CNET Microsoft Zune HD Review

http://shrinkalink.com/33146 As the high-profile alternative to Apple's iPod portable media player, the Zune has endured an unfair share of jokes and scorn. Proving the adage that "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger," Microsoft has taken four years'-worth of hard knocks and forged the Zune HD. As one of the only iPod alternatives that can match and surpass the iPod Touch in beauty and pricing, the 16GB ($219) and 32GB ($289) Zune HD also includes a unique stable of features worthy of Apple's envy.

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[61531]

this guy is an idiot they dont make zune hds in 60GBs, theres only 32GB, and 16GB versions

[TrackerProTeam175]

You should re-listen before you post. The "guy" say; " this is a touchscreen portable media player that comes in 16GB for $219 and 32GB for $289."

[globalbiznetwork]

I went to Best Buy and compared iPod Touch and the Zune HD for myself. I found the Zune HD to have superior sound and video quality. I also liked the feature of being able to hook the Zune to my HDTV and watch movies. Both the iPod Touch and the Zune HD are easy to navigate and have their own platform to download and sync media files. In short, both devices are good however in my opinion, Zune HD is hands down the better of the two. I know what I want for Christmas.

[Ramen1020]

I got one of these when it 1st came out and trust me, it surpasses the Ipod in everything exept apps and web browsing, and microsoft hasnt had much time to make many apps either, so it would easily pass the ipod in apps if microsoft keeps at it

[SlumDawg]

WHAT MOVIE IS THAT THEY SHOW IF SOME BODY KNOWS PLEASE REPLY THANK YOU =]

[GhostMonkey456]

I love my Zune HD because it can play HD formatted videos, unlike the iPod touch, and all the apps and updates are free, unlike the iPod touch. And from my experiences, it has superior battery life. The accelerometer is better and you can actually reset it.... unlike the iPod touch.

[y2jarmy]

@IxEVANxI alright! welcome to the zune club

[blackchaos209]

it may be a while for the apps since they hav alot more things to focus on,like windows 7, windows mobile 6.5 & 7, courier?,xbox 360 etc. the zune is just another product in a line of many other ones.

[IxEVANxI]

I just got this today, and ive used to the ipod touch before you say i havent. And its honestly hands down, the best! Amazing sound quality and amazing picture quality(hints the name Zune HD). I love the web browser. And ive been looking around at apps for the Zune. Microsoft IS going to have ALOT more apps, but no 3rd party apps like from ipod. They say they have alot on their plate right now, but it WILL soon speed up, just have some patience.

[IxEVANxI]

if you can buy a movie in HD, itll have an option in the buy list. It costs a bit more however.

[infection17897]

does any one know if the movies you buy on the zune market place come out in hd on this device only or do you have to buy the movie in hd and if you do have to buy it in hd how do you buy it