Microsoft's new mobile music player might just have a chance at giving Apple *some* competition. It looks cool ... they're doing a good job with marketing ... the price is right ($249) ... and you know they are going to start bundling it with PC sales - at the very least zune software will be included with windows on new pc's. That's where Microsoft makes its money anyway ... bundling. It might be a tall order to come close to ipod sales ... but the zune might have what it takes to atleast get Microsoft in the game.
Built in FM tuner
Share songs with zunes nearby (3 plays over a 3 day period)
Comparable size.... and with a cool brown version!
Large 3" screen ... vertical & horizontal orientations
Wireless (this is huge ... having it in the unit opens up all sorts of possibilities )
I doubt Apple is concerned about the zune at this point ... the ipod has too much iconic appeal. However - the social aspects of the zune are very cool. You can be sure the next gen of ipods will be sporting something similar ... following on the heals of microsoft for once ;)
[interesting writeup about the zune and microsofts knack for just not *getting it*]
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