Zune HD: Effective Use of Animations

Microsoft's new Zune HD uses animations to make it obvious what exactly is happening with its on-screen elements and to convey the navigation model, but also to create an aesthetically pleasing user interface. Check out this movie:

Here's another movie.

Truly great and very effective animations help make the best possible use of the Zune's limited screen space. Your move, Apple.

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