15.9.06

Microsoft Launches The Zune

Served up in three colours (white, black and erm...brown?!) the 30GB device firms up a long list of what we already knew such as 3in screen (with QVGA res), FM radio and WiFi. An impressive range of codecs are supported including H.264, MP3, AAC (interesting!) and WMA while content can be shared from Zune to Zune. If you buy DRM-ed content this sharing is limited to three plays unless your compatriot is a "Zune Pass" subscriber, which is the company's own music download service.
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