Photos: Microsoft presses play on Zune
Microsoft raises the curtain on its challenge to the iPod, the Zune digital media player.
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Microsoft unveils its new challenger to Apple's iPod, the Zune digital media player. At its launch, the Zune will come in three colors: white, black and brown. The device will contain 30GB of storage available for music, photos or video; wireless technology; and a built-in FM tuner.
The Zune will allow users to create mobile social networks and stream music to nearby friends or strangers across the Wireless Zune-to-Zune network.
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brown Zune
The Zune will come with a 3-inch screen that will show off music, pictures and video. Users will be able to customize the screen with with personal pictures or themes.
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white Zune
This white Zune shows how the device will work with on-screen menus.
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