This is the third iteration of Microsoft's handheld entertainment device since the Zune launched in 2006, and it's the strongest competitor on the market to Apple's iPod Touch. The gorgeous 3.3-in. organic LED (OLED) touchscreen puts every other portable device to shame. Access to HD-radio channels ensures a radio-listening experience equal to that of CD-quality sound. Built-in wi-fi gives way to the Zune Marketplace, where with a monthly $15 Zune Pass you can stream and purchase your choice of more than 6 million tracks through the Zune HD or Web browser. A multitude of videos, podcasts, games and apps are also available to help occupy your time.
Price: $219.99 for 16 GB; $289.99 for 32 GB