Well, it's shipping. This is the one that a couple sites got their hands on early some liked it, some hated it. You can now be the judge yourself...

iHOME RELEASES WORLD’S FIRST CLOCK RADIO DESIGNED FOR ZUNE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER

Zune Owners Can Now Wake to Music Stored on Their Device

iHome, a leading provider of innovative speaker solutions today announced the release of the first offering in a new line of speaker systems developed exclusively for the Zune^â„¢ digital media player.  The new ZN9 Dual-Alarm Stereo Clock Radio features the great sound, high quality and array of features that define the company’s extensive product catalogue.

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Before I share some info about this review over at Anything But iPod, let me tell you about my only experience with an iHome product. Simply put, I returned the iHome Alarm clock for the iPod the next day. The alarm functions were week, the audio from the speakers weren't very dynamic, and there was little to no bass response. I wanted this to work for my wife's ipod so she could listen to her music and I could use the alarm clock. Both functions were not ideal for us after trying them. I ended up getting her a JBL Dock and I got a cheap alarm clock from Wal Mart that works fantastic.

Graham Skee over at ABI reviews the iHome dock for the Zune and he didn't seem to care much for it...

Pros

• Easy to see if the alarm is on
• Two alarms
• 2 / 5 / 7 day alarm settings

Cons

• Dock inserts are hard to change
• Remote not included $20 extra
• Poor build quality
• Zune remote does not work with the dock

Head over to ABI to read the entire review...

It's not shipping until June, but it is available for preorder now at iHome. This is the dock that Cesar shared with us recently on Zune Insider.

You can order it from their site (well, preorder) for $99.00 with free shipping right now. Head over there now for more info.

Meet the new ZN9, the world’s first clock radio for Zune. The ZN9 features several innovative solutions, including wake and sleep to your Zune™ music or AM/FM radio presets, a 7-5-2 feature for separate weekday and weekend alarm times, and an extra large, backlit LCD display with dimmer.
With our Reson8 speaker chambers, you’ll be able to enjoy stereo sound around the clock. The new ZN9… treat yourself and your Zune right.

• Wake or sleep to Zune, AM/FM Radio or buzzer
• High-fidelity stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8® speaker chambers deliver astounding clarity, depth, and power
• Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep increase/decrease Alarm/Sleep volume so as not to startle the user
• Clean contemporary design complements the look of the Zune
• Dual alarm with AM/FM presets
• 7-5-2 feature for separate weekday and weekend alarm times

Since the Zune 2 launched, we have seen some great items come out for the Zune 2, but there has not been a ton of cases. Belkin is changing that. Thanks Belkin.

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Before we delve into the sharing of this review by Zunerama, let me share my feelings about the price. I will prelude this by saying that I have enough coin to splurge on my tech toys, but no way in hell I am going to spend $350 bones on a dock/speaker set up. Sorry Kicker. I know from experience that you guy have some great car audio products, but come now... $350 for this. Wow. (for the record, I prefer JL Audio for my auto audio needs)

So, anyhow... Thanks to Zune Boards for pointing me to a review at Zunerama...

We're pleased to see Kicker enter the Zune stereo market with this compelling stereo system. We're awarding the ZK500 our "Recommended by Zunerama" rating.

It looks like they have adapters for all the Zune models and they are reporting that the sound is not distorted at higher volumes. That's good.

Well, to read the review, head over to Zunerama or head over to Kicker for more info.

A few weeks ago, I told everyone about some new products added to Proporta's lineup for the Flash Zunes (4gb and 8gb). I decided to give them a look and here they are...

These are the products I looked at in this video:
• Advanced Screen Protector
• Alu-Leather Case
• Silicone Case

Proporta sends word that they have new Zune 2 protection available. There is a screen protector, a leather/aluminum flip case, and a cond... I mean silicone case.

Advanced Screen Protector

• Prevents screen scratching and other damage
• Reduces glare from sunlight or bright lighting
• Can be washed and replaced
• Improves screen ‘feel’ during stylus use
• Guaranteed to be the best – if you don’t agree, we’ll refund you

Alu-Leather Case

• Includes the unique Proporta Aluminium “Screen Saver” System  (Show Image)
• Cut aways give access to ports and controls so that you can use your device in the case
• Secure magnetic clasp closure  (Show Image)
• Hand made with elegant contrast overstitching
• Case uses a C-Clip to hold device in place, whilst leaving it and the device screen on display

Silicone Case 

Helium Digital, a Canadian company specializing in trend forward accessories for digital devices, has announced the launch of their new BoomBuds In-Ear Headphones.

The HD-330 BoomBuds are lightweight, in-ear headphones designed to bring the bass in your music to life. The noise isolating angled design of the earbuds allows them to rest comfortably and securely within your ear, blocking out noise that may interfere with a comfortable listening environment

The HD-340 BoomBuds for Mobile are designed for use with combination audio and mobile phone devices, such as the Apple iPhone®. They have the same great audio features of the HD-330, with the addition of an inline microphone/ answer module that will allow you to take your calls directly from the headphones, ensuring you are in touch even while listening to your music.

Both models come with 2 different sizes of silicon inserts to ensure your headphones fit comfortably and securely. The rubberized cable will keep your wires tangle-free, and help to prevent the tugging and pulling of wires that is all too familiar to users of traditional wired headphones. The slim 3.5mm audio jack is designed for use with a variety of audio devices, including Apple's iPhone®, eliminating the need for special adapters in order to get your headphones to fit your device.

The HD-330 BoomBuds In-Ear Headphones have a suggested retail price of $19.99 (CAD). The HD-340 BoomBuds for Mobile have a suggested retail price of $24.99 (CAD). Both models are available for purchase direct from the Helium Digital website starting today.

Introductory offer! –For a limited time only, receive FREE EXPEDITED SHIPPING when purchasing either model direct from the Helium Digital web site. The free shipping offer is limit 1 per customer, and shipping costs will automatically be removed at checkout.

For more information on either model please visit the Helium Digital website at www.heliumdigital.com

I have never heard of these guys, but we are hungry for accessories and protection for our Zunes, right? This is a company called Agent 18 and they have Zune Gen 2 cases for $25 each!

Their Zune cases for the Zune 80 are called Dragon Shield. Nice Name.

Simple and to the point. Another cheesy video for your visual consumption...