Microsoft Makes Zune Mushy for V-Day

Microsoft is hoping to make this upcoming Valentine's Day a Zune day by unveiling a red color of its Zune 80GB. Like other Zune 80s you'll be able to pick it up for around $250.

Microsoft said that besides releasing a red 80GB player it would also be making available for a short time a collection of 20 new laser engraved designs which are inspired by "the themes of love and sharing." There will also be available on Zune Marketplace Valentine's Day playlists such as "Hip Hop Love" and "Talk to Me, Barry."

One other thing about the new engraved designs: they feature artwork from four new artist collectives and will let you pair each graphic with up to three lines of customizable text.