The evolution of the Zune media player continues. Should Apple be worried?
Tuesday, Microsoft will make available the new Zune 80, and the new flash based Zune 4 and Zune 8. The numbers signify the gigabytes of storage available. Not only is Microsoft announcing the new Zune hardware, but new software as well. Microsoft hasn’t forgotten about previous Zune owners either. They’ll be able to upgrade to the same software used by the new models, at no charge.
So what’s new? With the original Zune 30, Microsoft was saddled with Toshiba’s basic design, and functionality. With these new Zune’s they’ve been able to build them from the ground up. One of the most exciting features is a true challenger to the iPods scroll wheel interface. With the new Zune, you can flick your thumb across the touchpad, or click it. Bringing the best of both worlds. The new firmware, and Zune website will also have more polish. They are more pleasing to look at and use. When the “Zune Originals” site launches on Tuesday the 13th, you will be able to customize free of charge with choice of color, 4 lines of text, and up to 27 original illustrations from 18 artists. Finally, DRM free tracks are rumored to be offered for the same price as the DRM tracks, or .99 each. As always, the Zune includes an FM tuner, and Wi-Fi sharing.
Jason at ZuneThoughts has posted a number of videos if you want to see the new Zune in action, or even the new firmware running on an old Zune 30.
3 Responses
The Windows Experience Blog
November 12th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
1Visiting the Windows Consumer Experience Space in New York City
In New York City this week, Microsoft has invited over 200 members of the press to visit the Windows
Joe
November 14th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
2Zune looks nice and its new functions are great but iPod still is the best. Nothing compares to the iPod interface, usability and design, although Zune really seems like a good product. Have you seen this iPod Touch ad made by an user? http://www.weshow.com/us/p/21278/home_made_ipod_touch_ad
It shows in less than 30 seconds why Zune is good but an iPod is an iPod. Period.
jeff
November 21st, 2007 at 1:44 pm
3really sounds like a great product. but apple has nothing to worry about.
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