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09-02-2009, 06:00 AM

Adam Krebs

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Zune to Retire Every Player But Zune HD?

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"Microsoft guru Paul Thurrott of SuperSite for Windows fame has read the writing on the wall. According to the reps he spoke with, production has ceased on all Zune models before the upcoming Zune HD. In other words, when supplies run out, Zune 4, 8, 16, 80, and 120 are as good as dead, with only this year's model left standing."

Alas, fair Zunes 4, 8, 16, 80, 120, we hardly knew thee. Jason mentioned a couple weeks ago that the flash models were on the outs, but I had no idea they'd be axing the larger capacity Zune 120 as well. This seems like an incredibly short-sighted move, as it leaves only the high-end luxury model as a compatible device with the Zune software. Apple has known for quite some time, and proven for even longer, that when users buy into a device / software ecosystem, it helps to have a variety of different players to choose from. I hope the Zune team delivers a pleasant surprise in the near future, but for now I'm not holding my breath.

09-02-2009, 12:26 PM

SoundMix Ponderer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 67		My Zune thoughts I will never purchase anything less than a 120gb Zune. If this information is correct...and when my Zune dies...I will be looking elsewhere for a replacement (anything but ipod). This news combined with the lack of compatability with WMP/WMC is unacceptable. At least MS got Windows 7 right. The Zune team (??!?) leaves a lot to be desired. (I'm being kind). Paul

09-02-2009, 02:35 PM

doogald Oracle Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 984		It seems obvious that the current Zune form factors are only selling to a small number of users. This seems smart to me - Microsoft sells only a single type of a device called a Zune for now and, if they establish a successful market for it, they can always extend it to other device types and form factors later. In other words, let the HD build brand equity first, and then extend the brand.

09-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Ron Hostetter Thoughts Media Review Team Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 49		While I'd hate to say this is sort of an admission of failure, I feel that perhaps that is the case here. MSFT is probably hoping the HD takes off, and they can build a new brand loyalty based on that product. Or, I could be completely wrong.

09-02-2009, 03:00 PM

David Tucker Contributing Editor Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,053		I'm really not sure how I feel about this yet.

09-02-2009, 04:19 PM

stlbud Intellectual Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 238		Small Capacities How does someone manage such a small space? My audio files alone are about 30G. Add the numerous Podcasts I enjoy and a handfull of video and you have bits all over the floor instead of in your pocket. I like the variety I have with a big storage area. Seriously, would someone give me some guidance and demonstrate how they manage a smaller space for their music files? Do you just pick a few and hope it gets you through the week? Is it a constantly changing selection? How do you manage that? Playlists? It seems like a lot of work to me. Thanks in advance, __________________ Bill B Zune Tag - therealstlbud

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