Microsoft has been working with 12 different companies like Belkin, Harman Kardon to build accessories for Zune. One such company is Altec Lansing. And they have recently launched a speaker dock for Zune. Just the image is available as this point and no further information has been revealed by the manufacturer,

Guys! as you might know Microsoft will be launching Zune on the 14th of November for $249.99 USD. Now the big question is where to buy. Below are the list of retailers where you can purchase and also pre-order one.

• Wal-mart
• Circuit City
• Toys R Us
• Best Buy
• Target
• Amazon
• Office Depot
• K-Mart
• Costco
• GameStop
• Sears
• Staples
• Transworld
• Fry’s
• Virgin Megastore
• Meijer
• EB Games
• J&R Computer World
• Brookstone

That’s it guys! Check back later as more retailers are added over time.

The goal of the Microsoft Zune Marketplace, which is integrated into the Zune software, is to provide users with access to millions of songs.Microsoft has stated that they will provide several popular formats of songs, all of which can be downloaded directly into the Microsoft Zune player.

At launch marketplace is anticipated to have more than 2 million songs from major record labels like EMI music, Astralwerks, Virgin records and more. Users can use Microsoft Points to purchase songs from the Zune Marketplace, which means that new music can be instantly obtained without the use of a credit card.

In addition to the capabilities of the device itself, one of the most appealing aspects of the Microsoft Zune is the amount of accessories that are designed exclusively to compliment this new device.

Following in the footsteps of Apple and its revolutionary iPod, Microsoft is currently working with over twelve different companies to develop an extensive range of accessories for the Zune, ranging from simple car chargers to high-end custom audio equipment. This lengthy list of partners includes well-known companies such as Belkin, Harman Kardon, JBL and Klipsch Audio Technologies.

The Zune is Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s long running dominance in the MP3 player market. It will debut to the world on November 14, 2006, and is expected to make quite a stir in the world of digital music.

Currently, although it’s available in black, white or brown, Microsoft is only offering a 30GB model. This model will be able to hold 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video.

The Zune also features a built-in FM tuner, a feature which Apple has neglected to include in any of their iPods. It will retail for $249.99, which is the exact price of Apple’s 30GB iPod.