The Microsoft Zune HD is a true iPod touch competitor. This awesome media player ships with the latest hardware components; it sports a spectacular, multi-touch 3.3″ OLED screen that is protected by a scratch-resistant glass, tons of storage space, an HD radio receiver, WiFi connectivity, a web browser and a dedicated 3D graphics processor. This powerful mp3 player has an outstanding audio quality and is capable of playing HD video (720p when connected to an HDTV).
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While the Zune HD and the iPod touch have similar hardware features, the Zune has the “Zune PASS”. This services allows you (for $14.99 /mo), to have unlimited access to millions of sound tracks that you can stream or download. Zune Pass also gives you 10 song purchase credits per month (songs that you will own).

Features

• 32 GB capacity to store up to 8,000 music tracks or 48 hours of standard definition video
• 3.3″ OLED multi-touch screen with 480 x 272 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio
• HD Radio for crystal-clear digital sound
• With a Wi-Fi connection you can buy, stream or update your audio collection, download games or surf the web.

Pros

• Zune PASS is a great service
• Latest hardware components
• Superb screen

Cons

• The Zune’s web browser doesn’t support YouTube or other rich media sites

Summary

The Zune HD is a good alternative to the iPod, and while it doesn’t have the million apps that the touch does, microsoft offers the Zune PASS service, that music lovers will truly enjoy… pair that with its great audio quality and you have a great media player.

One Consumer Review

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  John C. says:

  On March 1, 2010:

  Overall Rating

  I have the 16gb version, and I LOVE it!!! I think it’s 10x better than the ipod.