Since customers are not rushing to get their hands on the Microsoft digital media player, Microsoft has decided to give Zune devices away. But the real question here is, if you are not willing to pay for the MP3 player, up to what point are you prepared to go. Because the Microsoft free Zune offer comes with a catch. You have to improve the MSN traffic.

The Redmond Company's initiative encourages users to make MSN their homepage in order to have a chance at receiving a free Zune. But is it a trade-off worth your wild? But wait, there's more: "Make MSN your homepage and you'll get the information and entertainment you crave every day. All-in-one place-to save time and stay in touch. Discovery at your fingertips-so you can easily learn and enjoy more and the source you count on-to stay informed, entertained and up-to-date."

Microsoft is putting up no less than 50 Zune digital media players. Considering that each Zune costs $250, Microsoft will offer a total of $12,500 in prizes. The winners will be selected via a random drawing scheduled to take place on March 14, 2007.

However, the Microsoft MSN "Win a Zune" Sweepstakes is limited to the United States. So if you are in any other location don't even bother, even in the eventuality that you win you will not receive anything. The Microsoft MSN "Win a Zune" Sweepstakes has debuted on February 9, and will end on February 28, 2007.