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Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly

March 27, 2007 The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted. TAGS: music player, software company, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, operating system, video, 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 sings a new Zune

December 21, 2006 Microsoft's newly released music player is the latest in a years-long desire to counter Apple's dominance in the sector. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, music player, PMP, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer

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

Finding harmony among iPod rivals

November 30, 2005 Push to develop a universal dock that a range of music players can plug into could help loosen Apple's grip. TAGS: music player, Creative Technology Ltd., iRiver, digital media, Sirius, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, Bose, digital music, connector, standard, accessory, Belkin Corp., Best Buy Co. Inc., car, Microsoft Corp.

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.

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, Apple iPod, media player, Microsoft Corp., Wi-Fi

Microsoft sees Zune effort as a long haul

July 27, 2006 To catch up with Apple in the music business will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take years, company says. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, PlaysForSure, dollar, music player, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, brand, games

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 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, Apple Computer, music player, song, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod

Public gets peek at Windows Media Player 11

May 15, 2006 Media Player overhaul, partnership with MTV take aim at dominance of Apple's iTunes and iPod digital music player. Images: Window Media Player 11 TAGS: digital music player, digital music, MTV, Microsoft Windows Media Player, music player, Windows Media, media player, Apple Computer, beta, jukebox, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, music, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

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

MTV, Microsoft a powerful combination, say some

May 17, 2006 Analysts expect MTV's marketing might to help Microsoft reach important demographic as it tries to take on Apple's iTunes and iPod. TAGS: MTV, MTV Networks, digital music player, digital music, music player, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple Computer, jukebox, Microsoft Corp., music, media player, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Week in review: Intel's 'revolutionary leap'

July 28, 2006 Chipmaker celebates the launch of Core 2 Duo, and Microsoft look to the music market. Plus: MySpace takes the heat. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, leap, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, launch, Week in review, Redmond, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium, music player, Microsoft Zune, Automatic Update, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Intel, entertainment, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

iPod forever? Not in its current form

July 14, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says demand for interoperability will force gadget vendors to bring down tech barriers. TAGS: interoperability, legislator, Apple Computer, barrier, France, music player, Apple iTunes, Yahoo! Inc., Apple iPod, IM, Microsoft Corp.

Year in review: Gadgets chic and sleek

December 26, 2006 High-priced luxury gadgets hit a crescendo in 2006, Palm turned 10 and the BlackBerry lawsuit finally came to an end. TAGS: NTP, Research In Motion Ltd., music player, Motorola Razr, Motorola Inc., smart phone, RIM BlackBerry, GPS, T-Mobile, Palm Inc., mobile phone, cell phone, Apple iPhone, Apple Computer, Samsung Electronics, Apple iPod

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.

Streaming music for smart phones

September 25, 2006 Internet radio service Mercora introduces an application that streams music libraries wirelessly. Images: Mercora's "M" TAGS: Mercora, Internet radio, Microsoft Zune, Ogg Vorbis, subscriber, smart phone, music player, song, Apple Computer, music, CEO, Yahoo! Inc., Apple iTunes, radio, MP3, Microsoft Corp.
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