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A few weeks back iLounge predicted the development of the "Made for Zune" program. Seems they were correct as we’re now beginning to see confirmation of what is actually beinbg called the "Designed for Zune" program.
Earlier this week we announced the release of select accessories for sale at Amazon.com. These are not labeled as "Designed for Zune" on their website but one would assume that at least some of them are. Listed on Amazon are accessories manufactured by Griffin Technology. They are producing Zune cases as well as a Tune Juice Zune Battery Backup
Today Australian IT reports on high end audio hardware manufacturer VAF Research and their partnership with Microsoft in the "Designed for Zune" accessories program
"ADELAIDE audio hardware maker VAF Research is gearing up for a global expansion, thanks to a deal with Microsoft that put it among a handful of authorised accessory suppliers for the software giant’s Zune music player.
The wireless-enabled Zune holds 30GB of music, and will be backed up by a paid download service. The device is aimed at snaring Microsoft a share of the audio market, dominated by Apple.
VAF has been picked by Microsoft to market its high-end Octavio Speaker Dock for the Zune, first in the US and then overseas. Only 14 suppliers worldwide, including big brands like Logitech, have received Microsoft’s okay.
VAF will use the "Designed for Zune" logo, and has access to Microsoft product design information.
"It is the most exciting international business opportunity since our company was formed in 1978," founder Philip Vafiadis said. "While it is difficult to put an exact dollar amount on what this agreement unlocks for us, it will no doubt give us access to a premium market with outstanding potential."
Microsoft has of course confirmed their own line of accessories for the Zune including Zune Home AV Pack
Unless someone at Amazon has mislabeled the item an FM transmitter is not the same as an FM tuner. This leads us to wonder about the broadcast capabilities of the Zune player. With the built in fm tuner we can listen to the radio on our Zune but with an FM transmitter we can listen to our Zune on any FM receiver including your car stereo. Being a wireless device with FM transmitter capabilities the Zune has potential to be a very cool broadcasting tool with many uses. Let’s hope the limited wireless capabilities of the Zune won’t interfere with some serious Zunecasting.
So were glad to see the price for Zune will most likely be $229 and there will be a wide variety of Zune accessories for personalizing your media player. Make sure you visit the Zune Shop for the best deals on Zune and earn a chance to get a $100 rebate on your Zune purchase from ZuneMAX.com
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