Microsoft’s own online store seems to have plenty of the new Zune HD’s in stock however. But according to Amazon the new Zune HD 16GB and 32GB models are on backorder. Best Buy and Newegg are reported the new Zune HD on backorder as well. My guess is this is a legit rush of buyers who were actually in the market to buy the new Zune HD, if these sales numbers stay this strong well into the holiday shopping season, then I’ll be impressed.

Remember the Zune Guy? Who doesn’t! Well it looks like the lovable pudgy fellow who sported a Zune tat to show his love for all things Zune, who then forsake the brand for an iPod, might return to the Zune. He says he may purchase a Zune HD, then get a tattoo to celebrate. The consensus is, Zune fans don’t want him back, and I agree!

[Source: Wired]

The new Zune HD is here! Here’s an unboxing of the new Microsoft Zune HD.

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The folks at iFixit.com have wasted no time in taking apart the new Zune HD which was released today. They even stumbled upon an engraving that said “To our Princess” inside the case, it was a tribute to a Zune development team member who passed away. It just goes to show the human touch behind some of the gadgets we all enjoy. Check out more images of the new Zune HD’s hardware at iFixit.com.

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[Source: iFixit]

Are you going to pre-order your new Zune HD? Can’t wait to get your grubby little hands on the Microsoft device? Well it looks like Microsoft is throwing all the rabid Zune fans another bone to chew on with the announcement of their official Zune accessories available for pre-order. The Zune HD AV Dock and Zune HD AV Power Pack can now be pre-ordered from the online Microsoft store and through Amazon as well. I’m sure they’ll soon be available everywhere else as well pretty soon. We can expect to see the new Zune HD accessories available about the same time the Zune HD ships, which should be on September 15th. The Zune HD AV Dock should come with a dock, three inserts, wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable and AV output cable all for just $89.99. The Zune HD AV Power Pack will include AC adapter, HDMI cable and AC output cable all for $49.99.

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Everyone knows that the Zune HD will come in five different color options, but we were not sure which colors in particular. Well a pre-order email that was just recently released shows which colors are available. It looks like the Zune will be available in black, platinum (a.k.a. silver), blue, lime green, and red (more like a maroon). Each color also has the option of 10 exclusive Zune Originals designs. So anyone wanting to pre-order their Zune will know exactly which colors are available to them. Stay tuned for any new Zune HD news.

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Many thought that Microsoft’s Zune already had one foot in the grave, but the under dog Zune is making a comeback with the Zune HD. Microsoft released new images of the black and silver Zune HD. The images show the new user interface and how slim they really are. I really dig em, I can’t wait to check them out in person.

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“In partnership with ReverbNation, they’re giving away more than 1,000 free MP3 / M4A audio tracks. The goodies are all available at www.reverbnation.com/windows, and unlike a lot of massive audio giveaways there are plenty of good tracks to be had. I was excited to find tracks from Skindred, Bif Naked, Fishbone, and Reverend Horton Heat (among others). While my taste in music might not jive with yours, don’t fret – there’s plenty to choose from. You can view the whole catalog or browse by genre – Alternative, Electronic/Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Rock.”

The Zune HD has stirred up some much needed interest within the Zune community, after all the love Microsoft has not shown the Zune it’s finally getting an upgrade. Above is an image of a Zune HD and the new Zune HD Marketplace, it looks pretty darn nice. The user, Fitret on Twitter, who took the picture above had nothing but good things to say about the new Zune HD. He also commented on the extraordinary battery life, a feature that more gadgets need these days. Stay tuned for any more news about the upcoming Zune HD from Microsoft.

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Microsoft has a lot cooking right now, they’re finishing up their new Windows 7 OS as well as Office 2010. But what else does Microsoft have in the works? Well they have their new Zune HD media player on the way that will compete head on with the Apple iPod Touch. Well the name of one of their new patents could be a hint, dubbed “ONEAPP,” it shows that Microsoft could be making their very own App Store. This is all rumors for now, but the app filing does say it is for media players so it sure does look promising. If they are thinking of making their own App Store then they have a lot of catching up to do with Apple. About the Zune “app”:

“Computer software for allowing mobile device users to send messages, make payments and access and play music, games and videos on mobile devices; computer software platforms for developing mobile applications; computer software, namely, software development tools for the creation of mobile applications; computer software for runing retail store site for purchase and download of mobile applications over wireless networks.”

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