The Zune player is of course supported by the Microsoft online music service called Zune MarketPlace. The Zune MarketPlace provides music and video downloads by either subscription service, known as the Zune Pass, or per song charges using Microsoft Points. The opportunity to have either type should make the Zune a sure hit. It about time the music market had one store to offer both services.

Available in the United States, the Zune Marketplace music service helps establish a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. The Zune portable music video player is a handheld device that features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a bright, 3-inch screen that allows Zune users to not only show off music, pictures and video, but also to customize the experience with personal pictures or themes to truly make the device their own.

Zune players and the Zune MarketPlace makes it easy to find and share music you love — whether it’s songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace. Easily import your existing music, pictures and videos in many popular formats and browse millions of songs on Zune Marketplace, where you can choose to purchase tracks individually or to buy a Zune Pass subscription to download as many songs as you want for a flat fee.

Zune is Microsoft’s music and entertainment platform that provides an end-to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. The Zune experience includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service, and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. Inspired by the vast and varied community of music fans, Zune focuses on helping emerging artists shape the digital canvas. 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 Zune Virtual Pressroom.

Official Zune Accessories for sale

Microsoft has of course confirmed their own line of accessories for the Zune including Zune Home AV Pack, Zune Travel Pack and Zune Car Packs for making your Zune follow you just about anywhere. Official Zune accessories are also listed on the Amazon site but with limited details. We found some interesting items including the Zune FM Transmitter, Zune Premium Earphones and the Zune Dock.

• Zune makes it easy to find music you love — whether it’s songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace:

• Its dynamic music service will be continually updated with new content and experiences so there is always something to discover. The Zune Marketplace lets users browse and purchase songs individually.

• A Zune Pass subscription gives consumers access to millions of songs for $14.99 per month.

Users can purchase songs individually using Microsoft® Points for 79 points per track. Similar to a pre-paid phone card, Microsoft Points is a stored value system that can be redeemed at a growing number of online stores, including the Xbox Live® Marketplace.

Here is what people have to say in the Zune MarketPlace Forum:

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