Microsoft to Launch iPod Rival Before Christmas

I've had a passing interest in the Microsoft Zune, and today they announced that it would be released before Christmas.

PC World reported one interesting new tidbit about the Zune that I hadn't hear before:

Zune's wireless technology will allow users to share songs, playlists, and photos between Zune devices, Microsoft said. A user can listen to any song they receive up to three times over three days, after which they must purchase it from the Zune Marketplace if they wish to continue listening.

In addition, the Zune player will include an FM tuner and wireless capabilities, something iPod hasn't even explored.