The iPod has a new enemy Zune from Microsoft coming in the town. Zune will be released on November 14, 2006 and will cost around $299 as per by Microsoft.

Here is the quick feature list of Zune:

• Huge 30 GB Hard Drive for 7,500 songs storage
• Can play WMA, MP3, AAC, JPEG,WMV, MPEG-4, H.264 media
• Big 3 inch video LCD 320×240
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity with other Zune players.
• FM Radio Tuner
• 3 Colors: White, Black, Brown
• Can Output to TV
• Song site like itune
• DJ Mode
• Podcast playback
• Free 3 day playback of songs send to you by friends
• Can connect to XBOX for streaming
• Many preloaded music mp3 and videos
• Quite light weight, 5.6 ounces in weight

So is iPod ready to take on Zune? Apple, are you listening?