MARIN CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 14: A Best Buy employee looks at the new Microsoft ZUNE mp3 player at a Best Buy store November 14, 2006 in Marin City, California. Microsoft's Zune mp3 and video player was released today in stores across the country and is expected to challenge Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iPod. Getty Images logo Getty Images 37 months ago

MARIN CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 14: A Best Buy employee looks at the new Microsoft ZUNE mp3 player at a Best Buy store November 14, 2006 in Marin City, California. Microsoft's Zune mp3 and video player was released today in stores across the country and is expected to challenge Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iPod.

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