New version of Zune HD in the works?

Microsoft might not abandon Zune just yet. Today was Apple day with all the iPod announcements. But soon we could see Microsoft counter with their own Zune HD update. This new mp3 player is rumored to have ARM processor and released sometime in 2011.

via ZDnet

Windows 7 for Netbooks USB version available

Microsoft has made it easy to run Windows 7 on your Netbook. All have to do is go to their webstore and order the downloadable version. If you want to download it and have a backup pay $14.95. Or you can have it shipped if you have a usb dvd drive for your netbook.

via Microsoft HERE

Zune HD available now

Finally Microsoft's answer to the iPod Touch is available now. The Zune HD is completely redesigned from the ground up. Order one now and experience OLED touchscreen, HD Radio, Nvidia Tegra graphics, and HD video out.

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Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player (Platinum)

Zune HD walkthrough

Microsoft is showing off their new Zune player. We have yet to see what Apple has up their sleeve. But Microsoft just up the game with their new media player. Check out the grand tour of the ZundHD.

ZuneHD set for release September 15

Once again MS and Apple are going to go head to head with new mp3 players. Microsoft is set to release it's latest ZuneHD on September 15. While Apple will launch new iPods on September 8.

Here are the ZuneHD details.

It will feature:
OLED screen, HD radio, HD video (720p) outputs, powerful Tegra chip
Prices $219.99 16GB and $289.99 32GB

via CrunchGear

Microsoft buys startup Kidaro

Microsoft has bought start up Kidaro hoping to boost sales of it Vista operating system. Ran Oelgiesser, Kidaro VP of Product Marketing and co-founder, said the acquisition will help Microsoft in its market penetration efforts for Windows Vista. It will allow enterprise users to run both the Windows XP operating system and Windows Vista on the same computer, as well as manage all their permissions remotely.

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Microsoft pulls plug on HD-DVD Drive

I thought the format wars would drag on for quite sometime. But it looks like the HD-DVD platform is defeated. Microsoft will discontinue their HD-DVD Drive add-on to the Xbox 360. Which means goodbye HD-DVD, Hello high definition digital downloads.

As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Xbox will no longer manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD DVD Players in the market. As we stated earlier, we do not believe this decision will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace. HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback of the DVD movies they already own.

via Gamerscore Blog