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Microsoft sets price for Zune
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article published on 28 September, 2006
Microsoft Corp. on Thursday revealed that its upcoming Zune digital music player will retail at the same price as Apple's market-dominating iPod; even though its need to compete with the iPod pricewise may see the world's largest software maker lose money this holiday season.
"We had to look at what was in the market and offer a competitive price," said Scott Erickson, Microsoft's senior ... [ read the full article ]
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Venom5880
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28. September 2006 @ 16:00 |
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It's sad...
I like the hardware but all the DRM keeps me from ever getting one.
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gogochar
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28. September 2006 @ 16:04 |
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HAHAHA! Ain't gettin' one!
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28. September 2006 @ 16:38 |
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I would not go near DRM hardware also the wireless is not all that its supposed to b because u can only send file across and not resend it, which is kinda crapp in my book.
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SovMish
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28. September 2006 @ 18:39 |
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the screen looks pretty hot though.
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28. September 2006 @ 19:48 |
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Sweet!!!! still not getting one any time soon though
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sam1dog
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28. September 2006 @ 20:45 |
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5 years to late. Ipod owns
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oofRome
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28. September 2006 @ 21:55 |
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I think I'll get new shocks for my vehicle in the meantime.
mp3 player is back on the waiting list
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28. September 2006 @ 23:33 |
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Microsoft also said that a subscription pass for its music service will be charged at $14.99 a month, allowing users to listen to any of the 2 million-plus tracks it pledges will be available on the Zune Marketplace at launch. However, once the pass expires, consumers will no longer be able to access the songs.
Geez, don't know if I fancy paying out 15 dollars a month to 'rent' music..
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29. September 2006 @ 00:25 |
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Lethal_B
Mmmmmm online priceing schemes are pretty bad and msotly high,for a basic premium at the code breaker frums where you can actualy ask for new codes is 9 for 3 months or 30 a year,IGN has one of the most WTF setups at 6-40 a MONTH 0-o
oy vay......look at MMOs they are going up almost a buck every year or 2 and yet don't offer a limited time package for players that don't play 24/7 ..... alot of things are in need of a price war,insurance and prestriction drugs.....
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slink
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29. September 2006 @ 05:23 |
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I'm actaully considering one of these they look pretty cool but i'm getting the feeling you cant add music which you already own and gotta buy everything brand new is this true?
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29. September 2006 @ 07:15 |
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Knowing microsoft then yeah probably LOL
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29. September 2006 @ 09:41 |
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I might try one of these but will not keep it if it doesn't work and sound good. I would think the iPod cult would think it's pretty and get on board but that is why they are a cult isn't it. I tried the SanDisk just recently but was not impressed with the e270 6GB player, even though it's PRETTY, and returned it promptly.
I wonder if you can backup the HDD and replace it yourself on any of these types of players. The HDD will go if you bang the unit around eventually so it would be nice to protect your investment.
As to DRM there isn't many systems that DON'T have DRM it them and those who are worried about that most probably have a system with DRM so that isn't a good basis to repute a product and I as well don't like DRM.
I don't believe you have to buy into their crummy online subscription, nor would I.
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GrayArea
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29. September 2006 @ 11:47 |
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Mr-Movies
"...DRM...isn't a good basis to repute a product..."
I disagree. MS Zune DRM is imposing a 3 plays or 3 day "life" on ALL files that are transfered via wireless interface REGARDLESS of copyright status. Creative Commons, Public Domain, it doesn't matter. After 3 plays or 3 days the files are unplayable. That is just totally wrong. IMHO don't buy one.
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voyager
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29. September 2006 @ 12:34 |
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"Yeah"! and this is stupid i have my files,the music i buy,that is legal,and did you mean that i can transfer to my Zune?will be only playable during 3 days?...and after 3 days will be unplayable?..."My own music"?...But only DRM files?
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29. September 2006 @ 12:40 |
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voyager
so they turned "MUSIC" into a battery you have to take and recharge for a small fee?
think about it............................soon they wil be charged for the air you breath.....
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voyager
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29. September 2006 @ 12:46 |
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I have many files in MP3 format that are not DRM so i think that those files can be transfer without problems,"i guest"!
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29. September 2006 @ 20:08 |
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I want too know how they can do that what do they do put some kind of ultra high sound in the music that says its been copied more then once.
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punx777
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29. September 2006 @ 20:44 |
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i dont understand why everyone is compaining..... its the same thing as an ipod, only gives you the options for other online music stores.
(quote)It's sad...
I like the hardware but all the DRM keeps me from ever getting one.(/quote)
how is it diffent from an ipod, fine dont get one!
(quote)I'm actaully considering one of these they look pretty cool but i'm getting the feeling you cant add music which you already own and gotta buy everything brand new is this true?(/quote)
no this is not at all true
(quote)"Yeah"! and this is stupid i have my files,the music i buy,that is legal,and did you mean that i can transfer to my Zune?will be only playable during 3 days?...and after 3 days will be unplayable?..."My own music"?...But only DRM files?(/quote)
no this isnt true, this is for the song sharing feature over wifi, which allows you to share your songs with your friends
(quote)voyager
so they turned "MUSIC" into a battery you have to take and recharge for a small fee?
think about it............................soon they wil be charged for the air you breath.....(/quote)
this is just another option that appeals to people, its the same thing as "napster to go" and "yahoo unlimited" all easily cracked by a litle proggy called "Tunebite"
Im personally excited about this, i know im the only one, but its got a nice screen and the GUI is slick as hell.....i hate apple and so i would never buy anything of theirs.
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29. September 2006 @ 20:55 |
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punx777
if the feature of the 3 day/3 play limit is on the share over wifi ,then its not that bad.
altho it wont stop people from shareing music on flash drives and cds and such.....
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cappyx
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30. September 2006 @ 02:38 |
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why would i want this when i could have a sirius stilletto?
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damo_red
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30. September 2006 @ 02:51 |
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i have an ipod. it plays my mp3s. its not full. why buy another one.
unless is breaks of course, the radio isent a bad gismo. but i dont want to swap my music, and i would perfer to listen to music then watch movies etc on the move.
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pcaddict
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30. September 2006 @ 03:10 |
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Its more of a protected DRM file player than a MP3 player. An alternate solution is to switch back to a portable cd or casette walkman sort of thing. No protections.
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30. September 2006 @ 03:15 |
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dose'nt creative make DRMless players?
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30. September 2006 @ 05:03 |
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who would get this?
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flyingv
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30. September 2006 @ 11:10 |
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GL to Microsoft on this one. As I've said in previous post, can't they make enough money on the products they already have flooded the market with?!!!
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