New red 4/8GB Zune with black touchpad embedded in Zune software update

Several hours ago Microsoft released the Zune Spring 2008 Update with a new Zune software package (version 2.5). Embedded in the resource files is an interesting image of a new red “Scorpius” (4/8GB) Zune. Instead of the model available today with a silver backing and red touchpad, this had a black backing and black touchpad.

(Left) New red Zune with black backing and touchpad. (Right) Existing red Zune with silver backing and red touchpad.

The last time a “Scorpius” Zune with a black touchpad was discovered, it turned out to be a commemorative 16GB edition exclusive to the Zune staff. I would assume a commemoration only happens once, so could this be a new 16GB Zune for everyone else?

For any skeptics out there, the two images have notably different positioned logos which confirms these are not the same images colored differently.

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good find Long! 😉

i’m still waiting for the brown Zune 80.

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Yeah, great find! Unfortunately I’m disappointed because it doesn’t look all that great in my opinion.

Still having issues with my Zune card!

Yes, v.good, but when will there be a UK release???

Nice find. 16GB would be great. Now if they could flash that update into my 8GB, it’d be even better. 🙂

I want to buy a Zune, but I’m waiting for the 4GB to drop to $100. I hope it will when either the 3rd gen of Zune comes along or when the capacities are bumped.

anyone looking to sell a second-hand Zune 4 GB for <$100, I’m up for buying/ if you know where to find refurbished zunes lemme know

finally, one feature i miss in the zune (among others e.g. wifi internet access) is micro/SD card expandability. Many of Creative & Sandisk’s players support this awesomeness.

does anyone know if the iRiver Clix is good? any cheap(er) / refurb sellers?

Yes. When is the UK release. Come on!

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The iRiver Clix is awesome! If you have the money for it, and just want a straight up media player, none of that fancy shmancy wifi and internet stuff, the clix is the best player out there!