Microsoft’s much-maligned media player, the Zune, has announced a new version of its product, and it’s kind of iPhone-looking–I don’t see any brown anywhere in the above pic, which is a good sign. This iteration, scheduled to hit stores in the fall, will also have a Web browser, meaning that after years and years, Microsoft is finally allowing users to use the device’s wi-fi capability to do things other than “squirting” songs to Zune-owning pals. But why does it have the “HD” moniker? Is it because the mirror power of the shiny side will allow you to look at yourself in super-closeup? MORE »
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The Microsoft Zune Releases Version 3425.6
Microsoft, whose Zune player has never found a foothold against Apple’s iPod behemoth despite reinventing itself into something cuter and less bloggy, has yet again changed the way it sells and plays music. Although how much of a change this new model is depends on how much of a future you think the whole “subscription model” for music has. Man, those guys are gonna ride that horse to the bitter end, despite overwhelming evidence that consumers don’t seem to care about subscription services, no matter how great a deal they are. And with the development of streaming radio stations on the iPhone, why pick up a Zune with a subscription service? People just want to own stuff if they are going to pay for it. Period. It’s why car leasing and house renting have always rubbed me the wrong way: If I’m putting in the money for something, I want to walk away with it. MORE »
In Non-Apple MP3 Player News Today…
Given that there’s some sort of big iPod-related announcement scheduled for about 90 minutes from now and causing much speculation among the fanboys, the Microsoft people picked an odd time to announce new product features for their still-chugging-along portable-music player the Zune. But it’s nice to see that they’re still trying, even if they’ve lost their biggest fan. It might be worth noting that even the Zune press release page doesn’t have even a whisper about this allegedly big news. MORE »
BREAKING: Zune Tattoo Guy Gives Up
“I am done. I have had the Zune since day 1 and have noticed little improvement. I have tried my best to support them every step of the way but the recent Xbox Live announcement at E3 made me lose it. MORE »
Finally, Canadians Can Ignore The Zune, Too
In news that will no doubt please that Zune tattoo guy, Canadians will have the opportunity to purchase themselves a Zune as of June 13, in three different sizes and several different colors. MORE »
You do remember the Iowa resident known as “Zune Tattoo Guy,” yes? And how he added to his first Zune tattoo with a second? And a third? MORE »
You do remember the Iowa resident known as “Zune Tattoo Guy,” yes? And how he added to his first Zune tattoo with a second? And a third? MORE »
Microsoft apparently showed two new Zunes to reporters today–a $149 four-gig version and a $249 eight-gig model–and is allegedly going to start offering DRM-free music in the Zune Marketplace. MORE »
Microsoft apparently showed two new Zunes to reporters today–a $149 four-gig version and a $249 eight-gig model–and is allegedly going to start offering DRM-free music in the Zune Marketplace. MORE »
