The Zune HD will not be around long. Microsoft made up their minds that they will no longer be makking the Zune media player any longer. The Zune brand will keep their software alive eith marketplace in the Windows Phone 5 and the Xbox 360.
The Zune came out in 2006, while the iPod was already on their fifth model. Unfortunately were unable to compete with Apple.
The Zune has lasted under three years. Microsoft split the product group, the software will will continue to thrive as the last product was the Zune HD.
By: Steven Musil
cnet.news