Microsoft's foray into the PMP(personal media player) market, and a rival to Apple's iPod. The Zune was released in 2006, had a bigger screen than the iPod's of the time, was capable of playing FM radio, and played more music formats than the iPod.
Though at the time it was more advance than the best iPod at the time when it was released, the Zune failed to catch on due to bulky design, software(that was bad at first) and also the it wasn't that much better than the iPod. Apple also announced and released the iPhone and iPod Touch withing a year of Zune's time on the market, which also could have had an effect on Zune's sales and popularity.
In 2009 Microsoft released the Zune HD, which at the time had a clearer screen than the iPod Touch, and a way more sleek design, but lacked browser and app capabilities like the iPod Touch. The Zune HD has also had a bad time on the market.
Though at the time it was more advance than the best iPod at the time when it was released, the Zune failed to catch on due to bulky design, software(that was bad at first) and also the it wasn't that much better than the iPod. Apple also announced and released the iPhone and iPod Touch withing a year of Zune's time on the market, which also could have had an effect on Zune's sales and popularity.
In 2009 Microsoft released the Zune HD, which at the time had a clearer screen than the iPod Touch, and a way more sleek design, but lacked browser and app capabilities like the iPod Touch. The Zune HD has also had a bad time on the market.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI June 27, 2011
I just bought my zune and it immediately disintegrated than spontaneously combusted. I hear it happens a lot. Piece of crap.
by Kawasaki9800 June 13, 2008
The mp3 player made by Microsoft that's giving Apple a run for its money. I have one of these myself, and it's really good. I have the Zune HD, which is the newest model. Some people still have iPods for the convenience.
Zune marketplace is far better, because you only have to pay $15 a month to download anything and everything you want for free. TV shows and some LEGENDARY music still costs you a little bit of money, and not everything from iTunes is available. But it's at least better than paying $0.79-$1.29 per song.
Zune marketplace is far better, because you only have to pay $15 a month to download anything and everything you want for free. TV shows and some LEGENDARY music still costs you a little bit of money, and not everything from iTunes is available. But it's at least better than paying $0.79-$1.29 per song.
Jon: Oh, hey, is that the new Zune?
Darren: Yeah, it's got great battery life, and a marketplace that doesn't rip you off.
Jon: Why do I still have this iPod?
Darren: Yeah, it's got great battery life, and a marketplace that doesn't rip you off.
Jon: Why do I still have this iPod?
by ExAxis November 27, 2011
A portable multimedia player made by the Microsoft Corporation, built as the main competitor for Apple's "iPod."
The Zune has received generally positive reviews, but is often overshadowed by the iPod.
The Zune has received generally positive reviews, but is often overshadowed by the iPod.
Zune MP3 players come in all different sizes, ranging from 4GB to 120GB of storage space.
The recently released Zune HD has a 3.3 inch OLED touch screen and comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models.
The recently released Zune HD has a 3.3 inch OLED touch screen and comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models.
by glork June 30, 2010
by InfamousWill April 4, 2008
A poor excuse for a Zen ( the best MP3 PLayer ever). and as for sharing vids and music on the zune , hope your like in certain songs and movies only last for 3 days cuz then they disapear
by 1159683 June 4, 2007
3rd generation Zune device by Microsoft. Release on September 8th, 2009.
The device has a large OLED touchscreen. It also has features like WiFi and HD radio. It is mainly meant to compete against the iPod touch and other touchscreen media players.
The device has a large OLED touchscreen. It also has features like WiFi and HD radio. It is mainly meant to compete against the iPod touch and other touchscreen media players.
Jeff: Yo gabe, what kind of iPod is that plugged into your stereo?
Gabe: Chill, this is a Zune HD. It kicks the iPod's scratched-up ass.
Gabe: Chill, this is a Zune HD. It kicks the iPod's scratched-up ass.
by Xiamhighx August 5, 2009