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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Apr 21

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By rss@youtube.com (y1b2r3productions) Author: y1b2r3productions Keywords: Zune Software iPod 16GB XP Copy Music Added: April 21, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Apr 12

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By rss@youtube.com (Azkadaz) None Author: Azkadaz Keywords: The Vlogaroon Episode 8 iPod Zune Azkadaz Added: April 12, 2009

Rate Video: iPod Nano 4G vs. Microsoft Zune 3G

Original at AOL Video external link    Thu, Feb 26

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The bad blood runs deep in this week’s Prizefight. Apple and Microsoft face off in a fight for flash-based MP3 player supremacy. video.aol.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Thu, Feb 26

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Ladies and gentlemen, gather around. It's the fight of the year: the Cupertino Killer vs. the Redmond Rager. That's right, it's iPod vs. Zune day! video.aol.com

Rate Video: Prizefight: Apple iPod vs. Microsoft Zune, part 2

Original at AOL Video external link    Thu, Feb 26

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The exciting conclusion of the biggest Prizefight yet. Will the iPod stay on top, or will it be served a crushing defeat by the Zune? Find out! video.aol.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (CnetTvPrizefight) NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED~~~ This is a Cnet Tv Prizefight in high-definition between the iPod Classic and Zune. If you would like to receive more Cnet Tv Prizefights in high-definition on a regular basis, please subscribe, rate this video, and check out our channel. Thank you!

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (CnetTvPrizefight) Author: CnetTvPrizefight Keywords: iPod Nano iPod iPod Nano 4G Apple Zune Zune 3G Microsoft CNET CNET TV CNET TV Prizefight CNET Prizefight Prizefight MP3 Players MP4 Players Music Players CnetTvPrizefight Added: February 23, 2009

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Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, Feb 22

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Sept. 14: Microsoft prepares to unveil a new music player to compete with the Apple iPod juggernaut. CNBC's Jim Goldman reports. video.aol.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, Feb 22

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Microsoft’s newest family of Zune music players is an attempt to dethrone the venerable iPod. But how does it measure up? video.aol.com

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Original at MSN video external link    Fri, Feb 13

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Learn how to transfer music, recorded TV, and video to Windows Media Center from a Zune or iPod. video.msn.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By rss@youtube.com (CasseFrank) Author: CasseFrank Keywords: How to Convert Flash swf to Avi iPod iPhone PSP Zune Added: February 7, 2009

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Original at AOL Video external link    Thu, Jan 29

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Gadget Lab 10: This week, the Gadget Lab gurus debate the pros and cons of the iPod Nano and the Zune. Also reviewed, the Sylvania G Netbook Meso. video.aol.com

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Original at Dailymotion external link    Wed, Jan 21    5 related articles

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http://zune-vs-ipod-online.blogspot.com/Is the Zune better than the iPod? find out more about Zune and iPod Touch and leave your opinion. www.dailymotion.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Jan 15

By rss@youtube.com (WorldsMostVideos) u decide Author: WorldsMostVideos Keywords: iPod or Zune Added: January 15, 2009

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Original at Metacafe external link    Sun, Jan 4    5 related articles

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By marketjbs http://zune-vs-ipod-online.blogspot.com/ Is the Zune better than the iPod? find out more about Zune and iPod Touch and leave your opinion. Ranked 3.45 / 5 | 78 views | 0 comments Click here to watch the video (00:31) Submitted By: marketjbs Tags: Ipod Touch Zune Microsoft Vs 

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Jan 3    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (marketjbs) http://zune-vs-ipod-online.blogspot.com/ Is the Zune better than the iPod? find out more about Zune and iPod Touch and leave your opinion. Author: marketjbs Keywords: ipod microsoft touch vs zune Added: January 3, 2009

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Original at Google Video external link    Sat, Jan 3    5 related articles

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http://zune-vs-ipod-online.blogspot.com/ Is the Zune better than the iPod? find out more about Zune and iPod Touch and leave your opinion. video.google.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, Dec 27

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Will the iPod retain its dominance over the Zune, or... www.truveo.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Dec 17

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By rss@youtube.com (vindication84) This is a parody of the iPhone 3g ads by Apple. I show off the horribleness that is Zune's onboard marketplace. Don't get me wrong.. I love the zune and have one. I prefer it over the iPod. But, I thought this would be funny. Consider this a first draft. I may post a better quality one up later.

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Dec 5

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By rss@youtube.com (liaosunny) This video may become outdated in a matter of time. Do not post comments saying that, or they will be deleted. I will try to make another video if that happens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a video of the Microsoft Zune MP3 player vers...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Nov 24

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By rss@youtube.com (RecoonX) I talk about the new Zune Update 3.1 which I got Yesterday. New games and Lag fixed! Author: RecoonX Keywords: Racoon Tech Software Reviews Technology Zune Microsoft iPod Added: November 24, 2008

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Original at Google Video external link    Sun, Nov 9

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 After months of expectation, Microsoft is finally making its official entry into the portable digital music player market. But how does the Zune stack up technically, and can it challenge Apple's iPod?

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Original at Google Video external link    Sun, Nov 9

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 Ladies and gentlemen, gather around. It's the fight of the year: the Cupertino Killer vs. the Redmond Rager. That's right, it's iPod vs. Zune day!

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Original at Google Video external link    Sun, Nov 9

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 The exciting conclusion of the biggest Prizefight yet. Will the iPod stay on top, or will it be served a crushing defeat by the Zune? Find out!

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Original at Google Video external link    Sun, Nov 9

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 Apple's iPod is the granddaddy of music players, but could a mere youngster like the Zune actually sound better? In our blind 'taste test,' we let people listen to both and decide for themselves.

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Original at Google Video external link    Sat, Nov 8

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 With the 80GB Zune, Microsoft finally delivers the iPod alternative we've been waiting for.

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Original at Google Video external link    Wed, Nov 5

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Help support the Moxie Mo Show by purchasing your own fireplace in your pocket! It's a 30 min beautiful fire crackling over logs with Geoff Smith's awesome holiday music playing softly in the background. It's made for the iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune, Computer (Mac/Windows) or even you...

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Original at Google Video external link    Tue, Nov 4

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In Tuesday's edition of the Daily Debrief, CNET News' Kara Tsuboi and Ina Fried discuss the new and improved Microsoft Zune. Funny, it looks and is priced awfully similar to Apple's iPod Nano, but offers the ability to connect to a handful of services via Wi-Fi. Are the updates enough to chip...

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Original at Google Video external link    Tue, Nov 4

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Unknown length - 2008-11-04 The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites.

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Original at Google Video external link    Tue, Nov 4

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Unknown length - 2008-11-04 The smaller, flash-based Zune is a fierce competitor to the iPod Nano, with a unique focus on music discovery.

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Nov 2

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By rss@youtube.com (jeffmccord) Help support the Moxie Mo Show by purchasing your own fireplace in your pocket! It's a 30 min beautiful fire crackling over logs with Geoff Smith's awesome holiday music playing softly in the background. It's made for the iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune, Computer (Mac/Windows) or even you...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Oct 27

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By rss@youtube.com (LordDraconical) Author: LordDraconical Keywords: Zune 30GB Mod Hack Battery Upgrade Draconical iPod Technology diy gadget Halo Added: October 27, 2008

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Original at Google Video external link    Thu, Oct 9

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13 min - 2008-10-09 Microsoft take on the iPod, plus more coverage from the Consumer Electronics Show 2007

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Original at Google Video external link    Tue, Oct 7

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Unknown length - 2008-10-07 The bad blood runs deep in this week's Prizefight. Apple and Microsoft face off in a fight for flash-based MP3 player supremacy.

Rate Video: Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player (2nd Generation) ReviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Google Video external link    Fri, Oct 3    2 related articles

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These are both from the Zune 2 line, which features the Zune Pad - a touch-sensitive pad that also functions as a button. The Zune 80 features an 80GB internal hard drive, matching it up with the current entry-level iPod classic at $249 USD, while the Zune 8 has 8GB of flash storage available i...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Sep 27

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By rss@youtube.com (TheZuneGuy) It rocks, even on a Zune 30. Way better than Apples iPod and it's "Genius", well in my opinion and many other peoples! Author: TheZuneGuy Keywords: zune 30gb 3.0 genius Added: September 27, 2008

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Original at Metacafe external link    Sat, Sep 27

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By appletree1985 Demo you how to record songs off MySpace, Napster, Yahoo, AOL, even the DRM protected music. Enjoy any online music offline in your iphone,iPod,Zune at anytime, anywhere ! Submitted By: appletree1985 Tags: Record Online Music MySpace AOL Radio Record DRM Music 

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Original at Google Video external link    Sat, Sep 27

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3 min - 2008-09-27 Demo you how to record songs off MySpace, Napster, Yahoo, AOL, even the DRM protected music. Enjoy any online music offline in your iphone,iPod,Zune at anytime, anywhere !

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Sep 25

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By rss@youtube.com (allyduan) Record online streaming music, even DRM protected.Enjoy them in your iphone, iPod,Zune, PSP,etc. Author: allyduan Keywords: rock internet radio Added: September 25, 2008

Rate Video: Gadget Lab 10: Sylvania G Netbook Meso, iPod Nano v. ZuneVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 23

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By rss@youtube.com (wired) This week, the Gadget Lab gurus debate the pros and cons of the iPod Nano and the Zune. Also reviewed, the Sylvania G Netbook Meso. Author: wired Keywords: Sylvania Netbook Meso Gadget Lab technology wired.com iPod Nano Zune electronics Added: September 23, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 22

By rss@youtube.com (mdnvr) Microsoft announced an update to the Zune [1]. The most exciting of the features is the ability to tag songs from the FM radio to buy over WiFi or later when you're connected to your computer. The Nano [2] predictions were right, curved screen and all. Apple also updated the iPod Touch [3] to mak...

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Original at Google Video external link    Mon, Sep 22

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Unknown length - 2008-09-22 Microsoft zealots didn know what they were in for when they took on some rabid Apple fans waiting in line for Leopard on Oct 26 You can find our complete

Rate Video: iPod vs. Zune, Music Deathmatch

Original at Revver external link    Thu, Sep 18    5 related articles

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Senior Technology Correspondent Gary Krakow says Microsoft's new Zune models have a lot of pluses but wonders who'll choose them over the Apple iPod.

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Original at Revver external link    Fri, Sep 12    5 related articles

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Author: watchmojo Added: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:55:13 -0800 Duration: 113 http://www.WatchMojo.com digs into Microsoft's Zune MP3 player to see if its an iPod killer.

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Original at Grouper external link    Fri, Sep 12    5 related articles

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By info@crackle.com (watchmojo) http://www.WatchMojo.com digs into Microsoft's Zune MP3 player to see if its an iPod killer. Shared by : watchmojo On: Friday, September 12, 2008 Views: 0 Tags:  http  whats  review  killer  player  portable  digs  zune  Toontown  interview  Deal  Microsoft  iPod  its  music  New  

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Original at Grouper external link    Thu, Sep 4

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By info@crackle.com (TalkingHeadTV) Daniel Eran Dilger of Roughly Drafted.com says that there are some challenges to making a iPod Nano longer and widescreen but that doesn't mean Apple can't do it. 8.3.08 Interview by TalkingHeadTV.com Distributed by Tubemogul. Shared by : TalkingHeadTV On: Thursday, September 04, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Apr 1

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By rss@youtube.com (GlycerinProductions) My review on Microsoft Zune 30GB MP3 player. Zune is better then the iPod, honestly. Author: GlycerinProductions Keywords: Zune Microsoft 30gb mp3 player review Added: April 1, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 20    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (BenHimes) My iPod Touch is better than your goddamn PC. Author: BenHimes Keywords: IPod Touch Zune Apple Windows Added: January 20, 2008

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Original at Metacafe external link    Fri, Dec 28    3 related articles

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By Face997 In this video review, I cover three different sources of free video for your portable player: TiVo, your own DVD collection, and Windows Media Center. Watch and learn how you can easily use the video content you already have to fill up your media library in either the Zune software or iTunes....

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Dec 25    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (VistaMeetsNick) Yes!! I finally have the new ipod by Apple!!! Click to view my unboxing Author: VistaMeetsNick Keywords: iPod Naono Classic Touch Shuffle Unboxing Review iPhone Apple iTunes Coverflow Microsoft Zune Added: December 25, 2007

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Original at Metacafe external link    Sun, Dec 23    3 related articles

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By Face997 Click here to watch the video Submitted By: Face997 Tags: Zune Player 80 Video Review Info MP3 Audio Device Gadget Microsoft iPod iTunes Compare 

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Dec 2

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By rss@youtube.com (Mobilitysite) This is the http://www.gotzune.com look at the Zune 80 up against the iPod Classic 80 (Part 1 of 2). I just show the size relationship, the differences in interface, and discuss the questions people asked from the 1st few videos. If you are in a hurry, you can skip past the 1st 2:30 to get to the mea...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Nov 18

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By rss@youtube.com (oldrichpeople) I dunno...iPod... Author: oldrichpeople Keywords: oldrichpeople old rich people zune ipod blowjob best buy Added: November 18, 2007

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 3

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By rss@youtube.com (lockergnome) http://live.pirillo.com - One of the debates in our live chat room every day is "Zune? or iPod?". I happen to have both devices. Each of them has their share of positives and negatives. I think it boils down to whether or not you want a music subscription service.

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Jun 27    3 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (UserName89) Here's my Zune vs Ipod Comparison. At first it was just meant to be a detailed comparison between the two using my friends iPod. That is until he decided to barge in and interrupt my review. lol. Things get interesting as well as answering a few questions. If you want more detailed info on the Zune,...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Mar 5

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By rss@youtube.com (MrWunderman) Re-edited video. Fixed some bugs. This was a project for DECA. I don't hate the Zune. Comments r still disabled cuz i can't stand ppl who argue over which is better. (iPod or Zune) Author: MrWunderman Keywords: iPod Zune Get Mac Ad Syosset School DECA Added: March 5, 2007

Stories

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Rate Win 1 of 3 Pairs of SHURE SE210 Earphones

Original at Zune Thoughts.com external link    Tue, Dec 1

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By Jason Dunn What do you have to do to win? Simply post a message in this discussion thread telling me which type of device (or devices) you'd use the headphones with. A Windows Mobile smartphone? A Zune? An iPod? An iPhone? A netbook or laptop? That's it - one post per person, and the contest closes on Tues...

Rate Windows 7 Market Share After One Month Surpasses Entire Apple OS X Installed Base

Original at Zune Thoughts.com external link    Wed, Nov 25

By Jason Dunn The iPod would never have become the success that it is today if Apple hadn't released a Windows version of iTunes. Apple needed, desperately, the Windows platform as a host for iTunes - without it they'd only have OS X users, which represented a small percentage of the market. Microsoft doe...

Rate The Best Gadgets

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Nov 25

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By Brian Lam • The Best High-End Portable Media Players: Zune HD and the iPod Touch. We Like the Zune pass system a lot, which allows you to keep 10 songs a month out of your unlimited downloads, even after you stop subscribing. But the iPod Touch's large app library makes it a powerful little computer.

Rate Opinion: Microsoft Zune HD: Can it defeat Apple IPod touch ??

Original at ipodtouchbestprice (WordPress) external link    Mon, Nov 23

By kaybenefield Zune HD review: The Zune HD is much slimmer than the current Zune 120 because it will use flash memory rather than a hard drive. This means the expected storage capacity will be 16 GB with a possible more expense model at 32 GB or discount option at 8 GB. The price range will depend on storage capa...

Rate The Engadget Show - 003: Drew Bamford, Joystiq's Chris Grant, Adamo XPS, and lots of game demos

Original at Engadget external link    Mon, Nov 23

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By Joshua Topolsky Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Download the Show: The Engadget Show - 003 (HD) / The Engadget Show - 003 (iPod / iPhone / Zune formatted) iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). Zune] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V).

Rate Opinion: Gifts for Angry, Rant-Prone Apple Haters

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Nov 19

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By Dan Nosowitz Zune HD + ZunePass and HD Dock: If your Apple hater is in the market for a PMP, there's no better option than the Zune HD—in terms of media capabilities, it kicks the iPod Touch's standard-def ass with HD radio, 720p video output, a killer OLED screen and a gorgeous, media-centric UI. It'll pl...

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Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Thu, Nov 19

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards. Tags: Zune I have been invited to discuss the Zune HD and iPod Touch on the BlogTalkRadio Showdown show this Sunday at 7PM EST. Check it out if you can. Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards.Tags: Zune

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Original at Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews external link    Thu, Nov 19

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards. Tags: Zune I have been invited to discuss the Zune HD and iPod Touch on the BlogTalkRadio Showdown show this Sunday at 7PM EST. Check it out if you can. Discuss this in the Zune Message Boards.Tags: Zune

Past Month

 

Rate How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets

Original at Gizmodo external link    Sat, Nov 14

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By John Herrman Your Zune, iPod, or other PMP Zune: Zune's software plays nice with Windows 7, but it's you only choice. And even moreso than Apple products, the Zune HD is locked to its client software, meaning there aren't any alternative for the time being. Luckily, Zune 4.x is fantastic software—it's ju...

Rate The Engadget Show: Inside the mind of designer Philippe Starck

Original at Engadget external link    Fri, Nov 13

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By Joshua Topolsky iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). Download The Engadget Show in HD (720p M4V) Download The Engadget Show formatted for iPod / iPhoneContinue reading The Engadget Show: Inside the mind of designer Philippe Starck

Rate Gadget Deals of the Day

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Nov 12

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By Kyle VanHemert • Microsoft Zune HD 32GB Media Player for $269.99 with free shipping (normally $289.99 - use coupon code BQ?GSVLT3DNGVC). • Olympus Stylus 7000 12MP Digital Camera for $150 plus free shipping (normally $198) • Alpine EX-10 Advanced iPod Controller with Bluetooth for only $35 plus free shi...

Rate Finally, a Way to Turn Your iPod into a Zune

Original at nohappymedium.com external link    Wed, Nov 11

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By The Unhappy Mediator Microsoft got the jump on Apple with the whole HD radio thing, but I’m guessing the chances of people shelling out for this “upgrade” are roughly as small as the chances of people, well, buying a Zune in the first place. Ever look at your iPod and think, “Gee, I wish you were more like a Zune”? We...

Rate HD Radio on iPhone - There's an App For That

Original at audio4cast.com external link    Tue, Nov 10

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By Jennifer Lane He hopes they will convince Apple to build HD Radio receivers directly into iPhones and iPod Touch devices, which would eliminate the need for additional hardware. It sounds far fetched to me, but a while back I was betting against FM on iPhones…

Rate Gigaware adapter brings HD Radio to iPod touch and iPhone for $80

Original at Engadget external link    Sun, Nov 8

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By Darren Murph Up until now, there have been just two ways to get HD Radio in a portable, handheld solution: buy a Zune HD, or opt for Insignia's NS-HD01. As of today, Gigaware is changing all that, and it's hoping to give HD Radio a kick in the pants by opening it up to every single iPod touch and iPhone user in t...

Rate The iPod's Rise in Popularity has led to a Rise in Problems

Original at heymusicguy (WordPress) external link    Wed, Nov 4

By heymusicguy Apple, Inc is known as one of the most innovative companies in the world. This is thanks to cutting edge and game changing products like the iPod and the iPhone. You only have to look at the sales numbers of the iPod compared to other devices like Microsoft’s Zune to know that it is the dominant d...

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Rate Nidesoft DVD to WMV Converter

Original at softsea.com external link    Sun, Nov 1

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helps you rip and convert DVD to WMV video file formats or extract audio from DVD to WMA audio file formats, you just need a few clicks to convert DVD to Video and Audio. It could also support many popular players such as Xbox 360, Zune, Pocket PC, iPod, iPhone,Google...

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Original at hooyoo (WordPress) external link    Sun, Nov 1

By s8eight Some material has been salvaged by Microsoft though, these 3 clips still appear on their win741 website. Maybe Microsoft just couldn’t forgive or forget about the Zune bashing or Stewie’s iPod commercial? So Microsoft has pulled out of sponsoring “Seth and Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Sho...

Rate Why Microsoft sucks, and the Zune may or may not

Original at michaelkirschner (WordPress) external link    Fri, Oct 30

By Michael Kirschner Over the past few months I have been hearing wonderful reviews for Microsoft’s latest Zune, the Zune HD sources such as, Leo Laporte, and Engadget HD state that it is the best Zune yet and it is finally better than the iPod, which other versions of the Zune were not. Since I and several others t...

Rate Am I Becoming an Android Girl?

Original at Just Another Mobile Monday external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By Heather Maybe I just need to support the underdog:  Zune vs. iPod, Palm vs. Everyone, Nook vs. Kindle.  Maybe I am just a rebel or maybe I just like to explore the road less traveled, either way; it looks to me like my new best friend will be a new little green robot.  But don’t worry, I won’t be getting a tatto...

Rate MP3 Insider 166: It's all digital

Original at CNET News.com external link    Tue, Oct 27

Donald and Jasmine discuss some iPod numbers as well as a troubling issue with the Zune HD that Microsoft appears to be ignoring, at least for the time being. Also on deck is a new music service from Google that's aiming to make your music hunting experie

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Original at Engadget external link    Sat, Oct 24

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Original at Engadget external link    Fri, Oct 23

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By Joshua Topolsky Download the Show: The Engadget Show - 002 (iPod / iPhone / Zune formatted) Note: the downloadable HD version is coming, and should be here available soon. iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). Zune] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V).

Rate Mac vs PC

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Oct 20    11 related articles

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Rate Xbox 360 Room

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Oct 20    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) Hows that for a game room? the Xbox 360 room is pretty darn sweet huh? Tags: Zune Related posts Zu...

Rate How would you change Microsoft's Zune HD?

Original at Engadget external link    Fri, Oct 9

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By Darren Murph For the anti-iPod crowd out there (you know who you are), Microsoft's Zune HD has been a long time comin'. As of September 17th, your excuses for not owning one vanished completely, and for those diehards willing to splurge on Redmond's swankest PMP yet, we know you've been toying with it ev...

Rate Zune HD/4.0 review

Original at racktech (WordPress) external link    Thu, Oct 8

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By therackow Zune 4.0 software: This really was the deciding factor in what iPod alternative I bought. Like it or not, Apple is good at turn-key solutions. iPod/iTunes integration is great. It’s a shame iTunes is as bad as it is now. Zune 4.0 software is so nice, multiple ways to view your content, lots of image...

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Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Thu, Oct 8    5 related articles

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Rate Microsoft mulling Zune software for Mac

Original at Electronista external link    Tue, Oct 6    1 related articles

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Microsoft today acknowledged that it has debated porting the Zune software and its according services to the Mac or even to portable Apple devices like the iPhone and iPod. Director of Communications for TV, Video and Music Jose Pinero explained to Mary Jo Foley that it's one of "a lot of op...

Rate NEWS: Zune services considered for iPods, other platforms

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By Amy-Mae Elliott As well as devices from smaller players, this possible Zune offering is reported to include Apple's iPods, in a strategy said to be "under active consideration". Read Tags: Audio Software Microsoft Zune Apple iPod Music software Phones

Rate Tanbee Video Converter

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Rate Prizefight: iPod Touch vs. Zune HD

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CNET's Prizefight team tackles the iPod Touch and Zune HD in an effort to declare a victor in the touch-screen portable media player wars.

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Original at Engadget external link    Thu, Oct 1

By Bin Chen 秀第一期,我们面对面采访了Palm的CEO,Jon Rubinstein,不但谈了关于Palm的东西,我们还一起讨论了iPod 最新产品, Moto CLIQ,N900等,有兴趣的朋友可以下载观看。 下载: The Engadget Show - 001 (HD) / The Engadget Show - 001 (iPod / iPhone / Zune formatted) / The Engadget Show - 001 (Extra small - 319MB) 继续阅读全文 Engadget Show第一期:访Palm CEO

Rate MP3 Insider 163: Numbers don't lie (or matter)

Original at CNET News.com external link    Wed, Sep 30

With Jasmine out on vacation, Donald brings CNET Labs' Eric Franklin into the studio for an epic nerd session on audio quality measurements, including recent test data from the Zune HD and iPod Touch. We've got charts, folks!

Rate Aunsoft SWF Converter

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Rate Zune News - I brought a Zune and I have to go to www.zune.net/setup but it …

Original at Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

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Rate Zune News - I brought a Zune and I have to go to www.zune.net/setup but it …

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) Buy a new Zune MP3 player from the Zune Shop. - Why won’t it work??!!!? I try downloading it severa...

Rate Zune HD and skydiving! video - CNET TV (Zune HD Phone)

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Watch Zune HD and skydiving! videos on CNET TV: This week on the Buzz Report, an early look at the Zune HD, iPhone backlash, and everything’s better with skydiving. Read more about Zune HD here! Been waiting to get your hands on the much-hyped Zune HD? Online pre-orders for Microsoft’s iPod...

Rate Zune HD (32GB - platinum) MP3 player reviews - CNET Reviews (Zune HD on the Web)

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) CNET’s comprehensive Zune HD (32GB - platinum) coverage includes unbiased reviews, exclusi...

Rate ZUNE HD 16 and 32 GB NOW AVAILABLE? ARE YOU SERIOUS? | Zune.net (Zune HD Phone)

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) ZUNE HD 16 and 32 GB NOW AVAILABLE? ARE YOU SERIOUS?. Excuse me, but are you really serious that we...

Rate NVIDIA demos GPU-accelerated Flash video - HEXUS.net (Zune Phone News Today)

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) We’ve previously mentioned that NVIDIA has a GPU-boosting surprise in store for October 5th,...

Rate Five Zune HD features Apple should steal - CNET News (Zune HD on the Web)

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Tue, Sep 29    11 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Zunerama to Co-Author Zune for Dummies Book (0)ZuneMAX.com Zunecast Episode #1 - Meet MAX (0)ZuneMAX Bloggers (0)ZuneIt (0)Zunegate Update - No Zune for Obama the iPod owner (0) Here are a couple of real-world examples from yesterday. First, a friend came over for brunch an...

Rate EncodeHD

Original at softsea.com external link    Sat, Sep 26

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Rate Zune HD Mini ReviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at nerdnest (WordPress) external link    Fri, Sep 25

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By Ousmane Mariko Coming into this review, the main problem was how to exactly approach it. Comparing it to the well-established iPod Touch is the only way to do it, of course. But being the new kid on the block, it will be at a disadvantage., The Zune HD is almost pioneering how Microsoft will do portable media fr...

Rate Microsoft withdraws Musiware service from mobile providers

Original at Bigmouthmedia search engine external link    Thu, Sep 24

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It seems that by withdrawing its contracts, Microsoft intends Musiwave to be exclusive to its own Zune media player and Xbox 360 game console, similar to Apple's limitation of its iTunes service to the iPhone, iPod and iPod touch. It also seems likely that Musiwave will feature on Windows...

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Original at Engadget external link    Thu, Sep 24

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By Engadget staff iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (720p M4V). Download (iPhone / iPod formatted)The Engadget Show: Hands-on with Times Square originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Rate A Week with the Zune HD

Original at Mobility Site external link    Wed, Sep 23

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By Zealot So is it an “iPod Killer”? Read the rest of A Week with the Zune HD (1,185 words) It is now a week to the day since I received my 32GB Zune HD via the friendly goblins at FedEx (see the details of that little adventure HERE) and in that time I ...

Rate Zune HD accessory roundup

Original at CNET News.com external link    Tue, Sep 22

Accessories for the Microsoft Zune HD can't match the offerings made for the iPod, but things are improving. Donald Bell rounds up some of the best accessories compatible with the Zune HD.

Rate Aiseesoft DVD to MP4 Converter

Original at softsea.com external link    Sun, Sep 20

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is the best DVD to MP4 Converter, which can help you convert DVD to MP4, AVI, M4A, MP3, AAC for all MP4 players such as iPod, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone (3G), PSP, Creative Zen, Zune, Zune 2, iRiver PMP, Archos, PS3, Xbox, etc. Compared with other DVD to MP4...

Rate Zune HD review: Music wants you back

Original at 17938_105(news.cnet.com) external link    Fri, Sep 18    2 related articles

By Donald Bell That's it. And I don't mean for that to sound dramatic, condescending, or pro-Apple or pro-Microsoft. If we met on the street and you asked me "iPod or Zune?", then that's the answer you'd hear from me. The Zune HD does a phenomenal job showcasing and organizing music in a way that invites explo...

Rate What’s holding me back from buying a Zune HD: the lack of 3rd-party support

Original at CrunchGear external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By Matt Burns I haven’t heard one major complaint about the Zune HD. Have you? Everyone seems to love it. My only iPod – the original iPod Mini – needs to be retired. I’m debating between the iPod touch and the Zune HD right now. The rebellious side in me wants to get the Microsoft Zune HD, which is kind of ironic i...

Rate Opinion: The daily roundup: here's what you might've missed

Original at Engadget external link    Thu, Sep 17

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By Ross Miller Zune HD review Does the Zune HD finally match up with Microsoft's ambition, and can it stand up to the heat and ubiquity of the competition? The Engadget Show - 001: Jon Rubinstein, Bit Shifter, iPod event, Moto CLIQ, N900 Well it's finally, really happened. Other news of import

Rate Review: Zune HD

Original at Electronista external link    Thu, Sep 17

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For awhile, many had thought the iPod touch had dealt blow to the Zune that Microsoft didn't have an answer for: the 2008 Zune update was just a mild refresh, and even the software team was mostly quiet for the next year. The Zune HD, then, is Microsoft's return salvo. It promises not only to put...

Rate Opinion: Zune HD Web Browser - Honest Look

Original at Zune external link    Thu, Sep 17

By JacketBlack I'm happy. You? One of the things that really caught our attention with the Zune HD announcements was the inclusion of a Web Browser.  This always seemed to be one of the benefits of the iPhone/iPod Touch experience and was interesting to see what Microsoft was dealing with that head on. (...)

Rate Spec to spec: Zune HD versus iPod Touch

Original at CNET News.com external link    Thu, Sep 17

The Zune HD and 3G iPod Touch are compared spec-to-spec in a graph.

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Original at Engadget external link    Thu, Sep 17

By Joshua Topolsky Download the Show: The Engadget Show - 001Continue reading The Engadget Show - 001: Jon Rubinstein, Bit Shifter, iPod event, Moto CLIQ, N900 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Rate Podcast: MobileTechRoundup show #182, Moto CLIQ, ZuneHD, iPod nano, HP Envy

Original at The Mobile Gadgeteer external link    Thu, Sep 17

By Matthew Miller We missed recording last week due to the Mobilize 2009 event so MobileTechRoundup show #182 is a bit longer than normal as James, Kevin, and I chatted about mobile tech products. James and Kevin had a chance to play with the upcoming T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ Google Android device that will be...

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Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Thu, Sep 17

By Dwight • Your company? There's an app for that - The makers of dedicated devices are finding themselves in competition with Apple because of the iPhone and iPod Touch. • Shh!!! HP sneaks Linux in on new laptops - As a quick-start way to check e-mail or surf the Web quickly without booting into Window...

Rate Review: New iPod Nano impresses, Zune improves

Original at Seattle Times external link    Thu, Sep 17

Back in 2004, when I got my first MP3 player, I never cared that it lacked a camera, Web browser and crystal-clear video playback - features that are now common on digital media devices.

Rate Microsoft releases all 9 (yes, 9) Zune apps which come complete with static and pre-roll video ads

Original at MacDailyNews external link    Wed, Sep 16

Apps for Microsoft's iPod touch wannabe are now available... Apps for Microsoft's iPod touch wannabe are now available...

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Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Sep 16

By Dan Nosowitz The big question: Can the Zune HD compete with the iPod Touch? I get the sense that Microsoft isn't trying to, exactly. Zune as Media Center The Zune HD is, like the other Zunes, Windows only. It can only sync with the Zune software, which is restricted to Windows.

Rate Zune HD not only suffers from terminal case of App-Lack™, its Web browser sucks, too

Original at MacDailyNews external link    Wed, Sep 16

Microsoft's iPod touch wannabe, the misleadingly-named "Zune HD," inflicts a browser based on the mobile version of Internet Explorer... Microsoft's iPod touch wannabe, the misleadingly-named "Zune HD," inflicts a browser based on the mobile version of Internet Explorer...

Rate iPod Touch excels in sound quality

Original at CNET News.com external link    Wed, Sep 16

In my admittedly unscientific test, the new iPod Touch sounded louder, warmer, and more distinct than the Zune HD.

Rate Apple iPod nano fifth-gen 16GB MP3 player full review

Original at T3 external link    Wed, Sep 16

We'll be extra-controversial here, and say that the iPod nano didn't match the Microsoft Zune in terms of bass and richness, but as the Zune's still not ... and more »

Rate ZuneHD Gets a Touchscreen UI Review

Original at PMP Today external link    Wed, Sep 16

By BrianB I have to say that what strikes me immediately is the OLED screen of Zune HD, which is being viewed under direct sunlight. The touchscreen responsiveness is excellent. Obviously, Microsoft is more focused on multimedia. The basics, I mean: video and music. If it can match or surpass the iPod T...

Rate Ion- and Tegra-Based Netbooks, Plus Multitouch and MacBook ...

Original at PC World external link    Tue, Sep 15

Zune HD Teardown Reveals Sleek, Powerful Device The Zune HD may have come out a little later than the updated iPod Touch, but that is no reason why it ... Netbooks, Multitouch and macbook-Mimicking NotebooksThe Industry Standard all 4 news articles »

Rate Review: Can the Zune HD close the iPod gap?

Original at Computerworld external link    Tue, Sep 15

Microsoft's Zune HD offers some useful features that could make it compelling -- for some users. By David Haskin Computerworld - Microsoft's new Zune HD is ...

Rate Nvidia's $200 Netbook: "Better Than Atom"

Original at PC World external link    Tue, Sep 15

CNET News Zune HD Teardown Reveals Sleek, Powerful Device The Zune HD may have come out a little later than the updated iPod Touch, but that is no reason why it ... Nvidia's $200 Netbook: 'Better Than Atom'NetworkWorld.com all 67 news articles »

Rate Microsoft's Zune HD is no iPod killer

Original at CNNMoney.com external link    Tue, Sep 15

But its strategy may not have put iPod in its cross hairs -- yet. By David Goldman, CNNMoney.com staff writer The new Microsoft Zune HD is available on ... Microsoft Officially Launches Zune HD.X-bit Labs New Microsoft Zune HD Goes on Sale TodaydBTechno

Rate How to Sync iTunes with Your Non-iPod Player

Original at PC World external link    Tue, Sep 15

Microsoft Zune HD (32GB Platinum) Media Player The Zune HD is a huge step forward for Microsoft's Zune line, but you still have to pay extra for some of the ... and more »

Rate Microsoft's New Zune: A Good Gaming Device?

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Tue, Sep 15

It can't beat the iPod for music, but it could become a gaming titan if Microsoft gets developers to create Zune versions of hit Xbox titles

Rate Zune HD: a closer look at the UI and 4.0 software

Original at Electronista external link    Tue, Sep 15

Now that Microsoft has finally made available the Zune 4.0 update, users can finally unlock the Zune HD and use its full feature set. We've already taken a quick tour of the player to give readers, especially those most familiar with the iPhone or iPod touch, an impression of what the interfa...

Rate Microsoft launches Zune, clarifies what's up apps, raps iPod

Original at Seattle Times external link    Tue, Sep 15

Microsoft's third and perhaps best Zune effort goes on sale today, taking on the new generation of camera and app-equipped Apple iPods with a relatively pure music and video player. Read more...

Rate Digital Bookmobile to Showcase eBooks at National Book Festival ...

Original at ResourceShelf external link    Mon, Sep 14

and video on interactive PC and Mac computer stations, learn how to download, and, test compatible devices including the iPod, Zune, and Sony Reader. ... and more »

Rate Apple squeezings: Tart & juicy coverage highlights

Original at Seattle Times external link    Wed, Sep 9

Gizmodo: "I don't expect Apple to deliver on rumors. After all, most rumors are crap, even John Gruber's iPod touch camera prediction. But that doesn't stop me from asking questions: Why the hell there is no camera on the iPod touch?"

Rate Opinion: Reactions of a Zune Fan to the September 2009 iPod Announcements

Original at Zune Thoughts.com external link    Tue, Sep 8

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By Jason Dunn Good to hear Steve Jobs is healthy - organ donation is so important. I've signed my organs away if something happens to me, and you should too. If you're dead, they won't do you any more good, so why not share?1.8 billion applications downloaded - that's a huge, impressive number. Apps matter. Mi...

Rate Linkpost | 8.27.2009

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Thu, Aug 27

By Dwight • Sources: Apple to unveil new iPod lineup on September 9 - Sorry, no tablet, according to AppleInsider, but do expect lots of music news. • Microsoft Sings a New Zune - The upcoming Zune HD will have applications, and developers are being courted to create them.

Rate Podcast: MP3 Insider 158: What about the rest?

Original at MP3 Insider external link    Tue, Aug 25

By Donald Bell, Jasmine France This week, Donald and Jasmine can't resist taunting the naysayers with yet more Zune and iPod talk, but we think you'll be interested to know that the Zune HD popped up with an app submenu during weekend demos at Best Buys across the country. And what does Microsoft have to say about that? We'...

Rate The Zune HD: September 15. Apple iPod Event: Likely September 8.

Original at Techcrunch external link    Thu, Aug 13

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By MG Siegler A lot of people today are excited about the new Zune HD. And that's great news for Microsoft, as it has been attempting for a few years now to even just steal some buzz from Apple in the MP3 market, if not sales. Well, they've succeeded in the first part, but the second? That could be much more diff...

Rate Does the Zune HD Stand a Chance?

Original at technologizer.com external link    Thu, Aug 13

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By Harry McCracken Then there’s the question of the Zune name. I sort of admire Microsoft for sticking with it–if nothing else, it shows persistence. The current Zune is a respectable old-school media player itself, but the Zune name feels permanently tarnished. It not only never acquired a tenth of the iPod’...

Rate Opinion: Say Hello to the Zune HD

Original at Zune Thoughts.com external link    Tue, May 26

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By Jason Dunn The Zune HD is designed from the ground up to take on the iPod Touch head to head. The hardware design is completely different from previous Zunes - one look at the sleek thinness tells you that. Microsoft wanted to get some information out about the Zune HD, but they're not spilling all the det...

Rate Rumor: Zune HD is hotter than iPod touch

Original at Gadgetell external link    Wed, Apr 15

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By JG Mason The worst thing Microsoft can do is release the Zune HD right after Apple either releases a totally new iPod or upgrades an old one. The main concern here is with the launch of all the phones, Microsoft making Windows 7 available and ready to go, as well as the possibility of there being a new iP...

Rate Opinion: Zune and IPod go Head-to-Head

Original at Zune external link    Mon, Mar 2

By admni That means a Zune isn’t a smart choice for a Mac owner, since it only works with Microsoft’s own software. Likewise, if you’re not a big fan of Apple’s iTunes, you may want to stay away from an iPod, since no other program will let you copy music onto it.

Rate Opinion: Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXX: It's a Zune! It's an iPod! It's a spoof!

Original at Engadget external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By Darren Murph Simply aping one device at a time has just become too easy for the cloning labs in the backwoods of China, as evidenced by the two-for-one produced here by QQ. The K805 does its best Zune and iPod impersonation, and amazingly, it does so at the same time. The all too familiar click wheel is there...

Rate Opinion: Is this a Zune or an iPod clone? [Updated]

Original at DAPreview.net external link    Fri, Feb 6

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By Michael We've seen iPod clones, and we've seen Zune clones, but here's a player that can't make up its mind about what it wants to rip-off. I mean it has pitiful clickwheel design on the front, but it also has the same form-factor and look of a Zune. It's ambiguous I tell you. It's the Pat of the DAP world!

Rate What will it take for Microsoft to abandon Zune?

Original at Gadgetell external link    Wed, Jan 28

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By JG Mason Word from MS, in typical fashion, amounts to “we’ve got big plans for Zune.“  The company says it plans to release an update to Windows Mobile that will include Zune aspects to help users feel less out of the loop since Apple integrated iPod functionality into its phone.

Rate Opinion: Jeff Blankenburg gives 10 factors of Zune vs. iPod

Original at MSDN Blogs external link    Wed, Jan 7

By jonbox With the FM Radio capability, I’m sold. Add in the Zune Pass, and it’s a no brainer. Games is a plus, an opinion from my wife who loves Texas Hold’em and Sudoku, and my 7 yr old who likes Checkers. That’s why 4 of 5 in my house own a Zune, even the 7 year old (who’s a big fan).

Rate How To: Put DV Videos on iPod/PSP/iPhone/Zune or Share DV Videos with friends

Original at iPhone external link    Wed, Jan 7

By wenling85 Happy holiday, everybody. During holiday, we have recorded many ourselves videos by Digital Video Camcorders (DV), (such as Canon FS100, Canon DC210, Canon VIXIA, Canon ZR950, SONY HDR-SR12E, SR11E, SONY DCR-SR65E, SONY HVR-A1C etc), how to put DV videos onto our iPod, PSP, iPhone, Zu...

Rate Opinion: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Original at claytonbruster (WordPress) external link    Thu, Jan 1

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By Clayton Bruster Well, I hope these are not things that are signs for the new year! My Zune quit yesterday! I use my Zune all the time and for those of you who don’t know what a Zune is, it’s Microsoft’s answer to the iPod! I get constant feeds from podcasts for photography and art including my favorite podcast a...

Rate Zune Review - Zune 120 a better buy than the iPod Touch

Original at Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews external link    Tue, Dec 23    3 related articles

By Alfred @ Zune MAX Related posts Video Review of the Zune 120 from Zune Scene (0)Zune Review - Zune Marketplace (0)Zune 120 versus iPod Classic - CNET Prizefight - Guess who won!! (0)Video review of the Zune mp3 player (0)Video review of the Zune 80 (0) Here is a Zune review that compares the Zune 120 to the iPo...

Rate Bleeding Edge TV 298: Gears of War 2 Zune and game giveaway

Original at Gear Live external link    Wed, Dec 17    3 related articles

By Andru Edwards Here's how to get the show: Subscribe: iTunes iPod / H.264 | iTunes MPEG-4 | RSS H.264 Feed | RSS MPEG-4 Feed

Rate Podcast: MP3 Insider 127: Prize patrol

Original at MP3 Insider external link    Tue, Dec 9

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By Donald Bell Donald and Jasmine announce the winner of the Gears of War II Special Edition Zune 120, but first you have to listen to them talk about Apple's new In-Ear Headphones, some pricey single-minded iPod accessories, Donald's one year Zuniversary, a roundup of the top budget headphones, and a...

Rate Opinion: Buy a Zune 120 and get a free Zune Pass

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Wed, Nov 26    3 related articles

The Zune 120 is currently selling for under $225 at Amazon right now which makes it one od the best deals on a harddrive portable media player. When compared to iPod classic the Zune offers a load of new features beyond the wireless capabilities and the best thing about it is the Zune firmware...

Rate Zune Pass Update is Just A Band-Aid, Nothing More

Original at technologizer.com external link    Mon, Nov 24

By Ed Oswald Ed says that the end-to-end experience of a Zune is superior to Apple’s iTunes-iPod combination, and that he’s never had any kind of problem with the Zune Pass/Marketplace. But the end-to-end experience of an iPod and iTunes paved the way for the Zune, and Microsoft has only now been able t...

Rate Patch: Zune 3.1 released, Zune now cheaper than iPod - zakeh blog

Original at zakeh external link    Thu, Nov 20    18 related articles

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The Zune PC software received an update too which includes software stability patches and performance improvements. To download the free Zune software and firmware update, open up the Zune PC software, click on Settings, ...

Rate REVIEW – iRiver SPINN 8G

Original at Mobility Site external link    Tue, Nov 18

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By Zealot The unusually striking design and mid-sized capacity (8G or 16G) puts the SPINN directly in line to compete with the new iPod Touches and Nanos and smaller Zune 2s. In that space, iRiver will have it’s work cut out for it, facing not only Apple and MS but the multi-headed Sansa line from SanDi...

Rate How To: Photoshop Tutorials To Improve Your Modeling and Design Skills ...

Original at Smashing Magazine external link    Mon, Nov 3

This tutorial teaches you how to make a shiny Apple remote. Screenshot · iPod Shuffle Learn how to create an Apple iPod Shuffle. Screenshot · Black Zune 2 Designing a black Zune 2 in Photoshop. ...

Rate Samsung S3 Review

Original at PC World external link    Fri, Oct 31

 - The 4GB Samsung S3 Slim fills the void that Apple and Microsoft created in discontinuing the iPod Nano and Zune of the same capacity. ... NBC’s ‘Chuck’ TV series ridicules Microsoft’s Zune debacle MacDailyNews all 3 news articles

Rate Patch: Last.fm offers indie acts sweet streaming deal

Original at God's Apple external link    Sun, Oct 26

Microsoft takes on iPod with Zune; Wireless LAN Update Driver for Panasonic ToughBook CF-52 Updates; Advantages of ESP’s by Alex Fenwick; Latest iPod nano (mock-up) revealed; 32Gb iPod touch, 16Gb iPhone released today. ...

Rate The MP3 Wars

Original at Wired Zune external link    Fri, Oct 17

By dosh In the MP3 Wars there is a foursome that make up the MP3 quadrangle. The iPod is of course the leader, followed by the Zune, Archos and Slacker. The iPod is an amazing device, although iTunes is not the most ideal song service. The Zune, Archos and Slacker all have their advantages and disadvant...

Rate Opinion: The Zune: Now a Viable iPod Alternative?

Original at Zune Thoughts.com external link    Wed, Oct 15

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By Jason Dunn With the Zune 3.0 launch I've noticed a subtle but important shift in media perception: whether it's the new added features of 3.0, or just the fact that the Zune has been around long enough to make it to a third generation, the general attitude I see now in the media is that the Zune is a viable al...

Rate Podcast: MP3 Insider 119: Mobile music mishmash

Original at MP3 Insider external link    Tue, Oct 14

By mp3insider@cnet.com (CNET.com) Donald and Jasmine tease the iPod Nano vs. Microsoft Zune Prizefight and discuss a variety of portable audio accouterments, including a pair of headphones, a portable iPhone-compatible speaker, and the best MP3 players for audiobooks. Also, hear...

Rate How To: Aya iPod PSP Zune MP4 Video Converter 1.1.10

Original at Shareup external link    Sat, Oct 11

Easy and simple to use Aya iPod PSP Zune MP4 Video Converter converts video files in nearly any format to play on your iPhone or iPod,psp,ps3,zune,blackberry,mobile phone device.

Rate Review: Zune music player catching up to iPod

Original at brianroberg.com external link    Tue, Oct 7

Audiobook enthusiasts should be happy to see a new gadget for taking their Audible and OverDrive audiobooks on the go. The Zune supports WMV, MPEG-4, and H.264 video formats natively at a DVD-quality 30fps frame rate. ...

Rate Car Gadget Review: iRiver L Player 4GB

Original at Cars.com external link    Sun, Sep 28

By David Thomas Overview: We needed a non-iPod, non-Zune MP3 player to add to our arsenal of players used to test automakers’ newest audio systems. Many vehicles have USB ports they claim work with multiple players, while others are just good for iPods ...

Rate Microsoft Zune 30 Gig Review

Original at Tech Jamboree external link    Sun, Sep 28

This article is dedicated to the Microsoft Zune 30 gigabyte Zune 1 hard drive based MP3 player, version 1, the original Zune. I was one of the early adopters of the new Microsoft product that was trying to take a chunk out of the iPod ...

Rate Opinion: Fresh 'discoveries' from iPod, Zune

Original at Chicago Daily Herald external link    Tue, Sep 23

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Meanwhile, Microsoft's Zune announced via news release that new players in different capacities and colors would be available this week, ... Review: Microsoft Zune vs Apple iPod Times of India New crop of MP3 players hits the market San Jose Mercury News

Rate Opinion: Zune versus Ipod by IndiaTimes.com

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Mon, Sep 22

Here is another Zune review comparing the new Zune 3.0 devices to the current Apple iPod devices. As expected the iPod is the favored player and they score points for style which the Zune lacks and the variety of colors and models they have. The Zune scores well for features over style and gets a...

Rate Review: Microsoft Zune vs Apple iPod

Original at Economic Times external link    Sun, Sep 21

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The Zune has a long way to go to become a threat to the iPod. But it is getting closer. With updated Zunes and new iPods hitting the market recently, ... Zune, punchline no more Toronto Star E-mail from America Times Online Fresh 'discoveries' from iPod, Zune Chicago Daily Herald

Rate TheStreet.com reviews the Zune 3.0

Original at ZuneSphere external link    Sun, Sep 21

By flung TheStreet.com has an amusing article about the new Zune 3.0 update over on their website entitled “Zune 3.0: Microsoft’s iPod Killer?” Now before Apple fans go ballistic with that statement, the author does point out immediately that “Apple’s iPod still rules the roost — and probably will...

Rate PC Magazine reviews the Zune 16 and Zune 120 updates

Original at ZuneSphere external link    Sun, Sep 21

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By flung Still the best hard drive-based portable media player on the market—the feature-barren iPod classic can’t compete with the Zune’s top-notch navigation and added wireless abilities. Technorati Tags: PC Magazine, Microsoft, Zune 16, Zune 120, Review

Rate Podcast: Is the iPod Touch Really an iPod?

Original at Compete Blog via Talkr.com external link    Thu, Sep 18

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The chart below looks at traffic to the Touch, iPod Nano, and iPhone portions of the Apple site. Interest in the iPod Touch was generally low, but probably got some momentum from the iPhone in July and August, surpassing traffic to the iPod Nano during both months.Interest in the iPhone has b...

Rate NY Times: Zune Blows Away iPod For Music Discovery

Original at Podcasting News external link    Thu, Sep 18

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By James Lewin For those that do like the idea of subscription-based music, though, the Zune provides an attractive option. The New York Times has a great look at the state of the Zune today, that suggests that the Microsoft’s portable media player has found a niche: Microsoft hasn’t made much effort to...

Rate Opinion: That plucky upstart in Redmond is at it again...Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at sexwithheadphoneson (WordPress) external link    Wed, Sep 17

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By Jason Houston Speaking of new iPods, there are some new Zunes out this week also.  Ever since the Zunes came out, they've been hopelessly overmatched by the iPod juggernaut, and they've enjoyed mediocre success at best.  Still, the original reasons I liked the Zune over the iPod remain; it has a nice port...

Rate Part1: how to use DVD Ripper to convert and edit your video?

Original at Mobile Gadget News external link    Mon, Sep 15    10 related articles

 - Part2: how to convert DVD movies to iPod, iPhone, Zune, mobile phone and other portable players? Part 3: how to put DVD movies into Windows Movie Maker? ...

Rate 120 GB Zunes begin to appear in stores

Original at BetaNews external link    Fri, Sep 5

 - The 120 GB Zune will sell for $249, the same price as the 80 GB Apple iPod. Internet reports say the devices began shipping to retailers this week, ...

Rate 120GB Zune coming

Original at 13526_1(www.cnet.com) external link    Mon, Sep 1

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By Matt Rosoff This is a bit of a tease, so I'll keep it short. Yes, Microsoft is building a 120GB Zune. Fan site Zunerama uncovered an FCC filing, and yesterday got Zune team member Cesar Menendez to confirm the news. Testing the forthcoming Zune 120 As iPod fans will no doubt ...

Rate How To: Tutorial:Convert M4P to MP3 for free

Original at Newest Webmonkey Articles external link    Tue, Aug 26    7 related articles

It is a music format which downloaded from iTunes store that can be listened to only through the iTunes compatible players like iPod. So, if you want to listen to iTunes music with other mp3 players such as Zune, Creative Zen or share ...

Rate How To: Tutorial:Remove DRM media on Mac and Windows

Original at Newest Webmonkey Articles external link    Mon, Aug 25

This DRM media converter is integrated with music converter and video converter, so, besides convert DRM media locked audio & video files and HD video (TS, TP and TRP) to common formats for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, Creative Zen, Archos, ...

Rate How To: Convert Flash vide to MP4 for iPod/PSP/Zune/Apple TV/iPhone/Mobile

Original at Flash PerfectionLast Added Tutorials external link    Wed, Aug 13    10 related articles

Material Image, This tutorial is to show you a step-by-step demonstration of converting flv videos downloaded from YouTube and Google Video, etc, and enjoying them on more mobile devices. Category:Flash Video Author: gracia ...

Rate NYT: Zune Sales Coming From Anti-iPod, Apple Haters

Original at Podcasting News external link    Sat, Aug 9

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By James Lewin The most salient feature of the Zune seems to be that it’s not an iPod. Jesse Thorn, host of the public-radio show (and popular podcast) “The Sound of Young America,” is a Zune proponent, praising, for instance, its ability to sync wirelessly with a computer. Plus he was able to update his fir...

Rate My New Zune - The Experiment and The Review

Original at digitaltodd external link    Thu, Aug 7

By todd I have used a number of MP3/PMP players and the only one I ever really liked was the iPod, for form and functionality there was nothing better, and there still isn’t. That being said I really do like the Zune and it has some really ...

Rate Microsoft Zune on the way to Success!

Original at Wired Zune external link    Thu, Aug 7

By dosh It is a know fact that Apple’s iPod rules 70 percent of the MP3 player market. With a strong fan base, it was thought next to impossible that someone else would be able to give Apple any competition. However, Microsoft made a brave attempt and has shown itself worthy of competing with the Apple...

Rate And now, a brief review of my Zune 8 GB

Original at Wired Cola external link    Wed, Aug 6

By rcousine Some weeks back, Matchstick was kind enough to send me an 8 GB Zune (think iPod Nano and you've got it), which has some mildly clever features and is very pretty. It looks exactly like a very tasteful clone of the iPod Nano as designed ...

Rate Share : how to rip DVD and convert Video toiPod,iphone,zune.psp ...

Original at Adobe Forums external link    Fri, Aug 1    10 related articles

By goodfriend@adobeforums.com Only one software to convert DVD and video to iPhone,iPod,Zune,PSP at Share : how to convert dvd and video to Apple TV at apple-tv.html>

Rate iHome ZN9 Zune Clock Radio Review

Original at Mobility Site external link    Mon, Jul 7

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By Chris Leckness Before I share some info about this review over at Anything But iPod, let me tell you about my only experience with an iHome product. Simply put, I returned the iHome Alarm clock for the iPod the next day. The alarm functions were week, the audio from the speakers weren’t very dynamic, and ther...

Rate Matchstick and Microsoft are sending me a free Zune to review

Original at Penmachine words music comment external link    Fri, Jul 4

By Derek At a recent trip to Best Buy, I also liked the fun but very un-iPod-like approach to the Zune onscreen user experience, despite the extremely iPod-like form factor of the device itself. But I haven't had a chance to work with the Zune ...

Rate How To Convert Youtube Video

Original at Bloggeraz external link    Thu, Jul 3    10 related articles

By titanic How to convert YouTube Video for Apple iPod, Sony PSP, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Zune. This is an apprenticeship to appearance you how to use Any Video Converter Professional to convert Video clips, Google and YouTube online video to ...

Rate Is The Microsoft Zune The Best MP3 Player For Podcasts?

Original at Podcasting News external link    Fri, Jun 27

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By James Lewin Does the Zune beat the iPod and other portable media players for podcasts? Let me know what you think in the comments! Is the Microsoft Zune the best portable media player for podcasts? That’s the conclusion of CNet’s Jasmine France, who puts the Zune at the top of her list of the best MP3 pla...

Rate How to Convert DRM WMA to usable MP3

Original at Pixel Groovy external link    Thu, Jun 26    7 related articles

This is a guide to show you how to convert DRM WMA to MP3. You can enjoy the converted DRM WMA on portable media players such as iPod, Zune, Creative Zen, MP3 player, PSP.

Rate Zune 80 and Zune 2.5 review

Original at Zune external link    Fri, Jun 20

By Steve(noreply@blogger.com) In the past several months since the second generation of Zunes went on sale, Microsoft has been busy addressing longstanding complaints about the Zune and its software: version 2.5 adds auto playlists, gapless playback, and other features that the iPod (and several other players) hav...

Rate Review – Microsoft Zune, Second Generation

Original at Kris Abel's Tech Life external link    Thu, Jun 12

By Kris Abel Microsoft’s long-delayed MP3 player “The Zune”, now into its second generation, is finally available in Canada. It offers those who dislike the popular iPod an alternate choice, one designed around the idea of sharing music. ...

Rate How to get songs, pictures and videos from iTunes, iPod, iPhone to ...

Original at WireFan.Com external link    Wed, Jun 11    10 related articles

This is a step by step guide to tell you how to get all songs, pictures and videos from iPod, iPhone to computer (includeing windows PC and Mac OS X) for free. And then you can put these songs, pictures and videos to Zune , PSP, ...

Rate Gadgetell Review: Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker System

Original at Gadgetell external link    Wed, May 28

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By Robert Nelson I was able to test this using a 2nd generation iPod nano, iPhone (even though there is not a dock connector that fits) and even a 1st and 2nd generation Shuffle via the aux-in jack and was equally happy with the sound. The only real con we had was that the iPod sits straight up and down and it was at...

Rate Microsoft Zune Mac Support?

Original at Mobility Site external link    Wed, May 14

By Chris Leckness Read on for the video and the screen grabs… (more…) --- Related Articles at Mobility Site:. Zune Originals???? Microsoft Zune Phone In the Works? Flash Zune and Zune 2.0 Details; Huge Zune Give-Away; Zune to outsell iPod this Holiday?

Rate Podcast: iVideoSongs Hits the iTunes Top 10

Original at Mashable! external link    Wed, May 14

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By Mark 'Rizzn' Hopkins Podcast: A Conversation with iVideoSong’s Tim Huffman My iTunes: Apple Launches iTunes Widgets iTunes’ DRM-free Music Now Available Widgetbox Showcase Offers iTunes Widget and Playlist iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store Now Live ScobblePod Lists iTunes and iPod to Last.fm Simultaneously

Rate Patch: Microsoft updates Zune targeting iPod

Original at Zune MP3 Player News and Reviews external link    Thu, May 8

Microsoft is famous for losing the initial battle but winning the long, drawn-out war. And while Apple’s combo of the iPod and now iPhone may seem an insurmountable competitor, Microsoft today released a major upgrade of its Zune device ...

Rate Opinion: Seriously, Where's the Zune Support for Mac? [Zune]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, May 7

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By Adrian Covert Devices And Platforms Should Never Be Exclusive: The iPod never really took off until it began supporting Windows with it's 2G iteration. Of course, Apple had more to gain from opening up to a much, much larger Windows user base, but it never hurts to make a product more widely available to t...

Rate Switch background color: - CNET Crave Blog

Original at CNET Crave Blog external link    Thu, Apr 24

Switch background color:  - Apr 24, 2008 In one corner, we have the rightfully smug Apple iPod Classic. In the other corner we have the dark horse, the ugly duckling turned swan, the Microsoft Zune ...

Rate Opinion: Gadgetell Peep Show: Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker System

Original at Gadgetell external link    Wed, Apr 23

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By Robert Nelson While we are taking some time getting our full thoughts down, we wanted to show off the pics of the latest gadget to make its way into the Gadgetell headquarters. Its the Kicker iK500 iPod speaker system. While we have the iK500 which is made exclusively for the iPod, Kicker also has the zKick Z...

Rate How To: Super Sleek iPod or Other Device Video Projector

Original at Instructables external link    Mon, Apr 7

By Sytner In this Instructable I will show you step to step how to Make a Super Sleek Video Projector for your iPod, Zen, Zune, DS, or Other Media or Gaming device. It Requires no Power to Function and you Do not Have to Disassemble your device; ...

Rate How To Convert And Transfer MP4 Files To Your ZUNE, iPOD And PSP ...

Original at Tab Song Music and Entertainment Articles external link    Sat, Feb 16    10 related articles

By bookmaster456 Here are instructions that will make converting and transferring MP4 files to your Zune, iPod, or PSP player a simple task. We will show you exactly how and will give you everything you need to enjoy your favorite Movies, TV Shows, ...

Rate Zune victim sues Microsoft for ear damage

Original at TECH.BLORGE.com external link    Sun, Feb 3

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By Triston McIntyre Though the Zune isn’t really considered to be a high-profile MP3 player like the iPod, the ugly little gadget is making a few waves. One disheartened Zune user is suing Microsoft, claiming that his Zune caused his ears irreparable damage…and no, he wasn’t listening to Hanna Montana.

Rate How To: Manage Zune Without The Marketplace

Original at SolSie.com external link    Mon, Jan 21

By SolSie We just showed you how to un-tether your iPod from iTunes. Today, the Zune is in the spotlight with zAlternator app. This hack can change the Zune identity to a “Windows Portable Device”. This identity change allows user to use desktop ...

Rate Force your Zune to masquerade as storage device or iPod

Original at TECH.BLORGE.com external link    Mon, Jan 21

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By Jonathan Schlaffer The program is called zAlternator and it will allow your Zune to work with iTunes, Windows Media Player (WMP), Winamp and Media Monkey. WPD mode simply says the Zune is a mass storage device of some kind that files can by synced to, iPod mode tells iTunes that the Zune is actually an iPod that i...

Rate Eye Play - The Sunglasses Case with Speakers - Coolest Gadgets

Original at Zune external link    Sat, Jan 19

Original post by Google Inc. and software by Elliott Back Eye Play - The Sunglasses Case with SpeakersCoolest Gadgets, UK - Eye Play speakers are compatible with iPod, iPhone, Zune and MP3 players. Eye Play is a water resistant sunglass case with built in NXT flat panel speakers! … Origin...

Rate Zune In Canada Spring 2008

Original at Wired Zune external link    Sat, Jan 12

By dosh more…) As the competition between Zune and iPod intensifies, the Zune is being made available in Canada, this spring. In the United States the Zune is readily available and sells for between $149 and $249. The new redesigned Zune is selling better than ever before. In case you are wondering w...

Rate Cracking open a Zune 4 at CNET

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Thu, Jan 3

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By Zune MAX Photos: Cracking open the Microsoft Zune | CNET News.com On the inside, the Zune is remarkably similar to the iPod Nano. Many of the parts are exactly the same. The difference is that the interface chips and software in an iPod are made by Apple.

Year 2007

 

Rate A logo program I can get behind - CNET Blogs

Original at 13526_1(blogs.cnet.com) external link    Wed, Dec 19

A logo program I can get behind CNET Blogs, CA - Dec 19, 2007 Would it exclude devices, like the iPod, iPhone, and Zune, that are capable of playing DRM-protected content? Or would it include any device that can play ...

Rate Penalty for Digital Piracy: Death (And more in our Podcast!)

Original at Switched external link    Mon, Dec 10

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By Switched Staff Plus: E-nups, WiFi in the sky, gadget threesomes, and all the top stories on Switched.com as discussed by the staff -- it's the Switched Show audio podcast. Plus, you can take it with you. On your iPod. Or your Zune. On your Juke. On your laptop. On your ... whatever.

Rate The New Zunes are doomed to fail like the Zune of yore

Original at TECH.BLORGE.com external link    Sat, Nov 24

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By Jonathan Schlaffer An article over at Roughly Drafted goes into gory details but I’ll try to keep it short.  Microsoft’s new Zunes simply cannot complete with Apple in the areas of style and availability.  The new iPod Nano is thin, small and has the same resolution as the “boxy” Zune delivered by Microsoft.

Rate Zune sale and Black Friday shopping frenzy

Original at Zune HD Music Video Game Players external link    Sat, Nov 24

By Zune MAX Such words were likely to inspire panic on the day after Thanksgiving. The customer was referring to Microsoft’s (Charts, Fortune 500) answer to Apple’s (Charts, Fortune 500) iPod, an MP3 player with a 30-gigabyte hard drive, that was going for 60 percent off at $79.99.

Rate Collegiate Skins

Original at Triple Tri external link    Mon, Nov 19

http://www.collegiateskins.com/ Anyone looking for a collegiate skin for their electronic devices should check out this site. Whether its a PDA, an iPod, a Zune, or a laptop --- this site has the skins to fit your devices in the school/team of your choice. You can even upload a picture and hav...

Rate Opinion: Mossberg on Zune 2: 'Still No iPod' [Pulpbite]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Nov 13

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By adam frucci Walt Mossberg, the Wall Street Journal's tech gnome, got a chance to play with Microsoft's new line of Zunes, and he was pretty ambivalent about them. While he thinks they're a noticeable improvement over the first generation, that's not really saying much seeing how unimpressed he was w...

Rate Opinion: Mossberg on Zune 2: 'Still No iPod'

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Nov 13

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By Adam Frucci And he still likes the iTunes Music Store over the Zune Marketplace, which is certainly understandable. A music store lives and dies by its selection, and iTunes is clearly the winner here. And while the Wi-Fi syncing is nice, it sucks up too much juice for Mossy's tastes. So his verdict, unsu...

Rate Another set of positive reviews of the new Zune - this time from LaptopMag

Original at ZuneSphere external link    Mon, Nov 12

microsoft zune 80gb] The reviews keep on coming in and folks - it sure looks like Microsoft has a winner in the new 80GB Zune. The latest review is from LaptopMag who reviewed the 80GB model here on their website and had this to say: After two days of use, the Zune made us forget about our iPod. The...

Rate PC Magazine reviews new Zunes, giving 80GB Zune "Editor’s Choice"

Original at ZuneSphere external link    Mon, Nov 12

zune 80gb] Listen up Zune fans - PC Magazine has published their look at the second generation ... and you’ve got a player that (gasp!) trumps Apple’s iPod classic. zune 8gb News isn’t as positive

Rate How To: DVD TO iPod/Zune/PSP/etc. FREE w/ Handbrake -Method 1

Original at versatile1 (WordPress) external link    Fri, Oct 26

By musicmasteria Just like I promised in the last post of mine… here is METHOD 1 of how to put a DVD onto your iPod, Zune, PSP, etc. for free! The only program you will need for Method 1 is Handbrake! This is unlike method 2 which uses dvd decrypter as ...

Rate How To: DVD TO iPod/Zune/PSP/etc. FREE w/ Handbrake -Method 2

Original at versatile1 (WordPress) external link    Wed, Oct 24

Posted on October 24, 2007 by musicmasteria Hey everyone! It’s musicmasteria again and this is my first written tutorial here

Rate How do the new Zunes stack up against the iPod Touch?

Original at TECH.BLORGE.com external link    Wed, Oct 3

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By Jonathan Schlaffer Microsoft is preparing to release new Zunes, namely, the Zune 80 hard drive player, the Zune 8 and 4 both featuring flash memory.  The new players are touting a new interface, a couple extra features, larger screen in the case of the Zune 80 and a new interface.  There are some areas where Micr...

Rate Zune gets $50 price cut despite the release of new iPods today

Original at TECH.BLORGE.com external link    Wed, Sep 5

By Danny Mendez Microsoft decided to steal some of Apple's glory today by cutting the price of its Zune player by $50. The new price, $199, is currently $50 cheaper than the current iPod video, which is destined to be replaced today. ...

Rate How To: i commend a dvd ripper rip - Mobile Gadget News

Original at Mobile Gadget News external link    Tue, Aug 21    10 related articles

i commend a dvd ripper rip  - This guide is about how to use Nidesoft DVD Ripper to rip your DVD for iPod, Zune, iPhone, PSP, Apple TV, Creative Zen, iRiver, Archos, Pocket PC, ...

Rate Regret: Dude With a Zune Tattoo

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Jun 12

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Seriously, though, this has to be a good sign for Zune. The obsession, that is. Can another Zune fanatic explain the reasoning behind it to me? And is an iPod tattoo worse, because of the ubiquity? – Brian Lam Forum [Zune Scene, Thanks Nate W.]

Rate Podcast: IFW Daily 2007-05-25

Original at InfoWorld external link    Fri, May 25

By Tom Sullivan Daily Philadelphia steps closer to citywide municipal Wi-Fi, Wal-Mart to sell Dell PCs, Mozilla boosts 'Places' in Firefox 3.0 alpha, MS grants Zune team iPod amnesty, and more LISTEN!

Rate Podcast: Amazon.com to offer tunes that play on any gadget

Original at AZ Central.com external link    Tue, May 15

SEATTLE Amazon.com plans to open an online music store offering only songs that are free of copyprotection technology and can be played on anything from PCs to portable gadgets such as Apples iPod or Microsofts Zune.

Rate Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer Dismisses iPhone, Zune Phone

Original at Podcasting News external link    Tue, May 1

By info Here are Balmer’s comments about the iPod, iPhone and Zune portable media player…. Q: People get passionate when Apple comes out with something new — the iPhone; of course, the iPod. Is that something that you’d want them to feel about Microsoft? Q: When can we look forward to a Zune phone?

Rate Patch: Slightly Delayed, Zune 1.3 Update Arrives

Original at BetaNews external link    Tue, Mar 27    3 related articles

Microsoft on Wednesday will release version 1.3 of the Zune firmware, which resolves a number of minor issues customers have been experiencing with the Redmond company's first portable music player and iPod rival. The patch was originally scheduled for March 20.

Rate Industrial Design Magazine: Brown is the New Black

Original at Zune Insider external link    Wed, Mar 21

Industrial Design reports on something that Zune owners have known for a long time: brown is the new black. Saying, "When Microsoft revealed last fall that its new iPod challenger, the Zune, would come in brown, there was a chorus of snickers on the blogosphere. . . But what if Microsoft was ri...

Rate Ces Notebook: RealNetworks technology to help run music players

Original at Seattle Post Intelligencer external link    Mon, Jan 8

 WA - Microsoft Corp. will introduce video games for its Zune music player within 18 months to match features available on Apple Computer Inc.'s dominant iPod. ...

Rate Proporta Cases Make Zune Safe for Socializing [Portable Media]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Jan 5

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You know, it isn't just the iPod that gets tricked out accessories and protective cases every fourteen seconds. Proporta just announced a bunch of cases for the Microsoft Zune, which is good news for all those Zune users out there. Three cases—aluminum, leather and silicone—all serve to p...

Year 2006

 

Rate Zune riff on "I'm a Mac"

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Thu, Dec 14

By Erica Sadun Filed under: Humor, iPod Family Here's what happens when the Zune takes on the iPod in a parody of those "I'm a Mac" commercials. I first stumbled across this on CNet, but it looks like Engadget has a post up about it as well. (Thanks Mike for finding that!)

Rate Untold story: Microsoft's Zune trademark dispute

Original at seattlepi.com Microsoft blog external link    Mon, Dec 4

By Todd Bishop As it turns out, the underlying story was a lot more interesting than the size of the payment. The Microsoft product targeted by the suit was none other than Zune, the company's iPod challenger. HandHeld, which markets its own line of portable media players under the brand name "zvue," soug...

Rate Opinion: Fool on the Hill: Beatles chatter shows Zune who's boss

Original at Spymac external link    Tue, Nov 28

By m.simon@spymacnetwork.com (Michael Simon) Apple Corps could have easily contacted Microsoft and given its own digital music player a little more clout on the open market. A few months of Beatles exclusivity would have given Zune a major one-up on the iPod and forced Apple to pay a little closer attention to the efforts of its longtim...

Rate Opinion: Two Zunes walk into a bar . . .

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Thu, Nov 16

By Dwight I am an iPod fanatic," he says. "Do you work for Microsoft?" But when you connect the Zune to the PC, it kills the Wi-Fi connection. In fact, you also can't listen to music, which is the case with most MP3 players, including the iPod. So while we're charging, there's no sharing. That's no fun . . .

Rate Zune software review

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Thu, Nov 16

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By Dan Pourhadi This is also a major deviation from iTunes. To manage syncing photos to your iPod on the Mac, you use iPhoto and some settings in iTunes itself. Since Microsoft has no globally-accepted iPhoto equivalent, they built photo management tools right into Zune.

Rate Opinion: Zune vs. iPod: The Final Word On Who Should Get Your Money

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Nov 15

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You've read our review, seen whether iTunes or Zune was right for you, seen other reviewer's takes on it, and even learned everything you need to know about the Zune in our Q&A. Now it comes down to...

Rate Opinion: Zune vs. iPod: The Final Word On Who Should Get Your Money

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Nov 15

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By Jason Chen You want a bigger screen: Zune. You want a movie and TV store: iPod. Xbox 360 owners who purchase music and want streaming: Zune. Xbox 360 owners who purchase music and don't want streaming: iPod. You want a built-in FM tuner: Zune. Zune Product Page [Amazon] iPod Product Page [Amazon]

Rate Opinion: iTunes vs. Zune Software: What's Right For Your Music?

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Nov 15

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By Jason Chen When we're making a comparison between the iPod and the Zune, it's also important to note that the software makes a big difference in your music experience. You'll have to use the software suite extensively for both playing back music at your computer and organizing songs onto your portab...

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Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Nov 15

By Gizloco The review starts off positively enough, but then the anchors weigh in with their valuable opinions. Watch as Soledad O'Brien whips out an iPod shuffle for seemingly no reason; marvel as Miles O'Brien demand that Microsoft hire better design guys. Overall, an extraordinarily in-depth r...

Rate Opinion: Zune Video Tour: My Thumbs Keep Twirling the Fake Touchwheel

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Nov 14

The thing is pretty straightforward. The problem I have with using it is that I keep using the 5 way pad (up, down, left, right, select) as an iPod wheel. Apple habits, and fanboys, die hard. –Brian Lam All Things Zune [Gizmodo]

Rate Opinion: Can I carry a Zune?

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Tue, Nov 14

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By Jim Thompson Of course, the first thing I did was to do a side-by-side comparison with my fifth-generation iPod. The Zune is longer, as you can see here: My wife wandered by as I was playing with the Zune, and the first words out of here mouth were "It's brown? Yuck!" But she loves its big screen and its radio...

Rate Opinion: Stores selling Zunes early

Original at Engadget external link    Sat, Nov 11

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 CA - crime of pre-launch gadget sales, but it looks like Microsoft is one customer closer to overthrowing the nation of iPod courtesy of the Zune-gun-jumping Best ... Zune Reviews: It's OK, But No iPod BetaNews Mossberg, Pogue unimpressed by Microsoft Zune iLounge

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Original at Engadget external link    Thu, Nov 9

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By Evan Blass After having already seen photo galleries, video walkthroughs, and endless spec sheets focused on Microsoft's upcoming Zune player, there's no real need to hear Walt Mossberg's and David Pogue's take on the attempted iPod-assassin -- but we'd be lying if we said that we had absolutely...

Rate Podcast: Microsoft's Zune

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Wed, Nov 8

The new Zune music player and service is Microsoft's latest attempt to win a share of the market dominated by the iPod and the iTunes store. Its main distinction: a wireless connection that allows Zune owners to share music

Rate Opinion: Sizemodo: Zune vs. iPod

Original at Gizmodo external link    Mon, Nov 6

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By Jason Chen Now that we know what the Zune can do, let's take a look at how big the Zune actually is compared to the iPod. You may have seen the size comparison before, but not everybody has a latest generation iPod, so here's how the 30GB Zune stacks up to the 5G, 4G, and 3G 30GB iPods. Plus an iPod Nano thrown i...

Rate Steve Jobs talks about the Zune

Original at Seattle Times external link    Mon, Oct 16

Steve Jobs is utterly unfazed by the Zune. Or so he says in this Q&A with Newsweek. Some excerpts: Microsoft has announced its new iPod competitor, Zune. It says that this device is all about building communities. Are you worried? Nobody's ever demanded it. People know up front that when th...

Rate Giz Interview: J Allard Calls iPod the Pong of Digital Audio (Snap!)

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Sep 14

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J Allard is a big shot at Microsoft, with the official title of "Corporate Vice President and Chief XNA Architect." To us, he's the guy that woke up Microsoft to things like, um, the INTERNET. And the man who convinced Billy G. to go ahead with the Xbox. Here's a great profile of him, from Wired.

Rate Zune is coming

Original at Download Squad external link    Thu, Sep 14

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By Amber Rhea Filed under: Audio, Windows, Microsoft, Commercial Supposedly, later today Microsoft will be announcing the debut of Zune, its iPod-like device and accompanying iTunes-like service. Continuing in its trend of "doing what Apple did a few years earlier," Microsoft has pledged to devo...

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Original at Consumerist external link    Wed, Jul 26

By Ben Popken Teaser for Microsoft's iPod-like device, the Zune (and maybe a few other devices, too). One thing in its favor, it features no gyrating shadows.

Rate Microsoft's Dangerous About-Face

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Wed, Jul 26

By peter_burrows(peter_burrows-blogs@businessweek.com) The talk of the day is that Microsoft's upcoming Zune music player and a related music service will be proprietary, just like Apple's iPod-iTunes combo. That's the word from a slew of sources I've spoken with yesterday and today. In other words, DRM-protected songs purchased from Microso...

Rate Opinion: Gizmodo Today

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Jul 21

By Charlie White iSight Windows Driver Contest New Xbox 360 SKU Confirmed? Zune News Trifecta Microsoft's Zune Announcement Zune Officially Announced KuroDock, Smallest iPod Dock Ever Latest iPod Patent: Proximity Detection Griffin Tempo Sport Armband for iPod and iPod nano

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Original at DCEmu Forums external link    Wed, May 21

Forum: Xbox, Xbox360 & Zune Help & Misc Discussion Forum Posted By: Betty0920 Post Time: May 21st, 2008 at 07:51.

Rate Help! iPod vs. Zune vs. whatever.

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