Zune 2: Now Shipping!

If there’s a truth to our culture, its that America loves an underdog. Its ironic, of course, that Microsoft is the underdog here. The Zune 2, in this case, gives that underdog one hell of a bark and a bite. This feature-rich, high-style personal media player gives the iPod Touch a run for the money- for just 80% of the price. What’s new about the Zune 2nd Gen?

• The 2nd Gen Zune is 27% smaller than the original 30GB Zune.
• A larger, 3.2 inch lcd screen.
• The Zune 2 now includes a wireless sync with your PC.
• The round button control on the old Zune is now a “squirqle”, a touch-sensitive pad that controls nagivation through your media.
• An updated, sexy OS with expanded functionality.

The Zune 2nd gen is also available in 4GB and 8GB versions, just like the iPod Nano, for $149 and $199 respectively. But the granddaddy 80GB version in black is available now for $249. Beat the holiday rush and grab yourself a Zune 2 now.

Buy for $249.