Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft has been working since early 2003 to get device manufacturers to put the Portable Media Centers on the market in order to compete against Apple Computer Inc.'s (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) popular iPod portable digital music player.

Two Portable Media Center models will be available for pre-order from the Web's biggest retailer at www.amazon.com/portablemediacenters.

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