Zune.net, the website of the greatly-anticipated Microsoft Zune MP3 player (which will debut November 14, 2006) just went live today. The website looks really cool, (better and more welcoming than iTunes.com in my opinion) though the Zune music store will launch when the Zune player is released.

Here is the email newsletter I received from Microsoft:

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music is in the air

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Zune is almost here. So, thanks for registering to learn more.
Hope you enjoyed what we have shown so far. We have a lot more
going on.

Zune.net went live today. Check it out to learn more.
http://www.zune.net

Plus, Coming Zune is evolving into Zune Arts. Go see it at
http://www.zune-arts.net
It’s a place for creative expression around the idea of sharing
from some of today’s most progressive artists, animators and
designers. Play around. The gallery is constantly growing.
http://www.zune-arts.net

And because you signed up early we want to give you an exclusive
heads-up. Make sure you come back to Zune.net on November 10 for
some exciting information about our launch plans.

Pass it on. 11.14.06

zune

Furthermore, Microsoft also released a new desktop theme that looks like a black version of the Energy Blue (media center) theme with a orange start button.

Go: Zune
Download: Zune theme

I look forward to Zune’s release.

~ DC