Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Satellite Radio Looks Like A Deal Compared To Zune (and iTunes at $0.99 song)

Zune is scheduled to come to market in November, with a $14.99 monthly pass. Satellite radio is looking better and better...

Zune to Hit Shelves in Next Month
By Andy Patrizio, October 2, 2006

Microsoft has taken the wraps off the Zune digital media player, promising to release the would-be "iPod killer" on November 14 for a suggested price of $249.99. The price had been rumored to be $299, but then Apple introduced a 30 gigabyte iPod for $249 earlier this month; Microsoft had previously said to internetnews.com it would not be undercut on price. As speculated, the first Zune player will come with a 30GB drive, three-inch LCD screen, a new operating system built on Windows Mobile technology and custom designed for Zune, an FM tuner, Wi-Fi sharing and preloaded music and videos. As part of the launch, Microsoft is setting up an online music retailer called Zune Marketplace. Songs can be purchased either through a monthly $14.99 pass or by using Microsoft Points, the purchase system used in XBox Live. ...READ MORE: HERE