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Zune 2 on Tuesday?

I for one can't wait.

I am wondering how long it will take Microsoft (one of the largest corporations in the world) to learn it is about hardware/software interface and network features, not hardware literal specifications.

I am betting on over 3 years.

Rocketman
 
I don't understand why MS can't make a good looking MP3 player. Even their software is ugly, Media Player 11? Urgh. I'll take WMP9 if I have to.

And when are they going to launch them outside of the US? I've never seen such a product vehemently held back.
 
Is the zune real? I have never seen one...Figment of my imagination? If it does exist I would love for it to gain some ground on the iPod and go from there...
 
It's kind of sad to come here and see this.. I love both Microsoft and Apple, and I don't understand whats with all this hate.

Anyway, competition will happen and you never know the Zune 2 *might* be better than the iPod, who knows, but if it is then Apple will have to step up its game and create a better iPod, competition is good.
 
Curious

I am curious to see what Microsoft can bring to the table. I thought the first Zune was a real downer compared to the iPod. Now, with the iPod Touch out and 80BG and 160GB iPod Classics out, I wonder how much more innovative Microsoft is capable of being over Apple. 😕
 
PuppyLuv said:
I love both Microsoft and Apple, and I don't understand whats with all this hate.
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Go read up on MS's history and you'll see. Regarding the Zune, they hyped it so much, as yet another iPod killer, and how much Apple and the iPod and iTunes all sucked. It failed miserably and continues to do so. This is just schadenfreude.
 
Was Zune 1 ever on sale?

I only saw Zune once in Best Buy. Ugly things.

Brown definitely isn't the new black.

I'll keep my iPod, thanks 🙂
 
Competition is good.

Come on apple.
Give us a FM turner right in the iPod and not some remote thingee.
Also gives us 32GB iPhone and iPod touch.

Now what do except for the Zune 2?

M$ will make it cheaper than the iPods and still lose money on them. Next thing would be more elaborabe games.

Wifi Store? Apple launched there's first.
Larger storage capacity? Apple could quicky got 16GB iPod nanos out in time for Christmas.
 
Dear Microsoft,

If you made it compatible with OS X, you might have my monies.

Seriously...I just need to be able to put my music on it.

~Eidorian
 
I used to have a Zune, and I really did love it, until it broke when I dropped it.
However, I must say, these new Zunes look hideous.
 
Has anyone seen a Zune in the wild? I never have....

Now think about how many iPods you've seen in the wild.😱
 
Buschmaster said:
Has anyone seen a Zune in the wild? I never have....

Now think about how many iPods you've seen in the wild.😱
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Now that you mention that I don't think I have ever seen one, I know one person who has it but I haven't actually seen it. Way to go Zune!

EDIT: and I should add that often she gets laughed at for her Zune.
 
Luis said:
Now that you mention that I don't think I have ever seen one, I know one person who has it but I haven't actually seen it. Way to go Zune!

EDIT: and I should add that often she gets laughed at for her Zune.
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I've seen two of them. A pink and brown one.

At only took almost a year.
 
Luis said:
Is it realistic that they can top 8gb and remain competitive with the Nanos? Or top 16gb and compete with the touch? hmm
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I say MS will go with 16gig considering, Cowon, Creative, Samsung(depending on where you read), Sandisk, and Sony all have 16gig devices that that compete with the Nano.

I have seen 10 zunes, and I am not counting the ones I have seen at BB, CC, or Frys. My roomate got two once his ipod was stolen because he liked the bigger screen.

Personally I would rather take the Zune over the ipod because of the larger screen and what I think is a nicer interface. Then again both are just average players.
 
It has a squircle, which is a new button like a square or polygon with rounded edges, but not a perfect circle. This has a dome underneath so you can push it from any side.

The Flash version comes in a green looks like an old army jeep green.

I think they don't look too bad, especially the flash ones.

Competition is always good. Apple have their strategies and MS have theirs. What I don't like is:

[1] People who will deride the Zune just because it is from Microsoft, regardless of features.
[2] People who buy a Zune just because it's not iPod, regardless of features.
 
I have never seen a zune in germany. But do we see this stupid microsoft guy again jumping around like crazy?
 
OK, get this:

- The Zune and the iPhone are not available for sale in Australia.
- The Zune is US$199, the iPhone is US$399.

I have seen 4 iPhones in Australia, all of them owned locally but I have seen 1 Zune. It's a massive fugly thing.
 
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