Microsoft's iPod Killer is Officially Named ZUNE!

[slaughterbeck]

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!

 

[slaughterbeck]

That's true Kimmy.

But could my recent purchase be relevant to this new thingy?

Zune Ok but Tones?
It was a spur of the moment kind a thing.

Sure it could be relevant. Since these will be equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities, it’s very possible that soon they will be able to communicate Zune to Zune or “Comzunicate” (oh, now I’ve done it!), and a ring tone might not be out of the question.




-Kimmy

 

[believe]

i just bought mp3zune.com

tell me what you guys think.

 

[Damion]

Sure it could be relevant. Since these will be equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities, it’s very possible that soon they will be able to communicate Zune to Zune or “Comzunicate” (oh, now I’ve done it!), and a ring tone might not be out of the question.
-Kimmy

Yeah that's true, that is going to be more main stream, Wi-Fi integrated in Cell Phones so this could indeed be very plausible
I even totally forgot about a recent article i had read about Wi-Fi and the thread i posted.

If it has Wi-Fi it's all good :hehe:

 

[VV]

ZuneZone.com

ZuneTunes.com

I like those 2 names very much, assuming the "zune" name is a reality.

Congratulations on getting in early. :tu:

 

[Sam]

I got Zunez.com

rep added

Thanks,
Sam

 

[verbster]

zunelive.com is registered to some guy named Jack....it's under the msft.net DNS, but uses internationaladmin as the admin (don't go to internationaladmin.com unless you want pop-ups like crazy). Created around 2-3 weeks ago (May 24) and registered for two years.

The Zune.com registry was created in 1998, but just updated on July 3 for three years...with hidden info. The DNS is to sistelcom.com.

 

[lpxxfaintxx]

I just registered zuneboards.com... What do you think?

BTW, WHO TOOK ZUNEFORUMS.COM? It was available, so I added it in my cart... 10 seconds later it was taken. :td:

 

[airwav]

Thanks for the info Kimmy! Rep added.

I just bought:
Zune-Tune.com
ZuneDom.com
ZuneBox.com

 

[Sam]

Another one Zunes.EU

 

[Keral_Patel]

I good news for a guy like me. :D

Everyday I see two or three new brands using 4 letter names. So I have collected some from now. :D

Thanks for the tip and making my day.

 

[stevenhartley]

I just registered zunewifi.com and zunewholesale.com, I almost got zuneboard.com.

 

[slaughterbeck]

zunelive.com is registered to some guy named Jack....it's under the msft.net DNS, but uses internationaladmin as the admin (don't go to internationaladmin.com unless you want pop-ups like crazy). Created around 2-3 weeks ago (May 24) and registered for two years.

Yeah, that’s what is on every Microsoft whois when they don’t want to let the cat out of the bag too early but of course you noticed the nameservers.





-Kimmy

 

[kev]

good to see everyone is stocking up. i should have regged more earlier as names such as zunegaming.com and zuneforum.com were available but i just got the one. But the urge to get more is unbearable

 

[slaughterbeck]

good to see everyone is stocking up. i should have regged more earlier as names such as zunegaming.com and zuneforum.com were available but i just got the one. But the urge to get more is unbearable

I know what you mean. However, everytime I do this I get in trouble. It's like shopping to me, there are not rules that say you can only buy one.







-Kimmy

 

[pmnd1966]

i bought only 2 but i wanted to buy more and more.but i dont do it.

for instance i will give one away.

zunecity.com is available, i will have it but i do not do it.

 

[FanCube]

good to see everyone is stocking up. i should have regged more earlier as names such as zunegaming.com and zuneforum.com were available but i just got the one. But the urge to get more is unbearable

I registered zunegaming.com... was actually a bit skeptical about this one...

What else did you all register?

 

[000]

Just saw this thread, but I just registered ZuneGamers.com.

 

[slaughterbeck]

I had to stop early this morning.

Just saw this thread, but I just registered ZuneGamers.com.

I wondered when someone would get that. Nice catch!





-Kimmy

 

[000]

I wondered when someone would get that. Nice catch!

-Kimmy

Hehe. Thanks for the information, I sent you a NP$ donation for the information

 

[airwav]

Yeah, that’s what is on every Microsoft whois when they don’t want to let the cat out of the bag too early but of course you noticed the nameservers.
-Kimmy

I should use my msft.us for nameservers