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Debating iPod's merits at Zune's party

November 10, 2006 Plenty who attended launch party for Microsoft's Zune are iPod owners, although some sounded ready for a change. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, digital music player, party, Apple iPod, digital music, song, Apple Computer, music player, Microsoft Corp.

Apple's report card

October 18, 2006 Strong sales buoy earnings for the Mac maker, as it deals with an iPod security glitch and Zune rivalry. TAGS: security glitch, Mac maker, back-to-school, Apple Computer, Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, Apple Macintosh

Zune moving at slow tempo

November 14, 2006 In downtown San Francisco, anyway, Microsoft's just-launched music player certainly wasn't flying off the shelf--if it was even on the shelf. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, wireless technology, Best Buy Co. Inc., San Francisco, Apple iPod, store, Apple Computer, color, Microsoft Corp., video

Zune is out of tune, for now

November 13, 2006 perspective News.com's Scott Ard says Microsoft's first attempt at a digital music player still isn't ready for prime time. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Redmond, song, music player, Apple iPod, color, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, video

Microsoft doesn't want Zune lost in the Shuffle

December 12, 2006 The software maker is considering upping its ad budget as it tries to take on Apple's iPod. Photos: Looking for Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, music player, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, brand, TV

Microsoft hopes to sell Zune using brown, not green

September 14, 2006 Software maker won't replace tracks bought on iTunes as rumors suggested, but the Zune will come in a unique color. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, owner, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, color, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, PC

Desperately seeking Zune

December 11, 2006 The music player is supposed to be all about sharing and socializing. So where is everyone? Photos: In search of Zune pals Map: Looking for Zune love TAGS: Microsoft Zune, CompUSA Inc., Apple Computer, music player, San Francisco, Apple iPod, music, Microsoft Corp.

Gates: Ushering in Zune, spiffing up Office

November 16, 2006 Microsoft's chairman looks ahead to how the music player might morph and tells why changes in Office 2007 are "such a big deal." TAGS: Bill Gates, Microsoft Zune, wireless connection, music player, entertainment, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, chairman, vision, media player, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., Wi-Fi

Microsoft fix to keep Zune from skipping a beat

March 1, 2007 A firmware update next month will address "skipping" problem with some songs downloaded from the online store. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, online store, firmware, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

Microsoft: Zune sales to top 1 million by June

December 6, 2006 The music player has slipped from its early perch in the sales charts, but Redmond is still whistling a happy tune. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, director of marketing, music player, research company, software company, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, Apple iPod

Microsoft unwraps Zune for holiday season

September 14, 2006 The media player will come in white, brown and black and lets you share a song up to three times over three days. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, song, Apple Computer, artist, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., media player, Apple iTunes, Wi-Fi, video

Microsoft's Zune to rival Apple's iPod

July 21, 2006 update Software giant finally goes public on plans for new music player and associated service. Photos: Six alternatives to the iPod TAGS: Microsoft Zune, MTV Networks, representative, MTV, software company, entertainment, Apple iPod, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., brand, blog, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft sees Zune as just opening act

November 14, 2006 Due out Tuesday, Microsoft's music player is the latest in a years-long desire to counter Apple's dominance in the sector. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, music player, Redmond, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows Vista, video

Microsoft unveils revamped Zunes

October 3, 2007 Changes include a complete overhaul of the device's software and a redesign of Marketplace, which will offer 1 million unprotected songs.Photos: Round two for Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management, music player, Apple Computer, song, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft sees DRM-free music in Zune's future

April 4, 2007 Software maker to add EMI's unprotected songs to its service. Also on tap: Zunes in pink and watermelon red.Photo: Zune coming up rosy TAGS: Microsoft Zune, EMI Group Plc., software company, song, digital-rights management, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, hard drive

Analyst: Zune finding some willing ears

December 21, 2006 But sales strength is coming from West Coast cities and not college towns, says market researcher Current Analysis. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, market research company, Apple Computer, retailer, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.

With Zune, Microsoft heads to the mosh pit

November 10, 2006 Is the software giant's music player for those who rock steady, or is it all just a rock 'n' roll fantasy? TAGS: Microsoft Zune, product manager, Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., retailer, brand, Apple iPod, video

Zune details unzipped

September 28, 2006 Microsoft announces release date and price, which means Zune will compete directly with Apple's 30GB iPod. Photos: Microsoft presses play on Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, AAC, digital media, song, online store, Apple iTunes, WMA, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, MP3, format, Apple iPod, photograph, CD, video

Microsoft's Zune looks to cut the cord

July 25, 2006 Microsoft confirms its first Zune device will arrive this year, but speculation is rampant about how good it will really be. Photos: PlaysForSure devices TAGS: Microsoft Zune, PlaysForSure, Wi-Fi connection, wireless device, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Wi-Fi, Apple iPod

Apple rocks out with iTunes, iPod updates

September 10, 2008 Heading into the holiday shopping season, Apple retools its iPod Nano, refreshes the iPod Touch, and rounds up to iTunes 8. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple iPod Nano, Apple iPod Touch, senior editor, Apple Computer, Apple iPod Classic, Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, Ina Fried, headphones, Microsoft Zune, digital media, video, Microsoft Corp.
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