Now that the word is out that the Zune will not be compatible with any music store other than Zune Marketplace, the Zune could sell for $284 or $2.84 and it will be off my list. I guess I didn't realize just how closely Microsoft was planning to copy the Apple model. The reason I won't own an iPod is due to Apple restricting my choice of where to buy music. I won't own a Zune for the same reason. I frankly am amazed at how many people willingly buy into this lousy consumer model. Would you buy a DVD player that only played discs from Blockbuster? We should not be allowing electronics....and software.....companies to get away with this.