03-15-2011, 02:26 AM | #1 | |
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Zune Hardware Bites the Dust
Microsoft Said to Scrap New Zune Models After Failing to Break IPod's Grip
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Microsoft even killed off its official forum last November after discontent from lack of apps proved too much for their fanboy lackeys too handle. If the Zune HD had a serious app store, I would've gone that route. But it didn't and now I have an iPod touch. No matter what MS says, the Zune died because it didn't have an app store. |
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03-17-2011, 11:59 AM | #2 |
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I enjoyed the Zune for what it was. It was a great portable media player. It could've been so much better if there were a dedicated app market, but I got it mainly to play music and videos on the go as a replacement for my old (very old) Creative Jukebox.
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03-23-2011, 03:45 PM | #3 | |
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My personal opinion is that MS created the HD to test out the Zune platform for their upcoming WP7 OS. HD owners were guinea pigs. Once WP7 was released, there was no longer a need to continue the HD line, considering poor sales. As a media player, it was overpriced. |
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03-23-2011, 05:43 PM | #4 |
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I definitely agree with the Zune as a test for WP7. I only had the original Zune 30, so I never had much experience with the HD line. Of course, it helped that it only cost me $30~ thanks to a special by Dell at the time.
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03-25-2011, 11:59 AM | #5 |
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I like my Zune HD very much, especially for audiobooks, which I get from the library. For those wanting aps, this player is definitely not for you, and I can see why the ipod touch is preferred.
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03-25-2011, 08:19 PM | #6 | |
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03-26-2011, 01:56 PM | #7 |
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I did add the ebook reading app, but had problems trying to add books. It wasn't worth working on it, since the screen is too small for reading, at least for me.
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