Microsoft Zune aka iPod Killer launches today

[LetMeStay]

Okay folks, the moment you've all been waiting for is almost upon us (and by you all, we mean the .01% of you who don't already own an iPod or SanDisk DAP). We've already heard the name, seen the prototypes, got the lowdown on all of the features, and even peeped some blurry snaps of the GUI (not to mention the artist's renditions), and now the future of portable audio is about to be revealed. Tomorrow, we get the first official peek at the Toshiba 1089 Microsoft Zune. That's right, according to Seattle Weekly, the suits at Redmond are finally ready to unveil their closely-guarded (but not very secret) pet project to the world at an invite-only press event, where the WiFi-sportin', video-playin', friend-makin' Zune will have its first public appearance. To gauge the importance of this occasion, you need only search our archives for the word "Zune," where you'll find approximately one million posts covering every fact, rumor, and wild bit of speculation about this device -- it's even important enough to get an announcement post regarding the pending announcement. Since we already know so much, though, what can we really expect to learn at the press conference? Well we'll be looking out for the little things, such as codec and DRM support, definitive pricing and release information, whether or not Bill G will make an appearance in a black turtleneck, and most importantly, what kind of headphones will be bundled in the package -- oh wait, we know that too. Stay zuned, uh, we mean tuned...

Say hello to my little Zune: official launch tomorrow - Engadget

 

[emainvol]

microsoft doesn't know how to make hardware that lasts (read: xbox) therefore I will stick to something proven

 

[milohimself]

^ Agreed. I've already sunk too much money into my iPod, which is a great reliable product that works anyways. Same goes for a lot of people.

 

[rwemyss]

^ Agreed. I've already sunk too much money into my iPod, which is a great reliable product that works anyways. Same goes for a lot of people.

I'll get back to you when the battery dies in that thing in the next few months.

Not to mention, my xbox has held up great. No complaints here.

And finally, I don't need a Zune, I'm happy with the mp3 player in my cell phone.

 

[DrRosenRosen]

The batteries in the first few generations was terrible. After a year or two, it couldn't hold a charge for more than an hour or two.

 

[milohimself]

Yeah. 1st/2nd gen iPods were terrible. 3rd gen and forward has been cash money though. I got a 3rd when they first came out. My mom got pissed at me and chucked my 3rd gen into the back yard, Clemens-style. Still works great. Charge is still running at around 6 hours of playtime.