Microsoft Zune HD’s specification is out and it is ready for pre-order. After so many days of information on Zune HD, the specification is finally available in PDF format. Specs after the break.
We have heard so much about the Tegra chip in the Zune HD. But, the specs is always elusive. Even the pre-order site does not have a good specs sheet (which is strange). Nevertheless, the good people of Engadget has managed to get the PDF format of the specs.
Click Here to Grab the PDF format of the Zune HD Specification
However, there is a typo mistake in the specs sheet (!!), the Zune HD can hold up to 22 / 48 hours (16GB / 32GB) of video optimized for the device.
From the specs, seems like the silver one has 32GB and the Onyx Black one has only 16GB of internal memory. And surprise to see that it only support one picture format (JPG).
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I extracted out the specs from the PDF file (Please refer to their official website for specs as the PDF format may not be accurate)
Specification of Microsoft Zune HD:
Price:
USD219.99 ERP [1] (16GB)
USD289.99 ERP [1] (32 GB)
Capacity:
16GB/32GB
Colors:
Onyx Black
Platinum Silver
Size and Weight:
Size: 52.7 mm x 102.1 mm x 8.9 mm (w x h x d)
Weight: 2.6 ounces (74 grams)
Battery:
Music, up to 33 hours (wireless off); video, up to 8.5 hours, Charge Time: Approximately 3 hours when connected to your PC, approximately 2 hours with A/C adapter
(However, Zune HD can hold up to 22 / 48 hours (16GB / 32GB) of video optimized for the device, according to Microsoft reply to Engadget)
Screen:
Size: 3.3-inch OLED color display, 16:9 aspect ratio
Type: Scratch-resistant glass with touch input capability
Orientation: Vertical (music) and horizontal (videos)
Resolution: 480 pixels x 272 pixels
Wireless:
Connectivity: 802.11b/g compatible
Wireless Sync:
Yes
Connectivity: 802.11b/g compatible
Authentication modes: Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2
Encryption modes: WEP 64- and 128-bit, TKIP, and AES
Audio Support:
Windows Media® Audio Standard[4] (WMA) (.wma): Up to 384 Kbps; constant bit rate (CBR) and variable bit rate (VBR) up to 48-kHz sample rate. WMA Pro 2-channel up to 768 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz.
WMA Lossless: 2 channel up to 768 kbps and 48 kHz.
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC-LC) (.mp4, .m4a, .m4b ) – .m4a and .m4b files without FairPlay DRM up to 320 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz. MP3 (.mp3) – Up to 320 Kbps; CBR and VBR up to 48-kHz.
Picture Support:
JPEG – (.jpg)
Video Support:
Windows Media Video (WMV) (.wmv) – Main and Simple Profile, CBR or VBR, up to 10.0 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). Advanced Profile up to L2, 1280×720 up to 30 frames per second, CBR or VBR, up to 14.0 Mbps peak video bitrate. Zune software will transcode HD WMV files above stated capabilities at device sync.
MPEG-4 (MP4/M4V) (.mp4) Part 2 video[4] – Simple Profile up to 4.0Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). Zune software will transcode HD MPEG-4 files at device sync.
H.264 video[4] – Baseline Profile + bframes, up to 10 Mbps peak video bit rate; 720 pixels x 480 pixels up to 30 frames per second (or 720 pixels x 576 pixels up to 25 frames per second). 1280×720 up to 30 frames per second, up to Level 3.1 and 14.0 Mbps peak video bitrate. Zune software will transcode HD WMV files above stated capabilities at device sync.
DVR-MS[5] – Zune software will transcode at time of sync.
Audio Output:
Analog Audio Out, Optical Digital Audio Out (requires additional dock, sold separately)
Video Output:
HDMI or Composite (requires additional dock, sold separately)
Radio:
Built-in FM/HD Radio™ receiver
Included Accessories:
Headphones
Zune Sync Cable
Three pairs of foam earpiece covers
Ports:
Connector port
3.5mm Headphone jack
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
[1]U.S. estimated retail price; actual retail prices may vary
[2] Music estimates based on 128 Kbps WMA files with length of 4 minutes each. Pictures transferred to Zune will be optimized for Zune screen size; video estimates based on 500 Kbps WMV files with 128 Kbps WMA audio tracks.
[3] Battery life was tested by Zune in August 2009 using preproduction hardware and device software. Battery tests are conducted with specific Zune units. Actual results may vary. Audio content used was WMA 128 Kbps. Video content used was 320×240 WMV9 500 Kbps total bit rate. Batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually hold less charge. Battery life and the number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.zune.net/batteries for more information.
[4] In MP4/M4V container format, Quicktime (.mov) files will transcode at time of sync.
[5] Standard definition TV recordings from Windows Media Center. HDTV and protected recordings not supported. Must be running Zune Software 4.0 on Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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