*~Zune~*

By: Ashah Caldwell

*History*

Zune is a product line of portable media players manufactured by Microsoft.

The Zune 30 was the first Zune to be released on November 14, 2006.

The Zune 80 was released on October 2, 2007, along with the Zune 4 and Zune 8 to

compete with the Apple iPod nano.

*Development*

The first generation Zune was in close cooperation with Toshiba.

The second generation Zune 4GB, 8GB, and 80GB were manufactured by

Flextronics. The third generation Zune 16, and 120

came out on September 16, 2008.

*Development…Continued*

The fourth generation Zune took a big leap when Zune HD 16GB and 32GB capacities released on September 15,

2009.

*Zune Options*

When using a Zune, there are many options to choose from such as:

Music Videos Pictures Social Radio

*Zune Options…Continued*

Podcasts Marketplace Games Settings

*Models* The Zune has many different models such

as: Zune 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 30GB, 80GB and

120GB. The Zune High Definition (HD) The Touch Screen Zune The Zune Cell Phone (?)

*Prices and Gear*

The Zune ranges from $79.99 to $289.99. Gear included when you purchase a Zune

are: Basic headphones Software Cd USB data cable Carrying bag