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Microsoft Zune 2.0 to arrive in time for Xmas

Steven Parker   on 24 July 2007 - 08:57 · 9 comments & 3359 views

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Microsoft has confirmed it will detail its second-generation Zune media players in time for the Christmas sales season. Speculation as to what the software giant will announce currently centres on a higher capacity hard drive model and a cheaper, Flash-based Zune.

According to blog Whizbyte, an MS representative emailed it to say: "Zune follows the cycle of the consumer electronics cycle so you can expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season."
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The US holiday season covers not only Christmas but also November's Thanksgiving break, a key point for consumer electronics purchases.

News source: El Reg Hardware

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(1 reply) #1 Xerxes on 24 Jul 2007 - 09:21
That is great and all...so when is everyone outside the US getting the Zune 1?
#1.1 ichi on 24 Jul 2007 - 12:38
When they reach the "100 buyers" landmark. Don't hold your breath
#2 phantasmorph on 24 Jul 2007 - 12:05
I'm sure the 15 or so people that bought a Zune will be thrilled at the prospect of an upgrade...
#3 Bum Gravy on 24 Jul 2007 - 12:46
Do people actually still buy this?
I hoped thought it just faded into the background.
#4 RedHook on 24 Jul 2007 - 13:59
The interesting thing is that they will price it at the same price if not more than the Ipod. That is no way to compete effectively
#5 kickenchicken360 on 24 Jul 2007 - 19:06
fanboys. i for one, would like to have a 2.0 depending how it fairs up with the 6g iPOd, and new Zen that are due this year.
#6 Dakkaroth on 24 Jul 2007 - 21:21
They can compete with Apple all they want, but for the love of God, drop the brown color. Friggin gross.
#7 trip21 on 25 Jul 2007 - 01:50
I hope the announcement that it will look one hell of a lot better then the mkI comes soon! Pretty sure I'll stay where I am and see what creative have up their sleaves to replace the Zen Vision M!
#8 Glen on 26 Jul 2007 - 00:46
I got the Zune 1.0, and I'm liking it. However, I am interested to see what Creative does with the Zen product going forward.

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