Microsoft has released some news on the probable directions that the second generation Zune 2.0 will be taking. There’s nothing definite yet, but one thing’s for sure–since Zune follows the cycle of consumer electronics, it’s likely that they’ll release a new model (either the 80GB model Scorpio or the Draco, the flash-based Zune) before the holiday season begins.
That being said, there are three possible ways Microsoft will expand the Zune. First, they may add new sizes, styles, and prize points. They might also add more features to bring the Zune up to par with the iPod in terms of support for video, podcasting, as well as build on other features like the wireless feature and the FM tuner. Microsoft also intends to expand the geographic market of the Zune over time, but only when they’re certain that they can cater to the specific market’s needs. One thing Microsoft does guarantee is that the Zune is future-proofed. This means that consumers need not worry about the Zune going obsolete since the device itself becomes automatically updated when new softwares are released. Looks like we’ve got some interesting things to look forward to from Microsoft later in the year.
[via whizbyte]
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July 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 am
[...] The rumors involving plans to release a second generation Zune (with codenames like Scorpio and Draco) have been making their way around the Web since the beginning of the year. A Microsoft representative has commented on the approaches that will be taken to expand on their digital audio player. Additional styles sizes and price points are being considered, indicating that Microsoft is not content with their current share provided by the sole Zune model. Support for features such as video and podcasting are being built to match the offers supplied by competing players, but differentiating features (notably the Zune’s characteristic wireless features) will still retain focus. Reassurance as also given that the Zune will move to overseas markets in time, with adapted qualities to suit it. We remain speculating on the details of Microsoft’s plans, and no specific dates have been announced yet, but an update can be expected to take place before the end of the year. [Whiz Byte via PMP Today] [...]
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:49 pm
[...] The rumors involving plans to release a second generation Zune (with codenames like Scorpio and Draco) have been making their way around the Web since the beginning of the year. A Microsoft representative has commented on the approaches that will be taken to expand on their digital audio player. Additional styles sizes and price points are being considered, indicating that Microsoft is not content with their current share provided by the sole Zune model. Support for features such as video and podcasting are being built to match the offers supplied by competing players, but differentiating features (notably the Zune???s characteristic wireless features) will still retain focus. Reassurance as also given that the Zune will move to overseas markets in time, with adapted qualities to suit it. We remain speculating on the details of Microsoft???s plans, and no specific dates have been announced yet, but an update can be expected to take place before the end of the year. [Whiz Byte via PMP Today] [...]
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