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    *PreOrder* Microsoft Zune HD 16GB for $186.99 & 32GB HD $246.99 + Free Shipping @ dell.com!! (even cheaper if paying by DPA)!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Sep 12, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey!

    at dell.com: *Nice PreOrder Deals*, and will be available Sept 15, 2009

    Microsoft Zune HD 16GB for $186.99
    (or $181.39 w/ DPA), or 32GB HD for $246.49 (or $239.10 w/ DPA) )+ Free Shipping (you pay Sales Tax) *Pre Order*)


    To save an additional 3% by pay by Dell's DPA (Dell Preferred Account):
    • During checkout, select Credit Card as method of payment
    • Click "Change Payment Type"
    • Click "Choose" link under Credit/Debit Card (again)
    • Under "Save 3% with Dell Preferred Account! (Discount applied at Final Checkout)" click "Click Here to Take Advantage of this Offer" link
      [*]Click "Choose" under "I already have a Dell Preferred Account" if you have one, or sign up for a new one if you don't
    • Checkout, that's it..you should have your savings applied! :)

    You will need to use this Coupon Code for the Savings:: 6FWJ247J1P44CK

    Linky for 16GB HD Zune


    Linky for 32GB HD Zune


    [​IMG] [​IMG]

    Nice savings...I might *bite* I don't know... :D :eek: (since most recent *brand new* 8gb Zune turned out to be a *non-working* fiasco) :(

    Cin...
     
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  2. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    If I didn't already have a Zune and a touchscreen phone I would get one.
     
  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Burkle....I'm so tempted to *bite* at the 16GB..as my EPP..will price match the existing deal + the additional 7% savings :D...but weary because of what happened with the 8GB Zune I just received. :( :eek:

    Cin...
     
  4. theneighborrkid

    theneighborrkid Notebook Evangelist

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    Can this play Divx, Xvid or H.264?
     
  5. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I can verify that it does support H.264. In any event, I am at a serious crossroad between picking up one of the new iPod Touches that are coming out or the new 32GB Zune HD.

    Thanks for the post, Cin! =)
     
  6. theneighborrkid

    theneighborrkid Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm, I dunno, I like that they use flash, but if they are HD, I'd rather have regular disk drive with 120-160GB storage... :/ Do like the Wi-Fi abilites of the zune and tegra..
     
  7. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I find it odd that the Zune HD didn't come out with a flash capacity of more than 32GB, especially considering that this device is going head to head with the iPod Touch. However, I do appreciate the battery life that flash offers over traditional HDD-based PMP's.
     
  8. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    You should go for it since it is a good deal. You may change your mind later and may not be able to get the same price. :)
     
  9. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    It is powered by an Nvidia Tegra chip, which is a MONSTER This thing is capable of outputting 720 to a TV with the right cable without any hiccuping. Also, the tegra chip has amazing power saving abilities.
     
  10. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    So which is better?
    Itouch 16gb or Zune HD 16gb?
     
  11. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    That is purely subjective and much too early to tell at this point.
     
  12. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    The only thing holding me back is the performance of the web browser (I have 2g touch already, wants something better), which they seems to have forgotten: there is no demo, review on it. Even though this deal is sweet, I am going have to wait till this tuesday when it gets released and reviewed before pulling the trigger.

    Thanks Cin!
     
  13. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Can't get them up here :(

    I have a Zune80 that needs replacing soon...!
     
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    Itouch seems to play a lot of files than Zune.
     
  16. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    10 vs 11, I guess thats alot more.... :cool:


    I like how they add the tattoo freak in there :D :D
     
  17. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    The chart is good, but it is obviously biased. Not an apple fan here, just saying if someone is going to make a chart at least make it a fair comparison.
     
  18. Cin'

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    Yes, if EPP will work with me on this one...I will surely bite! :) Will find out tomorrow! If not, still a good deal to just do it!

    Thanks, Pai! I hope the reviews end up being what you want of them..and you end up ordering! ;) :cool:

    Cin...
     
  19. strangesweet

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    Was on the phone with EPP rep for 30 somewhat minutes.. he went to see the manager twice but cannot combine two discounts (7% EPP + 15% Home coupon). I noticed 15% coupon says 'Exclusion apply/'

    If anyone is going to try, please let me know so I could try call again!
     
  20. garetjax

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    D'oh! Well that certainly bites. Ah well, at least one of the discounts can be used.
     
  21. strangesweet

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    I don't want to spend too much time (since it took me 30 minutes one time 20 minutes another) but I will try once more on Monday. If not, just forget it and keep my 15% current order.
     
  22. Cin'

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    Sold Out for now on Dell home...I'm sure it will be back! :( :eek:


    Cin...
     
  23. Garmin

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    i sure hope so, not sure if i could wait past this weekend for a zune
     
  24. Cin'

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    Yes, me too..I spoke with a Rep last night..he indicated since they were completely OOS (they were pulled)...once replensihed ~ they hoped they would be backup on site w/in a few days. *fingers crossed*.

    If anyone see them both back up on Dell's site..would please update the thread, it would be appreciated! :) I will do the same!

    Cin..
     
  25. Garmin

    Garmin Notebook Evangelist

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    The Zune is back up on the site, but the coupon for it no longer work for the Zune, however it does work on other electronics.
     
  26. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yeah..Another Dell *fail*..I like how they *killed* this coupon..like they did the coupon for the PS3 Slim. :(

    (Sorr's I'm a bit feisty...At Dell's Customer Service *lack of followup and *follow thru*. When, someone tells me they will do something on a Customer Service level, I trust they will. The Rep was supposed to get in contact with me tonight to get this ordered, etc.

    Still, I remain a Dell Customer...)

    At least it's back up..thanks for posting it, Garmin! :D

    Cin...
     
  27. Garmin

    Garmin Notebook Evangelist

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    Cin, if you are able to get the deal with the coupon, could you let me know, maybe I can call them about it or something. 40 dollars saving is really good
     
  28. Cin'

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    I think I'm going to check the site again and see if the coupon code I found still works & if the 6 week estimated shipping date has been moved up at all.

    If it has been moved up, I may still order & list the code. I wanted to be for sure that it is a working code, yet today! ;) :cool:


    Cin...
     
  29. Vinyard

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    If that's the case I will make sure my girlfriend buys one of those for my birthday :p
     
  30. garetjax

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    I don't know if any of you guys noticed, but Apple released their 64GB version of the iTouch. Do you think the Zune HD will follow suit? I'd like to get as much flash capacity as possible in my next MP3 player and right now, I'm torn between the Zune HD and the 64GB iTouch.
     
  31. Cin'

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    Will let you know on that, as soon as I find out anything, code wise! :)

    Yes, I saw that...I'm not sure if the Zune HD will. It would be really nice. I'm still wanting to go with the Zune for now..though. Isn't it fun being *torn*? :eek: 16gb now 32gb.. :eek:

    Cin...
     
  32. Garmin

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    Cin, did you get the zune? I just wanted to tell you that i ended up going to best buy to get mine. I couldnt wait any longer. So far i m in love this this device.
     
  33. BHD

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    Hmm why did this not strike me as an amazing deal 5 days ago D:
    i really hope this deal comes back.
     
  34. Garmin

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    Yeah, i could have saved 40 dollars, but i guess the 15 percent off wasnt really intended to be used on the zune. thats why they took it off =/