Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Microsoft Confirms New Music Player

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the it's-on dept.

Udo Schmitz writes "It's official now. Reuters confirms the rumors that Microsoft wants to take on Apple's iPod and iTunes. From the article: 'Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it plans to release a new music and entertainment player and accompanying software under the "Zune" brand this year, in a belated attempt to challenge the dominance of Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod player ... Microsoft sources said Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, is working with J. Allard, vice president of its Xbox team, on the digital media player/software project.'"

4 of 415 comments (clear)

  1. I could buy one. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    As long as it plays Vorbis, that is.

  2. Re:Whoooo! by PapaLeo · · Score: 0, Troll

    So . . . how long you been working for Microsoft?

  3. Dear Microsoft, by stevobi · · Score: 1, Troll

    Stop doing this, you greedy, opportunistic bastards. We're tired of you riding on other companies' coattails, then tackling them and making them walk at your glacial pace. Some of us are simply fascinated by computing and would like nothing more than for you to go away and leave us alone.

  4. MS got a Zune! Just before the Big Date, too! by atrocious+cowpat · · Score: 0, Troll

    Oh dear... what to do, what to do?

    My personal recommendation: wait for the Zune to grow... don't panic. When the Zune develops a head: squeeze the Zune for all it's worth and then forget about it. You may try to plaster the Zune over with a layer of FUD, but that will usually only slow down the healing process.

    [Rimshot] I'll be here all week. Try the buffet... if you must.

    --
    sig? Oh, that sig...