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Zune Sales Plummeting

Is mp3 gizmo doomed?

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(Newser) – Is the Zune on its last legs? Buried in Microsoft’s terrible earnings report yesterday was news that revenue from the MP3 player plummeted $100 million compared to last year, or 54%, “reflecting a decrease in device sales.” Microsoft can’t just blame the economy, either; sales of rival iPod are still rising. The release states that Microsoft will continue making “significant investments” in the Zune, notes Podcasting News. But for how long?

New models of Microsoft Corp.'s Zune portable media players that were announced Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 are shown at at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash.
New models of Microsoft Corp.'s Zune portable media players that were announced Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 are shown at at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash.   (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
In this file image provided by Microsoft Corp, the Zune 16 media player is shown.
In this file image provided by Microsoft Corp, the Zune 16 media player is shown.   (AP Photo/Microsoft, file)
One of three new Microsoft Corp. Zune portable media players that were announced Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 is shown at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash.
One of three new Microsoft Corp. Zune portable media players that were announced Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 is shown at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash.   (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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drlarrymitchell
Jan 24, 09 2:16 PM CST
Apple products are not superior, people merely buy the hype that they are. The public is stupid, and votes with its feet. Reply
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grissell
Jan 24, 09 2:51 PM CST
I tried using my roommate's Zune with my feet. It didn't work out.
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anchower
Jan 24, 09 4:23 PM CST
I would need at least three things out of a portable MP3 player: Durability, user-friendliness, and affordability. The iPod is none of those. F Apple. Reply
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MarkFL
Jan 24, 09 9:54 PM CST
I like my zune. I am not opposed to the ipod but I hate DRM and I got 30GB for half the ipod cost. Apple is a lot of hype. It has its strengths and the iphone is cool but in terms of computing, PC is still better on affordability, user control, software availability, intuitive interface, and upgradability. There is nothing wrong with the Zune except that it is seen as a cheap knockoff. If people used it they would change their tune. Reply
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