say bye to ipod...

[ninja]

Originally Posted by walker

except for the fact that Microsoft's regular software updates are simply critical security patches...

right,,,,,From what i've read, Microsoft's goal with the Zune is to make money on updates to the functionality not simple system updates\ rather than just sell a bunch of units. So, where thousands of iPod owners had to buy a new iPod Video for said functionality, Microsoft will just upgrade the unit with video pla -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[ignis]

that's a nice idea, but they can only extend the capabilities as far as the hardware will allow. So, I could see a few tweaks and improvements over time, but I can't imagine major changes like no video & then video -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[banker]

linux onboard would be great! -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[axill]

Even though the iPod has been dominated by other MP3 players features since it came out, it still holds the market and the cool factor. Thus, I believe the Zune will fail to beat out the iPod, but will probably be up there with the "best of the rest" like the iRiver and Zen.

What I do think will defeat the iPod is the mobile phone. Big strides have been made in mobiles for music, the W800i came out last year and did very well as a music phone and everyone else is doing the same. With 4GB models out now (compared to 512mb on the w800i)your mobile could push out the MP3 players for pure portable music within 2 years. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[dizzie]

Zune is a fairly nice idea, but I wouldn't call it an ipod killer. The new features are plentiful though! -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[nelson]

Zune looks fine, but I don't see what the big deal is. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[charl]

axill is very very much right.. and that will be cool. I really prefer a cell phone rather than carrying a cell phone + ipod/zune/you name it... -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[hugh]

Zune looks very nice.Has some good features that Ipods don't. I am sure Apple will upgrade their ipods. I am an *APPLE* fan -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[gough]

Originally Posted by banker

linux onboard would be great!

I wonder how long it will be before someone boots linu on it? reminds me of the linux on xbox contest -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[geek]

Just a launch of Zune wouldn't make people turn off from IPOD. Microsoft Zune is a new launch and it has not yet proved to be so great. Ipod would still be my choice until Zune proves itself to be better!
Probably, it will take quite sometime untill this happens incase. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --