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!

 

[Zilla]

----EDIT,issue closed----

 

[coOP3r]

Edit: All sorted.

 

[movingconcierge]

Nice!! Results 1 - 10 of about 3,520,000 for zune and growing

That also includes the "other" zune...

 

[-db-]

This thread is full of professional pimps.

 

[MyPGP]

This thread is full of professional pimps.

I wonder if there are amature pimps here?

 

[movingconcierge]

This tangent brought to you by -db- :p

Look at the other ads...so pimping's new demographic is nascar fans? Would you like a ho with that skoal?

 

[Monsterman]

www.comingzune.com

 

[lambda]

Zune confirmed: Link

 

[SteveAR]

Zune confirmed: Link

wow def a great post. now let the sparks fly lol

 

[actelvision]

Yessss...Submarin/stealth mode engaged..lol...

 

[zouzas]

zune jeans

this has been up for couple of years www.zune.com.br

 

[slaughterbeck]

Zune confirmed: Link

I never would have started this thread if I didn't believe that this would be the final name.







Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[newton]

Most delightful and thank you slaughterbeck

 

[central]

$200 offer received through networksolutions.com (Certified Offer Service) for zune****.com

 

[antman]

Zune confirmed: Link

I never would have started this thread if I didn't believe that this would be the final name.







Best wishes,
Kimmy

That's good to hear We didn't go on a domain buying craze for nothing :p

 

[kev]

$200 offer received through networksolutions.com (Certified Offer Service) for zune****.com

thats good news. maybe its microsoft.....

 

[zouzas]

ok now ,,,who just filed the TM for zune gear :lol:

 

[MyPGP]

Kick Ass!

 

[actelvision]

..i just reg another one..

 

[-TV-]

BlackZune.com forgot to mention that one befor

Tv