Zune attracts 'little' excitement
updated 04:35 pm EST, Tue November 14, 2006
Zune, little excitement
Apple's iPod and Mac sales remain strong moving into the holiday season, but Microsoft's Zune player is generating 'little' excitement and will only minimally impact the iPod, according to UBS analyst Ben Reitzes. "While Microsoft's Zune will hit stores tomorrow, our checks show little excitement around the new product and we are not expecting much of an impact to iPod sales from the new MP3 player. In fact, initial reviews for the Zune have been far from impressive." Reitzes' views echo those of Piper Jaffray senior analyst Gene Munster, who yesterday pointed to the long, hard road Microsoft has ahead as it tries to best Apple's dominance in the digital music market. Reitzes of UBS continues to expect new iPods next year after Macworld, with the large screen video model likely ready by spring.
Zune
11/14, 05:13pm reply
May I humbly suggest DROPPING STORIES ABOUT ZUNE and related Microsoft products!!!!
Please!!!
Cardiakke
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Fun
11/14, 05:36pm reply
Nah, I quite enjoy reading the stories about how this t*** is already doing the crash and burn after less than one day on the market...
MacnTX
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Not in Canada
11/14, 05:54pm reply
It's not even listed (let alone available) at the big retailers here in Canada. I'm a little shocked that neither Future Shop or Best Buy are carrying it.
On the flip side, when Apple launched the iPod here in Canada, it was available from Apple retailers here on the same launch day as the United States.
aubin
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i'm shocked...
11/14, 05:56pm reply
...A product four years late to the party, badly dressed and poorly concieved... I'm surprised people aren't clamoring for the chance to get get the newest iPod killer. I'm sure it will be only a matter of time before it becomes the next Microsoft paperweight.
I'm as excited as I am for Vista...
dwoodruff
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Really?
11/14, 06:51pm reply
Im SOOOO surprised that people aren't lining up to buy garbage!
jarod
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also, "sharing"
11/14, 07:24pm reply
who in Gods name would want a "shared" tune that only lasts 3 days? VERY STUPID.
Beechlady
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Typical
11/14, 07:27pm reply
Typical Bill Gates and the unimaginative microsoft staff.
"I'm only concerned about marketshare"-Bill Gates (yes, actual quote)
THAT attitude is WHY I bought a Mac in '92 and will continue that trend....
Beechlady
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Don't count Zune out yet
11/14, 09:05pm reply
As a Mac user since 1989 - I've been through the good times and bad. What annoys me is the cavalier attitude towards Zune. Zune is the enemy and must not be discounted. Apple cannot rest on its laurels. Microsft has extremely deep pockets and sees this war lasting for years. This version might be crappy for now - but you know Microsoft will lose as much money as they need to destroy the iTunes eco-system. You'll have to see that Zune already a step up from the "Plays For Sure" garbage before it.
Moof
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counting Zune out
11/14, 10:17pm reply
No, Apple won't count the Zune out, as you can tell by them lowering the price of the iPod to $249. They aren't taking chances this time around, aka the Mac vs. Windows saga.
Philip J. Fry
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Zune video spoof
11/14, 11:17pm reply
Innovation Zune
Zune video preview http://www.realityadz.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b408017b62254211691b
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