Microsoft finally revealed their ipod knock-off, competitor named Zune. It is strikingly familiar to the iPod. It plays music, videos, photos and connects to an online store to purchase music. Did I mention it is also available in several colors and has a scroll wheel. Way to think outside of the box on this one, Microsoft.

It does have one redeeming factor, it has WiFi built into it so you can transfer and listen to songs from your friends Zune. Of course, it has some wiggity-wack limitations... Namely in the form of some weak ass rules that say you can only listen to the song 3 times within 3 days. Then you gotta pony up the cash and buy it if you want to keep listening. Since it is made by Microsoft it probably won't work with a mac, so that means I'll be staying away from this product.

If you're still interested , check out the videos of the product over on M$'s website. The interface is actually pretty freakin' sweet.



Update: Looks like someone ripped those vids to YouTube. So, here's your preview of the Zune.

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