09-12-2009, 05:42 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
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No new smaller zune models? What is Microsoft thinking?
I'm excited for the Zune HD this Tuesday, but also very disappointed that Microsoft has essentially killed off all of the smaller zune devices with no replacements in sight. Although the HD is smaller than the original larger Zune, not everyone wants to carry a full-size device with them.
Apple did great offering the various iPod sizes, and I see many people at the gym, for example, using ipod mini's and nano's. I personally would have a hard time taking the Zune HD to 24-Hour Fitness for example, in fear of damaging the device by dropping it while weight lifting, getting sweat on it frequently, or just plain theft. The Zune HD is a gorgeous device and I would rather have a smaller form factor option for many other reasons.
I hope Microsoft has something up their sleeve as far as smaller Zune devices in the NEAR future. I hate to use two different software programs to manage my music collections, but I might have to buy an iPod mini now (although I hate iTunes) because it's perfect for taking on certain occasions.
I undertand that MS is trying to make the offerings more simple and trying to make the Zune more successful, but I also think they're shooting themselves in the foot for only offering two models (16GB and 32GB) for the foreseeable future.
Curious what others think...
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