Until today, there were only a couple of important bits of information about Microsoft's new multi-touch Zune that were left unknown: the price and the date of availability. Now, thanks to a Best Buy Leak, even those mysteries have been exposed.
On September 8th, the 16GB Zune HD will be available at $220, while the 32GB model will cost $290 (versus $299 and $399 for the 16GB and 32GB iPod Touch.)
The Zune HD will be Microsoft's answer to the iPod Touch, offering a 3.3" (420 x 272) capacitive touchscreen, full-screen Web browser, a built-in HD radio, the ability to put out 720p video with the HDMI-equipped Zune Dock, and integration with Xbox Live.
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