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29 Sep 2006
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date and retail price for its Zune portable media player.
The device will be launched on 14 November and will be priced at $249.99 for the 30GB version.
The price tag puts the Microsoft player in direct competition with Apple's newly-updated 30GB iPod which retails for the same price.
Like SanDisk's Sansa e200 series, the Zune will come pre-loaded with music and video content.
Microsoft also plans to launch a music download service for the Zune, offering the options of purchasing individual songs or an all-you-can-eat monthly subscription.
To jump-start competition with the five year-old iPod accessory marketplace,
Microsoft also announced 10 Zune accessories ranging from AV cables to FM
tuners.
The accessories will be available in specialised discounted packages, such as
car kits and travel packs.
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why buy Zune?
Knowing it comes from M$ they will be full of bugs... Also Ipods have already so many Ipod-ready accessories. Before Zune catch's up it will take years. Their only differences realy is their wi-fi sharing. But even that: before their will be enough Zunes out there again it will be years if those people are realy willing to share their music collection with a stranger.There are realy no very useful reasons why you would buy a Zune over an Ipod or any other player.
Posted by: KaiserCanada 30 Sep 2006
Wow Huh?
Wow ... so finally the date and $ is out for Zune. Huh ... because I thought Microsoft will blast off with a little lower price than iPod to attract the consumers. One thing is for sure...I will be one of the buyers of Zune on Nov. 14th 2006.
Posted by: Manish Sharma 29 Sep 2006