Gaius Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That's probably because of the WiFi capabilities which I'm certain they'll allow you to turn off to conserve battery power. And security. I can't wait till people start Zune-Jacking, and Pod-Jacking each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I've said it before and I'll say it again... Nobody will "kill" the Ipod until they can come up with as good as a marketing strategy as well as outflank Apple on every feature. The perfect pocket media player will have: 1) A widescreen high res lcd of at least 3" in size. 2) Wifi and bluetooth 2.0 capability (for headphones) 3) FM Radio and Transmitter 4) Microphone and radio recording. 5) An extensive codec support system, allowing people to download not only a base firmware that is updated often, but an open plugin system that will allow developers to add input support for things like .ogg and even h.264 video support. 6) A powerful mobile CPU that will handle even video of 720p resolution, allowing a wide range of processes to be run. 7) An interface and control system that is intuitive, and is easy on the eyes without being too flashy (need as much CPU for the media as possible) 8) An extensive control panel that makes several aspects of the player to be tailored for almost any users tastes (e.g. you want subtitles to be bigger in size) 9) An unrivaled output system. A next generation mp3 player should have an HDMI port and a standard 3 prong av jack which would allow you to connect to any television you have in your house. A true portable entertainment system that you can use in your house as well as on the go. 10) At least 30-60 gb of space. 11) Distinct color schemes, black, white and some primary colors. 12) And finally, an aesthetically pleasing, solid-feeling design that withstand some hard knocks. wtf you're basicly saying they need to make a mini hdtv to take on ipod, what a load of rubbish. most people buy ipods for music not photos and rubbish only way one will catch the ipod is by being made efficiently with steady solid design same and maybe some more features then it but last but not least a cheaper price. it dosent matter how bloody unique it is or how fancy it looks just as long as its solid built, cheap and has enough romm for a decent sized library of music... personally i couldnt care less if it had album art or colour screen or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1WayJonny Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 yo i will buy this just to help MS F apple i have 2,000 usd set in car for touch screen ipod and control 2 ipods die on me got 1 for mom (nano) got scratched to **** xbox and my 360's never hurt me go zune copy deez nutz BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranasrule Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 this looks nice man....the fm transmitter sounds great..... ive always thought the IPOD was way overrated (and i have owned one is the past)....i mean its nice and pretty and everything but there are much better MP3 players out there which in some cases cost less than the IPOD I've said it before and I'll say it again...Nobody will "kill" the Ipod until they can come up with as good as a marketing strategy as well as outflank Apple on every feature. The perfect pocket media player will have: 1) A widescreen high res lcd of at least 3" in size. 2) Wifi and bluetooth 2.0 capability (for headphones) 3) FM Radio and Transmitter 4) Microphone and radio recording. 5) An extensive codec support system, allowing people to download not only a base firmware that is updated often, but an open plugin system that will allow developers to add input support for things like .ogg and even h.264 video support. 6) A powerful mobile CPU that will handle even video of 720p resolution, allowing a wide range of processes to be run. 7) An interface and control system that is intuitive, and is easy on the eyes without being too flashy (need as much CPU for the media as possible) 8) An extensive control panel that makes several aspects of the player to be tailored for almost any users tastes (e.g. you want subtitles to be bigger in size) 9) An unrivaled output system. A next generation mp3 player should have an HDMI port and a standard 3 prong av jack which would allow you to connect to any television you have in your house. A true portable entertainment system that you can use in your house as well as on the go. 10) At least 30-60 gb of space. 11) Distinct color schemes, black, white and some primary colors. 12) And finally, an aesthetically pleasing, solid-feeling design that withstand some hard knocks. so ur basically saying that the only thing that can beat an IPOD is a pocket-mainframe (btw iam being sarcastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted August 18, 2006 Supervisor Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't care if it is made out of plastic, so long as it can be thrown out of a speeding car and be recovered in working condition. I say the best (albeit unlikely) thing that Microsoft can do with this thing is release the firmware source. Let people play with it like Linksys WRT54s. They'll gain nerd points, more flexibility and applications for the device (leading to a larger market), and save development costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertas83 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Selling tech to mainstream is all about marketing, style, and friends so unless a music player addresses all of those, then it will not take out the iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Looks similar to the Toshiba Gigabeat (with FM radio), which I can find for over AU$100 cheaper than this. It has the same functions too (bar Wifi, but that function doesn't sound that good anyway). http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/media/gigabeat.mspx I wonder what Apple will be releasing later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertas83 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 5) An extensive codec support system, allowing people to download not only a base firmware that is updated often, but an open plugin system that will allow developers to add input support for things like .ogg and even h.264 video support. I would love codec support system so I could add ape, ogg, and mpc to it. The problem is different codecs affect battery life differently. I remember reading years ago that ogg would destroy battery life. Not sure if that has changed, but that is a major factor to adding that kind of flexibility. 6) A powerful mobile CPU that will handle even video of 720p resolution, allowing a wide range of processes to be run. DVD resolution would be HD for a mobile device with such small screens as the iPod. 720p is only good for larger screens like 17" or higher. 1080p is good for 40" and higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopyaedoff Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I've said it before and I'll say it again... Nobody will "kill" the Ipod until they can come up with as good as a marketing strategy as well as outflank Apple on every feature. The perfect pocket media player will have: 1) A widescreen high res lcd of at least 3" in size. 2) Wifi and bluetooth 2.0 capability (for headphones) 3) FM Radio and Transmitter 4) Microphone and radio recording. 5) An extensive codec support system, allowing people to download not only a base firmware that is updated often, but an open plugin system that will allow developers to add input support for things like .ogg and even h.264 video support. 6) A powerful mobile CPU that will handle even video of 720p resolution, allowing a wide range of processes to be run. 7) An interface and control system that is intuitive, and is easy on the eyes without being too flashy (need as much CPU for the media as possible) 8) An extensive control panel that makes several aspects of the player to be tailored for almost any users tastes (e.g. you want subtitles to be bigger in size) 9) An unrivaled output system. A next generation mp3 player should have an HDMI port and a standard 3 prong av jack which would allow you to connect to any television you have in your house. A true portable entertainment system that you can use in your house as well as on the go. 10) At least 30-60 gb of space. 11) Distinct color schemes, black, white and some primary colors. 12) And finally, an aesthetically pleasing, solid-feeling design that withstand some hard knocks. I don't think they've invented a computer than you can fold away in your pocket just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Built-in FM Transmitter. That's excellent. I might look into one of these when my iPod goes South. That might be a while though. -Spenser Oh my, that is sweeet! I'm getting kind of excited for this thing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Oh my, that is sweeet! Where are people getting the idea of the FM Transmitter from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Nice, as long as they don't become fashion icons like the iPods. I think thats what MS will want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadBoat89 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 the player itself doesnt deserve the name "zune" lol. looks too cool to be called a zune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclast Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 But easily defeated as this article proved. Yes, but it was still a neat idea. I hadn't seen it used before, and if the people with the prototypes didn't realize they had a unique color.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toology Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't care if it is made out of plastic, so long as it can be thrown out of a speeding car and be recovered in working condition. I say the best (albeit unlikely) thing that Microsoft can do with this thing is release the firmware source. Let people play with it like Linksys WRT54s. They'll gain nerd points, more flexibility and applications for the device (leading to a larger market), and save development costs. Someone will probably hack the firmware eventually. And if not, well there is always the possibility of ZuneLinux or better yet someone ports Rockbox for the Zune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_C Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I've said it before and I'll say it again...Nobody will "kill" the Ipod until they can come up with as good as a marketing strategy as well as outflank Apple on every feature. The perfect pocket media player will have: 1) A widescreen high res lcd of at least 3" in size. 2) Wifi and bluetooth 2.0 capability (for headphones) 3) FM Radio and Transmitter 4) Microphone and radio recording. 5) An extensive codec support system, allowing people to download not only a base firmware that is updated often, but an open plugin system that will allow developers to add input support for things like .ogg and even h.264 video support. 6) A powerful mobile CPU that will handle even video of 720p resolution, allowing a wide range of processes to be run. 7) An interface and control system that is intuitive, and is easy on the eyes without being too flashy (need as much CPU for the media as possible) 8) An extensive control panel that makes several aspects of the player to be tailored for almost any users tastes (e.g. you want subtitles to be bigger in size) 9) An unrivaled output system. A next generation mp3 player should have an HDMI port and a standard 3 prong av jack which would allow you to connect to any television you have in your house. A true portable entertainment system that you can use in your house as well as on the go. 10) At least 30-60 gb of space. 11) Distinct color schemes, black, white and some primary colors. 12) And finally, an aesthetically pleasing, solid-feeling design that withstand some hard knocks. In an ideal world that would be great but it isn't going to happen, maybe in 10 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted August 18, 2006 Veteran Share Posted August 18, 2006 hey, even if zune is not good, competition is always good. besides, its the first for microsoft, the first gen ipods werent that great either. itll take some time, but itll get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaffra Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaLiVa Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I wished they could come up with a design less iPod like. I mean shape it like a big bean or something. Or did Rio come up with that idea first? I've always wanted a frisbee like MP3 player. One that powers itself by kinetic energy and has wireless transmitting capabilities to the headphones of each player. So in order to enjoy the MP3's on the frisbee they need to work out by throwing it. Trademark: SaLiVa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brand Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That review is really terrible. The quality of the review, not the actual Zune product. Humm... maybe the world shouldn't be listening to a bunch of iPod fanboys reviewing a Microsoft Portable Media Player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted August 18, 2006 MVC Share Posted August 18, 2006 the player itself doesnt deserve the name "zune" lol. looks too cool to be called a zune are we looking at the same picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 It looks not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 The name doesn't do it for me :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 hmmm... may i have one for beta testing? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myNando Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 The name doesn't do it for me :cool: Yeah! It looks more like a "Phlagooey." Let's call it that from now on. "If you?ve been wondering how the Phlagooey?s user interface will compare with the iPod?s, we have some real answers for you this morning..." See, it gently rolls off the tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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