The Microsoft Zune HD that I ordered from Amazon just arrived and it’s pretty cool so far. This is probably the very first one to arrive here in the Philippines. Check out some unboxing photos after the jump.
I got the black 16GB model which is priced at $219.99 at Amazon (that’s about Php10,500 at 48:1 exchange rate). I also paid under Php900 for the shipping from my USMailBox address in the US to the Philippines. That’s a total of under Php11,400 (similar to the price of an iPod Touch 8GB).
Full review to follow.
Note: If you’re looking into getting some affordable shipping (with a US postal address) to the Philippines, I use MyUSMailBox. Email them at sales@myusmailbox.com and mention YugaTech to get a 3-month free trial (that’s Php600/month waived membership fee). This is what I used for ordering the Zune HD.
Hi Abe, nice gadget. Question, which is the best usmailbox that you have signed up for? I think I will be needing that one for my biz
Thanks!
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gusto ko sana mag zune HD to replace my ipod touch paar maiba naman. kaso may mga applications kaya yan na mahahalaga tulad ng ym at facebook tulad ng ipod touch?
Hi Yuga!
which is more cheaper and reliable? USMailbox or Johnnyaircargo?
thanks,
eman.
@anna – this is the first one I’ve actually tried. I’m very satisfied though and the rates are good. $0.25 per 10grams. no tax for goods under $500.
@jason – very few applications/games as of now.
@eman – haven’t tried johnyair. So far, my experience with MyUSMailBox is very good. You can try their 3-month trial if you want.
Sir Abe nabaha po kasi ung Zune 80gb ko sa tingin nyo po gagana pa yun? Me service center po ba ang Microsoft dito? Anu po kaya pwede kong gawin para marepair yun? Thanks po!!
Hi Yuga,
I already tried JohnnyAir, so far so good too. They dont have subscription or anything. Its based on the tax and shipping.
I just thought maybe yours is a bit cheaper compare with them.
Another thing, does ZuneHD has SD/MicroSD slot?
thanks,
eman.
abe, would it be possible to know first how much would the customs tax would be prior buying the item (like based from the USD amount)?
Yuga, may plano po ba kaya ang Microsoft na magbenta ng Zune HD dito? Have they sold Zunes here before?
@tonti – don’t know any more stations with HD.
@zune80gb – MS does not sell the Zune in the Philippines. The ones that are sold here are grey market so you don’t get any warranty.
@eman – don’t know how JohnnyAir makes money. maybe the shipping cost?
@patrick – it’s free for items under $500 but we cannot say how much custom tax is. Normally, it’s 10% right?
@jan – historically, they don’t sell the Zune in the Philippines.
Hello po, how coincidentally that I was checking out this large 42″ full hd na tv for less than $700 nang nabasa ko to. Viable din kaya yon kung gagamitin ang usmailbox?
Wow kung sakali I would not mind paying the monthly fee as pwede namang i-share ito di ba halimbawa, between relatives.
tnx…
Hi Yuga, I also ordered my Zune HD via Amazon but will have somebody bring it over. My question is does myusmailbox.com deliver it exactly at your doorstep? or will you have to claim it at the post office? thanks!
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@rochix – yes, it’s possible to use their Sea shipping but it might be expensive since the charge is by weight plus the custom tax.
@rom – yup, they will deliver it to your doorstep. there might be additional shipping charges depending on where you are in the Philippines. In that case, you also have the option to just pick it up in their Makati office.
here’s a seller sa tipidpc.com… He’s selling the 16GB=php13900 and 32GB=175000. Sir Yuga, reasonable na ba ‘yung price? direct sa US manggagaling daw stocks with Microsoft warranty… http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=4056515&page=2
?32GB=17500
@rabi – those are reasonable prices. The seller gets about Php2,500 margin, I guess.
sir yuga bakit hindi ko po paopen yung zune store? yun din ba yung parang pinaka apple store nila?
Yuga is on ANC !!
I have Zune 30GB bought in US last 2007 and still doing great.I luv Zune
@rabi, @yuga
“here’s a seller sa tipidpc.com… He’s selling the 16GB=php13900 and 32GB=175000. Sir Yuga, reasonable na ba ‘yung price? direct sa US manggagaling daw stocks with Microsoft warranty… http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=4056515&page=2”
I’m just wondering how the Microsoft warranty can be extended by the seller at Tipid PC here… will Microsoft honor any claim?
si yuga, may I ask what are contents of the box aside from the unit? thanks IA
is there a pouch included like the one in the 30gb ed?
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sir, i might get one next month. Pero i’m not sure if gagana yung marketplace. how can i be assured?
How about a screenshot from my Zune? Will that be enough assurance?
yes that would help. but i’m just wondering how you made yours work. did you change your OS region or something?