Microsoft’s Zune player will be available in three colours with a duotone approach on each. The device will have a 3.75” screen, contain a 30GB hard disk drive as well as some functionality, not currently available on competing products, such as Apple iPod or Creative Zen, including ad-hoc music sharing between a group of people in the range of the device, FM as well as digital radio, thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity. Along with the Zune device, Microsoft is expected to launch its new online music store.

According to previous news-stories, 13 accessories for the player will be available at launch, which is scheduled on the 14th of November, 2006.

Zune is the family of hardware and software products from Microsoft.  Incorporating hardware and software, including an already infamous portable device, Microsoft are hoping to tap into the ever-growing portable media (music, movies, games) revolution started back in the 80’s by the likes of the Apple Newton, the Diamond Rio and the Palm.

So, what can we expect to see from Zune.