 Microsoft in a Press Release announces the availability of new Zune accessories at retail. The Family of Zune partners will now include 23 companies and more than 60 new products! We are going to ave a lot of work to cover them all. Read the press release after the jump..
Microsoft Announces Availability of New Zune Accessories at Retail
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| | | |  | | Zune Home AV Pack ($99.99 ERP) - Amplify your Zune through your home stereo and charge while you listen, using the Zune Home AV Pack from Microsoft Corp. With the wireless remote you can control the music experience from anywhere in the room. (PRNewsFoto/Microsoft/Douglas Evans)
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| | | |  | | Belkin Sport Armband for Zune ($29.99 ERP) - The Belkin Sport Armband provides superior protection and easy access for your Zune player during those intense workouts. In addition, the ultra-comfortable armband is designed to optimize your safety and convenience, featuring new reflective print as well as a key or ear bud storage pocket. (PRNewsFoto/Microsoft/Douglas Evans)
REDMOND, WA UNITED STATES (High-res photo ) | | | |  | | Altec Lansing iM414 Speaker Dock for Zune ($99.99 ERP) - Fill any room with incredible sound using the affordable and sleek, AC/battery-powered Altec Lansing M414 system, featuring built-in FM receiver, LED radio dial and a wireless remote.(PRNewsFoto/Microsoft/Douglas Evans )
REDMOND, WA UNITED STATES (High-res photo ) | | | | Zune unveils an expanded list of accessory partners to offer existing and
new Zune users a wider selection.
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today
announced the retail availability of new accessories for its innovative
digital media player, Zune. The new first- and third-party accessories will
usher in the next generation of Zune digital media players, which will be
on shelves Nov. 13.
"Zune is committed to providing customers with choice," said Scott
Erickson, senior director of product management for Zune. "In addition to
offering choice among Zune media players, we have also enhanced our
accessories program to ensure that Zune users can choose from a robust line
of high-quality accessories. By working only with licensed partners, we
ensure that consumers have everything they need to enjoy a seamless,
end-to-end Zune experience -- Microsoft is one of the few companies that
can offer this depth of support."
Zune also announced an expanded third-party accessory partners program,
teaming up with leading manufacturers to offer a wide selection of products
created exclusively for Zune. Microsoft is collaborating directly with 23
accessory partners to ensure customers have a number of accessory options,
complementing and enhancing their Zune experience.
Licensed Zune accessory partners are Agent 18, Altec Lansing
Technologies Inc., Belkin International Inc., Case-mate, Digital Lifestyle
Outfitters (DLO), Directed Electronics Inc. (Polk Audio), Dual Electronics
Corp., GPX, Griffin Technology Inc., Golla, iHome, Incipio Technologies,
Integrated Mobile Electronics Corp., Kicker, mStation Corp., Memorex
Electronics, Monster Cable Products Inc., Skinit, Speck, Targus Group
International Inc., VAF Research, Vaja Corp. and zLive (DPI, Inc.).
With these new partners, the Zune accessory family now includes more
than 60 new products. The accessories will be available for purchase at a
variety of online retailers and major retail store locations beginning this
week. New Zune accessories include the following:
-- Speaker docks from Altec Lansing, iHome and Kicker
-- Cases from Belkin, Case-mate, DLO, Incipio and Speck
-- Cables, FM transmitters and car kits from Belkin, DLO, Monster and
Kicker
Microsoft Accessories for Zune
In addition to the robust selection of accessories from partners,
Microsoft will offer a new line of first-party accessories to help
consumers get the most from their Zune content wherever they are -- at
home, in the car or on the go. To make it easy and affordable for existing
Zune customers, many original Zune accessories will work on new Zune
devices, and many new accessories will also work with the Zune 30GB device.
The following eight new Zune accessories from Microsoft are available this
fall:
-- Zune Home A/V Pack. Power your home stereo with your Zune. Pack
includes Home Dock with three faceplates to accommodate each Zune
device, a wireless remote, an AC adapter and composite audio-video
output cable. (ERP $99.99)
-- Zune Dock Pack. Give your Zune a convenient home when it is connected
to your computer or charging. Home Dock with three faceplates to
accommodate each Zune device and AC adapter. (ERP $49.99)
-- Zune Car Pack. Take your music with you on the road. Redesigned FM
transmitter/charger and dashboard grip pad. (ERP $79.99)
-- Zune Cable Pack. Get connected to your computer, your stereo or your
TV. Sync cable, composite AV output cable and audio cable. (ERP
$39.99)
-- Zune Premium Headphones. Take your listening experience up a notch
with these high-quality headphones. Included with the Zune 80GB
device. (ERP $39.99)
-- Zune Leather Case. Dress for success and protect your Zune in the
process. (ERP $39.99 and $49.99)
-- Zune Sync Cable (ERP $19.99)
-- Zune AC Adapter (ERP $29.99)
Microsoft unveiled the next generation of Zune portable media players
and software; an online store; and Zune Social, a beta online community Web
site, earlier this month. The three new models of Zune portable media
players feature a touch-sensitive Zune Pad for navigation, as well as
wireless sync, a feature that allows Zune to connect automatically over the
user's home wireless network. With this expansion of features and products,
Zune is positioned as a clear end-to-end alternative for customers looking
to buy a digital music player.
More information about Zune, the latest accessories from Microsoft and
the list of recognized partners can be found at
http://www.zune.net/accessories.
About Zune
Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment brand that provides an
integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a
line of portable digital media players, the Zune Marketplace online store,
and Zune Social, created to help people discover music. Zune is part of
Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division and supports the company's
software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital
entertainment space. More information can be found online at
http://www.zune.net/en-us/press.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
Zune-Licensed Accessory Partners
Agent 18 http://www.agent18.com
Altec Lansing Technologies Inc. http://www.altecmm.com
Belkin International Inc. http://www.belkin.com
Case-mate http://www.case-mate.com
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) http://www.dlo.com
Directed Electronics Inc. (Polk Audio) http://www.directed.com
Dual Electronics Corp. http://www.dualav.com
GPX http://www.gpx.com
Griffin Technology Inc. http://www.griffintechnology.com
Golla http://www.golla.com
iHome http://www.ihomeaudio.com
Integrated Mobile Electronics http://www.imedock.com
Incipio Technologies http://www.incipiotech.com
Kicker http://www.kicker.com/Zune
mStation Corp. http://www.mstation.com
Memorex Electronics http://www.memorexelectronics.com
Monster Cable Products Inc. http://www.monstercable.com
Skinit http://www.skinit.com
Speck http://www.speckproducts.com
Targus http://www.targus.com/us
VAF Research http://www.vaf.com.au
Vaja Corp. http://www.vajacases.com
zLive, (DPI, Inc.) http://www.dpi-global.com Links:
Accessories page on Zune.net
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