Microsoft will not miss the mark the next time they release a new version of Zune. For if this leak were to be believed, the new Zune will support HD viewing (ZuneHD) and a touchscreen(?). Engadget has practically confirmed the authenticity of the artwork above. It is the new Zune! No available specs yet, of course, but the hardware is not looking too bad, a little typical-looking maybe but it’s bound to be slim and infinitely luggable, and it’s HD.

Hope Microsoft does this right:

• a ton of non-DRM codec support (QT, DivX, Xvid, etc.)
• WiFi and browser (I’m crossing my fingers on the browser)
• No Zune Pad? They will definitely make this one a touchscreen
• I’m not seeing X-Box integration on this hardware
• Zune Social (I’m curious how they can improve user experience. They should incorporate the independent Zune Social sites that are already in existence)
• Storage will probably not beat what iPod or even iPod Touch have to offer right now, but is a MicroSD card slot really so bad?

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