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No $50 iPod Clone From Microsoft

Posted by timothy on from the or-anyone-for-that-matter dept.

dncsky1530 writes "In a previous Slashdot story, the Denver Post ran an article talking about a portable music player that would have the look and feel of an iPod. Microsoft stated that they will not be manufactoring such a device, Mehdi, "I've spent time with a bunch of hardware manufacturers who will launch hardware products when we ship our service that will look and feel as good as the iPod product. And they will undoubtedly be a little bit less expensive and so head-to-head against Apple...""

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  1. 50 for the player, but probably by rd4tech · · Score: 5, Funny

    40$ one time activation fee
    5$ monthly subscribtion fee
    2$ download access fee
    15$ remote assistance fee
    5$ for a special software player with XP look ...

    1. Re:50 for the player, but probably by CountBrass · · Score: 5, Funny

      And the kicker? You have to re-activate it if you plug in a different set of headphones.

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  2. Partly True. by lateralus_1024 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft reiterated that they are not backing away from their original assertion that the device has the "feel and the look of an iPod". The only notable difference is the guts are from Sony

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  3. I've discovered step 2!!! by bobbabemagnet · · Score: 4, Funny

    We've found the answer to step 2, finally!

    1.) Announce fantastic unbelievable product
    2.) Retract announcement (formerly ???)
    3.) Profit from the 2 days of free publicity

    wooooo!

  4. Look and Feel by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny
    Microsoft developing a product that has the "look and feel" of an Apple product?

    Imagine that!

  5. $50 is too expensive by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Maybe at $25, people could afford an iPod clone. But $50 is ridiculous.

  6. Re:not suprised by Roland+Piquepaille · · Score: 5, Funny

    What could cost $50 and still be as good as the iPod??

    A stolen iPod?

  7. $50? by lateralus_1024 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Does Clippy retrieve the playlists?

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  8. Re:One word: Baseless. by MochaMan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seen the interfaces for Server 2003 and XP? They rock, plain and simple.

    Ah, you must have straggled in from winsupersite.com.

    Hold on to your toque, my friend, I have a feeling things are about to get rough for you.

  9. The Denver Post underestimated the cost... by mfivis · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...because they failed to account for human resources required by the team responsible for porting Clippy to an embedded device.

  10. No $50 iPod Clone From Microsoft by RAMMS+EIN · · Score: 5, Funny

    And in other news:

    No $2500 Diablo Clone From Toyota

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  11. Yes, they have. by grahamlee · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's called the XPod, and a thorough and unbiased review is available here.