Microsoft Zune available for pre-order

Even though you can’t sit it on your desktop just yet, you can prepare the space for Microsoft’s upcoming device, the Zune. Our inbox has been flooded with information regarding the Zune, engadget has a recent writeup that covers what exactly what you will and won’t be able to do when you finally get your hands on the Microsoft portable player.

Most notably no web connectivity, no downloading songs via WiFi from the Zune store directly into the device and no wireless (WiFi) computer sync. All in all, despite recently announced shortcomings the Zune will be a big seller so hit Wal-Mart and get your pre-order squared away. The Microsoft Zune will be available in Brown, White and Black.