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Posted by Steven Bink August 10, 2006 5:17 PM with 5 comment(s)
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Microsoft is in the process of unveiling to select retailers the first of its line of Zune wearable digital audio players and informed retailers it will offer a single unit this fall, available in three colors at a suggested retail price of $299.

Retailers who have been briefed by Microsoft told TWICE the player will offer Wi-Fi capability, but will require that the portable be connected to a PC for the actual purchase of songs. Retailers, who claimed Microsoft remained “fuzzy” on the Zune’s wireless capability, said only that Zune will allow users to bookmark songs that may be shared via Wi-Fi, but that users cannot purchase songs on the go from the Microsoft Zune Web site.

Both retailers said the player would incorporate a 30GB hard drive. One said the unit’s display screen would be larger than Apple’s iPod models. The retailers were pleased with Microsoft’s feature-per-price package.

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cchance said:

Ok im super excited about the Zune, but one thing i was looking forward to was purchasing songs while on the go... this is something THEY MUST HAVE... or atleast add to it in an upgrade...

 

The fact is some people that dont have or arent good with PC's would love this features not to mention if im on a trip and not near a PC... the implications are HUGE ... they need to add the full store to the device, thats the big ticket...

 

Another thing i wish they would have added was bluetooth even limited and lowpower... just enough to handle a2dp headphones... that and the store would make this player an INSTANT hit.

August 10, 2006 7:43 PM
 

zune said:

$299 is a nice price point for zune
considering the price of the 60gb iPod with no Wifi
and a small screen [6]
August 10, 2006 9:21 PM
 

nojetlag said:

Bloody marketing dudes, if they can't give the specs out then keep the device. I sometimes get the feeling they are in kindergarden. Why making such a big hype and secret show, rather just bring out the specs. Therefore, I go with the Toshiba Gigabeat S60 :D.
August 11, 2006 11:36 AM
 

ado_civon said:

my sister is considering an ipod, but i hate apple so much i'm chipping in so she gets anything but a gay ipod.  Zune... well depends what it looks like and the final specs,  i'd consider it.
August 12, 2006 5:37 AM
 

microsoft-zune said:

I think they are dead on with the Microsoft Zune

The market needs a big player to take on Apple. The iPod is cool but junk and now Apple will be forced to step up. I hope we see more from them about specs soon.
August 22, 2006 5:16 AM

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