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Microsoft’s third generation device, the Zune HD has arrived in stores.  This gorgeous MP3 video and audio player is the first time Microsoft implemented a touch screen device to the lineup.  Not only that, but the Zune HD has a brilliant and vivid OLED display, the first of its kind on a portable player.

New features to the Zune HD include HD Radio, HD Video Out to a 720p set via the sleek dock, and Wi-Fi, for buying and streaming content to the device without the need of a computer.  In addition to this, Microsoft also updated the Zune software to version 4.0 with new features like Quick Play, Smart DJ and Mini Mode.

The Zune HD comes in two flavors, a 16 GB (gigabyte) model and a 32 GB model.  You can also personalize the device with Zune Originals, which has five exclusive colors and artist designs.  The 16 GB model is priced at $219.99 and the 32 GB model is $289.99.  For more information or ordering details on the Zune HD, visit this link.