Ford, Microsoft team up for charity Zunes

(Credit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure)

Sometimes, we're pleased to say, corporate one-upsmanship can result in more than just putting down the competition. Case in point: Manufacturers of all types have issued special pink products to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, typically donating some of the proceeds to charity. But Ford and Microsoft have raised the stakes by partnering to donate the entire $250 purchase price of 30GB limited-edition Zunes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Engadget does note that, for the record, these are first-generation Zunes. But it's all for a good cause.

[happyguy1]

I support any company who go out of their way

I support any company who go out of their way to help worthy cause such as as Susan G Koman for the cure of breast cancer, Good Job Ford/MS.

And to donate the entire $250/unit instead of just the profit deserve my 2 thumb up!

[HooHaa]

Shame it's a Zune...

If it was an iPod, I'd definitely consider getting one...

[happyguy1]

Maybe you need to consider what is charity?

maybe you can consider getting the pink Zune and then give it away to some christmas charity for kids if you much perfer iPod for yourself, kill 2 bird with 1 stone

[DuckInA.Pond]

For a good cause but....

Maybe it was just a way to get rid of the first generation Zunes.