The new ZUNE HD has a OLED screen, with HD radio and HD video out.  The FM tuner has the ability to tune into sub-channels.  Also, you can tag the songs that you like for purchasing at a later time.  The ZUNE has Wi-Fi which enables you to surf the internet anywhere you have wireless access.  The screen is a multi-touch screen which allows it to scroll down and move throughout the webpages. The Zune has video compatability for 720p for HD movies.  You are able to watch you favorite HD shows on your HDTV through the ZUNE HD AV Dock sold separately.   The availability for the ZUNE HD is in 16GB or 32GB.   

Purchasing the ZUNE HD 16GB you are able to download up to 4,000 songs and with the 32GB up to 8,000 songs.  This does not include the hours of HD video.  One sharp features on Zune is the ability to have access to their music library and have the option to purchase up 10 songs per month and have unlimited browsing for no extra charge.

Just recently Microsoft has added 3D gaming capability.  The best part about this addition is Microsoft allows you to dowload six new 3D games for free.  The new six games are: PGR: Ferrari Edition, Audiosurf Tilt, Lucky Lanes Bowling, Vans Sk8: Pool Service, Piano, Checkers.  The competion is on with APPLE.  


 

The following specifications were taken from ZUNE.NET:


  • TOUCH SCREEN  3.3 INCH SCREEN AND VIVID  16:9 OLED DISPLAY (480 X 272 RESOULUTION

  • HD RADIO - OVER HYBRID DIGITAL SIGNAL/DISPLAYS SONG TITLE AND ARTIST INFORMATION/EXTRA CHANNELS/ TAG FAVORIATE SONG FOR PURCHASE.  Built -in FM/HD Radio receiver

  •  HD COMPATIBLE VIDEO - SUPPORTS 720p HD MOVIES, TV SHOWS AND VIDEO IN HIGH DEFINITION WITH A ZUNE HD AV DOCK

  • WIRELESS - CONNECTIVITY: 802.11 BB/G COMPATIBLE

  • Wireless sync: Yes Connectivity: 802.11b/g compatible
    Authentication modes: Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2
    Encryption modes: WEP 64- and 128-bit, TKIP, and AES

  • WEB BROWSERQUICK PLAY

  • ZUNE HD 32 - 8,000 SONGS, OR 10 HOURS OF HD VIDEO

  • ZUNE HD 16- 4,000 SONGS,OR 5 HOURS OF HD VIDEO

  • COLORS - PLATINUM SILVER

  • SIZE - 52.7 MM X 102.1 MM X 8.9 MM (W X H X D)

  • WEIGHT - 2.6 OUNCES (74 GRAMS)

  • BATTERY - MUSIC UP TO 33 HOURS (WIRELESS OFF); VIDEO, UP TO 8.5 HOURS

  •  PICTURE SUPPORT - JPEG

  •  VIDEO SUPPORT - WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO

  • AUDIO OUTPUT - ANALOG AUDIO OUT; OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DOCK, SOLD SEPARATELY)

  •  VIDEO OUTPUT -HDMI OR COMPOSITE (REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DOCK, SOLD SEPARATELY)