<p><strong><em>Zune unveils an expanded list of accessory partners to offer existing and new Zune users a wider selection.</em></strong></p> <p>Microsoft has 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. </p><p><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/images/press/2007/10-30pinkdock_lg.jpg"><img title="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. " height="314" alt="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. " src="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/images/press/2007/10-30pinkdock.jpg" width="417"/></a> </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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.). </p><p> </p>
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<p>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 </p><p>accessories include the following: <ul> <li>Speaker docks from Altec Lansing, iHome and Kicker</li> <li>Cases from Belkin, Case-mate, DLO, Incipio and Speck</li> <li>Cables, FM transmitters and car kits from Belkin, DLO, Monster and Kicker</li></ul> </p><p><b>Microsoft Accessories for Zune</b> </p><p>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: <ul> <li><b>Zune Home A/V Pack</b>. 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)</li> <li><b>Zune Dock Pack</b>. 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)</li> <li><b>Zune Car Pack</b>. Take your music with you on the road. Redesigned FM transmitter/charger and dashboard grip pad. (ERP $79.99)</li> <li><b>Zune Cable Pack</b>. Get connected to your computer, your stereo or your TV. Sync cable, composite AV output cable and audio cable. (ERP $39.99)</li> <li><b>Zune Premium Headphones</b>. Take your listening experience up a notch with these high-quality headphones. Included with the Zune 80GB device. (ERP $39.99)</li> <li><b>Zune Leather Case</b>. Dress for success and protect your Zune in the process. (ERP $39.99 and $49.99)</li> <li><b>Zune Sync Cable</b> (ERP $19.99)</li> <li><b>Zune AC Adapter</b> (ERP $29.99)</li></ul> </p><p>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. </p><p>More information about Zune, the latest accessories from Microsoft and the list of recognized partners can be found at <a href="http://www.zune.net/accessories">http://www.zune.net/accessories</a>. </p><p><b>Zune-Licensed Accessory Partners</b> <ul> <li>Agent 18 <a href="http://www.agent18.com">http://www.agent18.com</a></li> <li>Altec Lansing Technologies Inc. <a href="http://www.altecmm.com">http://www.altecmm.com</a></li> <li>Belkin International Inc. <a href="http://www.belkin.com">http://www.belkin.com</a></li> <li>Case-mate <a href="http://www.case-mate.com">http://www.case-mate.com</a></li> <li>Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) <a href="http://www.dlo.com">http://www.dlo.com</a></li> <li>Directed Electronics Inc. (Polk Audio) <a href="http://www.directed.com">http://www.directed.com</a></li> <li>Dual Electronics Corp. <a href="http://www.dualav.com">http://www.dualav.com</a></li> <li>GPX <a href="http://www.gpx.com">http://www.gpx.com</a></li> <li>Griffin Technology Inc. <a href="http://www.griffintechnology.com">http://www.griffintechnology.com</a></li> <li>Golla <a href="http://www.golla.com">http://www.golla.com</a></li> <li>iHome <a href="http://www.ihomeaudio.com">http://www.ihomeaudio.com</a></li> <li>Integrated Mobile Electronics <a href="http://www.imedock.com">http://www.imedock.com</a></li> <li>Incipio Technologies <a href="http://www.incipiotech.com">http://www.incipiotech.com</a></li> <li>Kicker <a href="http://www.kicker.com/Zune">http://www.kicker.com/Zune</a></li> <li>mStation Corp. <a href="http://www.mstation.com">http://www.mstation.com</a></li> <li>Memorex Electronics <a href="http://www.memorexelectronics.com">http://www.memorexelectronics.com</a></li> <li>Monster Cable Products Inc. <a href="http://www.monstercable.com">http://www.monstercable.com</a></li> <li>Skinit <a href="http://www.skinit.com">http://www.skinit.com</a></li> <li>Speck <a href="http://www.speckproducts.com">http://www.speckproducts.com</a></li> <li>Targus <a href="http://www.targus.com/us">http://www.targus.com/us</a></li> <li>VAF Research <a href="http://www.vaf.com.au">http://www.vaf.com.au</a></li> <li>Vaja Corp. <a href="http://www.vajacases.com">http://www.vajacases.com</a></li> <li>zLive, (DPI, Inc.) <a href="http://www.dpi-global.com">http://www.dpi-global.com</a></li></ul> </p><p>Source: <a title="" href="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-30NewZuneAccessoriesPR.mspx">Microsoft press release</a></p><P><P><a href="http://mobilitysite.com/?p=8819">View Original Blog Post</a>
