What is Zune HD?

What is Zune HD?

The Zune HD was a portable media player in the Zune product family released on September 15, 2009 by Microsoft. It was a direct competitor with Apple's iPod touch series of mobile devices. It was initially released in 16 and 32 GB capacities.

Do Zunes still work?

Although Microsoft will "retire" Zune services on Nov. 15, the company says Zune devices will still work, and anything saved to them will be playable. You'll also be able to transfer music to and from your Zune. But you won't be able to stream or download songs from the Zune service.

Is Zune better than iPod?

Microsoft's player is just as good as an iPod—it performed all of that device's main functions pretty well. But there's no way in which it's better than an iPod. And that's why it was doomed. The first Zune was released in 2006, five years after the iPod's release.

Why did the Zune fail?

Bad timing, lack of innovation, and insufficient marketing were the main factors for why it failed. The first Zune launched in 2006, five years after the release of its competitor, Apple's iPod. The Zune came much too late, as the iPod had already rapidly become the go-to source for portable entertainment.