Slimy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 One of our moles on the inside told us Microsoft just had a meeting to determine the price of the 30GB Zune. The final tally: $229.99. Microsoft was going to go $289.99 to undercut the iPod by $10, but since Apple dropped the bombshell that they were lowering prices to $249, Microsoft had to scramble to undercut the lower price as well. As a result, the Zune might be dropping some pre-loaded content that nobody really cared much for anyway. ? Jason Chen Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted September 20, 2006 Veteran Share Posted September 20, 2006 Competition is a beautiful thing. I really hope this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdodson Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Wow, that's a great price, and a good move on Microsoft's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toology Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I thought they would match $249 but I didn't think they would go $20 cheaper. It's good to see the consumer win when companies go at it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Good price, but no way in hell can it compete with the X360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKuro Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 that thing looks a little on the chunky side . . wish it were as thin as the ipod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdodson Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Good price, but no way in hell can it compete with the X360. Umm.. the Xbox360 is a console :huh: This is a DAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted September 20, 2006 Veteran Share Posted September 20, 2006 that thing looks a little on the chunky side . . wish it were as thin as the ipod People didn't complain about the 4G ipod and it's the same size if not a bit smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vomer Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Good price, but I think they are hyping it too much... Too much hype leads to dissapointment :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Umm.. the Xbox360 is a console :huh: This is a DAP. LOL sorry, I was thinking about the iPod and I was reading a console topic. What I meant is that it will not compete (and by compete, I mean be a significant competitor) to the iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchasem Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 k thx ms, im getting one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted September 20, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted September 20, 2006 there a release date on this yet? reaaaaally need a new mp3 player... my 3rd gen ipod last about 45 mins! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoxphuse Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Mine's even worse, I even changed the battery (not an authentic apple however). It's probably at 15-20 mins. Honestly, I tried to transfer songs on a full charge and it doesn't even do that anymore. I think it's because I drain all the batteries using the iTrip for the car. It's stupid, I think if the ipod is plugged into an outlet the battery shouldn't be used. This is just a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Now that's a much better price. Nice work Microsoft. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guol Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 hmm interesting...I might think of getting one.. Or maybe a Sandisk Sansa e280... But I'm off iPods for life..Really.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think for a $20 price difference more will would still buy the iPod Video 30gb, atleast I would. But in reality, I'm going to be buying a 2gb nano or maybe a 4gb nano, not sure yet. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Veteran Posted September 21, 2006 Veteran Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm going to have a serious play with one before I think about changing from my beloved iPod (which is on its way out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_rh Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Wow, great price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTheF Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Well time shall decide. There is a long way to go. Who knows what Apple is up to? They have the market.. and they can drop their prices few weeks before Zune releases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoxphuse Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I would say wait till the second generation for this to come out. I'll play for it for sure before making any decisions. Hopefully they release a second generation within a year, make it a little thinner and add a couple mroe better colours, maybe a bloody red? Does anybody know if they heard anything about the wifi? I heard you can only transfer songs for to another zune for only 3 days max or only be able to play the sent file 3x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 yeah but 20 bucks really isn't much, if i was in the market 20 dollars will not make me get a zune instead of an ipod, 50 or so cheaper would make a bigger difference but considering that 20 bucks wont even fill up your gas tank these days i dont find it as enough of a factor to make a big deal about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menge Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 well, now they DEFINETLY have my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdesmus Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 $229 is music to my ears :) Heck, I would have PAID to get rid of that preloaded crap, but hey ...they can keep dropping the price and completely remove all the preloaded crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Competition is a beautiful thing. It sure is! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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