Comments on: How to save the Zune http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/ Tracking the digital lifestyle Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:21:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Argo117 http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61235 Argo117 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:08:23 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61235 wow... zune has come preloaded with music, videos, and music videos since the beginning. This guy has probably not even held a zune wow… zune has come preloaded with music, videos, and music videos since the beginning. This guy has probably not even held a zune

]]> By: SteamChip http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61206 SteamChip Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:33:44 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61206 Forget about the Zune, we should be talking about how to improve the 512MB Sensa m230 Sandisk 6 4.4 2 instead (as per Davids link post ). They at least are making progress against Apple and I never heard of that mp3 player until now. If Microsoft makes changes as suggested, they might sell 10 more of the devices. Forget about the Zune, we should be talking about how to improve the 512MB Sensa m230 Sandisk 6 4.4 2 instead (as per Davids link post ). They at least are making progress against Apple and I never heard of that mp3 player until now.

If Microsoft makes changes as suggested, they might sell 10 more of the devices.

]]> By: Quikboy http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61173 Quikboy Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:45:06 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61173 The Zune just needs to do something more amazing. I have a Zune 30, and it works well for me. I would agree about making special limited-edition versions of "well-known" artists. And it seems as if the Zune will do the special artist/theme packages via Zune Social, in some sort of advertising promotion like way. A separate Zune retail store (or a Microsoft store for that matter) would help getting a central place for all things Zune. The Zune just needs to do something more amazing. I have a Zune 30, and it works well for me.

I would agree about making special limited-edition versions of “well-known” artists. And it seems as if the Zune will do the special artist/theme packages via Zune Social, in some sort of advertising promotion like way.

A separate Zune retail store (or a Microsoft store for that matter) would help getting a central place for all things Zune.

]]> By: bill http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61129 bill Fri, 30 May 2008 20:25:58 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61129 It's strange. The Zune is pretty snazzy on the one hand (Zune Arts, the software, the device itself, Originals), but the look of the in-store Zune islands—in a sea of brightly colored iJunk—is that nasty brown. They need to get some of the Zune Arts or Originals staff working on the packaging. It’s strange. The Zune is pretty snazzy on the one hand (Zune Arts, the software, the device itself, Originals), but the look of the in-store Zune islands—in a sea of brightly colored iJunk—is that nasty brown. They need to get some of the Zune Arts or Originals staff working on the packaging.

]]> By: rich http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61128 rich Fri, 30 May 2008 19:06:23 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61128 Zune is fine but it's not better than the iPod and iTunes. The navigation is not as easy and the software and the way it works with the hardware is still kludgy, desite a few features up on iTunes like separate file sync locations. Integration with WiMP was expected, but the new app is more unwieldy. Zune is fine but it’s not better than the iPod and iTunes. The navigation is not as easy and the software and the way it works with the hardware is still kludgy, desite a few features up on iTunes like separate file sync locations. Integration with WiMP was expected, but the new app is more unwieldy.

]]> By: Chustar http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61120 Chustar Fri, 30 May 2008 04:54:16 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61120 @Michael: It IS as good as the iPod (i think) but that's the problem. No one knows that. iPods have become the face of the digital music industry that the very idea of something else being as good or even better is immediately discounted. Advertisements, anyone? Thats what they need to do. Non stop ads. People shouldn't be allowed to forget one before they see another. Any wonder why Apple is so popular? @Michael:
It IS as good as the iPod (i think) but that’s the problem. No one knows that. iPods have become the face of the digital music industry that the very idea of something else being as good or even better is immediately discounted. Advertisements, anyone? Thats what they need to do. Non stop ads. People shouldn’t be allowed to forget one before they see another. Any wonder why Apple is so popular?

]]> By: David http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61119 David Fri, 30 May 2008 04:35:45 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61119 Zune #2 MP3 player?? Maybe you should look at this http://www.businessweek.com/technology/tech_stats/mp3s060209.htm Not even in the top 10! Apple and Sandisk BOTH sold more of their product in December that Microsoft has EVER sold since the inception of the Zune. Zune #2 MP3 player??

Maybe you should look at this
http://www.businessweek.com/te.....060209.htm

Not even in the top 10!
Apple and Sandisk BOTH sold more of their product in December that Microsoft has EVER sold since the inception of the Zune.

]]> By: Michael http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61115 Michael Fri, 30 May 2008 00:42:42 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61115 How to save the Zune: keep trucking along the same way you are. There is a reason that the Zune is the number 2 MP3 player because they are doing it right. By version 3 it will be just as good as the iPod and I wouldn't be surprised if sales start to explode. How to save the Zune: keep trucking along the same way you are.

There is a reason that the Zune is the number 2 MP3 player because they are doing it right. By version 3 it will be just as good as the iPod and I wouldn’t be surprised if sales start to explode.

]]> By: enz http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61114 enz Thu, 29 May 2008 23:13:17 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61114 Seems pretty ignorant to me that you can write a piece about a Zune and not own one. You obviously don't, i get that from reading these few pages of uninformed garbage. Not to mention you are out of touch with the target audience seeing that you create advertisements featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog and Snoopy. You know zero about the market and seem to think that its only filled with ipods and zunes. stick with drawing cartoons for you kidcentric ad company. Seems pretty ignorant to me that you can write a piece about a Zune and not own one. You obviously don’t, i get that from reading these few pages of uninformed garbage. Not to mention you are out of touch with the target audience seeing that you create advertisements featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog and Snoopy. You know zero about the market and seem to think that its only filled with ipods and zunes. stick with drawing cartoons for you kidcentric ad company.

]]> By: Jawad Shuaib http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61108 Jawad Shuaib Thu, 29 May 2008 19:30:28 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61108 This is brilliant. "Zune needs to be Pepsi to Apple’s Coke." 1. Lower the price (drop it below the iPod shuffle) 2. Co-brand it with niche audiences and bands 3. Zunes should always come pre-loaded with music - Jawad Shuaib This is brilliant.

“Zune needs to be Pepsi to Apple’s Coke.”

1. Lower the price (drop it below the iPod shuffle)
2. Co-brand it with niche audiences and bands
3. Zunes should always come pre-loaded with music

- Jawad Shuaib

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61091 Dave Zatz Thu, 29 May 2008 03:22:11 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61091 I agree MS/Zune are facing an uphill battle (partially of their own making), but the GameStop announcement isn't entirely relevant - what's a video game store doing selling music devices and cell phones (Helio) anyway. Their expansion *hopes* are more about them, than about the products they're selling. I have an iPhone, and I don't care for it as a music device. It's OK, but my red Nano (pre-fatty model) was more efficient with the spinny wheel and more compact for running/walking. The new flash-based Zunes appeal to me - especially with an FM tuner, needed in for gym TVs. Oh yeah, I'm a big fan of all-you-can eat plans. BUT before I make a move, I'm waiting to see if XM or Sirius introduce a streaming client for the iPhone next month. I agree MS/Zune are facing an uphill battle (partially of their own making), but the GameStop announcement isn’t entirely relevant - what’s a video game store doing selling music devices and cell phones (Helio) anyway. Their expansion *hopes* are more about them, than about the products they’re selling.

I have an iPhone, and I don’t care for it as a music device. It’s OK, but my red Nano (pre-fatty model) was more efficient with the spinny wheel and more compact for running/walking. The new flash-based Zunes appeal to me - especially with an FM tuner, needed in for gym TVs. Oh yeah, I’m a big fan of all-you-can eat plans. BUT before I make a move, I’m waiting to see if XM or Sirius introduce a streaming client for the iPhone next month.

]]> By: Vipralion http://www.last100.com/2008/05/28/how-to-save-the-zune/#comment-61087 Vipralion Thu, 29 May 2008 00:20:21 +0000 http://www.last100.com/?p=1904#comment-61087 Myspace.com/zune. They've even struck a deal to have Zune skinned music players that anyone with a myspace profile can select and have displayed on their page. The type of sponsored content that was mentioned recently will also do well to do the "Gwen Stefani - Printers" thing. Right now you can add the profile of Ryu Hayabusa, protagonist of the Xbox 360 exclusive, Ninja Gaiden 2, to your friends list and then drag and drop their Zune card onto your Zune device (with Zune pass) and instant promotion of the songs there, as well as free content from the game's soundtrack by subscribing to the podcast. Look to see this sort of content expanded upon. GameStop announcement = Meh. And finally, every blogger, news article, etc. is so keen on making Zune seem like it has to compete against iPod and NOW or else it will fail. But the truth of the matter is that Zune is an amazing alternative to iPod and so long as there is a steady stream of new users joining the social there isn't going to be any problems. It's like comparing OS X to Windows. They haven't made any gains for years until recently, yet they still are a completely viable alternative to Windows and aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Myspace.com/zune. They’ve even struck a deal to have Zune skinned music players that anyone with a myspace profile can select and have displayed on their page.

The type of sponsored content that was mentioned recently will also do well to do the “Gwen Stefani - Printers” thing. Right now you can add the profile of Ryu Hayabusa, protagonist of the Xbox 360 exclusive, Ninja Gaiden 2, to your friends list and then drag and drop their Zune card onto your Zune device (with Zune pass) and instant promotion of the songs there, as well as free content from the game’s soundtrack by subscribing to the podcast. Look to see this sort of content expanded upon.

GameStop announcement = Meh.

And finally, every blogger, news article, etc. is so keen on making Zune seem like it has to compete against iPod and NOW or else it will fail. But the truth of the matter is that Zune is an amazing alternative to iPod and so long as there is a steady stream of new users joining the social there isn’t going to be any problems. It’s like comparing OS X to Windows. They haven’t made any gains for years until recently, yet they still are a completely viable alternative to Windows and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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