There's a "Y2K9" crisis for Zune players. Across the world, most of the 30GB models have frozen, or "bricked." According to Microsoft's Zune site, they are "aware of the problem and are working to correct it."

Apple's iTunes store adds more DRM-free songs on iTunes. The "unrestricted" tracks cost $1.29 each and will be playable on other mp3 players like the Microsoft Zune.

The 30GB Microsoft Zune at $229 vs. the Apple iPod 8GB Nano at $249. Feliz Navidad.