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Microsoft releases Zune update

March 28, 2007 The software fix aims to solve an issue in which some users heard skipping when playing back purchased songs. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly

December 20, 2006 Player now works with new operating system, thanks to software update that also adds unspecified security updates. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security

Zune update taking longer than expected

March 21, 2007 Microsoft is still working to fix issues, including one that causes some purchased songs to skip when played on the device. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp.

As new iPods loom, Zune gets price cut

September 5, 2007 Microsoft says $50 price drop is "part of the normal product life cycle." But it coincides with a widely expected launch of new iPods. TAGS: price cut, product life cycle, Microsoft Zune, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

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, music, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, PC

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.

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.

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 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, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

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

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, chairman, Microsoft Office, vision, media player, Apple iPod, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp.

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

Media players on parade

September 18, 2006 SanDisk takes on RealNetworks as a dance partner, hot on the heels of Microsoft's Zune news and the latest iPods. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, RealNetworks Inc., SanDisk Corp., entertainment, Microsoft Windows Media Player, media player, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, photograph, Microsoft Corp., video

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

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

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 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 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, digital-rights management, song, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, music, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

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

Study: Zune fails to crack top 10 in sales

January 5, 2007 Market researcher says 8 of top 10 models sold at big retailers during holiday season were iPods; SanDisk held the other 2 spots. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, market research company, SanDisk Corp., retailer, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., hard drive
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