The Zune HD has been in the shadows for a while, but its stepping out with tantalizing specs and finally a release date. The Zune HD, will give Microsoft a better reputation with its OLED touch screen, in two versions, 16 GB and 32 GB. It will have a 3.3 inch display screen and will have stunning resolutions up to 480×272 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Also, with its NVIDIA Tegra Chipset and 720p output, HD will truly be flowing through the circuits.

Some other features will be Wi-Fi, HD radio, Internet browser with an on screen keyboard which sounds fascinating. Finally, what all of us have been waiting for, a release date which in fact will be September, 15, 2009 although Best Buy and Amazon are accepting pre-orders for the Zune already for select markets: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Microsoft Zune HD:

- Available in blue, lime green, red/maroon, beige, black and silver

- Black and silver models are available for pre-order today. Other colors will be available on release day.

- Ships September 15

- Receives HD Radio

- AV Dock (pictured below left) includes a wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable and AV output cable for $89.99.

- AV & Power Pack (below right) lets you hook up your Zune to a TV, and includes an AC adapter, HDMI cable and AC output cable for $49.99. Will be available on September 15th, launch day.

(Via Microsoft)