Zune is out of tune, for now

Iria · Nov 14, 2006, 01:06 AM

Source: News.com
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At the risk of being called an Apple fanboy, a Microsoft basher and a dog kicker, I gotta say the Zune does not impress me.

Microsoft recently sent an emissary to CNET with three Zunes to demonstrate Redmond's new offensive against the Apple-iPod juggernaut. While the Zune certainly has some interesting features--such as Wi-Fi capability and a decent-size screen for a front-pocket device--the overall theme of the day appeared to be that this should be considered a first-generation device that nails the basics and is easily expandable through software to learn new tricks.

Fair enough, except for two things: Hard drive-based music players have been around for a long time--since before Apple unveiled its first iPod five years ago. And Microsoft has an aircraft carrier stuffed with cash moored off its Redmond, Wash., campus that should allow it to fund a top notch, me-too device.

Nov 14, 2006, 01:06 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Zune is out of tune, for now Source: News.com __________ At the risk of being called an Apple fanboy, a Microsoft basher and a dog kicker, I gotta say the Zune does not impress me. Microsoft recently sent an emissary to CNET with three Zunes to demonstrate Redmond's new offensive against the Apple-iPod juggernaut. While the Zune certainly has some interesting features--such as Wi-Fi capability and a decent-size screen for a front-pocket device--the overall theme of the day appeared to be that this should be considered a first-generation device that nails the basics and is easily expandable through software to learn new tricks. Fair enough, except for two things: Hard drive-based music players have been around for a long time--since before Apple unveiled its first iPod five years ago. And Microsoft has an aircraft carrier stuffed with cash moored off its Redmond, Wash., campus that should allow it to fund a top notch, me-too device.