Photos: Zune Marketplace

The next-gen Zune Marketplace makes a sharp departure from its Windows Media Player roots, embracing a clean, minimalist design with engaging visual imagery. As it's notably different from the standard jukeboxes, it takes a little getting used to, but it will please the eye in the interim.

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The Zune Software and Marketplace is broken down into four overriding sections: Collection (your library), Device, Marketplace, and Social. The interface lacks the standard frame you get with most windows, which gives it a clean aesthetic. Your library is intuitively organized, with a comprehensive lists of artists on the left, albums by album art in the center, and track listings on the right. In this shot, only one album is highlighted, so you only see tracks for that album.

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