FROM: ZUNE.net

Today’s the day.

Zune™ officially launched and to celebrate the occasion, we held a series of launch parties with some of the most influential and progressive bands across the country. You can see the highlights at www.zune.net.

Also, get new updates on zune-arts.net including new animations, “The Ballad of Lion & Gazelle”, “Eyes” and new artwork from ROSTARR® and Yuko Shimizu.

We also opened the doors to Zune Marketplace*. It’s like your favorite local record store, minus the walls. You can explore more than 400 hand-crafted playlists, guestlists from cutting-edge artists and personalities, and over 2 million tracks. Check out articles from leading magazines and editorial partners including XLR8R and The FADER to keep you up to date on emerging artists and styles.

And because you signed up early, one of our retail partners has a special launch offer for you. Purchase a Zune™ digital media player online at Circuit City™ and receive 10% off of any Zune accessory plus free shipping. To get this offer, click here and enter the promo code PHA6ETVAT5 at check out.

*To get access to Zune Marketplace, download Zune software off Zune.net.

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from : Swisscom Mobile Labs