Zune To Feature NBC TV Downloads


	Zune To Feature NBC TV Downloads

David M Ewalt

5-6-2008 12:08 PM

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microsoft, zune, nbc, downloads, video, tv, television, apple

David M Ewalt says:

NBC Universal bailed out of Apple's iTunes store last year, so Microsoft wins points for signing them onto the Zune Marketplace.

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