Yeah, no kidding. How is this not a joke? I mean, I'm excited to see how successful the Zune will be, but another Thoughts site? DMT is definitely the least-populated of the three sites right now, and the Zune definitely falls under digital media. So why the need for a dedicated site for just the Zune? Is Microsoft paying you or something? :?
Yeah, a little early to announce a new site based on Zune, isn't it. Right now, its just a plan by MS. For all we know, the Zune may never see the light of day.
So why the need for a dedicated site for just the Zune? Is Microsoft paying you or something?
That's what I thought. Seems kinda arbitrary to me. But if Microsoft can truly make Zune the iPod of the Windows Media-compatible world, it (Zune) may work out. The biggest shortcoming of the iPod video (aside from the battery drain when viewing video) is the fact that it supports only specific media formats. Zune will have to overcome that (read support the major formats that the iPod doesn't plus some/most that the iPod does), plus have the ease of use and marketing/product placement factors to succeed.
Same here!! is there really that much news about the ZUNE thing to have a separate Forums :?: :?:
Not yet. But it's worth pointing out that Pocket PC Thoughts came out before the Pocket PC platform did, so being first-to-market has its advantages. Is this too soon? We'll see. I know no more of Zune than you guys do. Maybe Jason does know something more.
This is not meant to be an insult or a jab, but it is pretty obvious why there is going to be a Zune thoughts page, and that's because Microsoft had materially supported Jason's efforts when they relate to new product launches and can help build hype for those devices. Remember that Smartphone Thoughts was launched before Jason's true love, digital media thoughts, because Microsoft fit the bill on the former. I'm all for capitalism, and if Microsoft gave me money, I'd make a site too. I'm just putting it out there for people who may not have been here that long.
Well, I don't think SPT was launched before DMT because of potential MS sponsorship. Jason had been planning SPT a long time.
Would Jason seek MS sponsorship? Sure, I'm not sure who wouldn't. Is Jason releasing Zune Thoughts at the behest of Microsoft? No. Knowing Jason, he's doing this because he believes in what he sees in Zune, and therefore is making a site. Is he right? We'll see. As an iPod (and Powerbook) user, I will remain a skeptic of MS efforts -- but, in all honesty, real competition is good for the consumer. The iPod line is getting a little anemic at the moment.
This was what I was referencing: July 7, 2003, regarding the SPT launch:
"Lastly, for those who were hoping it was Digital Media Thoughts we were launching, sorry to have disappointed you - the timing for Smartphone Thoughts was important (and we had some financial help from Microsoft to get things started), but DMT is next on my list. Wink"
Also, I would like to say that I have more of a love for microsoft than 90% of the geeks out there. However, for whatever reason, mostly their history, i have about 6% confidence in Zune becoming a success. Just wanted to throw that out there. I think the Video iPod (as opposed to iPod video), which I think will be launched in a few weeks my apple, will be THE device going into this holiday season. I would love to be wrong.
I second that...I am currently thinking of replacing my Axim51v and my Toshiba M200 Tablet with a Samsung Q1. (At least as a trial to see how it works out...)
Jason...it seems obvious to me.
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Have you guys ever thought of a UMPC Thoughts site?
"Lastly, for those who were hoping it was Digital Media Thoughts we were launching, sorry to have disappointed you - the timing for Smartphone Thoughts was important (and we had some financial help from Microsoft to get things started), but DMT is next on my list. Wink"
D'oh! Okay, good catch. ops: I can say, though, that both DMT and SPT were in the planning stages for a long time, so while MS's interest may have been a factor, it wasn't the reason Jason wanted to start the site.
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However, for whatever reason, mostly their history, i have about 6% confidence in Zune becoming a success. Just wanted to throw that out there.
Between you and me... I agree. :P I'm a bit more generous, though -- I'll give Zune 15%. I think the only way it ends up being a big success is if the iPod stagnates (e.g., if the touch screen video iPod or whatever the next generation is, as you allude to, doesn't come out in the next 6-12 months). Given the rumors that Apple is about to start a movie subscription offering on iTunes, that may be the nail in the Zune coffin before it begins. We'll see!
I second that...I am currently thinking of replacing my Axim51v and my Toshiba M200 Tablet with a Samsung Q1. (At least as a trial to see how it works out...)
Jason...it seems obvious to me.
I think Jason has thought about it. Hopefully he'll be able to stop by this thread and talk about the possibility of a UMPC Thoughts site in the future...
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ops: I can say, though, that both DMT and SPT were in the planning stages for a long time, so while MS's interest may have been a factor, it wasn't the reason Jason wanted to start the site.
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