Sometimes companies just throw HD on the end of names to make it appear better than it is. This Zune’s name might be slightly misleading. The name seems to imply that the screen displays HD quality images and video but this is not true. The screen resolution on the Zune HD is only 480×272 pixels (iPod Touch is 480×320).
Well if the screen isn’t HD then what is? Well there are two things that merit the high definition attached to it’s name, HD Video Out and HD radio. If you buy the Zune HD AV Dock then you can hook it up to your HDTV and enjoy HD quality videos and movies in 720p. The HD radio however requires no further accessories. It is merely a free, high quality radio that plays all the stations you are used to and a few others in cd quality sound with no static or hissing.
To learn more about HD Radio visit HDRadio.com.