Custom Zune's Direct from Microsoft Tomorrow

Microsoft announced that starting tomorrow new Zune software, Zune players, and new online services will be available. The current Zune players will be available in versions customized by 18 internationally recognized artists. See this video of the custom Zune players.

Artwork will be laser engraved on the back of the players, which will be available at Zune Originals. Microsoft says 27 different original designs, called the artists series will be available. In addition to the artists series a Tattoo Series will feature 20 graphics that can be laser etched onto a Zune along with three lines of text.

Artists include Colletivo Studios, Catalina Estrada, Laurent Fetis, Sam Flores, Klaus Haapaniemi, Pierre Marie, Kenzo Minami, Parskid, Mike Perry, Phunk Studios, Chisato Shinya, Skwak, Iosefatu Sua, Tado, Nobumasa Takahashi, Ramiro Torres, Darvin Vida, and Steve Wilson.

Three new models will also debut tomorrow including a black 80GB Zune with a 3.2-inch screen and premium in ear noise-cancelling ear buds at $249.99. An ultra-portable 4GB Zune will debut at $149.99, and an 8GB Zune at $199.99, both of which will be available in pink, green, black, and red.

Via Microsoft.

The new Zune players ship from Amazon.com tomorrow as well:
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Red)
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Pink)
Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Green)
Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Red)
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Pink)
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Black)

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