Full FeedMicrosoft jumps into the retail store game
It’s official: Microsoft has answered Apple’s challenge in retail store sales. Locations and opening dates have not been specified yet, but it appears the number of stores will be small, with a focus on building brand awareness and excitement for Windows products. The effort is being spearheaded by a former… Continue Reading »
Zune death watch: Revenue down 54%
So the Zune’s not doing so well. Shocking, I know. Macworld has a report from Microsoft stating that fourth-quarter revenue for the little music player that could (not) was down $100 million from last year, which, of course, is chump change to MS—the equivalent to what you and I would… Continue Reading »
Z2K9: Zunepocalypse
Seeing as how “Zune” and “Failure” are practically synonyms, it’s surprising that Microsoft could buckle down and take the rabidly unpopular music player to a newer, and lower, level. But as of 2 a.m. today, and apparently part of some suicide pact/calendar-related coincidence, 30GB Zunes have been bricking themselves. Continue Reading »
Zune phone to be unveiled at CES 2009?
“It’s not a concept you’ll ever get from us. We’re in the Windows Mobile business.” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has assured us all that a Zune phone will never see the light of day. However, Jose Fermoso, a blogger for Wired, claims that the device could make a possible debut… Continue Reading »
New Zune tries to rock, too
The Microsoft marketing staff must be getting paid per idea these days! How else can we explain the Seinfeld+Gates response to the “I’m a Mac” campaign? Or the release of details about the new Zune media players, which comes suspiciously one day before Apple’s Let’s Rock event. Analyst predictions for… Continue Reading »
iPod, iTunes domination continues
After a few recent surveys, one thing is for sure. Apple’s place in the music history books are set in stone. An iPodNN report brought a recent Ipsos survey to light that showed that when it comes to music downloading, iTunes is preferred by half of the market, giving it… Continue Reading »
Jobs on whether the Zune is a “worthy alternative”
When Microsoft announced the new Zune’s back in November, Microsoft’s Robbie Bach made a comment that finally, the Zune was “a worthy alternative” to the iPod. Steve Jobs was questioned about that comment by an interviewer this week at Macworld. The response was very unexpected. Some may even say it… Continue Reading »
The best iPod anti-theft device. Ever.
Here’s something to keep you amused. With iPod (and iPhone) theft on the rise, there’s never been a better time to put that funky device somewhere safe. Sure you can chain it up or lock it somewhere, but why not stick it inside some uncool device, let’s say, the Zune?… Continue Reading »
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