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Confirmed: Zune HD, 64GB, $350
We knew it was coming, thanks to an inadvertent leak from Microsoft itself, but the company this morning confirmed plans for a high-capacity version of its Zune HD portable media player, with 64GB of storage, at a price of $349.99. Microsoft also announce a $20 price drop for each of the existing Zune HD models, lowering the 16GB version to $199.99 (from $219.99) and the 32GB version to $269.99 (from $289.99).
Combined, the moves make the Zune look pretty good compared with Apple's iPod lineup -- although direct comparisons between the two product lines are a little misleading given all the capabilities (i.e., apps) available on the iPod touch these days. That said, Apple sells the 64GB iPod touch for $399, and the 32GB version for $299.
Apple's 160GB iPod Classic sells for $249.
The Zune HD, which has been well-received by tech reviewers, is slated to be available for purchase in 64GB form on April 12 through ZuneOriginals.com, in Platinum, Black, Blue, Red, Green, Purple or Magenta.
Microsoft is expanding the Zune music software and service to additional devices, including the upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series, but the Zune device itself remains significantly behind the iPod in market share.
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