No $50 iPod Clone From Microsoft

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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50 for the player, but probably

[rd4tech]

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 ...

Re:50 for the player, but probably

[CountBrass]

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

I have a distinct feeling...

[InternationalCow]

That this thing will be: 1. Ugly; 2. Have a clunky interface with lots of glitz and glitter; 3. Play WMA only; 4. Require XP; 5. Have limited hard drive capacity; 6. Run Pocketwindows and crash regularly; 7. Have its own host of viruses within half a year; 8. Still sell like crazy because for some reason people seem to prefer mediocre crap as long as it is cheap and runs windows Let's hope I'm wrong, I have an iPod and rather enjoy having something made by Apple be mainstream for a change :)

not suprised

[bach_m]

I thought my bullshit meter detected something. What could cost $50 and still be as good as the iPod??

Re:not suprised

[Roland Piquepaille]

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

A stolen iPod?

Partly True.

[lateralus_1024]

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

MSN Search and Music, Part Two #

[jg21]

This post at Microsoft Monitor sets the record straight.

Written by Joe Wilcox of Jupiter Research it starts:

I'm a bit stunned by the press feeding frenzy set off by comments (here) Yusuf Mehdi, MSN corporate VP, made during a Wednesday speech. News report after news report claimed that Microsoft would unleash an iPod-killing music player for 50 bucks.

The problem: That's not at all what Mr. Mehdi said.

Re:One word: Baseless.

[MochaMan]

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.

No $50 iPod Clone From Microsoft

[RAMMS EIN]

And in other news:

No $2500 Diablo Clone From Toyota

Re:Will Job's let history repeat itself

[mrtrumbe]

Right. Because a lack of compatibility, software and market share in business had nothing to do with Apple's decline.

Price is not the only reason Apple lost marketshare. In fact, it probably wasn't even the primary reason. Your comment is a gross simplification of computing history.

Also, I find it interesting that people still equate not being as successful as MS with being a failure. Apple had some rocky times in the past. But now, they are looking pretty good. This, despite their lack of 80%+ marketshare.

Complete world dominance is not the only metric of success.

Taft