Ironman273 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Zune: confirmed features, Toshiba manufacturingMultiple previously rumored features of Microsoft's upcoming Zune player have been revealed, courtesy of recent FCC filings. According to the completed test reports, the Zune player will indeed use a 30GB hard drive, support 802.11g wireless and FM radio, and will stream music to nearby Zune players in addition to letting users bookmark songs they would like to buy later. More surprising, though not completely unexpected, is that Microsoft has not assumed responsibility for manufacturing the Zune as it has for its Xbox consoles: the FCC documentation describes the Zune as the "Toshiba 1089 Portable Media Player," indicating that Microsoft sought the expertise of the Gigabeat series creator for the final product rather than control the entire process itself. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonhead Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Sounds... expensive :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdesmus Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 ^^ it's going to be around $299 just like all other 30gb MP3 players out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 mm kinda gone off them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanManIt Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Does anyone know when it is going to be likely released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I wonder if there will be a Zune Linux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonhead Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 ^^ it's going to be around $299 just like all other 30gb MP3 players out there.They musta cut corners somewhere. :shiftyninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 They musta cut corners somewhere. :shiftyninja: Remember that Microsoft has some pretty deep pockets. I'm sure they're willing to lose a little now to reap it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Zune :blink: its just microsoft tring to get back all their customers that switch to mac cuz of the never ending vista delays. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosslover Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 $299 doesn't seem like a price MS would lose money at, I imagine Apple makes a hell of a profit on each $299 ipod sold, so MS is probably just reducing their profit % but yet still making one by selling these devices with the extra features compared to the ipod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 the most expenstive ipod is $399 60GB video..... knowing them they will rename this Xbox moble or even Mbox :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1759 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 $299 doesn't seem like a price MS would lose money at, I imagine Apple makes a hell of a profit on each $299 ipod sold, so MS is probably just reducing their profit % but yet still making one by selling these devices with the extra features compared to the ipod. The bill of materials on the 30 GB ipod is only about $150, and even tacking on the labor and shipping costs, Apple is making a ton of money off of them. Wifi probably doesn't cost all that much anymore, probably only a few extra dollars for each unit in bulk purchases, that and a company like MS can negotiate better deals on other components as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SionicIon Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Microsoft will probably start out with a 50 dollar deal then the offer will end and will go to 100 dollars, I can see it now! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[bear] Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 The bill of materials on the 30 GB ipod is only about $150, and even tacking on the labor and shipping costs, Apple is making a ton of money off of them. Wifi probably doesn't cost all that much anymore, probably only a few extra dollars for each unit in bulk purchases, that and a company like MS can negotiate better deals on other components as well. If I were apple I'd tack on WIFI to the 60GB model. MoMoney! MoMoney! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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