Zune HD gets pricing, release date, more colors

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	What's hot this week Jasmine France Senior Associate Editor, CNET.com Zune HD gets pricing, release date, more colors The Microsoft Zune HD portable media player is officially available for preorder now. Outlets ranging from Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Microsoft itself are taking preorders on a black version of the 16GB Zune HD, or a silver version of the 32GB model. As last week's pricing leak suggested, the players are retailing for $219 (16GB) and $289 (32GB). Preorders of the Zune HD are expected to arrive on September 15, the same day we expect they'll hit store shelves. Read more  Zune HD gets grand tour on video CNET's hottest products Zune HD (32GB - platinum)  Check prices Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K  Check prices Samsung P3 (8GB, black)  Check prices Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)  Check prices Altec Lansing inMotion iM600  Check prices New in MP3 Old MP3 players still worth buying These days, the MP3 and portable video player landscape has hit a plateau of sorts. That means you can get some killer deals on a one- or two-year old MP3 player, without sacrificing much in way of features. Read more Third-generation iPod Touch caught on video? After a week filled with Zune HD news, there's nothing like a third-generation iPod Touch sighting to take the wind out of Microsoft's sails. Images of the alleged camera-wielding iPod Touch surfaced earlier in the day, but were quickly shot down as a fake. Later the same day, a shaky video was published of the supposed iPod Touch, making a more compelling case for its authenticity. Read more How to make video playlists in iTunes Most people are pretty familiar with making music playlists in iTunes (if you're not, we can help). Video playlists are a less common sight. iTunes already does a pretty good job grouping your TV shows and video podcasts together in their correct order. But for all you video junkies out there who want to create playlists that scan your vast library of "Family Guy" episodes with "Stewie" in the title, playlists can be a lot of fun. Read more Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i The Logitech S315i Rechargeable Speaker offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go. Read more  Check prices MP3 Insider blog Will the Zune's battery life continue to suck? Donald Bell Senior Editor Microsoft has finally come out with its battery life estimates for the Zune HD. The numbers aren't shabby, but they're not great--and certainly nothing that will make Apple tremble. Read more Ask the Editors Zune compatibility and iPod formatting Posted by Jasmine France I received the Sony Walkman X-Series last month as a birthday gift and absolutely love it. I did, however, see you on CNET Live with Donald Bell featuring the Microsoft Zune HD, which I was very impressed with. I also saw the price on Amazon, which I was also very impressed with. My question is does the new Zune work with Windows Media Player 11? Someone told me it doesn't and that all your downloads are through Zune Pass, which I believe is a music store like iTunes.  Read more  Five fitness-friendly iPod Touch apps 1. LoseIt! 2. GymGoal ABC 3. iFitness 4. FitnessBuilder 5. iTreadmill   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters More resources  CNET Music Center  CNET's home audio  Latest MP3 player reviews  MP3 Insider podcast  MP3 players and PVPs  Editors' top MP3 players
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