As the high-profile underdog 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 the iPod Touch in beauty and pricing, the 16GB ($199), 32GB ($269), and 64GB ($349) Zune HD also includes a unique stable of features worthy of Apple's envy.
The most important aspect of the Zune HD's design to recognize is that there's something missing: the ugly. Gone are the days of the bulky, brown brick. Instead, the Zune HD's slender body (0.3 inch thick) and anodized aluminum construction has the futuristic and industrial look of a sci-fi movie prop. A glass-covered 3.3-inch screen defines the front of the device, while a slab of angled aluminum curves around the back, giving the Zune HD a cold and solid feel in the hand.
Experience the revolutionary design of Zune HD. With HD Radio, wireless syncing and enough space for all of your digital media, the 32GB Zune HD combines feature-rich capabilities with the convenience your mobile life demands. The multi-touch screen and OLED display gives you instant access to your media in a vibrant 16:9 aspect so your view is never obstructed. The brushed platinum finish will make you the center of attention wherever you go.
Listen to crystal clear HD radio with the integrated receiver and tune in to your favorite stations at no extra cost. Hear something you like and buy it immediately or tag it for a later purchase. With wireless connectivity at any Wi-Fi hot spot, you can stream millions of songs and turn your Zune into a mobile jukebox or update and buy content at any time. Surf the web with a full-featured Web browser, tap-to-zoom technology and a virtual QWERTY keyboard.
Battery hours are nice, but video quality is really where the Zune HD hit it out of the park. Everything from standard-definition video podcasts to HD Zune Marketplace movie rentals looks fantastic on the 16:9 wide-screen OLED display. And while the screen resolution taps out at 480x272 pixels, the Zune HD's video processor is capable of decoding videos as large as 1,280x720 pixels at 30 frames per second, provided that the video is routed to your TV using the optional Zune AV dock accessory. We still wish some of that video horsepower could be applied to a greater range of video formats, but with a screen this good, we'll take what we can get.
Your Zune HD can also be a portable movie player for watching your favorite videos on the spacious 3.3-inch display. Use the separately sold AV dock and watch your HD films, shows and videos in 720p high definition on any HDTV. With more of the content you demand like sports, news and music from around the world, the Microsoft Zune HD could be the single solution to your mobile digital life. Redefine your world in high definition today!
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