Zune HD vs. iPod Touch Comparison Table
Incase you are planning to buy either of the two most prominent portable media players on the planet, here’s a last minute summary round-up. Considering just the hardware technology, Zune HD does seem to be superior than the iPod Touch 3rd gen. But then again Apple already has a significantly strong app store with thousands to choose from. Of course that does not end there, considering Microsoft having a tremendous presence in development tools/market, it may be just a matter of time for it to catch up. Here’s a quick look at the comparison table.
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Zune HD |
iPod Touch (3rd gen.) |
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Storage/Capacity |
16GB/32GB |
8GB/32GB/64GB |
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Wi-Fi |
YES |
YES |
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Graphics Chip |
nVidia Tegra |
PowerVR SGX |
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Graphics Chip Speed/Power |
Powerful, “Computer-on-chip”, |
Less powerful |
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OLED Screen Technology |
YES |
NO |
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HD Video Out |
720p |
576p (not HD) |
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HD Radio |
YES |
NO |
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Wireless File Sharing |
YES |
NO |
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Wireless MP3 Shopping |
YES |
YES |
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Wireless Sync |
YES |
NO |
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Standard FM Tuner |
YES |
NO |
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Buy Song from FM |
YES |
NO |
|
Custom Background |
YES |
NO |
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Screen Size |
3.3 inch |
3.5 inch |
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LCD Resolution |
480×272 |
480×320 |
|
Touch Control |
YES |
YES |
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Online Services |
Zune Marketplace |
iTunes |
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Unlimited Downloads |
$14.99/month |
No such feature |
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Podcast Service |
YES |
YES |
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XBOX Marketplace Integration |
YES |
NO |
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Online Card Services |
Zune Card |
No such feature |
|
3rd Party Accessories |
YES |
YES (Significantly higher) |
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Weight |
2.6 ounces |
4.05 ounces |
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Width |
4 inches |
4.3 inches |
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Height |
2 inches |
2.4 inches |
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Thickness |
0.4 inches |
0.3 inches |
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Replaceable Batteries |
NO |
NO |
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Battery Life (Max.possible) |
33 hrs. |
30 hrs. |
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Application Availability |
Low (Currently) |
75,000+ (Significantly higher) |
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Price |
$219/$289 (16/32GB) |
$199/299/399 (8/32/64GB) |
* The ones in bold denote the particular model is better in that category
