Microsoft has three Zune lineups. First, are the flash-based Zune 4, Zune 8, and Zune 16 models. These iPod Nano competitors feature 4, 8, or 16 GB of storage, respectively. Each comes with Wi-Fi (which can be used to purchase music, sync, share images or audio, and play games with others) and an FM Radio. It supports WMA, AAC, and MP3 for audio, JPG for images, and WMV, MPEG-4, H.264, and DVR-MS for video. Measuring 1.6″ × 3.6″ × 0.33″ and weighing 1.7 ounces, they are price from $99.99 for the 4GB model to $179.99 for the Zune 16.

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Next, against the iPod Classic, are the hard drive-based Zune 80 and Zune 120. These two models come with the same features and specs as the flash-based models, but with a larger form factor, 2.4″ × 4.25″ × 0.5″ and 4.5 ounces, and larger 80 or 120GB hard drives. They are priced at 9.99 and 9.99.

Lastly, on September 15, Microsoft will release the Zune HD, pictured above, to compete with the iPod Touch. It will feature a multi-touch 3.3″ OLED screen (480 × 272,) a built-in accelerometer, an HD radio tuner, and like its siblings Wi-Fi. It will also output video at 720p with an add-on dock.