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Zune Takes Customization to New Levels

By: Travis Booysen on November 13, 2007 4:11 AM

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Before the compulsive rush to pick up a brand new Zune kicks in you may be interested in an offer from Zune Originals, who plan on making full use of the aluminum back by laser-engraving a choice of 47 artwork designs and personalized text directly onto any Zune 4, 8, and 80.

Commencing simultaneously with the sale of the new models, the opportunity to purchase a customized Zune will be provided with no extra charges for the engraving or shipping for a limited time. That is, the Zune 4 for $150, the Zune 8 for $200, and the Zune 80 for $250.

Edit: It appears that Zune Originals will only sell the customized Zune 80 from next month.

[Zune.net | Cool Hunting via Zune Insider]

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Comments

erik on November 13, 2007 10:18 AM

i do not like iPods at all but i think that their design is much better than this :-/

reviewer on November 13, 2007 4:24 PM

shutup eric u dont anything zune is atleast trying all the ipod fanoys call these gay because they are too busy scrolling but atleast freakin microsoft is trying!

Michael on November 13, 2007 5:25 PM

Somehow this really makes the Zune appealing. An edge over the iPod, perhaps? I sure hope so!

And, I done stumbled this page, yo.

Joe on November 14, 2007 12:04 PM

Zune looks nice and its new functions are great but iPod still is the best. Nothing compares to the iPod interface, usability and design, although Zune really seems like a good product. Have you seen this iPod Touch ad made by an user? http://www.weshow.com/us/p/21278/home_made_ipod_touch_ad
It shows in less than 30 seconds why Zune is good but an iPod is an iPod. Period.

jessy on November 15, 2007 2:29 AM

"It shows in less than 30 seconds why Zune is good but an iPod is an iPod. Period."


lack luster over advertised product which features that transcend centuries?

microsoft actually has some inventive ideas, instead of hey lets make it have twice as much memory!

Derek on November 20, 2007 11:42 AM

I'm so tempted to get a red zune 8 original ... but ... want zune80 for it's video out, going to use it as a better and more sucessfull Apple Tv device and I can take it with me where I go. :) ... now if it just came in red

Alley on November 24, 2007 10:04 AM

Where can you actaully purchase a Zune Original? I have looked everywhere and can not find anywhere. Please help me.

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