Microsoft released new player to compete with Apple. Following the announcement by the software giant last August on the launch of its new repropductor, on Tuesday arrived in competing player market the Zune HD.

The Zune 16-gigabyte HD-songs-will cost about 4,000 U.S. $ 219.99, while the 32-gigabyte version will retail for $ 289.99. The models of Apple iPod Touch Zune comparable to HD 299 and currently cost $ 399 in versions 16 and 32 gigabytes, respectively. Moreover, the new touchscreen Zune has radio and Wi-Fi, is priced somewhat lower than the comparable Apple iPod Touch

Microsoft said the device will have a technical superiority over the iPod, with a display of organic light-emitting diodes the newest and the ability to transmit high-definition video to televisions.

The software giant expects to raise acceptance among users in the world and stop the iPod, in a competition against the outrage among digital music players,