Although I've had the original 30GB Zune for quite a while now, I've been primarily using it as a video playback device with audio only occasionally being played on it. However, on my recent trip to Redmond, a tour of the Microsoft Company Store introduced me to the Zune Car Kit. Now I've been using the in-dash CD/MP3 player for quite a while in my Optra Royalé - but burning CDs everytime I wanted a change in the albums was getting to be a pain. And listening to the myriad of FM radio channels was getting too irritating as well with the non-stop nonsensical prattle of the RJs, who not only have an opinion on everything under the sun, they wish to share it with their listeners as well - many of who like me only want to listen to the music that they promise.

Anyway, I didn't pick up the Zune Car Kit at the Company Store. Instead I came back to India and used my MVP Dollars to buy it online. The kit was delivered to me in about 4 days and I installed it quickly. Although it found enough free FM spots currently I have set it to 107.5 which seems to give the best output when playing the car with no audible interference. It's great fun to be able use the Zune as the source for the songs and listen to FM radio where the RJ is your truly and since I don't have anything to say to myself that I don't already know - I don't have to listen to any prattle - just music that I want. And with the new Zune 2.x firmware upgrade navigating the Zune has become even better. The car kit is an essential must-have for those who wish to listen to good music or podcasts while travelling.