After realizing that I was constantly craving the ability to have a web browser in the palm of my hands during the school day, I decided it was time to invest in either a Microsoft Zune or an iPod Touch 3g. I knew that the 3g was not what people were expecting and that it was a major let down, but after comparing the prices for a used 2g via Amazon or Ebay to the prices of a new iTouch, I decided that I was going to get something brand spanking new.

I will put this out there, I hate iTunes with a passion. I had decided that the ZuneHD was the toy for me based solely on the fact that I would not have to deal with iTunes and would instead be using the Zune Marketplace. For instance, the Zune Marketplace offers a great deal where you can listen to any music that you want for $15 per month and at the end of the month you can pick 10 songs to download. I then held my friend’s Zune in my hands.

Let me tell you, that thing is fantastic. It is so small, but it does have a generous 3.3 inch (diagonal) screen. It is extremely light (75 grams versus Apple’s 113) and a beautiful player. The Zune had pretty much sold itself to me when my friend put it in my hands. It self-orientated faster than the touch, it was well organized, and its sound quality was absolutely astonishing. Oh, and did I mention the built in radio or the OLED screen–making video crystal clear? It also is offered in a 16gb version while Apple cut that one out of the production line.

Needless to say, I went with the iPod touch. I had gotten rid of my first one because I wanted built in speakers and microphone compatibility– two things that the Zune did not have. I know that I bought something that comes with iTunes and that has a lesser quality screen (though it is bigger) and sound. I also know that Apple is probably going to come out with this killer new update next year, but I cannot wait a whole year. So, we’ll see how this Touch goes…

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