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Windows Zune Phone still in the works?
The Zune Phone has been rumored for about as long as we can remember, but Microsoft has been doing their best to squash any and all rumors related to it’s possible existence and/or development. Just today, however, the company’s CEO Steve “I Heart Beer” Ballmer made a subtle reference to a possible change of course that could result in some form of Microsoft branded handset. In an all-points bulletin sent out to Microsoft employees, the CEO said:
“We’re changing the way we work with hardware vendors to ensure that we can provide complete experiences with absolutely no compromises. We’ll do the same with phones—providing choice as we work to create great end-to-end experiences.”
Hmm. Nothing explicit about a Zune phone in here, but it’s certainly a marked shift from the company’s current software-only attitude towards handset development. The Zune Phone has been rumored for about as long as we can remember, but Microsoft has been doing their best to squash any and all ru... more -
Gates eyes next "digital decade"
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates took center stage at the world's largest technology show for the last time on Sunday and predicted that his industry was on the cusp of the next "digital decade."
Gates also displayed the company's Surface computer, a coffee table shaped PC that works like a large touch-screen PC and can respond to objects placed on top of it. LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates took center stage at the world's largest technology show for the last ti... more -
Zune 2.0 has iPod in sights
The bottom line: the iPod is still a more versatile, compact and beautiful machine. But the Zune has come a long way in very little time. Already, its potential audience is no longer limited to a sect of irrational Apple haters. It?s now a candidate for anyone who values its unique powers ? excellent built-in FM radio, scratchproof case and wireless auto-synching ? more than they value the richness and choice of the iPod universe. The bottom line: the iPod is still a more versatile, compact and beautiful machine. But the Zune has come a long way in very little ti... more
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Universal takes on iTunes
Not only is Universal not signing multi-year contracts with Apple, it is now creating a service to confront iTunes and nurture iPod competitors like the Zune.
Called Total Music, it may include Universal, Sony BMG and Warner75% of music sold in the USand would offer a twist on the traditional download and "PlaysForSure" subscription concepts.
When you buy a Total Music-supported MP3 player, you would essentially get free all-you-can-eat music. Not only is Universal not signing multi-year contracts with Apple, it is now creating a service to confront iTunes and nurture iPod co... more -
$194 | Zune
The Zune Digital Media Player from Microsoft® is for anyone who loves their music and wants to carry it around in style. Store up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 hours of video on this 30 GB media player. Wirelessly share full length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your home-grown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. You can listen to the full track of any song which you receive, up to three times in three days, flag the ones you like and easily buy them the next time you sync up. Show off your favorite pictures on its bright 3-inch LCD video screen that works in portrait or landscape mode. The built-in FM radio and tuner allows you to listen to local radio stations or tune into programming at your local gym. The Zune comes included with earphones and a sync cable. The Zune Digital Media Player from Microsoft® is for anyone who loves their music and wants to carry it around in style. Store up to ... more
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iPod anti theft device: hide it in a zune
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