Here comes Zune 2.0
With the sales of the Zune hitting the 1 million unit mark Microsoft plans on a new Zune by the holiday season. In Microsoft’s calendar that means February 2008.
All kidding aside the software giant does plan on making a Zune 2.0 and other models of its digital media player. There have been about 1.2 million Zunes sold since their release since late 2006.
A site called Whizbite reports they have been in touch with a MS Rep who’s said: “We have seen the rumors floating around, but we haven’t announced specific dates or details for the next generation of the Zune devices or service. That said, Zune follows the cycle of the consumer electronics cycle so you can expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season.”
The rep went on to say that there will be a family of Zunes which will include new styles, sizes, and more importantly price. There will be improvements to the software as well with podcasting support and more video enhancements. There is also the possibility of better wireless support, which is the one thing Microsoft has over the iPod and other players.
Although Microsoft has a long way to go with reaching the sales figures for the iPod with their Zune they are creating interesting features and being innovative. The marketplace is still working out, when you’re number one you stay content (like in Windows) but when you’re not number one you try to be.
addpile
del.icio.us
digg it
slashdot
Here comes Zune 2.0
With the sales of the Zune hitting the 1 million unit mark Microsoft plans on a new Zune by the holiday season. In Microsoft’s calendar that means February 2008.
All kidding aside the software giant does plan on making a Zune 2.0 and other models of its digital media player. There have been about 1.2 million Zunes sold since their release since late 2006.
A site called Whizbite reports they have been in touch with a MS Rep who’s said: “We have seen the rumors floating around, but we haven’t announced specific dates or details for the next generation of the Zune devices or service. That said, Zune follows the cycle of the consumer electronics cycle so you can expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season.”
The rep went on to say that there will be a family of Zunes which will include new styles, sizes, and more importantly price. There will be improvements to the software as well with podcasting support and more video enhancements. There is also the possibility of better wireless support, which is the one thing Microsoft has over the iPod and other players.
Although Microsoft has a long way to go with reaching the sales figures for the iPod with their Zune they are creating interesting features and being innovative. The marketplace is still working out, when you’re number one you stay content (like in Windows) but when you’re not number one you try to be.
Loading ...
