If there’s a serious competitor to Apple’s iPod touch, it’s Microsoft’s Zune HD. It has an amazing interface that rivals the iPod touch with a similar capacitive touchscreen. The Zune HD is well put together for a Microsoft product, and it shows the company’s dedication to bringing a truly impressive to market after failing miserably once.

CNET writes, “The Zune HD’s brilliant OLED display, HD Radio tuner, long battery life, movie rentals, and subscription music integration finally give iPod expatriates something to shout about.”

However, “You still can’t use the Zune with a Mac, Marketplace purchases require “Microsoft Points,” video format support is limited, audio quality lacks advanced controls, you’ll need to purchase a dock accessory for HD video output, application and game selection stinks, and the recommended music subscription plan puts the real-world cost higher than the iPod.”

In conclusion, “The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.”