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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Here we go ...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bjsguess]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 11:57AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[NOOOOOOO!!! The Zune is awesome!<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:03PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[The reason why is called: iPod Touch<br><br>And that's at the top of the heap. Between the Zune and the iPod Touch are numerous others which are cheaper and in many cases better alternatives to a Zune.<br><br>Compared to an iPod Touch/iPhone - this thing's a joke]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flashpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA["This is no time for a novice"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[KarlW]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:27PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[The answer is not just the touch,  it's apple in general.  When a common layperson thinks of an mp3 player they think iPod.  It's that simple.  They were certainly not the first but they were the first to make a huge marketing push when it first launched and brought mp3 players to light in the mainstream public.  All other mp3 players fail in sales comparison its just that microsoft tried so hard to compete that it seems like such a big loss.  Look at the hundreds of other players out there.  Then go to the gym and tell me how many mp3 players you see that aren't iPods.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jay Voorhees]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:31PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Here is a hint for the microsoft bozos behind Zune:  How about free MSN Wifi calls?  You would give people an actual REASON to buy that crapgadget.  You included wifi, and I think a mic, but no calling?  Ever heard of network effects?<br><br>Perhaps you should look at this page here.  It's from a website called "wikipedia":  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_differentiation" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_differentiation</a>  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex Linhares]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:33PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Flashpoint:<br><br>Precisely.  I got my sister a Zune 8 for Christmas.  She was bummed she didn't get an iPod Touch.  "Why?" I asked.  "It has internet," she replied.<br><br>When I explained to her the features of the Zune 8, compared to an iPod nano, she began to understand.<br><br>People just don't get it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I dont' understand, Alex. Are you saying she liked the Zune even though it doesn't have internet? And why were you comparing it to a iPod Nano? She wanted an iPod Touch.<br><br>In other words, nothing you wrote above makes sense.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Alex:<br><br>Hold the phone...so your sister wanted an iPod *Touch*.  You got her a Zune instead, which she complained about.  And you proceeded to tell her why the Zune is better than the iPod *Nano* which she didn't even want in the first place???<br><br>That's some clever salesmanship.  Completely dishonest, but clever.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Quix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:54PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hey Flashpoint, even higher on the table is a laptop. That has 140gb of memory and a full web browser. Or the Rolls Royce phantom, which has a much higher top speed, although is not availble in as many colours as the Crayola felt tip range.<br><br>The zune is not the equivilent of an iPod touch. The nano and classic are. You are a tool.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[fanman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@fanman<br><br>By your logic, the iPod Classic is not in the same class as the Zune, since the Zune has a Wi-fi and the Classic doesn't. Also, the Zune has a radio, which means it's a radio player, while the iPod Classic and the Nano are just MP3 players. Totally different categories, don't you see?<br><br>/sarcasm<br><br>Who the heck made up that stupid argument separating the Zune and the iPod Touch? It's truly pathetic that all the fanboys latched onto that argument to support a music player that's obviously inferior.<br><br>The iPod Touch is better. Get over it.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:08PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed Alex's comment. That's priceless]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[mrspiteri]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[you guys sure dont know shit about dick...<br>Youre not rendint the music. 10 songs every month for 15 dollars + unlimited songs.<br>Youre paying 10 dollars for 10 songs already, i much rather have the entire marketplace then 5 other songs. hell, even itunes is starting to charge you more because you think its acceptable. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[L.M.L.Y.P]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Paul A. Chapel<br><br>Microsoft and apple make flash and hardrived based PMP's. The Zune range has more features. Apple also produces a touch screen model that is in a completely different price range.<br><br>I'm failing to see how Microsoft having more features in the same price range is playing into your hands.<br><br>Incidentally, I have an iPod nano, which makes me even more perturbed when you make people who own them look like fucking idiots.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[fanman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:15PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's OFFICIAL: The Zune sucks. <br><br>Congrats Microsoft. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[xcrunk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:28PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@fanman<br><br>If you think the Zune is better than the iPod Touch because of hard drive space and price, then just say that. But don't give me that BS that they aren't in the same category. <br><br>They are both MP3 players, hence they are in the same category. If you go on a site like Amazon and look up MP3 players, even Amazon lists them in the same category. The only people that think they aren't in the same category are Zune fanboys and Apple haters. If anyone is embarassing, it's them.<br><br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:28PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[No, she didn't even ask for an mp3 player.  But she had some shit old iRiver, so I thought I'd get her a sleek new Zune 8.  I guess she had hoped for an iPod touch at some point, but she certainly never asked for one.  The reason I compared the 8 to the nano is because they are in the same category.  You wouldn't compare a Corolla to an Accord, you'd compare a Corolla to a Civic.  What she really wanted was her own access to the internet, instead of having to share the family's computers.  Had I known that (and had I been willing to shell out $300 instead of $120), I would've gotten her a netbook!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Alex]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:30PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Paul: I have sat here many times and watched you write all the crap you write. (Some times what you write isn't crap, I admit it)<br><br>Today I'm not going to just sit here. I'm going to tell you why the Zune is not in the same category as the iPod Touch.<br><br>I took a business course and I remember one thing the teacher mentioned about competing services. A service can only be a substitute for another service if and only if it can replace the major functions of the other. <br><br>The Zune is not a touch device the Zune is more an MP3 player than a video player. Don't get me wrong the Touch can do most things the Zune can (MP3 wise) but the Touch plays a different role. It's more of a video viewing device than the Zune. As a result IMO those are the major differences that put the Touch on another level. <br><br>Yes they both play MP3s but the interface on both devices is totally different (touch VS buttons). One device is more focused on Video than the other one is more focused on MP3s than the other. These differences create two totally different devices. That aren't necessarily competing for the same demographic amongst music listeners. If they were competing in the exact same demographic than the Classic would competing with the Touch.<br><br>I will cut this wall of text here. But for those that don't agree with me answer me this: "which is better the Touch or the Classic?"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ysleiro]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[You should really categorize them by price.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bdenglish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Paul<br><br>Since you are becoming the preeminent Apple fanboy around here, let me ask you this question:<br><br>How are sales of the Apple TV? I mean, it is the most awesomest of all products, right? So it should be selling billions of units, right?<br><br>Is Zune selling great compared to iPod, no, it is not. I wish it were because it is a great product, it is not selling like is should. And as a iPod owner, I enjoy my Zune much more.<br>Is Apple TV selling great compared to Windows Media Center, no, it is not. I cannot vouch for the quality of the Apple TV, because I don't have one but Media Center is amazing. If you are so interested in talking about numbers of products that are not doing so well, why don't you (and really, why doesn't Engadget - are they trying to hide failures of Apple while glorify failures of MS???) talk about poor sales of other products? Hmmmmm?<br><br>Oh, and to answer your other question posted further down about why are people bringing up Apple, it is because the article talks about iPod and Apple - it is right there in the article.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[nohone]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:53PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Zune Division is the first division in Microsoft to be hit with layoffs.  Walk into the office and now you see like maybe one or two people where there used to be fifty.  I doubt if development of the Zune will continue much longer.  How do they expect this shite player to compete with the iPod?  It can't now and probably never will.  Why the hell don't they just close the whole division down and work on something that still has somewhat of a chance.  Something like WinMo 7.  It's a longshot, but it still may come out ahead of Palm's untested webOS, not as though that's saying much.<br><br>iPod sales are increasing and the Zune is losing money.  WTF did they expect.  Get real.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[iphonerulez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:55PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Oops, my stalker is here. Time for me to go.<br><br>But a few points. First of all, you can't justify separating the Zune and iPod Touch by price. The iPod Touch is 229 and the Zune 120 is 229. Hmmmm, I wonder why Microsoft set the price there, maybe because they're competing with the Touch? No, couldn't be.<br><br>And this interface argument just blows. Devices compete based on interfaces. If your interface is better, then the customer is more likely to buy it. That doesn't automatically mean they get thrown out of the same category. <br><br>Microsoft tried to use that sort of argument to prop up their sales of the Xbox 360 against the Wii. Basically, they said that the Xbox 360 was not competing with the Wii because the 360 was "high definition" and the Wii was not. Where does it end? The next thing you know Microsoft will be blowing off the Wii by saying, oh well, we don't compete with the Wii because it has motion controls and we don't. Well, duh, that's how Nintendo is beating their console.<br><br>It's just a silly argument. People buy the Wii because it has a better interface than the 360. That doesn't give them a category all to themselves. They are both consoles. If you guys continue this nonsense, what's next? Does Ford get to blow off Toyota because they created a hover car and Ford cars still have wheels? Nonsense!!!<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 2:23PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Paul ...<br><br>Let's compare at the same price points the Zune and the Touch.<br><br>Touch = 8GB = $229<br>Zune = 120GB = $235 (@ Newegg)<br><br>Price difference = $6 or 2.5% difference<br>Storage space difference = 112GB<br><br>You would need FIFTEEN Touch's (at the Zune 120 price) to get the same storage space as a single Zune 120. Cost comes out to $3525.<br><br>Of course, you could opt for 16GB Touch. Then you would only need 7.5 to get the same storage as a Zune.  Your price drops down to $2242. The "best" deal would be the 32GB Touch. Now you are only talking about needing 4 Touches. At the $399 price you can get equivalent storage for the bargain basement price of just $1600.<br><br>Are you starting to see why some people argue that they are not direct comparisons? Here, I'll make it even simpler.<br><br>If you want full internet access and the ability to load up apps go with the Touch, Archos or something like the Nokia N810 - on sale yesterday for $220 at buy.com.<br><br>If you want huge storage that is primarily an MP3 player with occasional movie viewing then go for a Zune 80/120 or on the iPod classics.<br>If you want a smaller device with flash based memory stick with the Nano or the Zune 4/8/16.<br><br>Those are your comparisons.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bjsguess]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 2:33PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Paul A. Chapel<br><br>Zunes:  Flash     80/120<br>iPods:  Nano      Classic     Touch       iPhone<br><br>The zune is not competeing in the touch or phone sectors of the mp3 player market. I didn't realise they were the same price in that states (apple adds about a third to UK prices where I live) but surely you can see that the exsiting zunes are desinged to compete with the most similar apple product. People who prefer harddrive space to touch screens have the zune 120 and iPod classic to chose from, for size there are the flash models, whereas poeple who want a touch screen over space have only the iTouch. So saying that the zune 120 is rubbish for not having all the features that are also lacking the classic is a bit daft? I can call Flashpoint a tool?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[fanman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 2:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Who made this rule that you can put MP3 players in SEPARATE categories based on storage capacity? So if the Zune gets 256 GB of storage space tomorrow, does that mean that you can no longer be in the same category as the iPod Classic? No, you know what happens then? You guys will start telling everyone on the internet that the Zune is BETTER because of storage space, just like people say the iPod Touch is better because of the Multi-touch screen.<br><br>If an Apple fanboy comes out and says, "Hey, the Classic isn't in the same category as the Zune now, therefore they don't compete."<br><br>Be honest now. If an Apple fanboy were to say that, you would laugh in his face.<br><br>Storage space is a spec. Specs are used in comparisons. Comparisons sell devices. For instance, some people say the PALM Pre will be better than the iPhone because it has copy and paste and multi-tasking. Some people say the iPod Classic is better than the Zune because it has a television and movies available to it and more accessories. You guys say the Zune is better than the iPod Classic because it has radio and Wi-Fi and that's valid.<br><br>I'm not saying that the Zune isn't better than the iPod Classic. I'm just saying that you can't put the iPod Touch in a different category just because it fits your particular prejudice.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 2:50PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I-Pod Sales only increased in ROW.  There was 3% decrease in iPod sales in the US year over year, which was more much more than $100 million in revenue.  Since the Zune is only sold in the US, it shouldn't be surprising that sales decrease with the economy.  It would be better if we know the percentage drop in sales.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[icfleming]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 3:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I just updated my AnnoyingUsersBlock script on Greasemonkey! It blocks Zak (remember him?) and now Flashpoint! There's pretty much nothing positive ever contributed by either user, so if you've got Greasemonkey you can <br><br>Anyone who's a little more proficient in Javascript and wants to build a more useful "block" link into it is more than welcome!<br><br><a href="http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/36579" rel="nofollow">http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/36579</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 3:18PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Brad<br><br>By all means, let's block all the people that don't agree with our particular point of view.<br><br>/sarcasm<br><br>You guys are a bunch of Communists. <br><br>Seriously, I love all the people that disagree with me, even my stalker who wastes his time looking up points I made elsewhere on the internet. I would never recommend that they be banned or even low ranked. You guys take these discussions much too seriously.<br><br>And to all you guys threatening to leave Engadget every time they don't write an article exactly to your sophisticated specifications, just please, GET A FREAKING LIFE.<br><br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 3:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I just realized, I don't think Paul Ass Chapel has a job!  Is he some marketing guy from Apple (a la  belkin) whose only job is to hold apple's flag high in forums?<br>or he is just an empty soul who gets his nights sleep knowing that in some little corner of the internet someone somewhere probably maybe thinks he is a bad ass!<br><br>Someone really needs to get that block script working!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pradster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 3:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Alright, Paul. Here's how it breaks down what is competing with what:<br><br>Apple                    v.                     Microsoft<br>iPod Classic 80/120                     Zune80/120<br><br>iPod Nano 8/16                            Zune4/8/16<br><br>iPod Touch                                  NOTHING YOU FUCKING IDIOT!<br><br>NO OTHER MP3 PLAYER FROM MICROSOFT HAS A COMPLETELY TOUCH SCREEN BASED USER INTERFACE!<br><br>Get it through your thick head.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike10010100]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 4:12PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Paul<br><br>I do it because it is fun point out what a Apple apologist you are. You claim to be a Microsoft fanboy and yet take every chance you can to slam them, but think that Apple is pure and true. Slamming Microsoft when they deserve it, that is good. Slamming them simply because, that makes you an Apple fanboy. <br><br>I do it because I like to point out your hipocracy. The argument of the Apple fanboy is that everything does is to copy Apple. Then you turn around and do nothing but lie (claiming you are a big fan of Microsoft), and steal (copying other's arguments, claim they are your own, and then post them).<br><br>"You guys are a bunch of Communists." - Ahhh yes, when you start to lose an argument and have nothing else to fall back on, call names. I thought Zak had the corner on that market. But as you are clearly missing, this is Engadget's site and not a government site. If they wish to "censor" you, that is their right, ability, and responsibility - and we all know they have used that right, ability, and responsibility before on you.<br><br>But that is my opinion, the opinion of a stalker.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[nohone]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 4:16PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Sell it worldwide and make it a mass storage device for Windows, Linux and Macintosh with drag and drop for all files. Then it might gain some traction in sales.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[adrian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 4:33PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[nohone wrote:<br><br>Is Zune selling great compared to iPod, no, it is not. I wish it were because it is a great product, it is not selling like is should. And as a iPod owner, I enjoy my Zune much more.<br><br>Oops, but don't worry about no edit, I fixed it:<br><br>nohone meant:<br><br>Is OS/2 selling great compared to MS Windows, no, it is not. I wish it were because it is a great product, it is not selling like is should. And as a MS Windows owner, I enjoy my OS/2 much more.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nacho PATA]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 4:46PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[ANYBODY TRYING TO MAKE THE ZUNE SEEM BETTER THAN THE iPod TOUCH IS SMOKING THE BEST CRACK ON EARTH.<br><br>I don't give a goddamn if a Zune has 4TB of storage - compared to a 8 or 16GB iPod touch, the simple fact is, the ZUNE is STILL LACKLUSTER.<br><br>If you're shopping based on storage capacity alone - then there are better options than the touch...but the truth is, the iPod Touch offer way, WAY more than the Zune and most other DAP's on the market.<br><br>There is no way you can argue against an internet capable device with wifi downloading of applications and music - with features like Contacts, Calendar, Photos plus  integrated EMAIL plus every other damn App you can add to it.<br><br>To argue against this is a sign of LUNACY...or sheer hate for the company.<br><br>Listen - I love microsoft too. Especially for the Xbox360. BUT DON'T TRY TO BULLSHIT ME.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flashpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 6:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Alex comment and defence is priceless! Alex you could have told her about the Touch instead of making a comparison to a iPod nano. If the touch is what she wanted means she  didn't want a nano or a zune. So why go bullshit your sister in making her believe she actually wants a zune. The result will be that she will start to hate you for handing out presents noone wants.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[iPriest]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 24th 2009 1:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Actually the zune IS potentially awesome. the GUI is lightyears ahead of anything from apple. It just works.<br><br>its just a pity the device is so damned locked down and cumbersome to connect to the computer that I hardly ever use the damned thing.<br><br>UNLOCK the god damned hardware and you will KILL apple.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Taylor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 25th 2009 2:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[I hope Microsoft does not drop the ball or the Zune product line, owner of 2 Zune 30 GB I was just looking into upgrading to a 120 GB Zune. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Maurice]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 26th 2009 6:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[BTW...Windows Mobile sales surpassed iPhone sales in Q4... Is Engadget going to report it??<br><br><a href="http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=2569" rel="nofollow">http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=2569</a><br>5M WM & 4.4M iPhone in Q4 2008]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ike Turner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Everyone knows Windows Mobile marketshare is FAR larger than the iPhone's. They have dozens of devices on the market, and a massive pool of users. This isn't news. Why would we report it? It may seem like bragging rights to WM users, but in context, this is just business as usual.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joshua Topolsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:07PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yeah. And equally, the question is, what do the growth trends show?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[roole]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Josh<br>lol<br>Then why do you report iPod sales? You know it has a FAR larger marketshare than zune/creative/etc..<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ike Turner]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:10PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[We mentioned iPod sales in a post about Apple's record-breaking quarter. You're manufacturing drama here. Next!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nilay Patel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Manufacturing drama?  The guy demonstrates clear bias in the way you guys report on two companies and that's manufacturing drama. <br><br>Given the way Engadget generally reports Windows Mobile stories (with lashings of sarcasm, the essential Apple reference and a generally negative tone) anyone could be forgiven for thinking that the product line was about to collapse.  I'm actually surprised to hear that WinMo did outsell the iPhone and it's pretty pathetic that you guys constantly denigrate what is clearly a popular product.<br><br>I sure hope you two don't lose your jobs soon because you don't seem to have any problems undermining the products that keep good people employed at Microsoft.  <br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jakem]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:31PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[While it's true that MS sold more copies of WinMo on other vendor's handhelds compared to the number of Apple's iPhone sales, it's pretty foolish to compare them directly and think of it as a success for MS. Some things to consider are:<br><br>1) MS sells WinMo devices in a considerably more HW, in more countries and on more networks.<br>2) The devices are typically considerably cheaper.<br>3) Apple gets paid for the HW and SW sale of each iPhone.<br>4) Apple doesn't need to remove profit to push old inventory.<br><br>Measuring unit sales only works when you compare like things, which is why measuring Macs to Windows has never made sense. Apple is typically the 5th or 6th largest PC vendor in the US, but when you compare OSes it's only 1/9th the size of MS' Windows.<br><br>The only relevant measure of a for profit company is its profits. Apple made $1.25 Billion on their iPhone segment for calendar Q4. What did MS make selling 5M OEM copies of WinMo? They would have to have sold each OEM copy to vendors at $250/each to equal Apple's revenue in that same quarter, yet I think I read once that they cost about $8 on average. That would be $40M, which isn't bad, but it's surely not anything great for a major tech company.<br><br>PS: I'm glad to see Palm not using WinMo for the Pre and, at least looking like, Palm is back in the running with a decent device. I thought using WinMo-based Palm devices was going to bury them.<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bender Bending Rodriguez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:38PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[“Everyone knows Windows Mobile marketshare is FAR larger than the iPhone's.”  If all I read was engadget, no I would not know this.  I think Mr. Turner brings up a valid point. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:38PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[You just low ranked TWO engadget editors.  Are you kidding me?  I really hope they disable comments for this.  You guys are ridiculous.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samus Q. Turdburglar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 12:55PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[@ Samus Q. Turdburglar: Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Just as long as you aren't being rude and stupid you have every right to agree or disagree with even the Engadget writers.<br><br>Oh and by the way. The guys above do have a point. I can't remember last time I saw "MS has record breaking QX".<br><br>But the writers do have a point too. WinMo is on many devices while the iPhone is only 1. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ysleiro]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 2:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[Its a known fact that Engadget users are M$ Windows biased, but yet love to read about anything Apple (its called envy, but no one is willing to admit it here).]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steveorevo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[It always amazes me how the Microsoft fanboys always manage to mention Apple in a post that has nothing to do with Apple and then complain about Engadget's bias for Apple. You clownshoes are the ones that mentioned Apple IN THE FIRST PLACE.<br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul A. Chapel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:15PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Microsoft reports $100M decline in Zune revenue]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/23/microsoft-reports-100m-decline-in-zune-revenue/</guid><description><![CDATA[oh god not this again.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[maveric101]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 23rd 2009 1:17PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
