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]

Did anyone else see this...

Sure, that's what they would expect with a product such as this. With all the successes for their Xbox line they still have lost well over 1 Billion dollars with that project in the past 5 years. Yet, Xbox is an unequivocal success.





Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[texasgamer]

Zune is the official name. Microsoft registered zune.in and zune.co.in

Maybe I should offer them Zune.im lol

 

[slaughterbeck]

Maybe I should offer them Zune.im lol

No, you shouldn't. Never offer a domain name to a mark holder. If they have interest they'll indirectly contact you.




Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[movingconcierge]

Remember when I said this...on 7/11

Original Post

What's it like to have all that disposable domain buying money? Ever stopped to think of your profit versus loss on these things? LOL!!!

Have fun Zunsters.

Results 1 - 10 of about 24,600,000 for "nintendo wii"

** This was hype just one short month ago...now look at it...

I hope zune goes as well as the wii's did / are...

Well when I wrote this "zune" totaled a measly 38,600 results in Google...now it is 30,400,000 results...in less than a month. I think Zune beat Wii in terms of buzz...

 

[OK]

no more good names avialable :/
I missed out

 

[Badger]

Hi, good news for your Zuners... We currently have a Zune domain "under offer" at 1plus.net. Obviously cant give details (unless the seller here chooses to do otherwise)

 

[slaughterbeck]

Hi, good news for your Zuners... We currently have a Zune domain "under offer" at 1plus.net. Obviously cant give details (unless the seller here chooses to do otherwise)

Thanks for the info Ian. I'm sure there have been dozens of sales for these names in the past few weeks though.





Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[mtvplayer]

great zune.

 

[pmnd1966]

i'm in a good mood today , because i won my game of darts, and made a little buck out of it.
therefor i will give away a ***zunes.com name.
first one who PMed me i will say it to at no cost.

PS: its not owned by me, so you have to register it yourself

 

[airwav]

i'm in a good mood today , because i won my game of darts, and made a little buck out of it.
therefor i will give away a ***zunes.com name.
first one who PMed me i will say it to at no cost.

PS: its not owned by me, so you have to register it yourself

I was first and regg'd the name WinZunes.com. I think it might have potential for a give-away promotion site.
:bingo:

 

[allnicksgone]

Hi, good news for your Zuners... We currently have a Zune domain "under offer" at 1plus.net. Obviously cant give details (unless the seller here chooses to do otherwise)

I see several there, including one of my own, NewZunes.com. the best one I see in 1plus, in my opinion, starts with an "i". It is not mine.

 

[NP41215]

Zune.Com was registered in 1998. I doubt MS will be able to ban others from using it, except in situations of clear, demonstrable financial injury and trademark infringement, subsequent.

 

[actelvision]

...Zune name sold on Sedo...(2000$..nice...) ...it's not me.. ..lol..

 

[ripley]

...Zune name sold on Sedo...(2000$..nice...) ...it's not me.. ..lol..

what was it?

ripley.

 

[SteveAR]

...Zune name sold on Sedo...(2000$..nice...) ...it's not me.. ..lol..

what site?

 

[actelvision]

.. zunelounge.com .. ,on sedo.fr..

 

[slaughterbeck]

.. zunelounge.com .. ,on sedo.fr..

That’s a very nice price for that name but I’m not surprised by it.





Best wishes,
Kimmy

 

[deadweight]

Possibly purchased by those who operate iPodLounge.com? I now it's a pretty popular site.

 

[slaughterbeck]

Possibly purchased by those who operate iPodLounge.com? I now it's a pretty popular site.

That’s why it wasn’t a surprise.

 

[Static]

Zune Picture Leaked!

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/micr...oft-zune-picture--zune-in-the-wild-194877.php
http://www.wiredzune.com/news-zune-design-leaked/2006/08/17/ (:P Sorry )