Zune HD pre-orders open

Microsoft’s Zune HD comes out on September 15 and will be available in 16GB and 32GB models. [Engadget]

1. [technomonk13]

   @DUFFONG-a big “catch” for some may be the windows only hang up.. i have owned 3 different zune models, and they have all been great. i like the zune desktop software too. but, windows only. which makes since from a MS point of view i guess. the lack of expanded video support is pretty damned annoying too though.

2. [dculberson]

   I really, really like the exposed screws on the back of the case.

3. [TJ S]

   I really, really want one of these, but the fact that there’s STILL no support for AVI or MKV on the Zune is probably going to keep me from buying one.

4. [Duffong]

   What’s the catch on these things again? Other than the lack of AVI/MKV support… :shrug:

5. [Halloween Jack]

   Why didn’t they simply name it the “Us2″?

6. [Anonymous]

   Hey Microsoft: If you call it ‘market’ instead of ‘marketplace’ then its name would fit on the screen.(The main screen!)

7. [meerkat]

   I think I might buy one of these puppies, but you get a lot more color options if you do not preorder and wait for release.

   I read somewhere that it has built-in streaming from UPNP sources, that would be total hotness