A near next competitor to the iPod is Zune. This one of Microsoft pet toys. Still not as unique as iPod Classic but is ok.

Zune

Its comes with up to 30 GB Internal Memory. This means that you can store up to 7,500 songs*, 25,000 Pictures*, or 100 hours of video.

It comes in 4 basic colors - Chocolate Brown, Black, White and Pink. FYI - Careful ordering in Pink there would be slight delay getting it. Hey forget about it check out this store for Zune covers.

It weighs in around 160 grams. Size is 4.4 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.6 in. (h x w x d)

For music you get around 14 hours (wireless off) & up to 13 hours (wireless on) of Battery life. For Videos it comes down to 4 hours and for pictures it also 4 hours.

It comes with a built in FM radio.you can also preset around 30 stations.

A 3 inches display is really good. Plus with a Vertical and Horizontal Orientation. Screen resolution is 320 x 240 pixels.

You can play wma, mp3 & aac.

It only supports jpeg format for pictures. FYI - Don't sync with the Zune software, it tends to resize the image download to 640x480 at sync time.

It only supports wmv format but plays it at 30 frames per second.

It comes with an equalizer with 6 different presets.

It has wireless 802.11b/g (11 Mbit/s or 54 Mbit/s) with a range of  up to 30 feet. This wireless feature give you the ability to share from one Zune to another.

For now they are only releasing it in English. The box includes an Earphone, USB Cable and a sleeve.

But even all these features it still depends on you whether you want to buy it or not: Check the video below:

CNN ridicules Microsoft Zune

So I will be waiting for Zune v2. It's said to be thinner and better than its predecessors.

After the release of the iPhone. Its was very obvious that they still had a few tricks up their sleeves.

Now they have release a new kind of iPod, and its name is......iPod Classic.

Done worry it not gonna be like those 80's Show (e.g. Really Vintage Looking iPods).

They are introducing are much upgraded version.

Its capacity goes up to 160GB. It also comes with those cool eye candy effects that came with the iPhone. See Below.

 

 

1. Cover Flow - Using the Click Wheel you could scroll through the your album collection

2.  Music - Using the Click Wheel you can browse music details, adjust volume and more...

3.  Movies - See all your favorite movies on a 2.5 inch screen...

4. TV Shows - Watch all your favorite TV shows right on your palm.

5. Podcasts - Listen to as many podcasts you like.

5. Audiobooks - Feel like listening to Harry Potter books or some really good sci-fi novel...

6. Games - Want to put your mind to the test. Then why not play some games.

7. Photo - Store and View nearly 25,000 photos and more.

8. Search - With being able to have 40,000 songs. you definitely need to have a better way to find a song.

9. Extras - You also get calendar, clock and contact features inbuilt.

More Info regarding specs visit Apple.

And as Apple would say it "Hold Everything".

For Latest Prices Check out : eBay | Newegg | Amazon.

For now the iPod Classic is going for around $320 for 160GB & $220 for 80GB.

So rock on....