Microsoft sings a new Zune

/* Layout */ #story { width: 960px; } #specialWrapper { width: 960px; } #Sidebar { float: right; width: 315px; margin: 0 0 0 0px; font-size: 90%; background-color: #eee; padding: 0; background-position: right -132px; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: inline; } #Content { width: 585px; float: left; margin: -55px 0 0 20px; display: inline; } /* misc */ h1 { background-image: url(http://i.n.com.com/i/ne/p/2006/nzuneheader_960x183.jpg); background-position: left top; width: 960px; height: 183px; text-indent: -9999px; margin: 0; } /* */ #Content h2 { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.3em; } #Content p { margin: 0 0 19px 0; } .datestamp { color: #666; font-size: .8em; display: block; } /* */ #Sidebar h3 { background-color: #000; margin: 0; padding: 5px 10px; color: #fff; font-size: 1.3em; text-transform: none; } #Sidebar p, #Sidebar ul { color: #333; margin: 3px 10px 15px 10px; } #relatedVideo { margin: 0 0 0 0; padding-bottom: 10px; } #Sidebar img { float: left; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; border-color: #333; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; } #Sidebar li { clear: both; } #Sidebar a:link, #Sidebar a:visited { color: #309; } .contentSubhed { width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; color: #666; font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; margin: 15px 0; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 20px; padding: 0 0 0 0px; text-transform: none; } #jumpLinks { margin: 10px 0; } Microsoft sings a new Zune Microsoft and its Zune portable media player have some catching up to do. But although Apple Computer's iPod is by far the leading media device, some analysts and consumers feel there is plenty of room for the Zune to best it. Will the Zune emerge as one of the cool kids in the fast-growing portable media player crowd? Or is that just a rock 'n roll fantasy for Microsoft? Previous Coverage | TalkBack Latest News Analyst: Zune finding some willing ears But sales strength is coming from West Coast cities and not college towns, says market researcher Current Analysis.December 20, 2006 Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly Music player now works with new operating system, thanks to software update that also improves the installation process.December 20, 2006 Desperately seeking Zune reporter's notebook 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 December 11, 2006 Microsoft: Zune sales to top 1 million by June The music player has slipped from its early perch in the sales charts, but Redmond is still whistling a happy tune.December 6, 2006 Zune moving at slow tempo In downtown San Francisco, anyway, Microsoft's just-launched music player certainly wasn't flying off the shelf. November 14, 2006 Microsoft Zune (30GB, brown)review The Zune is a very good start, but lukewarm format support and limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. November 14, 2006 Microsoft sees Zune as just opening act Due out Tuesday, Microsoft's music player is the latest in a years-long desire to counter Apple's dominance in the sector. November 14, 2006 Taking Zune software for a spinblog Interested in getting a sense of Zune, but don't want to shell out $249? Downloading the software is one option. November 14, 2006 Zune is out of tune, for nowperspective CNET News.com's Scott Ard says Microsoft's first attempt at a digital music player still isn't ready for prime time.November 13, 2006 Will they swoon for Zune?podcast Join the CNET News.com Reporters' Roundtable with Charlie Cooper, Ina Fried and James Kim as they consider the newest entry in the digital media player market.November 13, 2006 Microsoft heads to the mosh pitreporter's notebook Is the software giant's music player for those who rock steady, or is it all just a rock 'n' roll fantasy?November 10, 2006 Debating iPod's merits at Zune's party reporter's notebook Plenty who attended the launch party for Microsoft's Zune are iPod owners, although some sounded ready for a change. November 10, 2006 A rude awakening for Zune blogma Forget brown, the true color of the Zune is black-and-blue. Now, with the player's retail launch finally upon us, the reviews are in, and they're not pretty. November 10, 2006 A first look at the Zune CNET editors' take The Microsoft Zune can hold its own as a portable media player, and the sharing feature is definitely cool. But the lack of format support will estrange some seasoned users. Zune accessories rolling in Crave blog As the Zune booty starts making an appearance, ezGear has announced details of its initial lineup for the music player. November 9, 2006 Previous Coverage Swan song for Microsoft's music allies? news analysis Some say Microsoft's Zune player means an end to Windows Media PlaysForSure partner program. July 25, 2006 Zune could kill Microsoft partners, not iPod blogma Bloggers chime in on Redmond's strategy for battling Apple Computer on the music player and downloadable music front. July 22, 2006 Video An in-depth look at the ZuneMicrosoft's new media player is a good fit for MP3 player novices. November 15, 2006 Public's take on ZuneHere's what consumers are saying about the new digital media player. November 14, 2006 Can Zune make Microsoft 'cool'?How does the Zune stack up technically and can it challenge Apple's iPod? CNET staffers opine. November 13, 2006 Zooming in on ZuneCNET gets the chance to try one before it hits store shelves. November 1, 2006 Ballmer's take on ZuneMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer emphasizes the gadget's wireless capability. October 25, 2006 Photos A look at the Zune softwareTaking a scroll through the application that powers the new player.November 14, 2006 Gates on the Zune stageMicrosoft's chairman hobnobs with rockers and bequeaths his demo device.November 14, 2006 Partying down for ZuneMicrosoft celebrates the launch of Zune at Element, a music venue in Hollywood, Calif.November 10, 2006 Microsoft presses play on ZuneMicrosoft unveils its new challenger to Apple's iPod. It comes in white, brown and black. September 14, 2006 PlaysForSure devicesIt's up in the air how partners will be affected by Microsoft's plans to launch its own Zune music hardware and software.July 25, 2006 Six alternatives to the iPodThe iPod family may hold a substantial lead in the MP3 player market, but some non-iPod players can hold their own.July 21, 2006 More News Around the Web Zune ReviewEngadgetNovember 15, 2006 Zune music player's slow first day no surpriseReutersNovember 14, 2006 Microsoft's Zune Bids for Piece of iPod's TurfNPRNovember 14, 2006 Tune Into Zune?NewsweekNovember 11, 2006 Zune: Falling down on coolBusinessWeekNovember 10, 2006 Zune: First full reviewGizmodoNovember 10, 2006 Trying out the Zune: iPod it's not The New York Times (registration usually required)November 9, 2006

Microsoft sings a new Zune

Get the CNET TVs, Streaming and Audio newsletter