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I just got an email from one of my long time YouTube viewers asking which I would choose and why.

I was just wondering, if you had to choose between the Zune HD and the Zune 120, which would you pick. Nobody could give me a decent answer. I’ve been watching your videos ever since the first Zune came out so i thought you would be able to give me an idea about which is better. Thanks!

I have already answered this in so many words over on GotZune, so I will repost that. Keep in mind, this was written prior to my getting the iPhone 3GS. I am in the process of shutting my Zune Pass account down and just using my Zune 120 with purchased content and using the iPhone 3GS at work.

No, this isn’t a link to someone else’s story. This is my own opinion and I know I am not alone in this.

DON’T GET THIS COMMENTARY WRONG. I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT ZUNE HD AND 4.0, BUT JUST NOT FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Not too long ago, Julie posted a bit over at Mobilitysite on why she carries a phone and MP3 player separately. I agree with her and those reasons carry over to the Zune HD and iPod Touch too.

Read on to find out why I will carry 4-5 different devices in my bag and I am not ashamed to do so…

OK, the 1st step is to indentify why I carry certain devices…

Here is what I use my smart phone for:

• Calls
• Email
• Texts
• To Do Lists
• Calendar/Appointments
• Minor browsing on the go

Here is what I use my Zune for:

• Listening to Music
• Watching Movies on the go

Here is what I use my DSLR Camera for:

• Taking Pictures

Here is what I carry a Nintendo DS or PSP for:

• Playing Games

I currently carry a phone, the HTC Touch Pro 2, that can do everything above. The issue is, at what cost? Battery life? Yep. That’s it mainly. Instead of why I don’t use functions like camera and music player on my phones, let me tell why I won’t use games and such on my Zune (or Zune HD if I get one).

1st off, the Zune HD and why I don’t really want one other than the new factor and the sexy looks. ONE WORD: STORAGE. When you’ve been rocking a Zune 120GB for the last 6 months, looking at a 32GB capacity almost seems like going from Whiskey back to Kool Aid. That alone is a big factor for me.

But what about all the cool features the Zune HD lets you do… Keep em’

Looking above at how I use my devices, you will see that I use my Zune as a media player. If I am on a plane, I can pop a movie on and get to work. If I use my phone to watch a movie, which it can do no problem, I might get to my destination and have to call someone to come pick me up and whoops… my battery is dead. hmmm.

OK, now for gaming. I won’t use the Zune HD, Zune 120, iPhone, iPod Touch, etc for gaming at all. Why? Because I don’t small screen game much period. I do own a DS and a PSP, but they are rarely used. You might be wondering if I would play more if I had comparable gaming on Zune HD or Touch right? Still, probably not. My Zune is a media player and I don’t want to sacrifice the battery life of my media player to play some games.

Browsing the net? I have a laptop for that most of the time, but if I need to look something up, my phone is just fine for this. Don’t need my media player to do that. My phone will be with me 99% of the time I am away from my desk or home, so ya… go Smart Phone go.

Camera… Well, since smartphone cameras are getting better, the random photos are getting snapped with my phone. When I really want to and know that I am going to take photos though, I prefer lugging my big old Sony Alpha DSLR camera out.

The convenience of a multi-use device is cool, but not always needed.

These are my opinions and this is how I roll. How do you do it?