[super_lee]

2006 — Microsoft Corp. is putting the social into digital music, starting this holiday. Today the company announced that the Zune™ digital media player and online service will be available to consumers in the U.S. on Nov. 14, 2006, just in time for the holidays. The Zune device will retail for $249.99 U.S. (ERP) and will create new ways for entertainment fans to connect and share media experiences device-to-device through the use of wireless technology and new software scenarios.

For $249.99, consumers will get an incredible entertainment experience right out of the box:

• 30GB digital media player will come equipped with wireless functionality for Zune-to-Zune sharing of music, pictures and home recordings; a bright, three-inch LCD video screen that works in portrait or landscape mode to view pictures and videos; and a built-in FM tuner. The device will be available in three colors: black, brown and white.

• A selection of preloaded content including songs, music videos and film shorts are installed on the device’s hard drive to help consumers discover new artists and entertainment.


Zune makes it easy to find music you love — whether it’s songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace:

• Its dynamic music service will be continually updated with new content and experiences so there is always something to discover. The Zune Marketplace lets users browse and purchase songs individually.

• A Zune Pass subscription gives consumers access to millions of songs for $14.99 per month.

• Users can purchase songs individually using Microsoft® Points for 79 points per track. Similar to a pre-paid phone card, Microsoft Points is a stored value system that can be redeemed at a growing number of online stores, including the Xbox Live® Marketplace.

In addition, consumers can make audio and video files what they want easily by use the third party softwares such as imtoo Zune converter suite.

Zune Accessories

For entertainment fans who want to experience their media from anywhere, Microsoft will offer the following accessories:

[C.A.T.S. CEO]

i'll bring the tomatoes....

[imitchellg5]

I'll bring my iPod.

[wulf]

Originally Posted by super_lee 

Zune makes it easy to find music you love — whether it’s songs in your existing library…

Would they be the "stolen" songs that Universal has graciously allowed Zune users to keep?

Or are they the "PlaysForSure" songs that Microsoft has ensured Won'tPlayAtAll on the Zune?

[super_lee]

tomato,i like it.

[Jackonicko]

Direct quotes from a poxy Microsoft Zune ad? I don't like it.

The tomatos I bring will be good and rotten, and I'll hunt down some eggs too.

(Did anyone know that 'zoune', pronounced Zune, is French Canadian slang for a little girl's front botty? Seems nearly as appropriate as the t*rd brown colour option.....)

[SpaceMonkey]

Huh. I guess there aren't any accessories.

[icruise]

super_lee, please don't just copy and paste things from Microsoft press materials. It makes you sound like a shill (and not a very good one).

And please direct all discussion about the Zune to this thread.