“The problem? Microsoft isn't competing against just the iPod as much as it is against an entire ecosystem of applications and developers that go along with Apple's device. The number of applications available for the Zune pales by comparison with those available for the iPod through Apple's App Store: The Zune HD currently has nine free applications available, while Apple has 85,000 applications available on its App Store for the iPod and iPhone….” ... click here to read more on Microsoft Zune
