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Microsoft Zune MP3 Player Interface Revealed

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the monkey-see-monkey-try dept.

bain writes to tell us that iLounge has put up details on the Zune, Microsoft's MP3 player. According to the article, "Zune is a bit bigger than a standard 30GB iPod, and apparently made entirely of plastic." Interestingly, Microsoft forgoes a touch-sensitive scrollwheel in favor of wheel-shaped buttons. Included are WiFi capabilities, an FM tuner, and (in stark contrast to the iPod) a white-on-black color scheme. The 30GB model is expected to sell for $300. This story selected and edited by LinuxWorld editor for the day Saied Pinto.

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  1. Good to go by SuperKendall · · Score: 5, Funny

    * Wireless
    * More space than a Nomad

    Raging success I'd say!

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  2. Microsoft PR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just announced, Zune will only be available for corporate customers in November. Consumers can get it early in 2007.

  3. Re:No Marketing versus Established Product Line by ackthpt · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's no buzz about Zune. Microsoft will need a significant and unique advertising campaign to make this thing sell.

    So .. Rolling Stones again?

    you make a grown man cryyyy...

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  4. Re:I don't get it by Headcase88 · · Score: 5, Funny
    "I think Apple should develop a random product, say an iToaster Oven, just to see if MS will follow suit"

    An MS Toaster Oven is the last thing the world needs. God knows how convoluted the process would be to toast a simple piece of bread.

    1. Welcome to the Microsoft (TM) Toasting Wizard. What are you toasting today?
    • Bread
    • Bagel
    • English Muffin
    • Other

    2. What type of bread?
    • Microsoft (TM) White Bread
    • Microsoft (TM) Whole Wheat HealthyChoice (TM) bread
    • Other [text field]

    3. Microsoft (TM) Toasting Wizard is searching for "Dempster's white bread"...

    (little animated magnifying glass on globe icon)

    4. Toasting Wizard could not find your bread. Please make sure you've typed the type of bread correctly and try again.

    5. Wizard Completed!

    Toasting Wizard was quit by user before toasting was complete.
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