Everyone is excited about Microsoft’s new line of media players—the Zune HD. And so am I. The new Zune HD is selling out like hot cakes everywhere since the official launch last week. I got the 16GB black model after visiting two retail stores (the 32GB platinum was out of stock). With an industrial, angular and slim design, the Zune HD is chic and stylish. The stunning 3.3-inch OLED touchscreen and vivid 16:9 display (480 x 272 resolution) is unmatched by any handheld device I’ve ever had. The portable device features a HD Radio receiver which provides a spectacular sound quality. It is also equipped with a Web browser and Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet and Zune Marketplace.
How the Zune HD compares to Apple’s iPod? So far the Zune has been receiving lots of positive reviews. I consider the Zune HD to be a hybrid that combines features of both the Touch and the Nano and successfully positions itself in between. The Zune HD lacks a speaker and well-developed apps like the iPod Touch, however, with OLED display and high def features, it makes for a better PMP music, video and gaming experience than the Nano. A $14.99 monthly Zune Pass subscription gives users unlimited access to streaming music.
Overall, it is still early to say that the Zune HD truly goes head to head with the iPod Touch. The lack of support for YouTube or any other Flash videos is a definite disadvantage, but we expect better things down the road— 3D gaming, free apps such as Facebook, Twitter and many more.
For the new Zune HD and more accessories, go to the Market America website.
How the Zune HD compares to Apple’s iPod? So far the Zune has been receiving lots of positive reviews. I consider the Zune HD to be a hybrid that combines features of both the Touch and the Nano and successfully positions itself in between. The Zune HD lacks a speaker and well-developed apps like the iPod Touch, however, with OLED display and high def features, it makes for a better PMP music, video and gaming experience than the Nano. A $14.99 monthly Zune Pass subscription gives users unlimited access to streaming music.
Overall, it is still early to say that the Zune HD truly goes head to head with the iPod Touch. The lack of support for YouTube or any other Flash videos is a definite disadvantage, but we expect better things down the road— 3D gaming, free apps such as Facebook, Twitter and many more.
For the new Zune HD and more accessories, go to the Market America website.