Zune HD Sync Dock
by Microsoft Zune Players
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Customers in the UK,
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for British Pounds
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Zune PlayersBrand: Zune
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2009-09-15
Model: G9D-00001
Publisher: Microsoft Zune Players
Studio: Microsoft Zune Players
Music Label: Microsoft Zune Players
Product features:
- Charge and play
- Small and convenient AC adapter.
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Customer Review: Missing the USB AC Adaptor. Requires USB power for the dock. $40 less than HD AV Dock! Must Need for all Zune HD owners!
Summary: 5 Stars
UPDATED ON 9/26/2009:
- It is missing the USB AC Adaptor. Zune website says it comes with the USB AC Adaptor but I don't see it in my package. [...]/
- XBOX 360 ISSUE: The remote that comes with the Zune HD dock will turn on your xbox 360's media center by pressing the Home button. I really don't know if this is a good thing, but to me it's annoying and Microsoft should fix it in the next firmware update for xbox 360.
By pressing the home button right beside the left arrow key on your Zune HD remote, it turns on your xbox 360 into Media Center; however, using the Xbox 360's remote pressing the Media Center Start button does not control your Zune HD!
First of all, this is a must get for all Zune HD owners! Zune HD itself DOES NOT OUTPUT HD image directly to any HDTV. Zune HD requires THIS dock to unleash the nVidia Tegra power. The video and image quality is equivalent to my XBOX 360's HD movies running at 720P by only using 5Watt via USB port!
Second, I would say if you already have your HDMI cable and USB AC Adaptor, you should consider this USB Sync Dock instead of spending $40 more on the HD AV Dock.
This USB Sync Dock just like the HD AV Dock, supports Zune HD and the previous generations of Zune players. They all include the same infrared remote, HD radio antenna, and output ports which contain 3.5mm AV, HDMI, and Optical of the HD AV dock are exactly the same as the USB Sync Dock.
The HDMI + USB AC Adaptor + Composite Cable may be more than $40 generally. However, think about this. Do you really need the composite AV cable when your HDTV or your families & friends' HDTVs support HDMI? The answer is NO. Using the composite cable just defeats the entire purpose of Zune HD. For those of you who still own the older generation of Zune players may still need the composite cable, but why do you buy the HD dock by paying so much more when you can just get the older generation docks at a lot cheaper price? Just get a 3rd party 3.5mm AV cable, I might be wrong at that.
You can also buy a $3 HDMI cable because I see absolutely no differences compare to $30 to $60 or more Monster cables. The only difference may be the bandwidth which currently not a lot of audio video setup can fully utilize it. The $3 HDMI cable may die after long period of usage under 1080P but that means you can buy another one and the price is still less than $20 total. The Zune HD can only output 480P and 720P image. It is just overkilling to use a v1.3a 1080P or higher version of HDMI cable to do the HD video job.
The USB AC adaptor requires you to do some decisions base on your setup. Since the dock requires external power via the USB cable. There are many options.
1. Most HDTV nowadays have the USB service port that can also power up your dock.
2. In case if your HDTV really doesn't have a USB service port and your laptop, netbook or desktop computer does not have an HDMI output, you should connect the dock to the USB of your computer to power up the dock and your Zune HD. Remember you MUST need to close the Zune Software in order to output signals to your HDTV, otherwise you can only see CONNECTED on your HDTV screen.
3. You can also use any USB AC wall adaptor to provide 1A at 5V to your dock.
4. Finally, if you need absolute portability for trip or going to travel to show your collections, get any USB external battery packs such as the Sanyo KBC L2 with 5000 mAh capacity including two USB output at 500mA and 5V each. I've tested and 500 mA at 5V still works perfectly for the dock.
For my case, I have my own USB AC Adaptor from Jawbone and iPhone 3GS. You can also get really cheap USB AC adaptor as low as $3 here at Amazon including shipping.
Save your money and go for the USB Sync Dock for your Zune HD.
Description of Zune HD Sync Dock
Microsoft Zune HD Sync Dock G9D-00001 977Connect to your PC and sync your collection while you charge your Zune in style. Control from a distance with the included wireless remote.
Wireless Remote Control
The wireless remote gives you full access to your Zune player from anywhere in the room.
HDMI, Audio and Video Component Outputs
You can purchase the Zune HD AV Power Pack to connect your dock to your home entertainment system to view high and standard definition video on your TV and listen to your music collection through your audio system. (Zune HD player and Zune HD AV dock required for high-definition video; both sold separately)
What's in the Box
Dock, three inserts (one for each Zune model), and wireless remote.
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