Here's another article about the lack of availability of the Zune 80.

Not having Zune 80s on the shelves today, traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year, won't help Microsoft's battle against iPod.

"People are really frustrated trying to get one of these," says Albert Wang, 31, of Salt Lake City, who unsuccessfully tried to buy a Zune 80 in his local Best Buy.

I personally like this line...

Still, there are people who have been holding out for an iPod alternative who are willing to wait a bit longer, says Chris Leckness, who runs Gotzune.com, a Zune enthusiast site. "Many people are not buying into the idea you have to buy an iPod to be cool," he says.

Did I ever mention here that the pop culture aura surrounding the iPods is one of the reasons I dislike Apple? My daughter used to tell me that you have to have an iPod branded player to be cool at school.

Read Matt's Article at USAToday.com