More Zune news trickles out. Customers spoke and Zune listened.  The people said

"We want all you can eat music, but let us keep the ones we like." 

"Oh and make sure the songs are MP3s"

"P.S. Make sure the music doesn't suck. Make the MP3 library a part of the offer"

So now as a Zune Pass subscriber you can download from millions of tracks, and you can keep 10 songs a month as MP3s in your permanent collection for $14.99/mo.  Even if you don't like the subscription model, this is still a pretty sweet deal.  I know my Zunes and other devices will be happy during the holidays.