We just got a shipment of Pink Zune players, and I got my hands on one: (I'll open my eyes wider next time ;) And check this picture of my employee-launch-gift Magenta Zune side by side with the Pink Zune: (both are playing The Editors, but different songs) And finally, by request , I'm posting the backgrounds on the Zune players I posted before I went for vacation. Go here for larger images. I actually requested more than one Pink Zune. And they're not for me; they're for you. In the next few days...

This week, we've got the E&D (Entertainment and Devices, the division of which Zune is a part) global sales/marketing folks in from all over the world. We get together, talk product strategy, marketing tactics, that kind of thing. To kick off the meetings, we hold an indoor soccer tournament - a world cup. While in past years I played on the Latin American* team, this year played defense on the Zune team. Redmond Zunited: We didn't win the tournament in our first year playing, but we made a strong...

(Yes, you) Since our friends at Engadget are relaunching their site this week, we're celebrating with them. And how are we doing that? Well, by giving them some Zunes for their relaunch giveaways. Want one? Go there, read the rules , and sign up. And this time around, you won't have to write a haiku ;) And no, I can't 'put in a good word for you.' Ok go .

I'm very please to announce the Zune Haiku Awards. Since you are all winners in my book ;), I decided to make multiple categories for winners. Maybe it's because the VMA s just wrapped up. Maybe I'm just a little giddy for the weekend, and for Bumbershoot . There will be a Zune Haiku Contest Best in Show Award, receiving 10 stickers. All other category winners will receive 5 stickers. Anyways, without further ado: The Zune Haiku Contest Best In Show Award: Winner: Nate Your stinkin' racoon made off...