CoolTechZone.com Article Hints at Future Zune Developments [Speculation]

ACE · 01-20-2008, 04:03 PM

n a recent special report from CoolTechZone.com, Gundeep Hora got some intersting insights from Microsoft reps at CES 2008. The article covers how Zune is becoming more of what the press originally branded it - an iPod killer, but near the end, he gives some hints as to what what may be in store for Zune in 2008.

As surprising as it is, at CES 2008, Microsoft's Zune is really starting to emerge as a serious threat to Apple's crown jewel. Sure, it's not going to capture the market rapidly and growth will be gradual, but Microsoft has the right ingredients.

Says Hora. He goes on to compare how the initial reaction to the Xbox and where it is today mirrors that of Zune. Then he begins to talk about his impressions of what the representatives from Microsoft were saying.

After interviewing with Zune reps at CES, we got the same sense of ongoing developments and a long-term strategy from them....they will continue to update it with incremental feature updates once every quarter. These will be "soft" upgrades....and Microsoft acknowledged it might let users create their own designs (Zune Originals?), upload them and have them printed and shipped accordingly. It doesn't get any better than this....It can only get better for Microsoft from this point forward, or at least we hope.

While it's unsure as to who he talked to, or how valid this information is, suffice it to say it's intriguing none-the-less.

As always, we here at zB will continue to bring you latest in Zune-related information!

[CoolTechZone]

Gregory · 01-20-2008, 04:05 PM

Nice, when does Q1 08 end?

ACE · 01-20-2008, 04:14 PM

I'm thinking the Canadian release may be what we can expect from 2008 Q1...Although I hope for more...

Trogdor · 01-20-2008, 06:19 PM

no it says clearly

Quote:

they will continue to update it with incremental feature updates once every quarter

not just adding locations

lpxxfaintxx · 01-20-2008, 10:04 PM

They said last launch (for the 30gb) that they'd send out an update for new features by Spring.... never came. =[

NightFire · 01-22-2008, 08:15 PM

We already know what the next quarter brings us, games.

heatwave316 · 01-29-2008, 09:06 AM

Here's how the quarters break down:

Q1 starts: Jan.1
Q2 Starts: April 1
Q3 starts: July 1
Q4 starts: Oct 1

I really hope we see games soon. Start with something simple....like tetris....i do love tetris!!!

NightFire · 01-29-2008, 10:41 AM

Thank you, I was actually wondering how they broke down, and with that info, remember the front page news, MS is doing games in July. Knew it was one of the J's, just wasn't sure which one.

I wonder what's going to come about next quarter then, also, M$ has 6 months to do games, probably will do Tetris 'cause it's easy with all the devices, and Pac-Man. They just need to get the rights first.

heatwave316 · 01-30-2008, 07:22 AM

I can't believe it would be too hard to get the rights. Tetris or some form of it is everywhere. Mobile phones, for one.

scrizz · 01-30-2008, 07:35 AM

hope we get more stuff besides just games

mr.handsomeman · 01-30-2008, 08:34 AM

Come on April 1st! I can't wait! I mean, whatever it is. It's obviously got to be something that everyone is going to love.Microsoft cares about it's people, something Apple doesn't seem to do.

heatwave316 · 01-30-2008, 09:21 AM

I just hope they actually deliver on-time. Look how long everyone waited for an update last year.

mr.handsomeman · 01-30-2008, 09:29 AM

yeah, but they've been real good with updates lately right?

NightFire · 01-30-2008, 01:46 PM

They only have done one each for both the device and the software. I honestly see them better with updates than most, 'cause both of the updates they did were big.

nathanlawliet · 01-30-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Microsoft certainly has the right ingredients

DAMN RIGHT! I've never been a part of, and seen as much success and hope for something(especially from Microsoft) as the Zune. They have what they need, it's reliable, they're going down the right path.

Especially now that the alternator is in the works :P

mr.handsomeman · 01-31-2008, 07:00 AM

I can't wait to see what comes up!!!! really can't.

got zune? · 01-31-2008, 04:21 PM

I think it's gonna be incredibly difficult to wrestle away the market from the iPod but they sure are getting a good start. I love my Zune and don't miss my iPod at all, it's so damn sexy too.

Vicky · 02-01-2008, 03:20 AM

So i say, Microsoft, bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and please release the zune world wide sometime soon would be great too! =P

FlyingIsFun1217 · 02-01-2008, 06:32 AM

Yeah, games. Thats what we need on a device that eats up battery like nothing else! Well, the 30 at least.

FlyingIsFun1217

01-20-2008, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,099 Reputation: 188 $zB: 376 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	CoolTechZone.com Article Hints at Future Zune Developments [Speculation] n a recent special report from CoolTechZone.com, Gundeep Hora got some intersting insights from Microsoft reps at CES 2008. The article covers how Zune is becoming more of what the press originally branded it - an iPod killer, but near the end, he gives some hints as to what what may be in store for Zune in 2008. As surprising as it is, at CES 2008, Microsoft's Zune is really starting to emerge as a serious threat to Apple's crown jewel. Sure, it's not going to capture the market rapidly and growth will be gradual, but Microsoft has the right ingredients. Says Hora. He goes on to compare how the initial reaction to the Xbox and where it is today mirrors that of Zune. Then he begins to talk about his impressions of what the representatives from Microsoft were saying. After interviewing with Zune reps at CES, we got the same sense of ongoing developments and a long-term strategy from them....they will continue to update it with incremental feature updates once every quarter. These will be "soft" upgrades....and Microsoft acknowledged it might let users create their own designs (Zune Originals?), upload them and have them printed and shipped accordingly. It doesn't get any better than this....It can only get better for Microsoft from this point forward, or at least we hope. While it's unsure as to who he talked to, or how valid this information is, suffice it to say it's intriguing none-the-less. As always, we here at zB will continue to bring you latest in Zune-related information! [CoolTechZone] __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

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ACE I Scream, U Scream, We... zB Writer Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno, CA USA Posts: 2,099 Reputation: 188 $zB: 376 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I'm thinking the Canadian release may be what we can expect from 2008 Q1...Although I hope for more... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm an To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ...Do you know what the original ZuneMarketplace looked like?

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NightFire Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Elm, Texas, United States Posts: 379 Reputation: 15 $zB: 109 Donate	We already know what the next quarter brings us, games. __________________ Live life to the fullest, or you will miss something. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Yeah, I know, two different names, but Jax came first then I made one for my current e-mail. Have you caught them all? :P

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01-29-2008, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
heatwave316 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Reputation: 10 $zB: 23 Donate	Here's how the quarters break down: Q1 starts: Jan.1 Q2 Starts: April 1 Q3 starts: July 1 Q4 starts: Oct 1 I really hope we see games soon. Start with something simple....like tetris....i do love tetris!!!

01-29-2008, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
NightFire Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Elm, Texas, United States Posts: 379 Reputation: 15 $zB: 109 Donate	Thank you, I was actually wondering how they broke down, and with that info, remember the front page news, MS is doing games in July. Knew it was one of the J's, just wasn't sure which one. I wonder what's going to come about next quarter then, also, M$ has 6 months to do games, probably will do Tetris 'cause it's easy with all the devices, and Pac-Man. They just need to get the rights first. __________________ Live life to the fullest, or you will miss something. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Yeah, I know, two different names, but Jax came first then I made one for my current e-mail. Have you caught them all? :P

01-30-2008, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
heatwave316 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Reputation: 10 $zB: 23 Donate	I can't believe it would be too hard to get the rights. Tetris or some form of it is everywhere. Mobile phones, for one.

01-30-2008, 07:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
scrizz Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 415 Reputation: 19 $zB: 136 Donate	hope we get more stuff besides just games __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-30-2008, 08:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
mr.handsomeman Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,491 Reputation: 26 $zB: 248 Donate	Come on April 1st! I can't wait! I mean, whatever it is. It's obviously got to be something that everyone is going to love.Microsoft cares about it's people, something Apple doesn't seem to do. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Written by the love of my life...thanks Brittany. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-30-2008, 09:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
heatwave316 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 41 Reputation: 10 $zB: 23 Donate	I just hope they actually deliver on-time. Look how long everyone waited for an update last year.

01-30-2008, 09:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
mr.handsomeman Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,491 Reputation: 26 $zB: 248 Donate	yeah, but they've been real good with updates lately right? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Written by the love of my life...thanks Brittany. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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NightFire Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Little Elm, Texas, United States Posts: 379 Reputation: 15 $zB: 109 Donate	They only have done one each for both the device and the software. I honestly see them better with updates than most, 'cause both of the updates they did were big. __________________ Live life to the fullest, or you will miss something. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Yeah, I know, two different names, but Jax came first then I made one for my current e-mail. Have you caught them all? :P

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mr.handsomeman Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,491 Reputation: 26 $zB: 248 Donate	I can't wait to see what comes up!!!! really can't. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Written by the love of my life...thanks Brittany. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-31-2008, 04:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
got zune? Zune Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 916 Posts: 746 Reputation: 86 $zB: 446 Donate	I think it's gonna be incredibly difficult to wrestle away the market from the iPod but they sure are getting a good start. I love my Zune and don't miss my iPod at all, it's so damn sexy too.

02-01-2008, 03:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vicky Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA Posts: 44 Reputation: 11 $zB: 21 Donate	So i say, Microsoft, bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and please release the zune world wide sometime soon would be great too! =P __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-01-2008, 06:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
FlyingIsFun1217 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 194 Reputation: 9 $zB: 0 Donate	Yeah, games. Thats what we need on a device that eats up battery like nothing else! Well, the 30 at least. FlyingIsFun1217

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