbox Live Video Marketplace.

"The Zune music player is an integral part of the overall Zune experience, and we're proud to be growing and extending our offering beyond the device," said Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president of Microsoft's TV, video and music business group.

"Delivering on Microsoft's connected entertainment vision, this news marks a turning point for Zune as it brings cross-platform experiences and premium video content to living rooms around the world."

http://www.zune.net/ZuneHD