Sure, there's a lot to love about Microsoft's line of Zune MP3 players, but when it comes to shopping for accessories, you start feeling like the only vegetarian at the steakhouse. Don't fret, brave Zune-ster, there are plenty of worthy accessories made for the Zune. In fact, the quality-to-crap ratio for Zune accessories is unusually high, since most off-brand manufacturers would rather chase the iPod.

The hottest-selling MP3 player accessories are traditionally in-car FM transmitters and small speaker docks. The Home audiovisual kit Microsoft made for the Zune is a great buy, considering that it offers a charging dock with both component and composite video outputs, a remote control, and a portable USB wall charger. Charging docks (including speaker docks) are also a great accessory if you like using the Zune's wireless sync feature, since docking your Zune will automatically trigger the sync. The latest addition to this list is the iHome ZN9 Zune alarm clock, which can hold its own against the best offerings for iPod.

If money is no object and you're shopping for the ultimate Zune accessory, the 2008 Ford Focus SES and its Sync 2.0 media system allows voice-activated browsing of your Zune while you drive. Now that's cool.

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7.7 Very Good

1. iHome ZN9 Clock Radio for Zune

The iHome ZN9 deserves its place on the nightstand of any Zune owner.

REVIEW: iHome ZN9 Clock Radio for Zune

Price: $n/a (check latest prices)

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7.3 Very Good

2. Microsoft Zune Car Pack (second generation)

The Zune Car Pack FM transmitter is an attractive, useful way to listen to your Zune in your car.

REVIEW: Microsoft Zune Car Pack (second generation)

Price: $60-80 (check latest prices)

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7.3 Very Good

3. Altec Lansing M604 Portable Speaker System for Zune

REVIEW: Altec Lansing M604 Portable Speaker System for Zune

Price: $250 (check latest prices)

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9.0 Spectacular

4. Microsoft Zune Home AV Kit

REVIEW: Microsoft Zune Home AV Kit

Price: $60-100 (check latest prices)

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6.0 Good

5. Altec Lansing InMotion iM414

REVIEW: Altec Lansing InMotion iM414

Price: $100 (check latest prices)

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7.0 Very Good

6. VAF Research Octavio 1z Speaker System for Zune

REVIEW: VAF Research Octavio 1z Speaker System for Zune

Price: $500 (check latest prices)