Zune Thoughts: Speck Releases PixelSkin Case for the Zune HD

"Add the simple, stylish protection of PixelSkin to the smart, multifarious genius of your new Zune HD. Textured, angular design and soft silicone material are grippy in-hand and create a cool armored look. A "grip groundbreaker," PixelSkin has been road tested and user-approved, as an ever-popular protector of the iPhone and numerous other portable devices. Surf the web, stream music and video or flip through your set lists knowing your Zune is in tune and protected from inevitable tumbles and fumbles lying ahead!"

If you're looking for a case to protect your Zune HD from scratches and damage, the PixelSkin ($24.95 USD) looks like it will do the job nicely - though it does nothing to protect the screen. The question is, does the screen need protecting? The Zune HD has a Corning Gorilla Glass screen that's quite resistant to damage, so it doesn't need the same type of protection that a plastic screen would.