On Dying Technologies - The Zune
What ever happened to the Zune MP3 player by Microsoft? I recall great mention of the Zune at the initial release, but precious little thereafter. There was even a man who got a tattoo of the Zune logo. Actually, he has two Zune themed tattoos. I find this inspirational, don't you? Apart from the lackluster performance of the Zune in the portable MP3 marketplace, the crumbling fan base and lack of interest from consumers as a whole, Mr Zune Tattoo breaks from the pack and permanently embosses the Insignia of dead technology on his arm. Twice.
I walk away from this entire experience with rekindled inspiration for the Ford Pinto Tattoo I've always wanted.
The Zune has been on the market for nine months, and there are some new models coming out this fall. What were you expecting, a new model every 60 days? The iPod hasn't changed in over a year - but I bet you don't think it's dead, do you?
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The expectations were for Microsoft to deliver a "Microsoft" player and system; maybe not too shabby looking, but not very usable, and definitely bug-ridden
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I guess some of you already read the articles arround about this subject, but I particulary like this article : http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/15/zune-review/
I think it just expressed the opinion of a simple user. And that is important.
Thanks for the good info and the nice review, hoping to read more of your articles.
Thanks,
J.Mihai
http://www.jmihai.ro