Microsoft's iPod Killer is Officially Named ZUNE!

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Microsoft Argo's Final Name: The Zune?
Our inboxes are on fire with brand new information about the new Microsoft MP3 player. We thought the player was code-named "Argo", but we now got word that the final product name that's been flying around is the "Zune"!

The pic on the right seems to be the final design, which makes the player very clean—a definite departure from Microsoft's other endeavors. You all remember the video Microsoft's own people made to illustrate their packaging shortcomings? Well, it seems like they haven't learned much, as our tipster tells us the packaging itself is pretty ugly.

More info after the jump!

Our mole also says there's no game menu to be seen on the device, putting those rumors of portable gaming from Xbox branding in possible jeopardy. More game options possibly coming in the 2nd iteration.

There's also mention of a black version of the Zune, being shown on a music video for the band CSS, and the brown version on the cover for "Band of Horses". You can display Album covers for the song you're listening to on the screen, which is "big enough" and looks "pretty good". Paul Oakenfold also has a tie-in deal.

From the looks of things, the Zune will definitely be ready for a Xmas release.

We'll have more information plus possibly the logo and/or UI Shots tomorrow. Stay tuned! – Jason Chen

Thanks Tipster!

Source: Gizmodo


Get your ZUNE domain names now. They're going fast!

 

[zachary0611]

its no competion to the ipod but zuneforum.com might be worth some money lol

 

[commandercody]

ya, got picturezune.com, already has a building ovt; months early.

 

[lambda]

its no competion to the ipod but zuneforum.com might be worth some money lol

I have the hyphenated version... So If you're interested, feel free to PM me

 

[affordableweb]

Gee...I'm starting to miss Zune.us

i bet you are. You probably got a good deal on it but I'm starting to think you could have done better on it.

 

[GoPC]

My favorite "zune" name a member posted... all time favorite... is still:

ZuneyTunes

I think that will go down in dotcom history as one of the classics!!!

ROTFLMAO

LOVE the name!!!

GoPC

 

[hawkeye]

My favorite "zune" name a member posted... all time favorite... is still:

ZuneyTunes

I think that will go down in dotcom history as one of the classics!!!

ROTFLMAO

LOVE the name!!!

GoPC

GoPC - :great:

ty

 

[sirengirl]

Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player

Zune is set for release on November 14th. You can preorder on Amazon
You may want to check out the commercial as well-- it gives some details and may suggest more possibilities and potential for those of us that regged Zune names.

"....Availability: This item will be released on November 14, 2006. Pre-order now. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com..."