http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/ Engadget Comments for Flash Zunes that disappeared from the Zune site reappear -- is someone toying with us? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Maybe something is still under Microsoft's sleeve, worth imagining... ;)]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
No, they're actually capable of almost nothing more.]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/"The 80 and 120 are capable of a lot more..."
Your opinion on what has to go wasn't the issue. Tell your comment advertisers to check their shitz before they make your site look stupid. Then again, pushing it on Engadget already did that.]]>Aug 13th 2009 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Back to uncovering more HD Zune goodness.]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Give that man a Kewpie doll.

Kinda like an electronics store advertising a 52" HDTV for $9.99 and then going "oops, that's not right but here's a coupon and since your in the store ANYWAY why not look at some of our other WONDERFUL merchandise"]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Zune Store: https://zunestore.net/us/catalog/Devices.aspx
Zune Originals: https://zunestore.net/us/catalog/customize.aspx
Zune Site: http://www.zune.net/en-US/mp3players/default.htm]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Some interesting things I noticed at http://www.zune.net/en-US/mp3players/default.htm
If you click the "Shop online" link for each model, you're given a choice of online retailers. I noticed that some K-Mart and Amazon are totally ripping people off.
MSRP for Zune 4 is $100, but K-Mart sells it for $150.
MSRP for Zune 16 is $180, but Amazon sells it for $330.
MSRP for Zune 80 is $230, but Amazon sells it for $368.
MSRP for Zune 120 is $250, but Amazon sells it for $350.

If you click the "Buy Now" link for each model, then for Zune 4 and Zune 16, you're given the same list of onine retailers that the "Shop online" links give you, but for the rest of the models, you jump to a page where you can buy it from Microsoft directly.
Clicking "Buy now" for Zune 8 takes you to store.microsoft.com for your purchase.
Clicking "Buy now" for Zune 80 takes you to zunestore.net for your purchase.
Clicking "Buy now" for Zune 120 is broken. It goes to zunestore.net, but you get a "This model no longer available" message. But you can buy a Zune 120 from zunestore.net if you go to zunestore.net directly (rather than through the "Buy now" link at zune.net).
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Then I can re-assign my iPod permanantly to my car.]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
this is project pink fellas... bow down!]]>Aug 13th 2009 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
You could get rid of the 16gb one - replace that with the Zune HD. Drop prices on the 4 and 8 and 80 and 120. They need something to compete on the lower end of the spectrum and I think getting a 4 or 8gb Zune would eat up sales for similarly priced iPod Shuffle. I realize the 'needs' for the shuffle might be different - but still, people who look at price and capacity might still go Zune looking at the fact that you would get more with a Zune 4gb than a Shuffle (screen, tactile controls, built in wifi, etc)

So, you'd have the following sizes:

4gb Flash
8gb Flash
16gb Flash - Zune HD
32gb Flash - Zune HD
80gb HDD - Zune 80
120gb HDD - Zune 120

That would make sense to me - but, I don't work for Microsof - so, who knows, right?! LOL]]>Aug 13th 2009 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
Zune 4, 8, 16 - Competition to the iPod Nano. Similarly priced, small end market for people who want a screened player with songs, and maybe occasional movie playback.

Zune 80, 120. Competition to the iPod Classic. HDD player for those who want to carry their entire discography with them.

Zune HD 16, 32, Competition to the iPod Touch. A touchscreen player that has broad functionality with access to the internet and other applications.

There's no real competition to the Shuffle from the Zune end. Maybe the Zune 4, but really, the Shuffle is designed for screenless in-pocket play. I'd say the best competition for a Shuffle would be the Zen Stone or even the Sansa Clip. (Both of which are better simply due to the price. That shuffle is just outrageously priced for it's competition, and I have never seen anybody using the new voice-activated shuffles. Either due to the voice interface, or the price. Or, the fact that for a little more, you can get a screened player with way more functions.)]]>Aug 13th 2009 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/
People will still want PMPs that can hold a lot of storage, which is the 80 and 120, and there will also be people that still need a PMP for their small library, and there's where the 4 and 8 come. Also, not everyone is into touch functionality, and would prefer tactile controls that they can depend on more. Not to mention the cheaper cost, compared to the touchscreen Zunes.

However, according to my buddy, I think Microsoft might actually phase the non-touch Zunes out...]]>Aug 13th 2009 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/13/flash-zunes-that-disappeared-from-the-zune-site-reappear-is-s/Aug 13th 2009 7:37PM