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!

 

[-db-]

sellin??

Funny you ask... I just got an offer via SEDO a couple hours ago. I have not replied yet.

Was it you Zz? If so, PM me.

Or maybe it was Microsoft. :o

 

[harkster]

He missed ZuneUrge.com too...
Zune is rumored to support WiFi for communicating with Microsofts/MTV's Urge Music Service

Looks Like Jack Spurr has been outed...He registered microsoftgadgets.com (a Microsoft site) as well as Zune.com and Zunelive.com

Did you reg ZuneUrge? I thought about it but passed -- still just own the 2.

Wonder how many zune Google searches are being done? Decided to sign up for AdWords, went to do a couple things on the site and suddenly there were 12 guests (no posts or signups though). At that rate my little budget will be spent quickly.

 

[texasgamer]

Did you reg ZuneUrge? I thought about it but passed

Yes (thank you for passing - $NB sent!) and while I was at it I got ZuneExtras.com

 

[-db-]

I just noticed that Jack Spurr even got the Indian versions...

Zune.in
Zune.Co.in
ZuneLive.in
ZuneLive.Co.in

 

[Jo]

Jack Spurr pseudonym for microsoft I take it?

 

[MyPGP]

We need a webring of Zune's

 

[-db-]

Jack Spurr pseudonym for microsoft I take it?

All indicators seem to point to that being the case!

 

[coOP3r]

Hey there,
I grabed my self
www.zuneusers.com <--- Just domain now
and
www.zuneinfo.com <--- a blog info site on zune.

I stoped at buying the domains there :P

 

[harkster]

Yes (thank you for passing - $NB sent!) and while I was at it I got ZuneExtras.com

NP$ not required but thanks.

Interesting watching my watch list geting bought up and ZuneExtras was on it.

I had considered doing ZuneExtras, ZuneXtras and ZuneX as a set but while thinking someone got ZuneX so...

Just took a big plunge for ZuneXtras-com, TopZuneSites-com and ZuneAccessories-us.

 

[texasgamer]

Hey there,
I grabed my self

Interesting watching my watch list geting bought up and ZuneExtras was on it

Thanks for passing on zuneextras also!
ZuneArcade.com is available to reg if anyone wants it!

 

[SteveAR]

to everyone with a zune domain or site , stop by and visit zuneowners.com

thread here: http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?p=1367536#post1367536

 

[Halobitt]

Just regged :

Zunatic.com
and
Zuneatic.com

Thoughts? Am I a lunatic for regging these?

 

[MyPGP]

Sounds like a Zune Fan Site name. Good Name. $100.00

 

[Zilla]

---EDIT---

 

[BuysDomains]

It Looks Like ZuneDeals.com is a nice site too

 

[-db-]

Zune.us has been sold.

The details are to remain private.

Both parties are happy.

 

[kev]

thats good news about zune.us! I wonder what it went for.... :hehe:

 

[Broker]

Where'd it sell at? NP? Sedo?

 

[MyPGP]

to everyone with a zune domain or site , stop by and visit zuneowners.com

thread here: http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?p=1367536#post1367536

I like the xbox looking site.

 

[stewystarr]

Jack Spurr pseudonym for microsoft I take it?

Not the case. "Jack Spurr" also is the person who registered Jeep.bg which is owned by Dahimler Chrysler, Jumpman23.com which is owned by Nike, and exxonmobil.es owned by Exxon. Each case where Jack Spurr is the person who registered the domain it is owned by the company who owns the product. My best guess is that Jack Spurr is not a real person and that it is a name used by some sort of firm these large companies use when they want to hide the ture identity of the purchaser. More info on my site. ZuneIM.com (Zune In the Media)