All posts containing the tag: "zune"
Posted Oct 3rd 2007 7:59AM by TMZ Staff
Microsoft has announced its new line of Zune MP3 players.
Available in two flavors, the Zune 80 comes with 80GB of storage, comes in black and will retail for $250.
The Zune Flash is available with 4GB or 8GB of storage, and comes in pink, green, black or red, and will retail for $150 and $200 respectively.
Both Zune models will have Wi-Fi that will allow you to wirelessly sync the device with your computer. Watch for them this November.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: gadget, microsoft, mp3 player, Mp3Player, technology, z-gadget, zune
Posted Mar 8th 2007 1:34PM by TMZ Staff
Everyone remembers the glasses worn by Geordi LaForge from "Star Trek: The Next Generation." They gave Geordi the ability to see like you and me -- and of course, made him look like a dork.
Well, if you're unconcerned with your appearance, yet concerned with the ultimate private video viewing experience, then the Digital Video Eyewear is right up your movie-viewing alley. The eyewear attaches to your personal DVD player, Video iPod or Zune. You can even watch field-sequential content in 3D if the DVD supports the format.
Since you can't see the stares you're likely to get while wearing this thing, they're the perfect glasses for the film buff on the go.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: 3d, digital video eyewear, DigitalVideoEyewear, dvd, gadget, ipod, technology, think geek, ThinkGeek, zune
Posted Nov 15th 2006 10:59AM by TMZ Staff
Very few products have dominated the landscape the way the Apple iPod has. The personal music player market is raking in about $4 billion a year, of which iPod has a very large chunk. Coupled with iTunes, it has virtually danced its way through a few years of competition-free dominance. Now comes the anticipated challenge from someone with the bucks to go against the market leader. Microsoft. Yep, the behemoth finds itself in the unfamiliar role of underdog in this face off.
Microsoft launched its Zune device this week with some significant fanfare. The Seattle giant hooked up with the Secret Machines, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, rapper T.I. and others, throwing concert "launch parties" around the country. Chairman Bill Gates himself strode onstage at the Seattle gig to give away one of the devices to a lucky concertgoer. In a world where the iPod has such vast saturation, Zune needed some hoopla to get some attention.
The concerts were a smart move in an attempt to gain some rock "street cred," particularly by using some hip bands like QUOTSA and the Secret Machines. The "taking it straight to the people" approach included utilizing music bloggers to get the word out. Zune ads started popping up in top music blogs last month, and Microsoft shrewdly invited bloggers to the launch parties -- although not all the bloggers it wooed are impressed with the new toy. Maybe that's why they've started their own Zune blog?
Microsoft faces an uphill battle to penetrate the iPod's market share, particularly among folks who've amassed a large iTunes library. For example, when you install your Zune software, an option will appear to allow you to import your iTunes library. But, a Microsoft rep tells TMZ that he questions the legality of transferring songs on your computer (that were purchased from iTunes) over to Zune device. Beyond those types of questions, there is the "comfort" factor people have with exisiting devices, and of course, iPod has huge name recognition and brand loyalty. I'm one of those people that has even adopted "iPod" as a generic term for all mp3 players. A five year head start by Apple will make Microsoft's race to catch up a difficult one. Then again, nobody expected these guys to dominate the computer software world the first time they faced long odds against established players. The "mp3 player wars" will be fun to watch, and hopefully, consumers will benefit from the competition. Right now, both devices are priced at $249. Will we see some price wars in the coming months? Count on it!
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
Tags: iPod, Zune
Posted Sep 14th 2006 4:22PM by TMZ Staff
Two days after Apple announced they had updated the ever-popular iPod and added movies to iTunes, Microsoft has unleashed their Zune digital media player.
The first in a series of Zune branded products, the Zune sports a 30GB capacity for playing your music and video files on it's bright 3" screen. The device also incorporates the ability to customize the Zune experience with personal photos or themes. Wireless Zune to Zune sharing lets consumers share full-length sample tracks of select songs and photos with their friends. The player comes in three colors: black, brown and white.
Along with the announcement of the Zune player comes the Zune Marketplace. Users can browse and purchase tracks individually or buy a Zune pass subscription on the Marketplace and download as many songs as they'd like for a flat fee.
While there is no release date as of yet, Microsoft says the Zune Player will be available for the holiday season. No word on just how much the Zune will cost you.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: digital music, DigitalMusic, ipod, itunes, marketplace, microsoft, photo, player, video, wifi, wireless, zune
