Lots of people make fun of the Zune, Microsoft's short-lived challenge to Apple's iPod. But does it deserve such widespread ridicule??? Find out on today's episode of Desperate Acts of Capitalism!

Edited by Anne Henry

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Music:In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bathed in the Light by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3425-bathed-in-the-lightLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/