Touch-screen Zune all but certain, based on leaked device images |
Connect with TechFlash on our Facebook page for all the latest technology news headlines and commentary, plus information and access to special events, photos from events, promotions and more.
Today On Techflash
- Amazon falls on world's most valuable brand list; Microsoft at No. 5
- Microsoft to offer $15 upgrade to Windows Pro 8
- Amazon announces deal with Paramount Pictures
- Seattle TaskRabbit will run your errands, do your chores
- Startup of the Week: LocalBonus aims at 'buy local' movement
- Microvision gets NASDAQ delisting warning letter
Mass High Tech
- Microsoft Build: Windows 8 preview a hit, but are investors unhappy?
- Build an app in a day at Mobile App Hackathon
- Beefed-up Skype for Windows; Indie author joins Amazon's 'Kindle Million Club'
- Only solution to Xbox 360 update error is new console
- Ballmer: Windows Phone update 'Mango' has over 500 new features
Touch-screen Zune all but certain, based on leaked device images
Credit: Engadget
Microsoft executives have been cagey about plans for adding a touch interface to the Zune portable media device, but Engadget's publication of what appear to be genuine images of an upcoming "Zune HD" make it pretty clear what's happening. Unless there's some other input mechanism not visible, it looks like the company has dropped the "click-flick" directional pad in favor of a single button at the bottom of what would presumably be a touch screen.
On the Technologizer blog, Ed Oswald quotes anonymous sources "close to the Zune team" confirming the authenticity of the images. "Capacities should be competitive with that of the iPod touch, and like the touch, it would sport a touchscreen interface," Oswald writes.
Of course, this is just one model, and there's nothing to say that other variations of the Zune couldn't still use a more traditional interface. More broadly, the leaked images also make it clear that Microsoft is sticking with the Zune-branded hardware, for now, despite the uphill climb the company continues to face against Apple's dominant iPod line.
If you are commenting using a Facebook account, your profile information may be displayed with your comment depending on your privacy settings. By leaving the 'Post to Facebook' box selected, your comment will be published to your Facebook profile in addition to the space below.
TechFlash Team
Recent Sponsor Posts
Follow, like, and connect to a broader audience for your company!
The Puget Sound Business Journal announces Social Madness: A Corporate Social Media Challenge, presented by Capital One Spark Business. This a local and national challenge that will spotlight the best social media programs of companies in 43 cities. The local challenge begins (following the nomination period) on June 1, 2012. The promotion will culminate in a national bracket challenge that will crown Social Madness champions in 3 categories based on company size. To see the official rules, visit http://www.socialmadness.com/rules.
For more information on how your company can participate, visit the nomination page here. Nominations are due May 15th.
BizDev Seminar Series - Leadership: Rallying People to a Brighter Future
Join us for this one-of-a-kind seminar series where you hear directly from the experts about hot topics to grow your business.
The skills to be effective as a leader can be learned. What are the skills and attributes needed to be effective top leaders? How do you tell what level your people are at, and what development skills each person needs? Workshop attendees will learn the answers to these questions and more.
Tuesday, May 17, 2012
8:30am - 10:30am
The Harbor Club, Seattle
Register here.
