The problem is, "support for HD content" does not come for free in the hardware. Supporting HD would require:
- additional memory beyond the present 64 MB
- additional memory bandwidth beyond the present x32 Mobile DDR (133 MHz / 266 Mtransfers)
- additional bandwidth in the hardware video decoder
These requirements need to be balanced against requirements for:
- low power audio decode capability
- small overall PCB footprint
- product design schedule (both hardware and software.)
Anyone else delivering this in 2007? (If yes, would be interested in hearing what processor they are using and what total system power they are dissipating while playing back audio. )
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so I'm guessing that most people presently opting for the 80GB Zune would choose the 80GB iPod classic if both were offered at the same price.
They are offered at the same ($249) price.
The problem is, "support for HD content" does not come for free in the hardware. Supporting HD would require: - additional memory beyond the present 64 MB - additional memory bandwidth beyond the present x32 Mobile DDR (133 MHz / 266 Mtransfers) - additional bandwidth in the hardware video decoder These requirements need to be balanced against requirements for: - low power audio decode capability - small overall PCB footprint - product design schedule (both hardware and software.) Anyone else delivering this in 2007? (If yes, would be interested in hearing what processor they are using and what total system power they are dissipating while playing back audio. )