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Zune Sales Continue to Weaken
Dak RIT writes "Market share data for the first month of Microsoft's Zune sales is now available, and appears to confirm that after the initial hype, sales have fallen off dramatically. Microsoft came in fourth for sales during the month of November with only 1.9% of the market. Apple remained unchanged at 62.2%, and SanDisk even managed to increase to 18.4% (looks like the Zune might not even be able to compete with the rest of the market, let alone the iPod). The one surprise though is that the brown Zune is apparently not only being bought, but more popular than the white model."
Despite previous posts, I have actually thought about buying a Zune, the interface does not look too bad, and it seems much more customizable.
So here is a question, what does an IPOD have (other than after market accessories) that the Zune does not?
As a basic, out the gate thing, what does the Zune have that the IPOD does not? (other than squirting).
If you don't vote, you don't matter, so don't waste your time telling me your opinion
The newegg.com reviews seem to speak for themselves: while not perfect, this product is superior to the iPod, both aesthetically and functionally.
MS has never expressed an interest in "conquering" the MP3 market.
From the article:
Microsoft expressed little concern about the sales. Jason Reindorp, director of product marketing for Zune, said, ``We are happy with the position Zune currently holds in the market, and are on track to meet our sales projection of 1 million units by end of the fiscal year.''
Heck, you could say the same thing about Apple.
Hmmm, seems as if the color is a very apt indicator of the quality of the Zune. Seems that M$ jinxed itself by making the thing look like a turd.
It's a pitty about the sales - I've had both iPod and Zune, and I like the Zune far better. The interface is much smoother, and the device as a whole is fun to use. The potential is rather enormous, so don't discount this machine yet. Let alone the fact that a whole line of Zune products will take to the air at some point or another. Let's wait and see. I for one am a satisified Zune user.
Orange! It's going to be next year's most fasionable color!