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After the success of Halo-3 edition of Zune, Microsoft has announced the new brown version of the Halo-themed player for military service members. Microsoft was inspired by the popularity of the Zune players amongst U.S. soldiers; therefore it tied up with U.S. Federal business to design a special edition for the soldiers.

“Microsoft has been a great partner to the USO of Metropolitan Washington for several years, supporting both our U.S. soldiers and the USO’s mission,” says Elaine Rogers, president of the USO of Metropolitan Washington.

“From Zune devices and Xbox 360 gaming consoles to new computers with the latest Windows Vista and Office software, Microsoft’s technology has helped service members stay connected and entertained,” he added further.

Like other versions of Zune, the new brown version of the Halo-themed player dedicated to military service members also features 30GB of memory, a 3-inch screen, a built-in FM tuner, rugged exterior, and wireless capabilities providing Zune-to-Zune sharing.

Besides, the player is pre-loaded with artwork, trailers, and music from all three Halo games.

The Zune halo-3 edition specially designed for military members will be available at the discounted rates at military retailers, including AAFES, and Navy and Marine Corps commissaries. The new players will be available for military personnel and their families from early August.