Zune HD vs. iPod touch

While my upcoming review of the Zune HD is underway and I'm in the process of saving to up buy one. I want to do some comparison regarding the Zune HD vs. iPod touch.

Dimensions and weight

Zune HD
Height: 4-inches
Width: 2.1-inches
Depth: 0.35-inches
Weight: 2.6-ounces

iPod touch (3G)
Height: 4.3-inches
Width: 2.4-inches
Depth: 0.33-inches
Weight: 4.05-ounces


Height Differential: -0.3-inches
Width Differential: -0.3-inches
Depth Differential: +0.02-inches
Weight Differential: -1.45-ounces

Feature Specs

Screen
Screen Size: 3.3-inch (OLED)
Screen Resolution: 480 x 272
Screen Type: Multi-touch

Video Support
Playback: 480p and 576p
Supported Formats: .WMV, .MP4, .M4V, HD H.264
Outputs to External Source: Yes

Audio Support
Supported Formats: .WMA, .AAC, .MP3, .M4A, .MP4, .M4B, .MOV
FM Radio Tuner: Yes

Data
Drive Capacity: 16GB, 32GB
Drive Type: Flash

Battery
Battery Life: 33 hours of audio, 8.5 hours of video
Charging Time: 3 hours

Functionality
Games: Yes
Add-on Applications: Yes
Web Browsing: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Online Store: Yes

iPod touch (3G)




Screen
Screen Size: 3.5-inch (LCD)
Screen Resolution: 480 x 320
Screen Type: Multi-touch

Video Support
Playback: 480p and 576p
Supported Formats: H.264, .M4V, .MP4, .MOV
Outputs to External Source: Yes

Audio Support
Supported Formats: .AAC, .AIFF, .WAV, .MP3
FM Radio Tuner: No

Data
Drive Capacity: 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB
Drive Type: Flash

Battery
Battery Life: 30 hours of audio, 6 hours of video
Charging Time: 4 hours

Functionality
Games: Yes
Add-on Applications: Yes
Web Browsing: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Online Store: Yes

The Differentials:
The specs of the two devices alone are pretty close. Although the two support different proprietary audio and video formats, they also support many standardized formats. The biggest variations between the two in this regard seem to be in available data storage capacities, app store, and screen type (OLED vs. LCD). But the most significant variations between the two is in their user interface and integrated PC/Mac software. The Battles begins :) Mac or PC?

Connectivity

Zune HD
PC Connectivity: USB, Wireless Sync
Video Output: HDMI
Audio Output: Stereo Headphone
Internet Connectivity: Wireless
Wireless Type: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)

iPod touch (3G)
PC Connectivity: USB
Video Output: Component
Audio Output: Stereo Headphone
Internet Connectivity: Wireless
Wireless Type: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)


The Differential:
While the Zune HD and the iPod touch (3G) both have USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Zune HD has a slight advantage of the iPod touch in that it supports and has wireless library syncing via home network and HDMI video ouput. Which is very nice feature.

Included Assessories

Zune HD
-Earbud Headphones
-Zune Sync Cable (USB)

iPod touch (3G)
-Earbud Headphones with Integrated Microphone
-USB Sync Cable
-Dock Adaptor

The Differential:
In the accessory area, both items have similar add-ons included, but the iPod touch (3G) nice earbud's inline microphone is does make a slight advantage.


When I purchase my Zune HD. I will have a review up ASAP of the product.