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iPod Mini killer

2004/11/29 16:35:01

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Ever since the release of the Creative Zen Micro in the US, I've wanted to get my hands of one of these -iPod Mini killers". The question is, will they ever be released in Australia and what will the price tag be?

-- Submitted by: James Pettigrove

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You're right James, Creative's new Zen Micro player is getting some great buzz -- see the feature on our sister site, CNET Asia's "Ursurping the iPod Mini's throne".

While it's now available in the US and Asia, Australians won't find one in their Christmas stocking this year. The marketing department at Creative Labs' Australian office says it is not scheduled to hit our shores until February 2005 with local pricing expected to be AU$529.   

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