In an effort to push its iPod-a-like Zune portable music player Microsoft have added 46 new designs to its customization website.
Zune is Microsoft"s music and entertainment brand providing an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of portable digital media players, software, the Zune Marketplace online store, the Zune Social online music community and the ZuneOriginals.net customization Web site
Microsoft is hoping a splash of designer paint may help sales of its Zune player in the run up to the busy Christmas period. The new Zune Originals designs include a Zodiac Series featuring exclusive artwork of Eastern and Western astrology from Catalina Estrada and Iosefatu Sua.
"Zune Originals infuses pop culture, style and art into digital entertainment to help consumers turn their Zune into a personal statement," said Chris Stephenson, general manager of Global Marketing for Zune at Microsoft. "We"re excited to add beautiful new designs from these incredible artists and to introduce them to a broader audience."