Microsoft keeps on playing Zune HD's leap-frog with Apple's IPod connection, saying, 64 GB and Zune HD declining prices for available models.
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64 GB model will go on sale April 12 for $ 349.99, about $ 50 cheaper than the 64 GB IPod Touch, which Apple released in September last year. Starting today, 32 GB and 16 GB Zune HD models cost $ 269.99 and $ 199.99 respectively; however, old prices still appears Microsoft's online store. Apple sells 32 GB IPod Touch for $ 299 and 8 GB model for $ 199.

New and existing HDS Zune will also get some new features by updating the firmware. "Smart DJ" is the creator directly to the device, and A / V dock owners will be the ability to download songs from the Zune Marketplace through their televisions. The player will also support new audio and video codec.

Microsoft released the Zune HD in September 2009, solid, but not surprising guests. Touch Screen Laptop media player has a clear and intuitive interface, and it supports HD radio, but it is clearly not market for third-party applications - perhaps IPod touch the bread and butter. Microsoft released several applications developed in house, including Facebook, Twitter and some 3D-games, but there is no official word that the Zune HD will get the App Store.

Instead of third-party applications, Zune HD biggest advantage over the IPod Touch is the Zune Pass, which costs $ 15 per month and allows you to download unlimited songs Zune Marketplace. But with the iPhone and Rhapsody IPod application will contact you to obtain independent plays, as devices will allow music lovers to take their subscription tunes from the grid.