As for my comparison, the same functionality and intuitive interfaces are basically the same for all iDevices, so I would imagine the iPod touch is great in this regard. However, as I was looking down that T-chart, it became clearer and clearer that the Zune HD was meant to be an extremely capable multimedia entertainment device, and it is, regardless of apps or email support. Why the hell would I want email on my mp3 player?

The Zune HD is also a highly functional and intuitive device. The touchscreen feels great, it makes my iPhone look and feel cheap. The interface of the Zune HD is brilliant and very easy to quickly navigate to where you’re trying to go, throw together a playlist of any size, and save it. Almost every day I create and modify playlists while I’m at work, I can make a specialized 8 hour playlist with ease in about one minute. I haven’t used the HD radio or HD video output yet, so nothing to report there, but of course I love having those abilities. Obviously the OLED displays pictures much better than my iPhone. The sound quality and battery life of the Zune is fantastic, the only time my Zune charges is when it’s syncing to my car, my computer, or my xbox. I never have to actually *think* about charging it, it’s just always ready to go and believe me, I use it ALL day and into the evening. The only thing I can think of that bothers me about the Zune, is the fact that I can’t “save changes” to a playlist, I essentially have to make a new copy of the playlist with the additions that I want. It happens just as fast but leads to a cluttered list of playlists. I never liked the way iPods operate, but that’s just personal preference. The Zune PC software has come a LONG way from where it started. I used to love iTunes, and was a little bit pissed when I got my first Zune and had to switch my software. The Zune software was TERRIBLE in the beginning. It’s gotten a lot better, but they’re still trying to streamline it too much, not allowing for things like a fully fleshed out graphic equalizer. I never understood why Zune couldn’t at least match Windows Media Player in that regard. Also, I still have iTunes for my iPhone, and I really don’t like the direction that software has taken. I think it still has more advanced options than the Zune PC software, but Zune wins as far as navigation and ease of use in my opinion.

In conclusion, if anybody’s paying still attention (lol) my opinion is that the Zune HD wins unless you really need thousands of apps and email to go along with your music. Personally I barely even use the video features. I’ve had my Zune HD for about a month and a half now and the “wow factor” still hasn’t worn off. I ordered a green Zune Original with custom art and inscription on the back. The artwork (a picture of a knight decked out in armor and standing guard) and inscription (SISU – Finnish for toughness and perseverance) are both laser engraved, very very cool. The whole package is personalized and really sleek, add matching metallic green FMJ ear buds from Skullcandy and you’ve got a pretty irresistible little device. I really do love this Zune HD, but not because it’s a Zune. I love it because it’s fucking awesome.

Both are good.